Croatia commits to improve and promote the voluntary participation of organisations in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) environmental management standards and the eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS). The commitment is expected to inform companies of the benefits of ISO and EMAS participation in reducing environmental footprints. The committment will also educate companies on benefits to ISO and EMAS such as: providing proof of an organisations improvement in environmental performance; and proof of implementation of environmental management systems.
The commitment falls under focus area 5 of the develop physical capital for sustainable production patterns.
Implementing partner includes Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection.
The commitment is relevant to SDG target 12.2.