EU Regulatory: Industrial, Energy and Sustainability

The European regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, with far-reaching implications for businesses, governments and public sector organisations across the continent. PwC Legal helps clients navigate this complex environment by advising on European directives and regulations and the implementation of EU law into national law, representing clients in proceedings before the European Commission, and supporting businesses in monitoring and influencing European legislative processes.

Our Industrial Law and Policy team advises on the legal implications of key EU initiatives for industries — including the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Critical Raw Materials Act and the European Chips Act — as well as on European trade policy, sanctions and export control compliance, and investment screening under the Dutch Security Screening Act (Wet vifo) and similar legislation in other Member States.

In the field of energy regulation, our Energy team guides energy companies, grid operators, heat companies and public authorities through the regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector, including the energy transition and the shift to renewable and decarbonised energy sources. We combine this sector-specific regulatory expertise of the Energy Act and the New Heat Act with a deep understanding of European State aid law and industrial policy, allowing us to offer integrated, multidisciplinary solutions that go beyond strictly legal advice.

Our Sustainability team advises on the rapidly expanding body of EU sustainability & circularity legislation — including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), product legislation and climate law  — helping clients understand their obligations, adapt internal processes, contracts and compliance structures, and turn regulatory requirements into strategic opportunities. Through our global PwC network, we have direct access to experts in all EU Member States and beyond, enabling us to assist clients with cross-border issues that carry a European dimension.

Whether you are seeking to comply with new EU sustainability requirements, structure energy transition projects, secure state aid approval for clean technology investments, or understand the impact of evolving EU industrial policy on your operations, our teams are ready to assist.