A green campus is one which addresses environmental challenges in all its fields of activity: administration, research and education. Higher education institutions are in an outstanding position to act as incubators, role models and multipliers for sustainable development among researchers,...

Tourism is the third largest economic activity in the EU and the sector continues to grow. Although it has a broadly positive impact on economic growth and employment, it is also a resource-intensive industry that leaves a big footprint on the environment. Apart from tourism's substantial...

Tourism is the third largest economic activity in the EU and the sector continues to grow. Although it has a broadly positive impact on economic growth and employment, it is also a resource-intensive industry that leaves a big footprint on the environment. Apart from tourism's substantial...

Companies (and other organisations) play a crucial role in achieving the European Union's target of a low-carbon economy. At the same time, energy efficiency and energy savings directly result in lower energy bills. These cost savings help strengthen a company's competitive advantage in the...

In this booklet you will find many inspiring examples of EMAS-registered organisations that have been particularly innovative in finding ways to reduce their environmental impact. Whether by changing the way they provide a service or by making their supply chains more sustainable, these...

In 2010 the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) launched ISO 26000, an international standard providing guidance on translating social responsibility principles into effective actions. Its main objective is to promote a global common understanding of social responsibility among...