Environmental impact
Amendments for all entrepreneurs
Yet to come into effect (6)
Municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones
Effective date: 1 januari 2025
Do you consider buying a new van? Municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones. These are areas where only vans and trucks are allowed if these vehicles do not exhaust emissions. Do you have a...
Only imports of deforestation-free products allowed in EU (EUDR)
Effective date: 30 december 2025
Do you import goods from outside the EU? You may have to prove that these products are deforestation-free. As a result of the European Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) you can only...
Netting scheme for solar panels ends per 2027
Effective date: 1 januari 2027
Do you have solar panels for your business and do you sell electricity back to the grid? The netting scheme (salderingsregeling) ends on 1 January 2027. As a small-volume user, you are now allowed to...
Sustainability reports mandatory for large companies
Effective date: step-by-step from 2024
Do you run a large company? Or do you do business with large companies? From financial year 2024 all listed companies with more than 500 employees must report on sustainability policy and performance....
Driving heavy sustainable vehicles allowed with B driving licence
Effective date: not yet known
Do you or your employee only have B driving licence (regular driving licence)? If you have had your regular driving licence for at least 2 years, you will be allowed to drive heavier vehicles. This...
Blending of biofuel mandatory for inland vessels
Effective date: Not yet known
Fuel suppliers for inland vessels must blend a specific percentage of sustainable biofuel. Adding biofuel lowers the carbon emission. The Green Deal on Maritime and Inland Shipping and Ports includes...
Already in effect (3)
Caps must be attached to plastic drink bottles
Effective date: 3 juli 2024
Do you manufacture or import plastic bottles? Caps and lids must be attached to plastic drink bottles and beverage containers that are meant for single use. This way caps on disposable bottles will...
Companies with 100+ employees must report work-related mobility (WPM)
Effective date: 1 juli 2024
Does your company have over 100 employees? You will have to report annually on your employees’ business travel and commuting (work-related person mobility, WPM). This includes, for example, the number...
Prohibition on degassing for inland tankers while sailing
Effective date: 1 juli 2024
Do you work in inland shipping? There will be a national prohibition for inland tankers on degassing while sailing. Inland tankers often release harmful vapours from cargo residue into the open air in...
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