EU Environment Policy

Latest news on the environment policies of the European Union.

Doing business in Ireland: Sustainability — 23 April 2012, 19:41 CET

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in Ireland develops policy, regulates environmental quality and maintains information on the legal and procedural obligations relating to environmental control.

Doing business in Ireland: Environmental rules — 23 April 2012, 18:35 CET

Businesses in Ireland must comply with certain European and national laws to lessen their environmental footprint. The areas covered by these laws include waste management and chemicals.

Energy efficiency - made in Denmark and exportable to the rest of the EU? — 16 April 2012, 22:09 CET

Denmark uses energy more efficiently than any other EU member-state. Successive governments have implemented ambitious and consistent policies on energy efficiency since the oil shocks of the 1970s. As a result, Denmark today only uses 60% of the energy per unit of GDP of the EU average.

Doing business in Hungary: Sustainability — 11 April 2012, 23:12 CET

Hungarian legislation defines certain rules that businesses have to follow in order to ensure that their activities do not have adverse social and environmental impacts.

Doing business in Hungary: Environmental rules — 11 April 2012, 22:48 CET

After joining the EU, Hungary redrafted nearly all of its environmental protection legislation.

Doing business in Estonia: Sustainability — 09 April 2012, 12:38 CET

The bases for activity in the field of sustainable development of Estonia are established by the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Sustainable Development Act.

Doing business in Estonia: Environmental rules — 07 April 2012, 11:16 CET

In Estonia, the Environmental Charges Act provides the basis for the right to apply charges to businesses for the exploitation and pollution of natural resources.

Doing business in the Czech Republic: Environmental rules — 07 April 2012, 02:28 CET

Environment law for business in the Czech Republic is enshrined in approximately twenty acts and related provisions.

Doing business in the Czech Republic: Sustainability — 07 April 2012, 02:28 CET

Legal requirements in the Czech Republic urge companies to be socially and environmentally responsible.

Doing business in Cyprus: Sustainability — 05 April 2012, 00:07 CET

This guide summarizes sustainability standards in Cyprus.

Doing business in Cyprus: Environmental rules — 03 April 2012, 12:43 CET

Since joining the European Union, the foundation of the environmental policies of Cyprus has been reviewed and the state now promotes sustainable development and environmental protection.

Doing business in Poland: Sustainability — 03 April 2012, 12:05 CET

According to the Polish Constitution, the state has to protect the environment, guided by the principle of sustainable development. In order to contribute to this goal, businesses have to comply by certain sustainability standards.

Doing business in Poland: Environmental rules — 30 March 2012, 11:28 CET

This guide outlines the main legislation in Poland that guides the adherence of businesses to environmental regulations.

SMEs, Resource Efficiency and Green Markets - Flash Eurobarometer 342 — 29 March 2012, 18:46 CET

The European Commission has published an extensive survey – the first of its kind - to understand the views and attitudes of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) towards resource efficiency and green markets. The report addresses three core themes: resource efficiency, green markets and green jobs.

Doing business in Austria: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:40 CET

This guide outlines the main legislation in Austria which encourages businesses to adhere to sustainability standards.

Doing business in Austria: Environmental rules — 30 March 2012, 00:42 CET

At present, there is no uniform Austrian environmental code of law. Instead, the legal foundations of environmental protection are determined by various laws.

SMEs: shift to green economy underway - Eurobarometer survey — 28 March 2012, 00:20 CET

According to the Eurobarometer survey on "SMEs, resource efficiency and green markets" published today, 37% of EU SMEs have at least one full or part-time green employee. Green jobs are largely created in SMEs as opposed to large firms: In 2012, 1 in 8 employees of small and medium-sized firms had a green job or almost 13% of all SME jobs (in large firms it was only 1 in 33 equivalent to 3% of all large company jobs). Green jobs in SMEs are also estimated to expand dynamically with a rate of 35% in the next 2 years.

CLIMATE-ADAPT: tool for climate adaptation policy-making — 28 March 2012, 00:03 CET

The European Climate Adaptation Platform is a publicly accessible, web-based platform, designed to support policy-makers at EU, national, regional and local levels in the development of climate change adaptation measures and policies. Adaptation means anticipating the adverse effects of climate change and taking appropriate action to prevent or minimise the damage they can cause. CLIMATE-ADAPT has been developed with the support of the European scientific and policy making community, and will help users to access, disseminate and integrate information on: Expected climate change in Europe; The vulnerability of regions, countries and sectors now and in the future; Information on national, regional and transnational adaptation activities and strategies; Case studies of adaptation and potential future adaptation options; Online tools that support adaptation planning; Adaptation-related research projects, guideline documents, reports information sources, links, news & events

Doing business in Finland: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:40 CET

Legislation in Finland requires businesses to take into consideration their effect on the environment and on society.

Doing business in Finland: Environmental rules — 05 April 2016, 13:21 CET

The Environmental Protection Act in Finland requires business owners to be sufficiently aware of the environmental impacts and risks associated with their operations, and also of using the best available technology for reducing harmful emissions.

Doing business in Denmark: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:47 CET

Danish legislation requires companies to account for their social responsibility.

Attitudes of Europeans towards water - Flash Eurobarometer 344 — 22 March 2012, 20:29 CET

Close to three quarters of Europeans think that the EU should propose additional measures to address water problems in Europe, according to a Eurobarometer survey. A sizeable majority – 68 % – think that water-related problems are serious. Droughts, floods and chemical pollution are seen as significant challenges.

Doing business in Denmark: Environmental rules — 30 March 2012, 00:39 CET

This guide outlines the most important environmental legislation in Denmark.

Doing business in the Netherlands: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:42 CET

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Netherlands applies to all core business processes, from buying and production through to personnel policy and marketing.

Doing business in the Netherlands: Environmental rules — 24 February 2016, 00:09 CET

Dutch businesses must comply with specific environmental regulations, which are based on the Environmental Management Act and incorporated within general environmental rules such as the Environmental Activities Decree or environmental licensing.