ECOS works to promote preparation for reuse and material-efficient recycling in policies and standards, at the same time making sure that waste prevention strategies are prioritised. Our aim is to achieve appropriate waste management and prevent landfilling or incineration of valuable resources.
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In the transition to a circular economy, waste prevention has priority, but there will still be residual streams from production and consumption processes.
ECOS campaigns for an ambitious implementation of the ecodesign & energy labelling policies, which is vital for the success of the circular and clean energy agendas.
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The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling policies constitute effective tools to save energy and resources while reducing CO2 emissions.
Our goal is to ensure an effective participation of the environmental voice in a more transparent and inclusive standardisation system resulting in standards fit to support EU policy objectives and environmental challenges.
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Standards are increasingly being used in support of European legislation and policies
ECOS works to cut our global plastic footprint and ensure clean material loops in a circular plastics economy by engaging in standards and related policy developments.
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Plastics are one of the fastest growing pollutants in the world. It is estimated that over 80% of all plastics ever produced have accumulated in landfill or the natural environment.
ECOS works to reduce GHG emissions from the transport sector through increased market-share of electric vehicles (EVs) and their proper integration into the electricity grid. To this end, electromobility infrastructure should be smart, interoperable, secure and cost-effective.
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EVs are a key tool in the transition to a low-carbon transport system
Standards can help define, assess, manage and disclose the contribution of investments and financing activities to the achievement of long-term climate goals. ECOS works to make sure that they contribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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ECOS advocates for a shift in financial investments away from fossil fuels towards mitigation and climate resilience
ECOS - Environmental Coalition on Standards, European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Transport & Environment (T&E) and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) call on the European Commission, Parliament and Council to agree on ambitious environmental targets in the trialogue negotiations starting on April 20th.
Our 2022 Annual Conference will be a unique opportunity to discuss how to ensure the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation lives up to its full potential, and to finally make sustainable products the norm everywhere.
Batteries have a crucial role to play in supporting renewable energy and decarbonising transport. However, they do come at a cost to the environment. In a new ECOS report, we set out our recommendations for the EU Battery Regulation and the European Commission’s Standardisation Request M/579.
Batteries have a crucial role to play in supporting renewable energy and decarbonising transport. However, they do come at a cost to the environment. In a new ECOS report, we set out our recommendations for the EU Battery Regulation and the European Commission’s Standardisation Request M/579.
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ECOS is an international network of environmental NGOs. Our members support our mission to defend environmental interests in the development of standards and product regulations. The ECOS membership package offers a range of benefits and unique access to information and events. Meet our members, learn about the ECOS membership packages and find out about how to become a member.
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