128-27 Environmental Management Activities Decree

Summary

The Environmental Management Activities Decree (Activiteitenbesluit Milieubeheer) requires organisations in the Netherlands that use 50,000 kWh of electricity or 25,000 m3 of natural gas (or an equivalent) or more per year, to take energy efficiency measures with a payback period of five years or less. This is the energy efficiency obligation.

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Issuer

Netherlands

Year

2017

Region

Europe

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action