The relaunched circular economy package will require products to be better designed for repair and reuse, moving beyond just recycling targets. Companies will be held more accountable through new resource efficiency indicators. While the circular economy is still developing, businesses recognize its economic potential, and Europe's transition depends on the level of ambition in the new package.
The document summarizes the European Commission's relaunched Circular Economy Package. The package aims to improve resource efficiency across industries by requiring products to be better designed for reuse and repair. It covers initiatives along the entire value chain from product design to waste management. Key aspects include strengthening requirements for extended producer responsibility, developing quality standards for secondary raw materials, and targeting specific materials like plastics, food waste, and critical raw materials. The success of the package will depend on industry investment in circular economy technologies and business models.
The document summarizes reactions to the European Commission's new circular economy package (CEP) from various industries and organizations:
1) Many environmental groups and MEPs were disappointed that the CEP has lower recycling targets than the 2014 version and no longer includes a food waste target. However, food industry groups welcomed the changes.
2) The packaging industry welcomed recognition of packaging's role in a circular economy but some called for more balanced targets. Bioplastics manufacturers argued bioplastics are not recognized enough.
3) Northern Ireland is considering setting up an independent environmental agency in response to falling recycling rates.
The UK development of industrial biotechnology and bioenergy in the context o...NNFCC
This presentation was given on the 27th November 2014 at a BBSRC Grant Holders meeting held at Warwick University. It introduces the value of the bioeconomy and how the UK is developing its industrial biotechnology sector.
Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased chemicals and materials sector including biodegradable and compostable plastic
This document discusses feeding a bioeconomy through the use of sustainably harvested biomass. It notes that biomass can play a significant role in meeting climate targets if prioritized for the most valuable end-uses. However, excessive biomass consumption could damage sustainability efforts, so careful policy management is needed to guide biomass to its most needed uses. The document also explores options for using biomass to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials while following principles of cascading use and carbon capture and storage to contribute to climate change mitigation.
When it comes to the bio-based product market, are we climbing the slope of enlightenment or stuck in the trough of disillusionment? It’s now nearly 20 years since polylactic acid entered the market as a promising new commodity plastic, so what’s changed and is the industry developing as quickly as expected?
Bio-based products compete in a world dominated by fossil derived chemicals and materials. These fossil derived incumbents have the market advantage of proven technology and mature value chains, only through long-term innovation can bio-based products hope to build a significant market share.
However, too often innovation is considered solely in the context of technical development. A far more complicated series of actions is required to transform an inventions or scientific discovery into a product or process which provides value, in other words, something innovative.
A key requirement for successful innovation is the legitimacy of the activity. Without legitimacy, policy and funding support is likely to remain poor and market demand will fail to materialise.
In this presentation we’ll look at the current bio-based product market and ask if its proponents are doing enough to convince stakeholders of its legitimacy.
The document summarizes the European Commission's relaunched Circular Economy Package. The package aims to improve resource efficiency across industries by requiring products to be better designed for reuse and repair. It covers initiatives along the entire value chain from product design to waste management. Key aspects include strengthening requirements for extended producer responsibility, developing quality standards for secondary raw materials, and targeting specific materials like plastics, food waste, and critical raw materials. The success of the package will depend on industry investment in circular economy technologies and business models.
The document summarizes reactions to the European Commission's new circular economy package (CEP) from various industries and organizations:
1) Many environmental groups and MEPs were disappointed that the CEP has lower recycling targets than the 2014 version and no longer includes a food waste target. However, food industry groups welcomed the changes.
2) The packaging industry welcomed recognition of packaging's role in a circular economy but some called for more balanced targets. Bioplastics manufacturers argued bioplastics are not recognized enough.
3) Northern Ireland is considering setting up an independent environmental agency in response to falling recycling rates.
The UK development of industrial biotechnology and bioenergy in the context o...NNFCC
This presentation was given on the 27th November 2014 at a BBSRC Grant Holders meeting held at Warwick University. It introduces the value of the bioeconomy and how the UK is developing its industrial biotechnology sector.
Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased chemicals and materials sector including biodegradable and compostable plastic
This document discusses feeding a bioeconomy through the use of sustainably harvested biomass. It notes that biomass can play a significant role in meeting climate targets if prioritized for the most valuable end-uses. However, excessive biomass consumption could damage sustainability efforts, so careful policy management is needed to guide biomass to its most needed uses. The document also explores options for using biomass to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials while following principles of cascading use and carbon capture and storage to contribute to climate change mitigation.
When it comes to the bio-based product market, are we climbing the slope of enlightenment or stuck in the trough of disillusionment? It’s now nearly 20 years since polylactic acid entered the market as a promising new commodity plastic, so what’s changed and is the industry developing as quickly as expected?
Bio-based products compete in a world dominated by fossil derived chemicals and materials. These fossil derived incumbents have the market advantage of proven technology and mature value chains, only through long-term innovation can bio-based products hope to build a significant market share.
However, too often innovation is considered solely in the context of technical development. A far more complicated series of actions is required to transform an inventions or scientific discovery into a product or process which provides value, in other words, something innovative.
A key requirement for successful innovation is the legitimacy of the activity. Without legitimacy, policy and funding support is likely to remain poor and market demand will fail to materialise.
In this presentation we’ll look at the current bio-based product market and ask if its proponents are doing enough to convince stakeholders of its legitimacy.
Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector, including bioethanol, biodiesel and advanced biofuels.
Ralph Brieskorn discusses recent policy developments regarding biofuels in the EU and Netherlands. The EU has set a target of 10% renewable energy in transport by 2020, including advanced biofuels that receive double counting. Certification schemes are being developed to ensure sustainability. In the Netherlands, legislation has been passed to implement the EU directives, and the government aims to stimulate a biobased economy that can provide economic and environmental benefits while protecting resources through sustainability frameworks.
