ECOS Procurement and Purchase Policy This tender complies with the ECOS Procurement and Purchase Policy adopted by the ECOS Executive Committee, and last updated in October 2021. This policy covers general principles relating to transparency and fairness, value for money, and non-discrimination. It specifies thresholds relating to a competitive negotiated procedure with at least a […]
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Join our Members and Experts training session – Connect & Learn!
Join us for an exclusive training opportunity organised by ECOS, where you can engage with experts and fellow members to delve deeper into the latest developments regarding the role of standards in environmental protection. This event will provide you with a unique chance to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights. When >> 19 […]
ECOS is hiring! Operations Manager
Application deadline: 22 October 2023 You will contribute to the work of ECOS operations, including office management, operational management, and human resources administration. You will work closely with the Operations department units, reporting to the Operations Director, and work to build and maintain a healthy and pleasant work environment. About ECOS: ECOS is an international […]
EU targets greenwashing with Empowering Consumers Directive that bans misleading climate claims based on offsetting
Recent warnings from the United Nations [2] and International Energy Agency [3] reveal that the world is not on track to meet the critical targets of the Paris Agreement and keep global warming below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Every step we can take to reduce emissions – thus limiting loss and damage caused by the […]
New Science-Based Targets for steel will speed up decarbonisation, but more is needed
Measuring the good against the bad The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) offers a voluntary framework for companies to set mid- and long-term climate targets. It develops sector-specific carbon emission trajectories with the goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Updating these targets for the steel sector is a crucial step towards decarbonisation. Most importantly, the […]
Internship – Communications Assistant
Application deadline: 6 October About us: 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 […]
Smartphones and tablets will follow environmentally ambitious EU ecodesign requirements by June 2025
New EU regulations will decrease the environmental impact of smartphones and tablets and empower independent repairers and consumers, who will be able to access spare parts and information to repair smartphones and tablets for at least seven years after the product stops being distributed. Manufacturers will also have to make compatible software updates available for […]
Call for tender: Consultancy support to develop an HR strategy
ECOS has expanded rapidly since its inception and the team has grown over the last few years and now numbers 40 employees. ECOS employees are at the heart of our organization, and it is thanks to them if ECOS has been able to be that successful. We would therefore like to develop an HR Strategy […]
Call for tender: Consultancy support to develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy
ECOS has grown rapidly since its inception and continues expanding the core team and operations. We are currently undertaking a strategy review process, which includes: Development of a high level ECOS strategy for the period 2025-2030; Development of an HR strategy that is aligned with the overall organisational strategy, combined with a review of HR […]
European Sustainability Reporting Standards: A mixed bag for promoting sustainable practices
The progress made: Comprehensive impact reporting: Companies will now be mandated to disclose their impacts on both people and the planet; information that was previously elusive. Impact reporting will empower stakeholders with reliable data to assess companies’ sustainability performance effectively. Linking impacts to business models: Companies are now obligated to disclose how impacts on people […]
