Changes in drink taxes. The first day of the year also brings new regulations on how our drinks are being taxed. The tax on non-alcoholic drinks will increase up to €26.13 per 100 liters – an increase of €17.30! The drinks include juices, lemonades and syrups, and other drinks with a maximum of 1.2% alcohol. This is done with the hope of
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READ MOREThe Netherlands in a Sustainable World (second sustainability outlook) presents sufficient options for fighting poverty, tackling climate change and limiting the loss of biodiversity. The costs of these options can be limited to a few percent of GDP in 2040. However this will only be possible with coordinated international policies.
READ MOREhelp strengthen the Netherlands'' environmental performance in the context of sustainable development. Despite a number of environmental results In the last ten years the Netherlands has met or come close to meeting a number of its domestic objectives (e.g. concerning SO 2 emissions, toxic air contaminants, groundwater
READ MORESustainability reporting. On 21 April 2021, in the wake of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aimed at revising
READ MOREThis annual outlook is published as required under the 2019 Dutch Climate Act and is regarded as one of the accountability instruments of Dutch climate and energy policy. Taking adopted and planned policies as the
READ MOREThe classic leader in Dutch society is direct, optimistic and impatient of formal hierarchies, according to Muriel Arts, co-founder of the SEAL Institute, a specialist sustainability research
READ MOREThe Netherlands occupies fourth place in the ranking of tax-havens in the world, with a total of 12,400 mailbox companies. This means that other countries lose approximately €20 billion in tax revenue on a yearly basis. The Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment is an independent advisory body composed of experts.
READ MOREThe Netherlands has launched various programs to work towards a sustainable and inclusive future. Action plans describe steps to take and goals for relevant stakeholders. In 2016, a government-wide programme was launched with a goal for the Dutch economy to be completely circular by 2050.
READ MOREFor the last 18 months environmental, social and governance (ESG) has been a hot topic and it is expected that this will continue to be so in the coming years. Undoubtedly, the natural effects of climate change, the release of the latest IPCC report, COP26, growing investor pressure on corporates to address ESG issues, inequality on a social level,
READ MORE3. Better materials for a better Earth. The Netherlands is shrinking the environmental footprint of our clothes. Companies in the Netherlands are making fabrics, like leather, with unconventional, sustainable alternatives: there''s US-based Bolt Threads and its mycelium-originated leather in Arnhem, and Dutch startup Fruitleather ''s mango
READ MOREIn the study of Prudêncio da Silva et al. (2010), the environmental sustainability of soybean production in Brazil and transportation to The Netherlands is assessed. Because soybean production and its supply chain is highly dependent on land, pesticides, fertilizers, machinery, transport, fuel and electricity, these inputs are
READ MOREDutch goals within the EU. The Netherlands is a strong advocate for an ambitious EU climate policy and, together with other ambitious member states, extensively lobbied for the targets that were laid down in the 2021 EU Climate Law: climate neutrality in 2050 and a 55 percent emission reduction in 2030.
READ MOREMany current Dutch efforts to enhance sustainability reflect common European policies. In the development of Curaçao, Aruba and St Maarten as Small Island Developing States, partnerships, as highlighted in the SAMOA Pathway, are imperative. Environmental pressure: The Netherlands consumes large quantities of fossil fuels and emits high
READ MORE1 · The Netherlands is a leader in efficient and sustainable agriculture – and the second-largest exporter of agricultural goods in the world. Duijvestijn Tomatoes uses a hydroponic system and geothermal energy
READ MOREThe Netherlands'' highest court on Wednesday ruled that construction of a major carbon capture project in the Rotterdam port area can go ahead, despite objections by environmental activists.
READ MOREFrom an environmental perspective, the country`s national priorities include energy transition, climate action, enhancing environmental protection and biodiversity whilst tackling present and future environmental pressures (Kingdom of the
READ MORESustainability in terms of the natural resource demands of protein-rich algal meal for livestock feed applications was examined. In The Netherlands, an integrated microalgal biorefinery delivered the following products: digestate, electricity, heat available for a nearby bio-ethanol facility and algae oil and meal.
READ MOREAn end to poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change: this is the essence of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the period 2015-2030. The Netherlands works towards these goals at home and abroad. Nevertheless, the Netherlands is unlikely to achieve the environmental goals. The Netherlands is especially far behind on the
READ MOREThe Netherlands was one of the countries to sign up to the UN Climate Agreement, also known as the Paris Agreement. The aim of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and make an effort for no more than 1.5 degrees. On 21 April 2016 the Dutch environment minister signed the climate agreement on behalf of the 28
READ MOREThis is the Global Sustainability Index scorecard for the Netherlands. The Dutch government has endeavoured to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, and are
READ MOREPeer Comparisons. EPI Scores for this country and peers based on similar characteristics. Environmental Protection Index. Iceland. 62.8. Netherlands. 62.6.
READ MOREAll traffic within the A10 ring road is emission free. Operations of the municipal organisation are entirely sustainable. 80% of the energy used by households comes from solar and wind energy. Use of raw materials is reduced by 50%. CO 2 emissions are reduced by 60% compared to 1990.
READ MOREThe Netherlands is trending upward, improving to 8th in the current CCPI and among the highest overall performers. The country receives a high in the Renewable Energy
READ MOREDiscover exciting career prospects in the field of sustainability in the Netherlands. Find job listings and join the sustainability industry today. The environmental sector in the Netherlands has seen substantial growth, contributing 2.56% to the GDP, up from 1.66% over the past two decades. This expansion has led to increased employment
READ MOREThe environmental and sustainability challenges of the 21st century require a modern approach. Combating climate change, maintaining biodiversity and aiming for a circular economy require streamlining of legislation, active involvement of many parties and active international cooperation. The Hague, PBL Netherlands Environmental
READ MOREThe survey results suggest that as of 2018, the vast majority of the Dutch population perceived a focus on the environment and sustainability as beneficial to the Netherlands. 80 percent of people
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READ MOREThe Netherlands is a strong advocate for an ambitious EU climate policy and, together with other ambitious member states, extensively lobbied for the targets that
READ MOREThe Dutch government has introduced various laws and regulations regarding sustainability to ensure that the climate objectives of 2030 and 2050 are met.
READ MORERoles and responsibilities of provincial government, municipal governments and water authorities. Resource Efficiency. Environmental Risk Management. Noise nuisance. Biofuels. Biofuels for transport. Sustainable fuel mix. Policy on eco-friendly transport fuels. Ban on free plastic bags.
READ MORETo combat climate change, the Dutch government wants to reduce the Netherlands'' greenhouse gas emissions by 49% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, and a 95%
READ MOREOverview. The Netherlands is aiming for a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy and has placed ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets at the centre of energy and climate policy. The 2019
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