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On September 23rd, the European Commission proposed to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year due to technical issues with the IT system (TRACES) that supports the regulation's compliance processes. In this article we will explain what this delay means for companies and what you can do.

Every Prinsjesdag (Dutch Budget Day), the government presents the Tax Plan outlining proposed fiscal measures for the coming year. This article reflects its current state.

Many companies find it difficult to embed stakeholder engagement structurally. This article shows how to reap the strategic benefits when developing and implementing your sustainability approach.

This article outlines the key fiscal changes of the tax plan 2026, focusing on corporate income tax, dividend tax, and withholding tax.

The European Union (EU) is on its way to reshape how companies design, produce and manage their products. The upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) is expected to steer companies away from a linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy.

Van Wijnen is a locally involved construction company. Spread across 32 locations, more than 2,400 colleagues work hard every day to create liveable neighbourhoods. Of homes that are both affordable and sustainable. Van Wijnen asked Impact House by Grant Thornton to help steer and communicate this social impact.

A practical guide to building your Climate Transition Plan (CTP) in five steps.

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.

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.