The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), published today, fails to sufficiently establish public procurement as a key European climate solution [1]. Quotas for low-carbon concrete and steel are exceptionally low, with little connection to what is possible in today’s – let alone in future – markets, ECOS says. While labels introduced for key industrial goods such […]
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View moreThe Clean Industrial Deal’s core is to boost demand through non-price criteria in public procurement. Prioritising construction materials is a first step in the right direction, and companies and public buyers need clear market signals. However, the latest Industrial Accelerator Act draft falls short for two high-impact sectors: concrete and steel. To create market transformation […]
View moreOnline, 14 April | 15:00 – 16:00 Register here The European Commission has proposed the revision of the New Legislative Framework, the Market Surveillance Regulation, and the Standardisation Regulation under the so-called ‘EU Product Act’. It is yet unclear if this process will lead to a merger of legislative texts or if they will be […]
View moreEurope faces major challenges managing discarded textiles, including textile waste. Only a fraction of used textiles collected in the EU are sold locally in the EU – the majority is exported. Discarded textiles are sorted and sold to commercial resellers who export them from Europe, alongside unsorted textiles. In 2023, 1.4 million tonnes of used […]
View moreECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally-friendly technical standards, policies and laws. With 20 years of experience, ECOS represents over 50 national and European members, including the European Environmental Bureau, Friends of the Earth Europe, Transport & Environment and WWF. ECOS is a partner organisation of the […]
View moreWe are thrilled to announce the latest edition of the ECOS Network Days: two days of discussions and activities for our members. Whether you are a veteran of the standardisation processes, or a newcomer to the world of environmental standardisation, the ECOS Network Days is an ideal moment connect and learn about the latest developments […]
View more🗎 PDF: Call for tender Invitation to quote for external audit services (2026-2028) Deadline for submission: 13 March 2026 – 23:59 CET ECOS procurement and purchase policy This call for tender is conducted in accordance with the ECOS Procurement and Purchase Policy, adopted by the ECOS Executive Committee and last updated in December 2024. The […]
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