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Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands.
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Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of new cars sold in the Netherlands last year

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Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to…

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Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found.
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What European region boasts the highest share of electric vehicles?

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Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found….

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The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded under the LIFE programme.
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European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects

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The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded…

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A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the winners of the 2026 International AGF Awards, recognising the most environmentally-friendly festivals, venues, tours and event organisations around the world.
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Dutch music festival claims top honour at International AGF Awards

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A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the winners of the 2026 International AGF Awards, recognising the most environmentally-friendly festivals, venues,…

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Dutch and German supermarkets are leading the way when it comes to how well their climate plans align with the Paris Agreement, as well as their efforts to shift protein sales toward plant-based options, a new study has found.
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Dutch and German supermarkets ‘lead the way’ in climate performance

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Dutch and German supermarkets are leading the way when it comes to how well their climate plans align with the…

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Sustainability conferences in Benelux in 2026

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Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg over the…

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Investment in climate change mitigation in the Netherlands nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has found.
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The Netherlands has nearly doubled its investment in climate change mitigation

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Investment in climate change mitigation in the Netherlands nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS)…

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a partnership with Rabobank, and its subsidiary DLL, to provide access to finance for SMEs and mid-cap firms with a particular emphasis on sustainability and bioeconomy, including agriculture.
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EIB, Rabobank and DLL to provide funding for sustainability projects

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a partnership with Rabobank, and its subsidiary DLL, to provide access to finance…

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The number of plug-in cars– including electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – has surpassed the one million mark for the first time in the Netherlands, new data from Statistics Netherlands has revealed.
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Ownership of ‘plug-in’ vehicles hits milestone in the Netherlands

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The number of plug-in cars – including electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – has surpassed the one million mark for the first…

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TotalEnergies Corbion's Thomas Philipon talks to SustainabilityOnline about how businesses can embrace a sustainable alternative to plastic.
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TotalEnergies Corbion’s Thomas Philipon on embracing an alternative to plastic

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With between 19 million and 23 million tonnes of plastic ending up in lakes, rivers and oceans each year, addressing…

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