The EMAS certification is proving popular with European companies of all sizes - from local SMEs to multinationals. Here we showcase pioneers, their commitment to sustainability and the benefits they have gained from implementing EMAS.
University of Gothenburg
Research, education and collaboration for sustainabledevelopment is a vital part of the University of Gothenburg’s vision.
The University of Gothenburg is a multidisciplinary university that dates back to 1891. We consist of eight faculties and 38 departments. We also have a large number of centres of research and expertise that span across several academic disciplines. These disciplines serve as a meeting point for students, researchers and representatives from the commercial, industrial, and public sectors. Around 55 000 students and 6 600 staff study and work here, making us one of the largest universities in Northern Europe.
Glöckner Natursteine
Pioneering sustainable craftsmanship “Preserving the old - creating new things”
Founded in 1967, the stonemason company Glöckner Natursteine specialises in the processing of natural stones, in particular the restoration of sandstone facades. Under the guiding principle “Preserving the old - creating new things”, the Saarland craft business is geared to the requirements of sustainability. Their focus is on reuse and use of regional stones instead of Asian imports. This strengthens regional value chains and avoids long transport routes.
Institut Català de la Salut (ICS)
The Institut Català de la Salut (ICS) is the biggest public institution providing health care to the population in Catalonia, and it also develops training and research in the field of health.
Itelazpi
ITELAZPI is the Public Company that manages the Basque Government’s telecommunications infrastructure network to offer public services to citizens through a series of radio communication centers. The organization is attached to the Directorate of Information and Communication Technologies of the Basque Government’s Department of Public Governance and Self-Government
Museu de la Vida Rural
The museum of rural life: bringing debate, knowledge and environmental education to citizens through culture.
The Museu de la Vida Rural (Museum of Rural Life) is a 5,500 m2 cultural center dedicated to the preservation of the memory of the rural world, is located in l’Espluga de Francolí (Conca de Barberà, Catalonia) and was created in 1988 on the initiative of Lluís Carulla i Canals. It currently has an extensive permanent collection that allows you to travel through time, across the history and knowledge of the Catalan and Mediterranean rural world.
VO
Being a driver of innovation and change for the communications sector.
VO is a communications group that has been based in Brussels for the past 30 years. We support private and institutional clients with everything from advice and strategy to implementation, while providing communication in all its forms (events, graphic, digital, artistic and technological media), including content creation. The group comprises 6 agencies with complementary expertise, grouped together at the rue de Stalle office, benefiting from a back office and consistent centralised management.
