EU32015D0801
COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2015/801 of 20 May 2015 on reference document on best environmental management practice, sector environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence for the retail trade sector under Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) (notified under document C(2015) 3234) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
- Jurisdiction:
- European Union
- Type:
- Labeling · Incentives · Other
- Last action:
- Jan 1, 2015
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EMAS reference document for retail sector establishes best environmental management practices and performance indicators covering waste management, packaging, and resource efficiency; advances circular economy through voluntary labeling/benchmarking and incentivizes adoption via sector-wide environmental performance standards, though not a binding regulatory mandate.