Press Release: Commission greener than ever

The European Commission has long been at the political forefront of fighting global climate change. As an organisation with a large workforce, it also leads by example and makes a real difference. Building on the success of its pilot project launched in 2001, the European Commission decided to extend its environmental management system to all its activities and buildings in Brussels and Luxembourg. With this certification scheme — based on the EMAS regulation (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) — the Commission implemented a system that defines and evaluates environmental aspects of its activities, leading to continuous improvements in areas such as increased energy efficiency, optimal use of natural resources and reduction of CO2 emissions.

European Commission: MEMO/09/410: The eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) at the Commission: frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/410&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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