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On October 3, 2024, the national EMAS Day will be held in Brussels, focusing on EMAS and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This event is open to companies, public organizations, and other stakeholders. The meeting aims to share experiences, new developments, and initiatives related to EMAS. Simultaneous translation between Dutch and French will be provided, but there will be no English translation. Registration is free but necessary and can be done until September 15, 2024.

We are excited to announce that the EMAS Award 2024 is now open for applications in Germany and Austria! The award ceremony will take place on November 5 in Vienna. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise outstanding environmental management achievements.

On 24 May 2024, the Council of the European Union approved the political agreement on the Directive for corporate sustainability due diligence, completing the adoption process.

The Council of the European Union has given the final approval to the Nature Restoration Law. Announced on 17 June 2024, this landmark legislation aims to restore damaged ecosystems and improve biodiversity across the EU.

On 17 June 2024, the Council of the European Union announced its readiness to begin negotiations with the European Parliament on the Green Claims Directive. This Directive aims to ensure that companies substantiate their environmental claims to combat greenwashing.

Friday, 27 September 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 CEST

The public consultation within the framework of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has concluded, and EFRAG is now consolidating the received comments. This consultation was particularly significant for EMAS, given the focus on sustainability standards for SMEs.

How is the EU working to restore our polluted rivers, lakes and seas? Watch this one-minute explainer to find out.

Many EU countries rely heavily on water that originates outside their borders. Watch this short video to see why water cooperation between states is vital to manage resources and prevent conflict.

There’s still time to join the EU-wide movement for water resilience. With the campaign continuing throughout the year, you can become a partner and help promote and raise awareness of the issue!

Dear EMAS Community,

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