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A new CEN Workshop is being planned as part of the activities of the EU project 'BIOUPTAKE'. The aim of this project is to ensure a sustainable uptake of bioplastic composites in the European manufacturing industry.
A new CEN Workshop is being planned as part of the activities of the EU project “VeriFish”. The aim of this project is help consumers by equipping them with the tools to make informed decisions about the seafood they buy.
Launch of the CEN Workshop 'AMBIANCE - Advanced Manufacturing of Biobased products for urban outdoor applications through iNnovative CharactErisation, digital technologies, and circular approach'
CEN and CENELEC have provided recommendations to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on how standardization can support the goals of the Water Resilience Strategy.
As the European Commission launches the Clean Industrial Deal, a transformative initiative aimed at accelerating the green transition across Europe’s industrial sector, two words come to mind: sustainable and competitive.
A Memorandum of Understanding enhances the commitment to develop maximum synergies between the different European Standards developed by EFRAG and by CEN and CENELEC in the field of sustainability reporting. The aim is to facilitate the implementation of sustainability reporting requirements for European businesses.
The refurbishment of buildings is the process of renovating, updating, or restoring an existing building to improve its condition. It is crucial not only for environmental considerations, but also for a variety of other reasons, ranging from saving costs to preserving cultural heritage and to enhancing safety.
On 31 July 2023, the European Commission adopted the Delegated Act on the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). CEN and CENELEC welcome its adoption and the recent changes made to include reference to standards developed by CEN, CENELEC, ISO and IEC.
On 13 September 2022, CEN and CENELEC officially became signatories of the Equality Platform for the Energy sector. Through this endorsement, CEN and CENELEC pledge to support the efforts towards promoting equal opportunities in the European energy sector.
Today, 26 September, marks the official start of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2022, “Going green and digital for Europe’s energy transition”. On this occasion, CEN and CENELEC further affirm their commitment to developing standards that help ensure a sustainable energy future for Europe.