The way we move is one of Europe’s biggest environmental challenges: transport represents 27% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. To achieve climate neutrality, we urgently need a shift to zero-emission transport. Our new paper shows how this crucial change can be achieved through a mix of targeted policy and standardisation initiatives, such as the upcoming EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
ECOS was selected as one of the 50 members of a new Platform on Sustainable Finance created by the European Commission in October. For the next two years, we will offer advice to the European Commission on green finance issues as the EU scales up its ambitions for regulation in this field.
ECOS replied to a recent public consultation by the European Commission regarding the upcoming carbon border adjustment mechanism, highlighting the need for a fair implementation supported by accurate data.
We are excited to welcome a new member to the ECOS Network: Žiedine Ekonomika is a Lithuanian non-profit organisation with the objective to promote the principles of a circular economy among business and government institutions.
ECOS has issued a favourable opinion on the final draft Technical Report TR 45550, putting an end to the first generation of material efficiency deliverables developed under the CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 10 “Energy-related products - Material Efficiency Aspects for Ecodesign”.
The transition period for introducing new energy labels for dishwashers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, washer driers, electronic displays and TVs is kicking off. Appliance suppliers will start sending the new energy labels to retailers as of 1 November. For the next four months, however, shops will continue displaying old labels – as of 1 March 2021 retailers will have two weeks to replace them all with new ones.
ECOS is looking for a motivated Finance & Admin Assistant to support the work of our Operations Team
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