On 14 March, a thematic workshop titled "Making Zero Pollution Integration Across Policies Work" was held, with a focus on enhancing pollution prevention and reduction through cross-cutting approaches in policy making and implementation.
The Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform (ZPSP) held its 4th meeting on 20 April, focusing on zero pollution for production and consumption, as well as local efforts and initiatives to develop green and digital transformation actions across Europe.
The European Commission has published a report on progress made by the Member States towards reducing noise pollution through the implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive, calling for stronger action to achieve 30% reduction target.
The UN Water Conference in March 2023 highlighted the need to address the global water crisis, with the EU bringing its commitments to reduce water pollution, restore rivers, improve risk management, and promote transboundary water cooperation.
The new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopts a target to reduce pollution risks and negative impacts by 2030, including excess nutrient loss to the environment, risks related to pesticides, hazardous chemicals and plastic pollution.
In March 2023 the European Commission proposed criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims. Holding businesses accountable for their impact will help provide clarity for consumers, protect the environment and reduce pollution.
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Since winning their Awards in the 2022 edition, last edition’s winners have been planning a series of local events to celebrate and promote their achievements. Learn more about their achievements and upcoming events below:
The next Natura 2000 Day, 21 May is fast approaching and with it the next edition of the European Natura 2000 Award.
As part of the ‘We need to talk about Biodiversity’ webinar series, UNEP FI the PRI, FfB Foundation and the EU B&B Platform are delivering the webinar ‘Stepping up on biodiversity: How are investors taking action since COP15?’ which will take place on 18 April, 14:00 – 15:00 CET.
The EU Business & Biodiversity Platform and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation are presenting a webinar on ‘Tracking top biodiversity impact sectors with footprinting tool collaboration’ on April 13th 14:00 – 15:00 CET. The event will showcase a unique multi-tool analysis measuring the impacts of different sectors on biodiversity. Its results will allow investors to identify highest-impact sectors and ways to engage with them.
Does your company want to start addressing its impacts on nature, but you don’t have a clue where to begin? Could you do with some guidance to anticipate new regulations and material risks? Get up to speed by joining us on our Biodiversity Basics Webinar on April 6th 13:00 – 14:00 CET. Get the basics right - this is the place to ask those burning questions you have not dared to ask in other venues!
Already one quarter in and a lot has happened for EMAS in the last months. In January, the year started with the launch of the new EMAS website. The site is now located on the European Commission’s page for Green Business next to initiatives like the EU Business & Biodiversity Platform or the Eco-Innovation instrument.
The European Climat Pact is an initiative of the Green Deal that invites different stakeholders, from individuals to organisations, to make a pledge taking steps in their on world to build a more sustainable Europe. To support organisations with the implementation of their pledge the European Commission refers to EMAS as a premium tool to systemise environmental action.
Every year, on February 2, it is World Wetlands Day to call attention to the most endangered ecosystem on Earth. This year’s theme is “Revive and restore degraded wetlands”.
Taking the beginning of the year as a fresh start to re-think of habits and practices for our environmental future. By imagining a vision for a green world and we can take our resolutions on how to act in 2023 and the upcoming years.
The number of EMAS-registered construction companies continues to grow in the Basque Country thanks to the advantages of the construction waste regulation framework.
The ReSet the Trend campaign launched by the European Commission aims to engange Europeans in the battle against fast fashion and raise public awareness about the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. In this context, inspiring stories of change were published highlighting pioneering businesses, organisations, institutions and individuals across Europe in the fashion industry.
A new report covers Horizon 2020 projects’ contribution to the nine flagships of the Zero Pollution Action Plan, as well as Horizon Europe projects and partnerships and the five EU missions’ contribution to the Zero Pollution ambition.
