For two years, NGOs have been calling for a science-based taxonomy. Yet, the current draft delegated act on the climate taxonomy fails to align with science on hydrogen-related activities. We have urged the Commission to amend the draft according to the following considerations: Currently, over 95% of all hydrogen produced comes from fossil fuels such […]
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Joint NGO letter – Current draft taxonomy opens ‘backdoor’ for fossil fuels
For two years, NGOs have been calling for a science-based taxonomy. Yet, the current draft delegated act on the climate taxonomy fails to align with science on hydrogen-related activities. We have urged the Commission to amend the draft according to the following considerations: Currently, over 95% of all hydrogen produced comes from fossil fuels such […]
EU Batteries Regulation: a once-in-a-generation opportunity – joint NGO paper
Environment ministers are meeting on Thursday to discuss, among other issues, the much-awaited revision of the EU’s Battery Regulation. From transport and energy storage to smartphones, the revision has the potential to reduce the environmental impact and downside risks of our increasingly electrified and digital economy. This week’s discussions will focus on a legislative proposal […]
ECOS is hiring! – Programme Manager, Bioeconomy
Application deadline: 5 April 2021 Your main tasks will be to: Promote environmental interests in the proposal, development and revision of European and international policies and standards, notably in the field of bioeconomy (specifically on bio-based products, food systems, bioenergy and biodiversity), in cooperation with ECOS nominated experts and member organisations Develop positions on the […]
European Commission confirms lengthy delay, the end of EU strategy for sustainable buildings?
A broad coalition of 31 expert organisations sent today an open letter calling on the European Commission to deliver a strategy for a sustainable built environment to support the European Green Deal and meet EU climate goals. One year after the launch of the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), there is no clear timeline for […]
ECOS and EEB welcome European Parliament’s call for greener construction products: The European Commission must ‘raise the bar’
Yesterday evening, the European Parliament approved a report calling for minimum performance requirements that construction products will need to meet before they are put on the EU market. The resolution was adopted with 686 votes in favour (4 against, 5 abstentions).[1] MEPs call on the European Commission to enhance the current CPR regulation with requirements […]
ECOS is hiring! – Senior Manager, Standardisation
Application deadline: 5 April 2021 About the role We are looking for a Senior Manager – Standardisation, who would be responsible for overseeing ECOS’ engagement within the standardisation system. The candidate will be a strong negotiator and networker, with good diplomatic skills, and a flair for engaging with stakeholders, including standardisers, policy-makers, industry, and environmental […]
ECOS is rebranding! Discover our new logo and name behind the acronym
It is not ‘only’ a change to our logo. We have a new name, vision and mission statements, and fine-tuned messaging. ECOS is becoming Environmental Coalition on Standards. The new branding, together with a coherent narrative and a more memorable name behind our well-established acronym, expresses the high level of expertise and professionalism that we […]
ECOS Newsletter – March 2021
MEPs want true circularity – Why the European Parliament’s call for binding consumption targets could be a turning point
Such targets are essential for circularity to become a real alternative to the take-use-dispose business model. We need to make sure that the EU circular economy is indeed a sustainable one, within the ecological limits of the planet. With their positive vote on the Circular Economy Action Plan report, MEPs called for science-based binding 2030 […]
