As we move into a greener, more sustainable world, green business has become essential to boost competitiveness. Businesses, local authorities and the other key actors in this transition need tools and knowledge to allow them to create jobs and continue to grow the EU economy. From eco-management to public procurement to sustainable supply chains to championing valuable natural capital, the EU is here to support the path to green business.
The EU Business and Biodiversity Platform provides a unique forum for dialogue and policy interface to discuss the links between business and biodiversity at EU level.
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management instrument developed by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance.
Procuring goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
Resources for business
Find information and resources to help governments, authorities and companies transition to deforestation-free supply chains
Product Environmental Footprint and Organisation Environmental Footprint methods as a common way of measuring environmental performance.
The Green Advisory Service for Sustainable Investments Support is a free advisory service for public and private project promoters who develop green investment projects.
EU Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) helps technology developers to gain credibility for their environmental technologies thereby facilitating their market reach.
Eco-innovation is a powerful instrument to protect the environment with a positive impact on the economy and society.
Latest news
The EMAS coordination team proudly presents the online version of the Commission’s Environmental Statement – offering quick insights into specific topics of interest and easy access for all.
Interview with Fergal Grogan, Assistant Principal Officer, Policy Unit, Office of Government Procurement (OGP) of Ireland.
On February 26th, the European Commission (EC) presented its Clean Industrial Deal (CID) to strengthen European industries’ competitiveness and accelerate the decarbonisation of the economy.