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reaLIFEstandards: New project will strengthen environmental and consumer voices in standardisation
ECOS, the Environmental Coalition on Standards, has joined forces with ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation, for a new project: reaLIFEstandards. Co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE programme, the project will promote the role of environmental and consumer interests in many of the standards that underpin Europe’s clean energy transition – including those focusing […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Environmental assessments for soil functions and ecosystem services
The nominated experts will: Participate in relevant technical meetings of CEN and ISO to promote ECOS position; Prepare technical input through official comments and position papers; Report to and liaise with the relevant ECOS Programme Manager; Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed. Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate in-depth […]
Meet our new Executive Committee members!
With the ending of the terms of former ECOS Vice-President Marion Hasper (Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND)/German environmental NGOs coordination network for standardisation (KNU), Germany) as well as committee members Francisco Ferreira (ZERO, Portugal) and Robert Brett (independent member), three seats of the ECOS Executive Committee were open for election at our 2023 […]
Fossil or Fair: Will EU’s Heating Policy Delay or Accelerate Sustainable Energy Justice?
This is a hit-or-miss moment. EU law must not allow any loopholes or exemptions that would open the way for dangerous fossil fuels to crowd out investments in a clean future. Michael Neaves is the Programme Manager for buildings at ECOS and Davide Sabbadin is the deputy policy manager for climate at the European […]
The do’s and don’ts of green claims – takeaways from ECOS Annual Conference 2023
Context With Justin Wilkes | Executive Director, ECOS ECOS Executive Director, Justin Wilkes, gave a brief overview of the work ECOS has been doing on communicating environmental information: from contributing to ISO standards to EU legislation to the current focus on carbon neutrality claims. ‘Greenwashing is a trending word that entered our dictionaries in the […]
Polluting cement finally under pressure to reduce emissions – MEPs must stand strong
Cement is responsible for up to 8% of global emissions – and demand is growing. But the sector is not decarbonising fast enough to meet Europe’s climate ambitions. Regulating the environmental performance of the energy intensive cement industry cannot be avoided. The extent of its emissions in the face of the escalating climate emergency requires […]
Climate neutrality: only as strong as the weakest definition
There is no such thing as a climate-neutral company or product. Yet, claims of “net zero” or “carbon neutral” have become ubiquitous, with marketing teams jumping to attract increasingly climate-conscious consumers with green messaging. However, such claims are usually not linked to reduced emissions. They rely on carbon offsetting – a misleading practice that can […]
We are hiring – Climate and Energy Trainee
Deadline: 30 of June, 2023 Your main tasks will be to: Assist programme managers in day-to-day tasks relating to including environmental aspects in policy and standards in support of ECOS’ Climate and Energy work. Research, analyse and report on policy and standardisation developments related to: Ecodesign and energy labelling, particularly with a focus on energy-related appliances, […]
We are hiring! Programme Manager – Green claims
Your main tasks will be to: Shape and implement ECOS strategy to transform the use of private sustainability certifications. Create impactful positions on these private claims’ right use and governance, targeting decision-makers, certification schemes boards, and stakeholders. Drive the implementation of a Horizon project looking at the robustness of certification schemes for biobased products. Create […]
