Environmental management has become a strategic priority for the chemical sector in Europe, where companies operate under one of the most advanced and demanding regulatory frameworks in the world. European Union policies place strong emphasis on sustainability, climate neutrality, and the circular economy, setting clear expectations for industries with high environmental impact. The chemical sector, in particular, is directly influenced by a wide range of EU directives and regulations that address issues such as emissions reduction, waste management, energy efficiency, and the safe use of substances.
Within this landscape, the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) plays a key role in guiding organizations towards excellence in environmental performance. EMAS goes beyond legal compliance, encouraging companies to adopt a structured approach to environmental management, continuous improvement, and transparent reporting.
By integrating EMAS into their operations, organisations can:
- strengthen stakeholder trust,
- improve resource efficiency,
- and contribute to the EU’s broader sustainability goals.
This webinar explored both the opportunities and challenges of environmental management for all organisations connected to chemical risks. It focussed on the regulatory context and practical strategies for implementing EMAS. Participants learned how compliance with EU environmental policies can become a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.
This webinar:
- Presented relevant EU policy for companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber and plastics sectors, especially those managing chemical risks.
- Provided an overview of EMAS and its specific benefits for these industries.
- Explained how joining EMAS can help reduce environmental impacts, support the circular economy, and address emerging sector challenges.
- Shared practical insights and success stories from EMAS-registered organisations on reducing environmental impact and adopting circular processes.
This event took place online on 26 November 2025.
- environmental monitoring | EU quality schemes | chemical industry | plastics | pharmaceutical industry | green economy
- Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
- Online only
- Live streaming available
Programme
- 26 Nov 2025, 10:00 - 10:05 (CET)Welcome by the European Commission
- Malgorzata Golebiewska, European Commission - DG ENV
- 10:05 - 10:20 (CET)Overview: The revised Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation
- Jordane Wodli, European Commission - DG ENV
- 10:20 - 10:35 (CET)EMAS: A tool for performance and transparency
Maria Passalacqua, Club EMAS (Associació d'organitzacions registrades EMAS a Catalunya)
- 10:35 - 10:45 (CET)Handbook: Management of chemicals as part of the environmental management system – focus on EMAS
- Robert Pochyluk, Polish Forum of Environmental Management / eko-net.pl Center for environmental services
- 10:45 - 11:30 (CET)Insights into the sector: Practical reports from EMAS-registered organisations
Companies in the chemicals sector present how they use EMAS to start and organise their sustainability journey, featuring speakers from:
- Thermo Fisher Scientific in Linz, Patheon Austria GmbH & Co KG
- KAO CORPORATION, S.A.U.
- KAO CHIMIGRAF, S.L.U.
- 11:30 - 12:00 (CET)Q&A
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
- Where
- Online only
- Who should attend
- Webinar for EMAS-registered and non EMAS-registered organisations in the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber and plastics sectors
- Languages
- English
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