Presentation by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia

1. 22 March, 2016
Government
Priorities for
Promoting Greening
Business Practices
in Georgia
Promoting Better
Environmental Performance
of Small and Medium sized
Enterprises in Georgia

2. IMPORTANCE OF GREEN ECONOMY IN GEORGIA
Determinant for Sustainability
Goes beyond GDP
New Business Opportunities
Access to international market
Response to Development in Georgia
Determinant for Sustainability
Goes beyond GDP
New Business Opportunities
Access to international market

3. WHAT DOES GREENING SMES MEAN?
Enhance
benefits of
green practices
Support
government-to-
business and
business-to-
business dialogue
Strengthen
government
policies for
SD
Promote better
environmental
performance of
SMEs

4. Challenges
Lack of awareness
Insufficient knowledge
Limited competence level
Lack of time, interest, expertise to
manage sustainability initiatives
Lack of financial resources
Solutions
 Skill-based trainings
 Raising awareness through educational
programs
 Access to information
 SMEs involvement in the regulatory
processes
 Promoting cleaner production
 Improving cooperation with Business
companies and business associations
GREENING BUSINESS

5. Access to finance
Support to SME
Innovations and
Technologies
Rural Development
Export Promotion
New Industries
Development
Privatization
Cooperation with International
Organizations
PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

6. SME SECTOR IN GEORGIA
Wholesale/retail
Real estate
Industry /
manufacturing
and construction
[VALUE]
[VALUE]
Share of Enterprises in 2015
SMEs Large Enterprises

7. Energy Efficient Buildings
Forestry
Sustainable Transport
Agriculture
Tourism
Waste Management
Renewable energy
POTENTIAL SECTORS FOR GREEN BUSINESS IN GEORGIA
• Hydropower
• Forest Policy
• Agriculture
• Tourism
• Mountain
Industry

8. STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS & LEGISLATION
Socio-Economic Strategy of Georgia “Georgia 2020”
SME Development Strategy of Georgia (2016-2020) and Action Plan
(2016-2017)
Government Programme “For Strong, Democratic, United Georgia”
Green Growth Policy Paper (under elaboration)
3rd Environment Performance Review of Georgia
Strategic Environmental Assessment (to be approved by the GoG)

9. SME Development Strategy of Georgia (2016 – 2020)
“Promotion of Green Practices among SMEs”
SME Development Strategy Action Plan (2016-2017)
Providing
consultations and
access to trainings
on environmental
performance of
SMEs
Development of
training programmes
related to RECP for
further
implementation of
green practices
Implementation of
environmental
managers courses
(related to waste
management in
SMEs)
STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS

10. 1 2Government Programe
“For Strong,
Democratic,
United Georgia”
Support SMEs will
ensure growth of the
volume of their goods
and revenues
Enterprises will
comply with the
modern standards of
environment protect
Socio-Economic
Development Strategy
of Georgia
“Georgia 2020”
Government will
improve access to
funding, especially for
SMEs
Main principle is
rational use of natural
resources, ensuring
environmental safety
and sustainability
STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS
SUPPORTING GREEN ECONOMY

11. Produce in Georgia
 SMEs development
 Support Entrepreneurs
 Regional market development
 Local population income growth
 Support micro-business start-up
programs
 Support economically vulnerable
areas
11
Goals:
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO PRIVATE SECTOR

12. 1
2
Agriculture
Industry
GEL 30 MillionGEL 16 Million
Construction Materials
Paper and Paperboard
Wood Processing
Metal ware
Mineral and Still Water
Rubber and Plastics Produce
Automotive Industry Apparel
Industry Electric Equipment
Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals
Food Products Industry
High-tech Greenhouses
High-tech cattle farming
2 geological trails
Cattle, bird, fish factory
High-tech bird factory
Fruit, Berries, Vegetables,
Citrus Processing
Nuts
Wool, leather processing
Tea, tobacco processing
Automotive Industry Apparel
Industry Electric Equipment
Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals
Food Products Industry
High-tech Greenhouses
High-tech cattle farming
2 geological trails
Cattle, bird, fish factory
High-tech bird factory
Fruit, Berries, Vegetables,
Citrus Processing
Nuts
Wool, leather processing
Tea, tobacco processing
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO PRIVATE SECTOR

13. Transfer
Environmentally
Sound
Technologies
LOW CARBON ECONOMIC GROWTH
Low Emission
Development Strategy of
Georgia (LEDS)
Development
Eco-friendly
Innovations
inside the
country Promoting
Energy Saving
Measures
Development
Alternative
Energy Sources
Access of
SMEs to Global
Environmental
Funds
Goal: Georgian GHG Emission
Reduction Target by 15%
(2021 – 2030)

14. Priorities
Environmental
Education
Access to
Information
Access to
Funds
Eco-Labeling
Technology
Transfer
Business
Awards

15. WHAT IS OUR VISION
MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL
PUBLIC FOR
SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE
Elaborating guidance for greening SMEs
Providing consultations for stakeholders
Skill-based trainings and seminars
Sustainable use and economic values of
ecosystems into P&I
Promote cleaner production & service
Support green business standards
Improve partnership among stakeholders