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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.

The Port of Barcelona gives a boost to the environmental quality in the harbour enclave: all licensed companies will upgrade to EMAS over the next 5 years. The approach serves as a best practice example of how to promote environmental management systems successfully and in a collaborative manner.

Explore the European Commission's latest initiative to streamline environmental reporting and the publication of the first 'Omnibus' packages. This proposal aims to reduce administrative burdens by 25%, with a particular focus on easing requirements for SMEs.

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its relevance for green public procurement

Get ready for an inspiring event! The 2025 edition of the European Business & Nature Summit is coming to Helsinki on 23-24 October. Stay tuned for more information!

Uwe Flach is the project manager of the PPE+ Europe 2024-2028 programme and the Head of Consulting, Organisational Development & International Affairs at Austria's Federal Procurement Agency (BBG).

Discover how EMAS and the EU Ecolabel are equipping the hospitality industry to meet the EU's climate goals and upcoming directives, ensuring a sustainable future.

The European Commission and EFRAG have collaborated closely to clarify the synergies between the voluntary Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) mandatory for large companies and make it easier for businesses to report on their environm