European Parliament: Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union, Ramos Muñoz, D., Lamandini, M. and Siri, M., The current implementation of the sustainable financial disclosure regulation (SFDR) – With an assessment on how the legislative framework is working for retail investors, European Parliament, 2024.

The Sustainability-Related Financial Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) is the centrepiece of the sustainable finance strategy for funds and other financial products. However, its provisions are too complex, do not work as intended, and interact insufficiently with provisions shaping corporate reporting, indexes, or client preferences. A revised SFRD should include more recognisable product labels or categories, enable and foster transition investments, smoothly interact with corporate reporting, and expand the scope of disclosure obligations. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON).

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Garbí, A., Pérez, A., Clarke, A. et al., Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.

The main objectives of this deliverable are, on the one hand, the review and analysis of the current existing real-world emissions databases and vehicle classification schemes with air quality relevance and, on the other hand, the discussion of a new concept scheme that would lead to better informed and discerning consumers and a better-functioning single market. This report is a study of existing vehicle emissions classification schemes and emissions databases in use today (May 2021) worldwide. It complements existing EU vehicle emissions regulations and provides information for policy makers considering clean air measures, whilst increasing consumer awareness about the impact of harmful emissions produced during real-world driving by vehicles currently on sale in the EU market (Euro 6d or later). The work was conducted during 2020 and 2021 by a consortium of European organisations with expertise in vehicle emissions to provide insight into the technical, communication and governance elements of classification schemes.

The Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP henceforth) consists of a techno-economic-environmental assessment of a specific product group. This assessment is the main analytical step in the potential implementation of the Ecodesign Directive for a specific product group. Since 2013 the current MEErP methodology has been in use and considered fit for purpose. However, since time has already elapsed in this very dynamic field, the need for an update is apparent. The update of the MEErP put forth by the JRC at the request of DG GROW covers the following areas: 1) the updating of the EcoReport Tool; 2) a more systematic inclusion of material efficiency aspects and of environmental footprint/ecological profile aspects in the design options and in the LLCC curve; 3) a more systematic inclusion of societal life cycle costs; 4) a more refined evaluation of the economic impacts in task 7 of the MEErP.

The Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP henceforth) consists of a techno-economic-environmental assessment of a specific product group. This assessment is the main analytical step in the potential implementation of the Ecodesign Directive for a specific product group. Since 2013 the current MEErP methodology has been in use and considered fit for purpose. However, since time has already elapsed in this very dynamic field, the need for an update is apparent. The update of the MEErP put forth by the JRC at the request of DG GROW covers the following areas: 1) the updating of the EcoReport Tool; 2) a more systematic inclusion of material efficiency aspects and of environmental footprint/ecological profile aspects in the design options and in the LLCC curve; 3) a more systematic inclusion of societal life cycle costs; 4) a more refined evaluation of the economic impacts in task 7 of the MEErP.

European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services, Weidema, B., Eliassen, J., European Parliament, 2023.

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An effective climate labelling scheme requires a methodology, a database, and a label format that allows consistent comparison both within and across product categories. To this end, we analyse the EU product environmental footprint (PEF) methodology, the state of databases on climate footprints, the current knowledge on effective label design, and relevant EU regulation. Based on this analysis, we conclude that further preparation is required before a voluntary, horizontal climate labelling scheme can be established under Union law, across all product categories. Specific improvements are proposed to harmonise and simplify the PEF methodology.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.

On 23 March 2022, the EU ecolabel officially turned 30! To commemorate three decades of achievements, many activities have been organised across Europe including social media campaigning, a mobile showroom and showcases. This brochure has been produced as part of these activities and provides a guided tour of the EU ecolabel’s background and history, including milestones, facts and figures, achievements and stories that have shaped the scheme along the way.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.

Over 89,000 goods and services have been awarded the EU ecolabel and are available on the EU market. It is a reliable label that identifies goods and services with a reduced environmental impact.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.

These guidelines are intended for EU Ecolabel license holders, competent bodies, applicants, journalists, publishing houses and other relevant stakeholders. They provide instructions on how to properly use the EU Ecolabel logo on any type of packaging, marketing material or publication. These guidelines are based on the EU Ecolabel regulation, Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009, in particular on Article 9 (points 9, 11 and 13) and on Annex II to this regulation. The EU Ecolabel logo can be used on goods and services, and on their associated promotional material, exclusively during the validity period of the EU-Ecolabel-awarded license.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.

The EU Ecolabel is a world-renowned, voluntary scheme promoting goods and services that clearly demonstrate environmental excellence, based on standardized processes and scientific evidence. It was launched in 1992 to help consumers, retailers and businesses make truly sustainable choices. Today, it is one the biggest and best-known schemes in many EU countries. Whether paper, cleaning products, cosmetics, clothes, do-it-yourself materials or hotels, there is a growing list of green product groups now open to certification. 30 years after the launch of the EU Ecolabel, a Flash Eurobarometer survey was commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment to assess EU citizens’ awareness of the EU Ecolabel as well as their attitudes towards environmental labelling in general. Ipsos European Public Affairs interviewed a representative sample of citizens, aged 15 and over, in each of the 27 Member States of the European Union. Between 5 September 2023 and 13 September 2023, 26 635 interviews were conducted via computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI), using Ipsos online panels and their partner network. Survey data presented in this report are weighted to known population proportions.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.

The general objective of the present study is to support the implementation of the EU Ecolabel identifying elements for a future strategy. The project team performed a market analysis highlighting water, electricity, gas, transport recreation and culture services, food and non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants and hotels as the most consumed per household budget expenditure. The analysis on the attitude of consumers toward green products and services showed food, beverages and overthe- counter drugs, shoes and apparel, household appliances and electronics, lotions, detergents and creams, paper products, household detergents, mobility and financial services as the most frequently purchased.

European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Eynard, U., Spiliotopoulos, C., et al., Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.

The Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP henceforth) consists of a techno-economic-environmental assessment of a specific product group. This assessment is the main analytical step in the potential implementation of the Ecodesign Directive for a specific product group. Since 2013 the current MEErP methodology has been in use and considered fit for purpose. However, since 8 years have already elapsed in this very dynamic field, the need for an update is apparent. The current report depicts the proposal for update put forth by the JRC at the request of DG GROW. Areas covered are: 1) The updating of the EcoReport Tool; 2) A more systematic inclusion of material efficiency aspects and of environmental footprint/ecological profile aspects in the design options and in the LLCC curve; 3) A more systematic inclusion of societal life cycle costs; 4) A more refined evaluation of the economic impacts in task 7 of the MEErP.