Hydrogen has the potential to play an important role in the future (sustainable) energy system of the Netherlands and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For the development and application of energy technologies, it is important to consider social aspects in addition to technical aspects. Based on 14 semi-structured interviews, hydrogen developments in the Netherlands were mapped according to the four Societal Embeddedness Level (SEL) dimensions (impact on the environment, stakeholders and public, policy, laws & regulations and market & (financial) resources). Because environmental and market impacts are also highlighted in other work packages of HyDelta 2.0, these interviews focused on stakeholder and public involvement and policy laws and regulations. The research question for this task is: "What are the stakeholder perspectives on the societal embeddedness of the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies in the Netherlands and associated societal risks?" First, the impact of hydrogen as an energy carrier in the Netherlands on the environment was examined. This shows that the greatest potential impact is experienced when it comes to (the feeling of) safety, use of space for energy transition and living environment and nuisance from light, noise and use of space during the (re)construction of projects. Second, we looked at stakeholder and public involvement. Here it emerges that hydrogen seems to have a positive image among the public, although the level of knowledge is still low. There is a need for communication from either the government or knowledge institutions to the public, but also to organizations that (want to) get involved with hydrogen. Public information needs are in the areas of practical issues, safety and finance. Organizations (wanting to) get involved with hydrogen need more communication about the vision and goals regarding hydrogen in the Netherlands. In obtaining and maintaining public support, information and communication play an important role, but trust and a sense of ...