Making Your Business More Sustainable

Making your business or office more sustainable yields various benefits. For instance, it is financially attractive, and working in a well-insulated building is more pleasant. Furthermore, CO_2-neutral organisations can count on a better reputation, have an advantage in tenders, and consumers are willing to pay a higher price for products and services. In addition to these economic and social benefits, there are simply legal obligations for businesses to become more sustainable.

DE energy-saving obligation

Does your company or institution consume at least 50,000 kWh of electricity or 25,000 m³ of gas per year? Then you are required to take energy-saving measures with a payback period of five years or less. You must also report which energy-saving measures you have taken. Read more about DE energy-saving obligation EN DE information obligation energy saving.

In addition, office buildings have been required to have at least energy label C since 1 January 2023. Therefore, check your energy label, so that you can take measures. If the building does not meet the requirements, you may no longer use it as an office. This obligation is stated in the 2012 Building Decree (Bouwbesluit 2012). A number of exceptions apply. These can be found on the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.

Prevent a fine and check with DE energy saving law checker which legal obligations your enterprise has.

Solar panels

Solar energy is good for your wallet EN for the planet. With solar panels, you can generate energy for your own consumption. In addition, you may be able to earn money by feeding energy back into the grid. Read more about installing solar panels on your business premises on DE website of the RVO.

Request tailor-made advice

With an energy performance advice (EPA) report, you know which measures you can take to save energy in your office. As a result, you need less fuel and qualify for energy label C more quickly. Moreover, you get a lower energy bill and a healthier indoor climate. You can request an EPA from a certified advisor from the Central Register of Technology.

Financing options

Various subsidies are available for businesses for energy saving or sustainable investments. Check DE subsidy page for an overview of these.