ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles.
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In the transition to a circular economy, it is crucial that we not only reduce waste – but also address harmful chemicals in products to minimise negative health impacts and improve reusability. ECOS works to prevent and reduce waste and prioritise efficient product recovery for longer product and material lifecycles. From development and design to end-of-life and recycling, we push to minimise the impact of products. We want products to be as toxic-free as possible to help realise a clean, circular economy and material cycles with minimal impacts on human health and the environment. Keeping material flows non-toxic from the start makes managing products’ end-of-life easier and prevents creating legacy chemicals.
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In the transition to a circular economy, waste prevention has priority, but there will still be residual streams from production and consumption processes.
ECOS campaigns for an ambitious implementation of the ecodesign & energy labelling policies, which is vital for the success of the circular and clean energy agendas.
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The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling policies constitute effective tools to save energy and resources while reducing CO2 emissions.
Our goal is to ensure an effective participation of the environmental voice in a more transparent and inclusive standardisation system resulting in standards fit to support EU policy objectives and environmental challenges.
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Standards are increasingly being used in support of European legislation and policies
The entire plastics value chain must undergo a deep transformation, including an absolute reduction of plastic production and demand for plastics.
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Plastics are one of the fastest growing pollutants in the world. It is estimated that over 80% of all plastics ever produced have accumulated in landfill or the natural environment.
Current market dynamics favour short-term profits over the long-term well-being of the planet. Bringing our economies within planetary boundaries requires an urgent shift in how business is done. However, without strong and standardised methodologies to assess the environmental impacts of investments, companies and financial institutions cannot minimise their negative impacts, and stakeholders cannot make informed business decisions. Our aim is to ensure sustainable finance and corporate reporting frameworks are accurate, accessible, and usable for key stakeholders - including investors, competitors, and consumers - to play their vital roles in transitioning towards a truly green economy.
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Inclusive standards that work for the environment
Our lives are touched by standards in many unseen ways. From the ground we walk on and the appliances in our homes to the food on our plates – standards are everywhere! ECOS seeks to make them better for the environment. Read on to get to know some of the standards we’ve been working on this year.
Renewable, efficient, and resilient energy supply
Lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths – these minerals are the lifeblood of modern industries. However, surging demand is aggravating their long-standing and often overlooked environmental and social costs. International standards can help to manage critical raw materials (CRMs) responsibly, but only if they prioritise environmental protection and the rights of affected communities. Read on to find out more – and to learn how you can help tackle the impacts of CRMs through standardisation.
ECOS seeks to subcontract an organisation to deliver a service as outlined in the output of this tender document. The service will focus on delivering personalised and individual coaching sessions to the leaders of our management team.
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Public procurement is one of the EU’s most important economic tools, amounting to a staggering 15% of the bloc’s GDP . This puts governments and cities in a privileged position to create lead markets for green solutions, which often struggle to be deployed at scale. Yet, Green Public Procurement (GPP) remains under-exploited. More than half of public contracts across the EU are awarded without the environment in mind .
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ECOS is an international network of environmental NGOs. Our members support our mission to defend environmental interests in the development of standards and product regulations. The ECOS membership package offers a range of benefits and unique access to information and events. Meet our members, learn about the ECOS membership packages and find out about how to become a member.
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