As we move into a greener, more sustainable world, green business has become essential to boost competitiveness. Businesses, local authorities and the other key actors in this transition need tools and knowledge to allow them to create jobs and continue to grow the EU economy. From eco-management to public procurement to sustainable supply chains to championing valuable natural capital, the EU is here to support the path to green business.
The EU Business and Biodiversity Platform provides a unique forum for dialogue and policy interface to discuss the links between business and biodiversity at EU level.
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management instrument developed by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance.
Procuring goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
Resources for business
Find information and resources to help governments, authorities and companies transition to deforestation-free supply chains
Product Environmental Footprint and Organisation Environmental Footprint methods as a common way of measuring environmental performance.
The Green Advisory Service for Sustainable Investments Support is a free advisory service for public and private project promoters who develop green investment projects.
EU Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) helps technology developers to gain credibility for their environmental technologies thereby facilitating their market reach.
Eco-innovation is a powerful instrument to protect the environment with a positive impact on the economy and society.
Latest news
ONE health, ONE planet! How can EMAS help healthcare centres improve humans and planet's health?
A webinar for EMAS-registered and non-EMAS-registered organizations from the healthcare sector.
Registrations are now open.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the very first EMAS e-learning course - a joint collaboration between the European Commission (EC) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) - now available to all European institutions and agencies on EU Learn!
The revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) introduces stricter environmental standards for industries by 2027. A mapping shows how EMAS aligns with these new requirements, offering a proactive path to compliance, transparency, and sustainability.