What is EMAS Certification?
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) is the EU's voluntary environmental management system under Regulation (EC) No. 1221/2009. It is explicitly recognized under § 49 VgV as proof of environmental management measures.
EMAS vs. ISO 14001
| Criterion | EMAS | ISO 14001 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal basis | EU Regulation | International standard |
| Environmental statement | Mandatory (public) | Not required |
| Legal compliance | Must be demonstrated | Commitment only |
| Validation | Approved environmental verifiers | Certification bodies |
| Public register | Yes | No |
EMAS in Procurement
- Suitability criterion: Environmental management proof
- Award criterion: Environmental quality, carbon footprint
- Contract execution condition: Environmental management during contract
Registration Process
Environmental review, program, management system, public statement, validation, registration, annual updates, re-validation every 3 years.
High-Relevance Sectors
Waste management, cleaning, energy, facility management, catering, textile services.
Patterno Helps
With Patterno-HIT, you can identify tenders requiring EMAS or comparable environmental certifications.