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Ecodesign directive

EU

The EU legislation on ecodesign and energy labelling is an effective tool for improving the energy efficiency of products. It helps eliminate the least performing products from the market, significantly contributing to the EU’s 2020 energy efficiency objective. It also supports industrial competitiveness and innovation by promoting the better environmental performance of products throughout the internal market.

Themes

Human toxicity
Climate change
Particulate matter
Acidification
Eutrophication
Water quantity
R&D in sustainable innovation

Assessment type

Qualitative

Spatial focus of impact

General

Life Cycle

No life cycle

Technical Stage

Commercial

Required level of expertise and data

Low

Open Access and method

Yes

English available

Yes

Geographical scale

Global