About ECOS ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles. ECOS is […]
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Join the ECOS team! Programme Manager – Standardisation
Working in close partnership with colleagues across teams, and our wide network of members and partners, you will coordinate our strategic engagement with political institutions and the European, national and international standardisation system for better environmental outcomes and a more inclusive and transparent framework. About ECOS: ECOS is an international NGO with a network of […]
European Parliament committee votes to clean up weak EU Detergents Regulation, but overlooks chemicals
The European Parliament has provided a path to improve on the European Commission’s proposal for a revised EU Detergents Regulation [1]. The tabled text was not up to the task of cleaning up the sector but the ENVI Committee’s report, approved by a large majority of MEPs, proposes to better protect the environment from harmful […]
Meet our new member from Cameroon!
Would you like to get to know them better? Read our short Q&A with ACDESPE Coordinator Anyssé Kenfack! Q: Could you briefly introduce yourself to the network? What is the mission of ACDESPE and which are your main activities? Anyssé Kenfack: The Association Camerounaise pour le Développement, l’Entraide Sociale et la Protection de l’Environnement (ACDESPE) […]
Join the ECOS team! Finance Manager – with accounting experience
We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Manager with accounting experience to join our Operations team. Responsible from A to Z for the accounting activities of the organisation, you will support and report to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of accounting, administrative and statutory records, but also contribute to the development […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Hydrogen technologies (GHG emissions)
The successful candidate will represent environmental interests in the development of international standards. Experts are expected to provide technical and scientific input into discussions, in accordance with the related policy context and ECOS strategy. The nominated experts will be responsible for: • Participating in relevant technical committee and working group meetings and promoting ECOS’ position. […]
ECOS increases global reach with new Africa office
Our work is grounded in technical expertise and bolstered by a network of members and experts. By focusing on standards, policies, and laws simultaneously, we take in the full picture and create an impact by ensuring the environmental voice is heard in all relevant discussions, including such globally important priorities as the climate crisis, biodiversity, […]
EU takes aim at greenwashing in new law to empower consumers – but gaps remain
Consumers increasingly want to reduce their environmental impact. However, without accurate, verifiable information, they have faced a wild west of green claims [1] – until now. This is the beginning of the end for greenwashing in the EU The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, agreed today in the European Parliament, finally includes common […]
LIFE ComplianceServices: Project will support companies to comply with EU energy labelling and ecodesign rules
The project The goal of the LIFE ComplianceServices project is to support key market actors in understanding and correctly applying EU energy labelling and ecodesign requirements. The partners Alongside 13 other consortium members, ECOS has joined forces with the Austrian Energy Agency for the LIFE ComplianceServices project. The project is co-funded by the European Union’s […]
What’s in store for 2024? Take a look at our Work Programme!
In 2024, we will need to create momentum for ambitious political decisions, providing a window of opportunity to tackle the triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. We need fundamental, systemic changes to the way we consume and produce if we are to reduce the massive pressure we are placing on our planetary […]
