ECOS is looking for experts in the field of circular bio-based construction 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.
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Through our Africa Office, we are developing partnerships with key regional players in standardisation and policy in the African region. A new Memorandum of Understanding between ECOS and ARSO, the African Organisation for Standardisation, will facilitate our closer collaboration on standardisation activities and the promotion of the effective participation of environmental stakeholders in the development of standards in Africa.
In 2023, the European Commission established the High-Level Forum on European Standardisation to advise on strategic political matters in this field. Ever since the Forum was created, ECOS has been championing inclusiveness and capacity building of civil society actors in standardisation.
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Digital technology contributes significantly to global carbon emissions and electricity consumption. To address this, infrastructure underpinning the digital transition – like data centres – must be developed and used responsibly, transparently, and with respect to our limited resources. Yet despite the urgent need, the European Union lacks coherent policies on energy and sustainability challenges arising from digital technologies. ECOS is working to change this in a new collaboration with Open Future, funded by the Green Screen Catalyst Fund.
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Cooking poverty is in the sights of world leaders following a high-level summit convened by the IEA on clean cooking in Africa. Addressing this challenge will help to protect people (primarily women and children) and the environment from the dangers of polluting and hazardous cooking methods while advancing the energy transition. Success will depend on strong partnerships, strategies, policies, and standards – which ECOS is ready to contribute to. If the world gets this right – and it must – it will directly improve the lives of 2.3 billion people.
ECOS is looking for experts in the field of carbon removals and carbon credits 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.
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The energy transition has finally taken off. Renewable energy deployment is increasing, electric vehicle (EV) sales are booming, and the uptake of electric-powered home devices like heat pumps is growing. This increases our reliance on smart appliances and electricity grids to support the transition away from fossil fuels. However, not all solutions are created equal. Find out why the S2 standard is the best way to ensure the devices we rely on can use energy smartly and flexibly.
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