In Managing Urban Europe-25, many cities found it useful to use the Aalborg Commitments as the thematic structure for their system . their baseline reviews and strategic programmes were developed along the Aalborg Commitments6 which allowed them to address all dimensions of sustainability. By using the framework of the Aalborg Commitments they are also supported by a strong European process for local sustainability. There are also other tools like the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme11 (EMAS) which is the EU voluntary instrument for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance on a continuous basis. EMAS could consider as a stepping stone to the IEMS. There.
