7 February 2023
For the third year in row, the heating and cooling industry is sending positive signals about a green energy transition. Without prompts from legislation, companies have […]
14 March 2023
Dubbed the EU’s new “green building law”, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been officially adopted in the EU Parliament today, signaling that Europe […]
16 March 2023
PRESS BRIEFING What is happening? On 22 March 2023, the European Commission is expected to table the Green Claims Directive (GCD). This much-awaited law aims […]
20 March 2023
United NGOs and European industry report that online sellers could escape the EU’s new product sustainability requirements using the E-market loopholes. This affects online sales of […]
22 March 2023
The European Commission took a step towards better consumer protection in the EU today, by proposing two new laws to address vague and misleading green claims, […]
28 March 2023
The European Parliament cracked down on greenwashing and early obsolescence today, by voting for a stronger EU law to protect consumers from unfair commercial practices. The […]
27 April 2023
The European Parliament has today sent a clear message to the fashion industry by voting in support of measures to tackle overproduction in a vote that […]
10 May 2023
Environmental experts urge substantial improvements to the controversial EU Taxonomy Act to ensure science-based criteria and preserve environmental integrity. A coalition of civil society organisations urges […]
11 May 2023
The European Parliament has taken decisive action against unfair commercial practices today, by approving a stronger EU law that safeguards consumers from deceptive environmental claims and early […]
1 June 2023
Today, the European Parliament sent a clear message that the fashion industry needs to transform its harmful practices and respect social rights and the environment. A […]
15 June 2023
Environment committee vote sets the stage for adoption of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations before the end of this parliamentary term. Key aspects will still […]
5 July 2023
The European Commission released today its plans to revise the Waste Framework Directive [1], with a focus limited to new rules on the responsibility of textile […]
