ECOS Annual Review 2021
2021 was an important year for ECOS – we turned 20! We took this opportunity to rebrand, with important changes to our statutes, name and visual identity, which now all reflect our international nature and the high level of expertise that we stand for. The year saw a focus on solutions for a number of important environmental challenges, both from a policy and standardisation point of view, accompanied by several successful reports, events and initiatives.
At international level, we debated how the EU’s planned Sustainable Products Initiative could result in a global race to the top, we set out our vision for the international standardisation system, and proposed a solution to the proliferation of confusing green claims on plastic products. We also ensured that environmentally damaging standards and initiatives did not see the light of day, particularly in the case of the fight against climate change.
At the European level, we celebrated the introduction of a rescaled Energy Label, and the publication of the Common Charger Initiative. We also called for ecodesign requirements for crucial sectors such as textiles. Having completely adjusted our working culture to the ‘new normal’ imposed by the pandemic, we welcomed several new colleagues at the Secretariat, as well as new members and experts, who inevitably made our network stronger.
All of this work would not have been possible without our members, experts, funders and partners. We are grateful for their support, and are looking forward to working together in 2022!
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