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With operations in ten countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Moldova, and the United Kingdom, Boekestijn established itself as a noticeable partner for transport and trucking services in Europe. Besides striving for optimal transport services for its clients, Boekestijn has high ambitions in terms of sustainability.

On 15 April 2025, the Dutch regulator for CBAM, the Dutch Emissions Authority, communicated on its website that in 2025, there will no longer be a reporting obligation for importers who import less than 50,000 kg of CBAM goods.

On 14 April 2025, the European Council formally approved the ‘Stop-the-clock’ directive presented by the European Commission in February 2025. ‘Stop-the-clock’ concerns the postponement of mandatory sustainability reporting (CSRD) by two years.

The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the ‘stop-the-clock’ portion of the Omnibus proposal on April 3. There were 531 votes in favor, 69 against and 17 abstentions.

Last week, the European Council, which includes heads of government, backed the proposal to postpone mandatory sustainability reporting for large unlisted organisations and listed SMEs by two years (CSRD). Today, the European Parliament agreed to deal with this ‘Stop the Clock’ part of the Omnibus bill under the urgency procedure.

Here you will find all our insights about the Omnibus.

Understanding and managing your value chain is no longer optional but necessary. With increasing regulatory pressure, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), companies must move from voluntary commitments to legally required action.

On this page you will find the latest news about the Omnibus legislative proposal that the European Commission has published, an overview of the most important proposed changes, as well as recommendations for your sustainability strategy and reporting

As things stand, 2025 will mark the year that the world is inevitably moving forward with sustainable development and the landscape of tax is changing alongside it. This is why we have comprised a compact overview of the most impactful recent and upcoming changes in Dutch legislation.

VodafoneZiggo has the ambition to reduce the environmental impact of its product range. So, an essential first step is knowing how big that impact is, and where it hits. Really pinpointing it.

The European Council officially endorsed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on May 24, 2024. This regulation requires large companies to take responsibility for negative impacts and improve conditions for people, the environment, and nature within their supply chain starting in 2027.

The world is increasingly focused on sustainability, and companies are being challenged to think beyond mere profit maximization. Taking responsibility for the environment and society is now high on the agenda for many businesses.

Imagine: summer heatwaves disrupt your value chain, rising sea levels threaten your coastal facilities, stricter regulations on carbon emissions make your products less competitive. These are not scenes from a dystopian film – they are potential realities for businesses that did not prepare for climate change.

Integrating a sustainable HR policy is crucial for businesses that value attracting and retaining personnel. With a sustainable HR policy, you can engage motivated and loyal employees for the long term. But what does a sustainable HR policy entail?

On Budget Day, the government announced several modifications in the realm of the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) and energy taxes. What changes should you consider from 2024? We have outlined them for your reference.

In 2013, the province of Limburg founded the Limburg Energy Fund (LEF). This fund was tasked with financing promising projects that focused on energy conservation, sustainable energy generation, the circular economy, and the remediation of asbestos. During