Belgium: Environment

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 20 EU Member States for failing to transpose the EmpCo Directive by the March 27, 2026 deadline. This directive aims to combat greenwashing by requiring substantiation of environmental claims and third-party certification for sustainability labels, with full implementation expected by September 27, 2026.

As the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products approaches its December 2026 enforcement date, recent dry run inspections by German, Belgian, Dutch, and French authorities reveal exactly what operators must demonstrate during compliance checks.

The Belgian Competition Authority has issued comprehensive guidelines on sustainability agreements, introducing novel mechanisms for businesses to cooperate on environmental and social objectives while navigating antitrust compliance.

The Belgian Competition Authority has issued comprehensive guidelines on sustainability agreements, introducing novel mechanisms for businesses to cooperate on environmental and social objectives while navigating antitrust compliance.

Belgium's central European location and robust connectivity make it an attractive hub for data centre development, yet sponsors and operators face a complex regulatory environment shaped...

Since the start of 2025, we've observed a significant shift in the EU ESG regulatory landscape—from uncertainty to rollback.