ESG Insights for Tax & Legal | April 2026
Welcome to our ESG Insights for Tax & Legal, keeping you informed of the latest developments in the fast-moving world of ESG!
This ESG Tax & Legal round-up features:
1. Pay transparency is coming. Is your data ready?
2. Podcast NOB-PoortPraat - Groene groei en fiscaliteit
3. Replay webcast: The challenge of greenwashing: An international regulatory overview
6. ESG voices: Short podcasts addressing the opportunities and challenges of ESG
Enjoy the ESG Insights and please contact our ESG team for Tax and Legal, if you have any questions or feedback - we are happy to help you!
Merijn Betjes
1. Pay transparency is coming. Is your data ready?
On 19 January 2026, the amended legislative proposal for the Dutch implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive was submitted to the Council of State. The new rules are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2027. From that moment on, employers will be required, among other things, to respond to pay-related information requests, and larger employers will have to report on pay gaps.
To support organisations in preparing for these changes, we have developed the Equal Pay Report Dashboard. This dashboard provides quick insight into pay differences and supports both reporting requirements and compliance with the new EU rules.
Want to know more? Download the factsheet in Dutch or in English.
2. Podcast NOB-PoortPraat - Groene groei en fiscaliteit
In deze aflevering van de speciale NOB-PoortPraat serie, gepresenteerd door Jort Kelder, staat de vraag centraal hoe fiscaliteit kan bijdragen aan groene groei, zonder het ondernemingsklimaat te ondermijnen. Luister de podcast.
3. Replay webcast: The challenge of greenwashing: An international regulatory overview
Watch this global webcast where our KPMG legal professionals will help make sense of the fragmented greenwashing landscape. Watch webcast replay.
4. KPMG provides feedback on the European Commission’s call for evidence on upcoming Tax Omnibus proposal
KPMG welcomes the European Commission's initiative to streamline, enhance and clarify the corporate tax directives and the Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms Directive, with the aim of supporting the competitiveness of the EU. KPMG supports the use of the Tax Omnibus as a catalyst for genuine simplification and modernization of the EU direct tax framework, particularly in light of Pillar Two and the need to preserve the EU’s global competitiveness. Read the full article.
5. EU Tax Symposium 2026
The future of taxation: inequality and growth in the global economy. Co-organised by the European Parliament and the European Commission, the EU Tax Symposium has become an unmissable moment for decision makers and experts in taxation policy. In 2026 the fourth edition returned to a 1.5-day format under the headline “The future of taxation: inequality and growth in the global economy”. Read more here.
6. ESG voices: Short podcasts addressing the opportunities and challenges of ESG
This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews with ESG experts from KPMG and beyond.
Throughout the series, we will discuss a broad range of environmental, social and governance issues, aiming to support businesses and communities in creating an equitable and prosperous future for all. Explore the podcast series now.
