The document discusses EU laws and legislation promoting eco-innovation in the hospitality industry. It outlines environmental action programs and legal frameworks established by the European Commission to promote sustainable development. Key points include the 2011 Eco-Innovation Action Plan and the 2014 7th Environment Action Programme which has the goal of "Living well, within the limits of our planet." The document also discusses funding opportunities for SMEs to implement eco-innovation, including programs like Horizon 2020, LIFE, and COSME.

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IM 1.3 EU Law and Legislations on Eco-innovation in hospitality industry
(inc. financial supports and incentives in partner countries)

2. Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to recall information about EU laws
and legislations on eco - innovation in tourism industry.

3. The Background of the EU Legislation Process
The main objective of the Environmental Action Programs and
legal arrangements established and implemented by the
European Commission is a sustainable environment and
economy.
The main reason for the emergence of these legal
arrangements and action plans is the economic and financial
crisis that has affected Europe in 2008.

4. Green Economy Model
In order to overcome the financial and economic obstacles,
the green economy model has been described as a useful
approach.
The green economy approach is shaped on 3 pillars:
• increasing resource efficiency,
• making the ecosystem more durable and
• strengthening social justice.

5. Eco-innovation Action Plan (2011)
In 2011 the EU Commission launched Eco-innovation Action
Plan (EcoAP) which focuses on particular blockages,
encounters and chances for accomplishing environmental
intentions through eco-innovation.

6. 7th Environment Action Programme (2014)
The basic principle of the 7th EAP is “Living well, within the
limits of our planet”.

7. The Main Priorities of the 7th EAP
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/action-programme/objectives.htm

8. Ecodesign Working Plan (2016-2019)
• It is one of the most effective policy instruments at EU level to
encourage energy efficiency, estimated to contribute around half of
the energy savings target for 2020.
• It harmonized by energy labelling rules, maintenances the EU
Commission's supreme priority to improve Europe’s competitiveness
and boost job creation and economic growth.

9. The “Musts” of the Ecodesign and Eco-Labeling
Source: https://www.greenkey.global/criteria

10. The Key Messages of Legislations
• Building sustainable society is important.
• Sustainability not only means environmental management, but also covers economic
progress and social development.
• The hospitality industry is quick to respond to these changes and is progressively
turning ‘green’.
• Policies and practices have been put into place in order to recycle, re-use grey water,
prevent waste, reduce energy use and lower carbon footprints.

11. Funding opportunities for SMEs to be eco-
innovative
2014 – 2020

12. HORIZON 2020
EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- resource efficiency
- water
- waste
- key enabling technologies
https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020

13. LIFE
EU Funding Instrument for the Environment and Climate Action
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- Water
- Environmental Technologies
- Resource efficiency
- Industry & production
- Waste
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life

14. COSME
Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- improving access to finance and markets
- improving conditions for competitiveness & sustainability
- promoting entrepreneurship
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/cosme

15. ESIF
European Structural and Investment Funds
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- regional development
- research & innovation
- SME competitiveness
- low carbon economy
- environment & resource efficiency
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/funding

16. Funding opportunities for SMEs to be eco-
innovative
2021 – 2027

17. Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe will focus on 3 pillars, including ‘Global
Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness’ .
https://ec.europa.eu/info/horizon-europe

18. LIFE+
After 2021, The LIFE+ Programme will be a main source for funding eco-innovation
issues.
In this new Programme will include Nature and biodiversity; Circular economy and
quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation ; Clean energy transition
sub sections.
https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/life

19. Project web-page: http://eco-mode-project.eu/
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