The European Commission is finalizing the details of the financial architecture that will govern the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028–2034). This process includes the public consultation aimed at reforming and unifying the application of the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle across all EU funding programs. Compliance with the DNSH principle is established as[…]
Conducting Phase I Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) audits has become an essential step for any acquisition, divestment, or management of industrial, logistics, or commercial real estate assets. In these preliminary assessments, our team systematically analyzes potential environmental risks associated with the site, focusing particularly on two critical areas today: the potential presence of asbestos-containing materials[…]
The Data Processing Center (DPC) sector is going through a defining moment in Spain. The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched the public consultation period for the draft Royal Decree on the sustainability of data centers. This proposed regulation aims to govern the technical requirements for Data Processing Centers,[…]
At EHS Techniques, we are once again attending the flagship event for the renewable gas sector: the International Bioenergy Congress, held on September 29 and 30, 2026, at the Feria de Valladolid. With our sights set on accelerating the energy transition and consolidating the deployment of biogas and biomethane plants, we will bring our practical[…]
Today, growing also means knowing the environmental impact of your business activities. Growing as a business no longer means just increasing production, expanding facilities, or opening new locations. Today, growth also requires understanding the environmental impact of your operations and managing it responsibly. Furthermore, measuring and reducing emissions has become a key strategic matter. Major[…]
The development of renewable energy projects demands a leap in maturity: social and community-level excellence is no longer an optional add-on, but a decisive factor in project viability. This is the optimal time to integrate strategies that enhance the positioning of facilities with both regulatory authorities and the local community, all within manageable costs. The[…]
A data center doesn’t get the green light based on its technical specifications alone. Industry reality shows that for a project to be viable, it requires something equally decisive: the trust of the local community where it is built. Technical approval and social license are two sides of the same coin. That is why at[…]
Portugal continues to transform its electricity matrix. According to the latest report by the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), the country is moving forward with the integration of clean sources into its energy system. We directly analyze the sector’s key data and explain how EHS Techniques facilitates project development in the Portuguese market. Electricity[…]
An increasing number of companies are calculating their carbon footprint to understand the climate impact of their operations, anticipate new regulatory requirements, and respond to the demands of clients, investors, and other stakeholders. However, many organizations start by analyzing only their Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity) emissions. This first[…]
The Spanish regulatory framework governing potentially polluting activities has undergone significant changes. This process began to take shape with the landmark Royal Decree 9/2005, which regulated activities that could potentially contaminate the soil. It has subsequently been updated with Royal Decree 665/2023 on the protection of groundwater. The regulations governing contaminated soil and groundwater in[…]
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