The twin geopolitical and energy crises have thrown into sharp relief the high combined costs of Europe’s energy dependency and poor building energy performance. Buildings account for 40% of our energy consumption, most of which is used to keep us warm and energy renovations are the only solution to durably shelter citizens and businesses from […]
Post Type Archives: News & Events
Delays in European adoption of two key standards are holding up transition to clean cooling – there is no time to waste!
Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) are the dominating working fluids in the cooling sector, in spite of their negative impact on climate and environment. Along with a lack of ambitious regulation against all F-gases, outdated and biased safety standards have long posed a significant barrier to this much-needed transition. Recently though, important advancements were made when […]
ECOS Newsletter – September 2022
Pioneering ecodesign rules could make solar energy even cleaner
In response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union wants to become less dependent on Russian gas while speeding up the green transition. The REPowerEU plan seeks to increase the share of renewables by 2030. Up from the previous 40% goal, the EU now aims […]
NGOs walk out of expert Taxonomy group over lack of independence
Five environmental and consumer NGOs have left the Platform on Sustainable Finance, the European Commission’s expert group mandated to develop technical recommendations for the EU Taxonomy. Civil society groups argue that the Commission has interfered politically in the Platform’s work. NGOs also denounce that the Commission has repeatedly ignored the expert group’s recommendations, particularly on […]
Civil society calls for impact data, Paris-aligned targets and transition plans, and a holistic approach to sustainability in global reporting standards
Following a public consultation closed this summer, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is discussing in September the results of the input received on their draft proposals for climate and general. ECOS, together with leading expert organisations, has published a statement in which they are calling the ISSB to: Incorporate an inside-out (impact) perspective. The […]
Meet our new Executive Committee members!
With the ending of the terms of former ECOS President Greg Archer (T&E) as well as committee members Patrick ten Brink (EEB) and Meletis Fouskaris (individual member), three seats of the ECOS Executive Committee were open for election at our 2022 General Assembly. We are happy to announce that the following new members have been […]
Join our annual training session – for ECOS members & experts only!
Exchange with ECOS Policy Director Nerea Ruiz and Head of Energy Transition Rita Tedesco and get hands-on tips from our longstanding expert Catriona McAlister. The training is an exclusive opportunity for ECOS members and experts to explore the link between standardisation and environmental protection, to connect with other members, experts and staff and to share their experience! The […]
From Portland to Paris: Time to detox and build a more sustainable cement and concrete industry
The billions of tonnes of cement made each year account for a staggering 8% of global CO2 emissions – more than the combined emissions of aviation, trucking, and shipping! Given that the global demand for cement will continue to rise, there is no alternative: we need to act. It is essential to rapidly decarbonise the […]
Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’
Today’s Commission draft proposals for new ecodesign and energy labelling regulations on smartphones and tablets contain encouraging requirements. [1] [2] Draft proposals are now open for public feedback. A new repair score, inspired by the one France put in place in 2020, will be the most visible novelty for consumers. The repair score will not […]
