Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Much of a company’s environmental impact can be traced to its supply chain.  Awareness of the intrinsic risks and opportunities associated with supply chain sustainability enables companies to understand and improve the environmental performance of their supply chains. However few companies Set supply chain sustainability goals Are aware of the best practices Follow the emerging...

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Reduce food Waste from the Hospitality sector

A report has been published by the Nordic Council of Ministers on food waste and provides a guide to help the hospitality sector reduce this waste. Canteens and restaurants in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark throw out 456,000 tons of food per year or 18kg per inhabitant per year. This only counts the food that could have...

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Cities can win €10,000: EU Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan award for local authorities

Cities can win an award of €10,000 with the European Commission’s newly introduced Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan award. The European Commission recognises that sustainable urban mobility planning is key to creating sustainable urban transport systems which meet people’s needs. The EU’s first award has been launched to encourage the adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans...

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Water and Wastewater Costs Vs Sustainability

Water and wastewater and the implications to businesses for non-compliance are provided for under Irish Law, including costs and treatment requirements. ECOS enable businesses to address their requirements in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. Our areas of expertise include: Water & Wastewater Quality, Control & Treatment Liability & Risk Assessment Licence Application & Review Compliance...

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