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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its relevance for green public procurement

Uwe Flach is the project manager of the PPE+ Europe 2024-2028 programme and the Head of Consulting, Organisational Development & International Affairs at Austria's Federal Procurement Agency (BBG).

The European Commission and EFRAG have collaborated closely to clarify the synergies between the voluntary Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) mandatory for large companies and make it easier for businesses to report on their environm

Sandra Simões, Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Public Markets, Real Estate and Construction (IMPIC), the institute that regulates the construction, real estate and public procurement sector in Portugal.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is writing history: It has become the first organization in Switzerland to achieve EMAS certification.The airline demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental management.

Have a look at our webinar series on supporting financial institutions in their journey to address nature and biodiversity loss.

Between 5 and 8 November, an international audience of more than 900 participants were engaged in fruitful exchanges at the EMAS Days, representing more than 30 EU Institutions and international organisations such as the UN, including all EMAS-registered EU Institutions and agencies.

Interview with Mr. Phlippos Katranis, Head of Public Procurement Directorate, Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus

In recent years, financial institutions have increasingly been engaging with companies on biodiversity in various ways. This overview points financial institutions to ongoing engagements and provides information on past collaborative engagements. In this fourth update, 45 engagements are covered.