Save the date: Webinar "Chemistry in Action", 26.11.2025 (10:00 - 12:00 CET)

Registrations are now open. Register here! 

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 will explore both the opportunities and challenges of environmental management for all organisations connected to chemical risks. It will focus on the regulatory context and practical strategies for implementing EMAS. Participants will discover how compliance with EU environmental policies can become a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.

This webinar aims: 

• To present relevant EU policy for companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber and plastics sectors, especially those managing chemical risks.
• To provide an overview of EMAS and its specific benefits for these industries.
• To explain how joining EMAS can help reduce environmental impacts, support the circular economy, and address emerging sector challenges.
• To share practical insights and success stories from EMAS-registered organisations on reducing environmental impact and adopting circular processes.

Programme: 

10:00-10:05 Welcome by the European Commission

• Malgorzata Golebiewska, European Commission - DG ENV

10:05-10:20 Overview: The revised Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation

• Jordane Wodli, European Commission - DG ENV

10:05-10:20 EMAS: A tool for performance and transparency

• Maria Passalacqua, Club EMAS (Associació d'organitzacions registrades EMAS a Catalunya)

10:35-10:45 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 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 Q&A

This event will take place online at 10:00-12:00 CET on 26 November 2025.

Please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7d995377-93e5-4d1e-87d7-4bfe9989db05@865f5df8-9483-46f2-9a8e-9761f55740d7