Public Affairs

This is what we do

We partner for you with officials, administrators, politicians and policymakers. Also in Europe. We provide them with arguments for the existing political agenda. And help put new issues on the agenda. In doing so, we always base our views on the seven themes of the new economy (NEx). As an advocate of the new economy, we make clear what needs to change to make future-proof business easier and more financially attractive.

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Partners and public affairs

As a partner of CSR Nederland, you stay abreast of developments in (European) legislation and regulations. Are you a Select Partner? Then you get opportunities to engage with politicians and policymakers.

Our views

CSR Netherlands represents your interests as a partner in social debates and with governments. We focus on the seven themes of the new economy.

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This is how we make ourselves heard 👇

From a position paper on the Nature Restoration Act to focal points for the cabinet formation - below you will find an overview of our recent efforts.

Fossil subsidies roundtable discussion

16 May 2024

In this position paper, we set out why the phase-out of fossil benefits is necessary to create a level playing field for sustainable entrepreneurs.

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Plea from social alliance of parties ahead of formation

24 January 2024

In this plea, CSR Netherlands calls on parliamentary party chairmen and formators to continue working resolutely on the climate and energy transition in the Netherlands in the coming years.

Read the plea here Read the continuation of the plea here

CSR Netherlands input for the formation table

23 January 2024

In this letter, CSR Netherlands brings three points to the attention of the then formateur Ronald Plasterk.

Read the input here

Input election programmes 2023

31 August 2023

In this position paper, CSR Netherlands shares seven measures we would like to see reflected in the election manifestos.

Lees hier de paper

Call for introduction of Nature Restoration Act

20 June 2023

CSR Netherlands is calling for the Nature Restoration Act to be passed, which will finally allow us to take real steps towards a sustainable economy.

Read the paper here

Plea for integrated biobased approach

17 april 2023

In this plea, read what preconditions are needed for biobased companies to contribute to strengthening biodiversity and accelerating the circular transition.

Lees hier de oproep

Paper initiative bill international corporate responsibility

10 January 2023

To truly level the playing field for sustainable entrepreneurs, we call on politicians to extend due diligence obligations to SMEs.

Read the paper here

Call for conversion to nature-inclusive farming

7 October 2022

In this perspective letter, CSR Netherlands identifies four key points for the transition to sustainable, nature-inclusive agriculture.

Read the letter here

Call for ambitious procurement policy in collaboration with CSR platform

2 September 2022

In this call, we stress the importance of strengthening International Social Conditions (ISV) within public procurement policies to respect human rights and environmental standards.

Read the appeal here

Letter to informateur on corporate social duty of care

15 april 2021

Together with VNO-NCW, CSR Netherlands calls on the government to include the broad social duty of care in the Dutch Corporate Governance Code.