What is an Environmental Product Declaration? An EPD is a document that reports environmental data related to the lifecycle of a product. The assessment includes various impact categories, such as carbon footprint and emissions. The analysis is conducted in accordance with relevant international standards. EPDs are valuable for: ECOS Approach ECOS Environmental Consultants Limited provides...

Understanding Carbon Footprints A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by our actions. These emissions, including CO2, have a significant impact on climate change. Measuring your carbon footprint involves a detailed audit of activities that contribute to greenhouse gases. This includes evaluating energy consumption, transportation, and waste management practices. ECOS...

The EU Circular Economy Action Plan aims to transition towards a more sustainable, resource-efficient economy. This plan necessitates that organisations adopt practices that minimise waste, maximise resource efficiency, and close the loop of product life cycles. To ensure a uniform structure across all EU states and reporting bodies, several directives have been established, with which...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the measurement of the anticipated effects of a proposed project or development on the environment. The purpose of the EIA process is to ensure that: All projects that are likely to have a significant impact on the environment are assessed. People are fully aware of the likely effects of the...

An Appropriate Assessment involves a case by case examination of the implications of a development or activity for a Natura 2000 site and its conservation objectives. The EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) placed an obligation on Member States of the EU to establish the Natura 2000 Network.  The Natura 2000 Network is a network of important...