EMAS Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS). This regulation was published in the Official Journal L 114 page 1 on 24 April 2001.
Download the Regulation in your language: ES DA DE EL EN FR IT NL PT FI SV
General EMAS presentation
This presentation gives a short introduction to EMAS, its objectives and benefits, the historical development of the scheme, differences to ISO EN 14001 and presents the logo.
You can download this presentation (slides only) in pdf format from this page. Alternatively, you can request the full PowerPoint version (including speakers notes) from the EMAS Helpdesk and edit it to adapt it to your needs.
The presentation is available in
English and French.
Transition from EMAS I to EMAS II
The Commission has developed a list of frequently asked questions on how the transition from EMAS I to EMAS II should be understood. This paper aims to provide guidance for the Member States, organisations, verifiers, accreditation and competent bodies using the EMAS Regulation.
The presentation is available in English.
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The EMAS leaflet provides a quick insight into the scheme. It includes benefits for participating organisations and detailed instructions on the steps to registration.
Download the leaflet in your language: ES, DE, EN, FR, IT
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The EMAS poster introduces the new slogan and logo. Originally in DIN A 1 format, they are used for displays at conferences, exhibitions, events or in offices and schools. You can download it and resize according to your needs.
The EMAS Fact sheets will be drafted on specific subjects where the need for more detailed information has been identified. The fact sheets can easily be printed and photocopied on double-sided paper so that you can use them as hand-outs.
- Fact sheet 'From ISO 14001 to EMAS'
Download this fact sheet in: English
- Fact sheet 'Implementation of EMAS in Public Sector Authorities'
Download this fact sheet in your language: ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV
EMAS — A new opportunity for financial institutions
A brochure on the implications of EMAS in the financial sector, 'EMAS — A new opportunity for financial institutions' , describes in detail the costs and benefits of the implementation of EMAS in the banking and insurance sector.
The brochure is not available as paper copy but can be downloaded in English.
Legislative texts
The Legislative Texts section of the official EMAS website provides downloads for the EMAS Regulation and related Commission Decisions and Commission Recommendations.
Additional guidance
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A brochure specifically for the Mediterranean countries has been developed by the International Network for Environmental Management (INEM), which explains the reasons to implement an environmental management system and describes in detail the procedures to follow.
This brochure also contains case studies and quotes from organisations that are EMAS registered.Download the brochure in your language: ES, EL, EN, IT, PT
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