State Secretary Eerenberg visits AEB Amsterdam

This week, State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg paid a working visit to AEB Amsterdam.

During the visit, AEB highlighted its role in the waste management and energy supply chain in Amsterdam and the surrounding region. Discussions also focused on day-to-day operations, future plans and the transition towards a circular economy.

Renewi and AEB's shareholder, the Municipality of Amsterdam, also attended the visit. Together, they demonstrated the different stages of the waste management chain: from collection, sorting and recycling to the processing of residual waste and the generation of electricity and heat.

AEB, Renewi and the Municipality of Amsterdam also expressed their concerns about the proposed tax measures affecting the waste sector, including increases in the waste tax and the CO₂ levy. The combined impact of these measures could undermine investment certainty in the sector, at a time when long-term investments are essential to support sustainability, circularity and CO₂ reduction.

The visit concluded with a tour of part of the facility, providing insight into the scale and complexity of AEB's daily operations.

AEB looks back on a valuable visit and thanks the State Secretary, Renewi and the Municipality of Amsterdam for their attendance and the open discussion.