DG Environment Portal (Environment Portal by DG Environment, European Commission)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[DG Environment Portal] provides access to EU environmental policies, news, initiatives, publications, and success stories managed by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment.

Target Customer

{"Public bodies / government authorities","Businesses and associations","Researchers and policymakers","Civic and environmental stakeholders","General citizens seeking environmental information"}

Key Differentiator

Official EU environmental policy and initiative hub (DG Environment) that integrates policy guidance with concrete initiatives, frameworks, and case studies (e.g., Natura 2000, EU Ecolabel, Level(s), Zero Pollution, European Green Capital) across multiple topics like plastics, biodiversity, and sustainable buildings.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Plastic pollution and the need for a circular plastics economy
2Biodiversity protection and nature restoration
3Sustainable production and consumption transitioning toward greener procurement and industry practices

Key Features

1Natura 2000 — network of protected areas
2EU Ecolabel — official environmental label for products and services
3Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform — collaboration on pollution reduction
4European Green Capital Award — recognition for green urban leadership
5Level(s) — European framework for sustainable buildings
6Plastics-related initiatives and the Plastics Strategy (single-use plastics, packaging, microplastics)
7Publications, news, and success stories (case studies like Drylock and bear monitoring)
8Stories and events (publications, events, and webinars for procurement and policy)
9Science for Environment Policy and other knowledge-sharing resources

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Public Procurer

Client Results

1Case study: Drylock demonstrates how EU Ecolabel adoption can drive demand and business gains through circularity and eco-design
2Case study: Bear monitoring initiative shows cross-border stakeholder involvement leading to conservation progress
3Access to EU sustainability frameworks and procurement guidance through EU Ecolabel and Level(s)

Competitive Advantages

1Credibility and legitimacy from being an official EU DG Environment portal
2Direct access to recognized frameworks and labels (EU Ecolabel, Natura 2000, Level(s))
3Integrated case studies and success stories illustrating real-world impact
4Resources for public procurement and green procurement practices
5Ongoing news, publications, and events to stay updated on environmental priorities

Key Benefits

1Access to updated EU environmental policies and initiatives

2Practical frameworks and labels to suport sustainable procurement and building practices

3Concrete case studies on business adoption and conservation outcomes

4News, publications, and events to stay informed and engaged

Case Studies & Success Stories

Drylock - absorbing market demand with EU Ecolabel means successful business

Case #1

Shows how circularity and eco-design can capture demand and drive business gains through EU Ecolabel adoption.

MONITORING - Involving Stakeholders in Bear Monitoring | Croatia and Slovenia

Case #2

Describes cross-border challenges in monitoring brown bears and how engaging hunters and foresters as citizen scientists led to conservation progress.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Official portal providing information on EU environmental policies, initiatives, news, publications, and success stories managed by the Directorate-General for Environment.

Target Market

EU member states, public sector bodies, businesses and associations, researchers, NGOs, and citizens seeking environmental information and guidance

Unique Value Proposition

A trusted, EU-backed hub that combines policy guidance, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies (e.g., Natura 2000, EU Ecolabel, Level(s)) to support environmental protection and sustainable development

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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