ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

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  • 29 August 2024

    Supporting plastic reduction and management in East and West Africa 

    ECOS has embarked on a new project in East and West Africa to support a coherent framework of policies and standards to effectively address plastics pollution, including alternative solutions for material circularity, biodegradation, and compostability.

  • 12 August 2024

    Call for tender – Human Resources System

    ECOS seeks proposals for a new Human resources system. The project seeks to enhance and automate HR processes, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws.

  • 29 July 2024

    Raising the bar of net zero: How a new ISO standard could set us on the right path

    By Thea Lyngseth
    By Katarzyna Krok

    Net zero dominates climate discussions, with over 1,000 companies setting a plan to get there. However, without a harmonised approach, each ‘net zero’ claim can be different from the next. Multiple definitions and methodologies have created a whirlwind of confusion, inaccuracy, and even deception.

  • 23 July 2024

    Call for experts – Domestic cooking appliances

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of Ecodesign and Energy Labeling for Domestic cooking appliances 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.

  • 23 July 2024

    Call for experts – Chemicals in construction products

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of chemicals in construction products 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.

  • 18 July 2024

    Call for experts – Furniture circularity

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of furniture circularity to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.

  • 15 July 2024

    Call for tender – Social Aspects of the Built Environment

    ECOS seeks to contract an expert in project focused on promoting a sustainable built environment that serves society. The project seeks to analyse the social aspects related to the built environment and inform ECOS position on the topic.

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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