ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

News & events

  • 21 January 2026

    Call for experts – low-carbon cement and concrete in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa

    ECOS is looking for experts to help us secure an ambitious and effective decarbonisation pathway for cement and concrete value chains in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.

  • 21 January 2026

    ECOS Board: Call for Expression of Interest

    ECOS is seeking suitably qualified candidates, both independents and from within our membership, to join our governance and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of ECOS. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to play a key role in guiding our vision and mission, and strategic decision-making, as well as drive positive environmental impact across the globe, while navigating a complex and evolving geopolitical landscape. Apply before 28 February 2026!

  • 14 January 2026

    Call for experts – public procurement

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of public procurement to support our work on the upcoming revision of the European public procurement framework. Experts will provide relevant expertise and support in policy processes through the drafting of policy and legal recommendations, including evidence-based material.

  • 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.

  • 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.

ECOS is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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