EU Taxonomy public consultation is now open

The European Commission has opened the public feedback period on draft revisions to the EU Taxonomy technical screening criteria. The consultation was published on 17 March 2026 and is open until 14 April 2026. According to the Commission, the purpose of this review is to make the framework simpler and easier to use, while improving clarity, consistency and practical usability for market participants. 

The draft package covers revisions to both the Climate Delegated Act and the Environmental Delegated Act. In practice, this means proposed updates to the technical screening criteria used to determine whether economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy. The Commission states that the review reflects implementation experience, stakeholder feedback, scientific evidence and developments in EU legislation since the current delegated acts were adopted. 

The proposed changes span a broad range of sectors and cross-cutting criteria. According to the Commission, the draft revisions cover most activities under the Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts, including forestry, environmental protection, manufacturing, energy, transport and construction, as well as the generic “do no significant harm” appendices. 

The consultation materials currently published by the Commission include draft delegated regulations and annexes for both tracks of the review. The uploaded draft documents confirm that one package concerns amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139, while the other concerns amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2486.   

For EEM Hub NL, this consultation is relevant because the EU Taxonomy continues to shape sustainable finance, investment decisions and the interpretation of green economic activities across Europe. The proposed revisions may also be important for institutions and stakeholders working on sustainable buildings, renovation, construction, environmental performance and related financial products.

EEM Hub NL is currently studying the consultation documents in detail. Together with our members, we will assess the proposed changes and prepare a joint response to be submitted before the deadline of 14 April 2026. Our aim is to contribute a practical and well-founded industry perspective to the consultation process.

We will share further observations with our members as our review progresses.