Work Programme 2026

The renewed focus on competitiveness and global competition must go hand-in-hand with environmental ambition. A true green industrial transformation will help with safeguarding of natural resources, biodiversity, social justice, and environmental health.

The world is now realising that circular economy, a concept so universally present, is a way forward in using resources more strategically and effectively for longer. We need to mainstream and promote this shared understanding, and ECOS will push at regional and international levels for a vision of circular economy where resources are used for a longer time. As international trade is being reshaped, enhancing circularity and ecological regeneration in global value chains must become a priority, with markets and trading partners opening to, and creating a level-playing field for toxic-free, low-carbon, climate-friendly solutions.

As the only environmental NGO systematically at the table where standards are developed, ECOS is perfectly placed to drive, define and assess how to drastically improve the environmental sustainability of key sectors and products. We will rely on our unique position and expertise to deliver and implement the green transition – one where environmentally ambitious policies are supported by robust standards, serving the environment, and protecting our planet.

Finally, 2026 will also mark our 25th anniversary.

We are looking forward to connecting with our members, partners, and friends, and celebrate our joint environmental wins. Be it banning harmful chemicals in TVs, mainstreaming ecodesign or ensuring repairability of our devices, we have been championing environmental change for a quarter of a century – and will keep doing so in the years to come.