ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

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  • 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.

  • 04 July 2024

    Call for experts – Circular, bio-based construction products

    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.

  • 24 June 2024

    ECOS partners with ARSO, the African Organisation for Standardisation

    By Marxine Waite

    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.

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