ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

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  • 27 April 2023

    The do’s and don’ts of green claims – join ECOS Annual Conference!

    By Sabela González

    Green claims, including those promising ‘climate neutral’, or ‘nature positive’ products and companies have become mainstream. Are they credible? Should we believe them?

  • 24 April 2023

    We are hiring! Technical Manager – Construction

    We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Manager to join our Buildings & Industry team.

  • 24 April 2023

    Ecodesign rules for space and water heaters – a watershed moment for domestic heating (Q&A)

    On 27 April, the European Commission has convened an extraordinary Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum. National experts from EU Member States and other stakeholders, including ECOS, will attend to discuss revised ecodesign rules for space and water heaters. We want sales of ‘stand-alone’ fossil fuel boilers to be phased out. Now is the time to take such a step! Read through our background briefing to discover why and how.

  • 21 April 2023

    Biodiversity. Planetary crises. The role of standards. All you need to know for Mother Earth Day

    By Sabela González
    By Martina Forbicini

    Around one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. 4.7 million hectares of forests are lost every year. 90% of disasters are now classed as weather and climate-related linked to the climate crisis.

  • 20 April 2023

    Let’s end sales of fossil fuel boilers through ecodesign

    By Alison Grace
    By marco.grippa

    2023 is a decisive year for the future of ‘stand-alone’ fossil fuel boilers in Europe. The European Commission and EU Member States have a unique opportunity to phase out sales of these highly polluting appliances using ecodesign rules. The moment to act on domestic heating and secure Europe’s climate neutral future has arrived.

  • 12 April 2023

    Join our 25 April webinar! Is there a chance for hydrogen boilers?

    There's a lot of hype about hydrogen. But don't get caught up! Hydrogen should not be used for domestic heating. Discover why in our webinar, where where ECOS will launch a new report: 'Burning question: Why hydrogen boilers are not the answer'. The webinar will take place on 25 April at 10:30-11:30am CEST.

  • 05 April 2023

    We are hiring! Head of Buildings & Industry

    We are looking for a highly motivated Head of Buildings & Industry to lead our work on a decarbonised, sustainable and circular built environment and industry.

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