EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Home The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme is a management tool which aims to improve the environmental performance of companies and organizations. Since 2001, EMAS can be introduced in any kind of company or organizations. In 2009 the EMAS Regulation was revised. The outcome was the new Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which was was published on 22 December and entered into force on 11 January 2010 Environmental concerns, public pressure and regulatory measures are changing the way people do business around the world. Consumers are increasingly demanding environmentally-friendly products and services that are delivered by socially responsible companies. It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to demonstrate that both their products and services are sustainable.