Netherlands: Environmental Law

Over the past decade, businesses have generally increased the use of green claims1 in their marketing materials as society's focus on topics such as sustainability and climate change has increased.

Following our earlier newsflash on the European Commission indicating that it might withdraw the Green Claims Directive, recent developments show that the proposal is still formally in place.

At a time when climate and environmental issues are more important than ever, it is reasonable to look to technological innovation for at least part of the solution.

The entry into force of the Environment Act has been postponed several times, but it really will come soon. As a retailer, property developer and contractor, you want to know whether it is wise to bring a plan into procedure before or just after the Environment Act comes into force. The infographic below shows the routes you can take to get your building plan permitted...

Precedent decisions sometimes throw a spanner in a developer's works. This is because a preparation order occasionally causes a development to be delayed or even prevented from proceeding at all.

In its Rendac and Amercentrale rulings, the Administrative Law Division of the Council of State (the Division) applied a new, stricter assessment framework for internal offsetting.

对于企业而言，如果想要衡量和管理其对社会和环境的影响，同时识别自身业务的外部风险和机会，完成ESG双重重要性评估是重要的第一步，而&

With a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and responsible investment strategies, emergent ESG regulations have placed new demands on companies, investors and regulators alike.

A key recurring element in the annual report is the capacity shortage. The DPPS emphasises that environmental offences and money laundering are prioritised...