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Study consumers’ perceptions of sustainability claims
ACM commissioned a study on consumers’ perceptions of sustainability claims. The study shows that consumers react skeptically to sustainability claims, but understand specific and more-nuanced claims better than absolute and vague claims. Consumers think … -
Second pilot project is launched involving hydrogen for the heating of homes following ACM’s approval
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given the green light to a second pilot project in which hydrogen is used for heating homes. This pilot project involves distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis and 33 rental properties in … -
ACM: no need for collective price-fixing agreements among supermarkets about plastic packaging
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) sees no need for collective price-fixing agreements among supermarkets regarding disposable plastic packaging. That has been ACM’s conclusion after conducting an informal assessment of an … -
Guidelines regarding Sustainability claims
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has updated the Guidelines regarding Sustainability claims. The guidelines contain rules of thumb and practical examples to help companies phrase their sustainability claims. Consumers and … -
ACM: revised guidelines offer more clarity regarding misleading and vague sustainability claims
Consumers are entitled to clear, complete, and concrete information about the sustainability aspects of products and services. Terms such as climate-neutral, sustainable or environmentally-conscious are too vague and therefore easily misleading. Consumers … -
European Commission publishes new guidelines on competition and sustainability
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission adopted its new Research & Development and Specialization Block Exemption Regulations, and published the accompanying Horizontal Guidelines. These guidelines also include a chapter on competition and sustainability. … -
ACM’s response to the European Commission’s proposals regarding sustainability initiatives
With this letter, ACM responds to the public consultation of the draft Guidelines on the application of the derogation from Article 101 TFEU for sustainability agreements of agricultural producers pursuant to Article 210a of Regulation 1308/2013 (“CMO”) … -
ACM's response to CMA’s draft guidance on environmental sustainability agreements
With this letter, ACM responds to the open consultation of the draft guidance on environmental sustainability agreements of the CMA. ACM welcomes the proposed draft, expresses its support and makes a few suggestions for further improvement. … Duurzaamheid … -
Blog of Martijn Snoep: More competition is not always the best solution
Ten years ago, on 1 April 2013, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) saw the light of day. At the time, it was the first entity in the entire world that combined previously separate authorities for competition, energy, telecom, and … -
ACM: more favorable transmission tariffs for battery systems that reduce congestion
Battery systems create more flexibility on the grid, and help balance fluctuations in supply and demand for electricity. Batteries can also be used to relieve stress on the grid. Battery systems that help utilize the grid more efficiently should get a …