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  • 17 December 2025

    How the EU energy label can help consumers continue to save energy and money

    By BEUC
    By ANEC
    By ECOS

    Improving energy efficiency is one of the most effective tools the EU has to cut energy use, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and lower household bills. The EU’s energy label has been a success story in guiding consumers towards energy and financial savings and – with some key tweaks – could continue to do so and deliver even greater benefits.

  • 16 December 2025

    Call for experts – PFAS in soils and biosolids

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of PFAS detection, analysis and reduction in soils and biosolids to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.

  • 11 December 2025

    Call for experts – ecodesign of electronics and horizontal material efficiency

    ECOS is looking for ecodesign experts in the field of electronics and ICT products to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026.

  • 08 December 2025

    Vacancy: Programme Manager – Petrochemicals

    We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager to join our Programme Department team to work on industry decarbonisation, with a special focus on the petrochemical industry. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Buildings & Industry team.

  • 28 November 2025

    UNEA-7: Shaping an ambitious global environmental agenda

    By Marxine Waite
    By Alison Grace
    By Emily Best
    By Rita Tedesco

    The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will bring together all 193 UN Member States in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2025 to address common environmental challenges. Accredited NGO observers, including ECOS, will join them. What can we expect? We outline the environmental potential of two key resolutions: on sustainable use of AI and sound management of chemicals and waste.

  • 18 November 2025

    Vacancy: Programme Manager – Energy Transition

    We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager to work on the energy transition, including its links with circular economy. The successful candidate will report to ECOS Senior Programme Manager, Energy Transition. Apply today!

  • 06 November 2025

    Call for experts – bioeconomy and nature

    We are seeking experts in fields related to bioeconomy and nature, such as forestry or agriculture - including food/feed, bioenergy, or biomaterials. Deadline 1 February 2026

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