Policy instruments for upstream Circular EconomyOeko-Institut
Presentation by Siddharth Prakash, "15th Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production", May 4th 2021.
Video recording of the event: https://youtu.be/Ni1GqRklv1g
This unit provides an overview of waste policy development at the EU level, from initial concerns over public health and the environment to the current focus on limiting resource consumption and promoting a circular economy. It outlines key EU waste directives including the Waste Framework Directive, Landfill Directive, and Industrial Emissions Directive. It also discusses producer responsibility legislation and the recent Circular Economy Package, which aims to further increase recycling and promote eco-design through new targets and actions.
The document summarizes a presentation by David Newman from the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) about developing the bioeconomy in the UK. Newman argues that the UK is not currently a major player in the bioeconomy despite having strong research, infrastructure, and expertise. He outlines three key actions needed to boost the UK bioeconomy: 1) improving waste management and the soil-to-soil loop, 2) implementing green public procurement policies, and 3) promoting behavioral changes through bans, taxes, and incentives. Newman claims these actions could create more jobs, investment, exports and reduce imports, CO2 and waste.
Moving towards a Circular Economy – Europe between Ambitions and RealityI W
This document provides an overview and analysis of the European Union's efforts to transition to a circular economy as outlined in its 2015 Circular Economy Package. It discusses the package's ambitions and the realities facing EU member states. Key points:
- The package aims to keep resources in use for longer by increasing recycling and reuse through new waste reduction, recycling and landfill targets for member states.
- Germany currently leads EU recycling but may face challenges meeting the new harmonized calculation methods and higher targets. Other countries need to significantly improve recycling infrastructure and rates.
- The package also promotes eco-design to facilitate recycling and extended producer responsibility to internalize waste management costs. However, implementation challenges remain regarding economic and technical feasibility
Organizational and management aspects in extended storageOeko-Institut
2nd Workshop on Safety of Extended Dry Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, June, 6 - 8 2018, Garching.
Notice that the information and views set out in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the contracting body.
The document provides a manifesto and policy recommendations from the European Resource Efficiency Platform (EREP) regarding improving resource efficiency in Europe. Some of the key recommendations include:
1. Setting objectives and targets for resource efficiency and developing indicators to measure progress.
2. Improving information on environmental and resource impacts for decision making.
3. Phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies and moving towards a circular economy with high-quality recycling.
The document calls on the EU to take ambitious action to transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy in order to boost economic growth and competitiveness while improving environmental sustainability.
The document summarizes India's preparation of an HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) in accordance with the Montreal Protocol schedule. Stakeholder workshops have been held to develop sector-specific strategies for major HCFC-consuming sectors. National surveys are being conducted to identify HCFC usage and alternative technologies. The roadmap developed will help India meet its 2013 and 2015 reduction targets and fully phase out HCFCs by 2030.
1) Green public procurement (GPP) seeks to reduce the environmental impact of goods and services purchased by public authorities over their lifecycles. 2) Drivers of GPP policy include environmental crises, opportunities in the green economy, and EU commitments. 3) EU member states are required to develop GPP action plans, with Ireland's plan targeting 50% sustainable procurement and focusing on priority areas like construction, energy, food, and transport.
Trade and circular economy - Romain PardoRomain Pardo
The presentation explores the links between circular economy and trade and the potential effects of the transition of the circular economy in Europe on third countries
This policy brief reflects on the challenges of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in the post-COVID-19 economy and explores the role environmental product standards can play to complement the mechanism.
Session 1 yamaguchi oecd regional trade agreements and the environmentOECD Environment
The document discusses (1) the evolution and rationale of including environmental provisions in regional trade agreements, (2) challenges in implementing and measuring the effectiveness of such provisions, and (3) ensuring policy coherence across different agreement chapters. It notes an upward trend in substantive environmental provisions but limited understanding of their impacts, calling for improved monitoring, evaluation, and data collection to better understand the effects of regional trade agreements on the environment.
The Netherlands has over 20 years of experience with voluntary agreements (LTA's) in the industrial sector to improve energy efficiency. Currently, around 1100 companies participate in LTA programs, accounting for 70% of industrial energy consumption. LTA programs involve negotiated agreements between industry organizations, government ministries, and authorities to set energy reduction targets and monitor progress. Key aspects of the LTA approach include establishing energy management systems, conducting energy audits, setting efficiency targets and action plans, and providing support for implementation. Evaluations found LTA participants achieved 2.4% annual efficiency gains on average over non-participants. The LTA approach has also been successfully adopted in other countries and regions through international cooperation programs.
The importance of renewable energy resources in the long-term energy strategy...EBAconference
The document discusses biogas and the biobased economy. It provides information about the Energy Academy Europe, which is a center of excellence focused on education, research and innovation related to the transition to sustainable energy, including renewables, energy efficiency, gas and carbon reduction. It also discusses scenarios for the future of bioenergy in the Netherlands, including increased domestic production and imports of biomass for bioenergy and biobased chemicals by 2030. Additionally, it examines the economic and environmental viability of technologies for producing synthetic natural gas from biomass via gasification processes.
The Dutch National LNG Platform was established in 2012 to support the development of LNG as a transport fuel for trucks, barges, and ships. Its goals are to eliminate regulatory obstacles and bring together parties to develop LNG supply systems and encourage its use. The document outlines the organization of task forces focused on safety, trucks, shipping, stakeholder engagement, bio-LNG, and international cooperation to achieve these goals and facilitate the use of LNG by at least 50 ships, 50 inland vessels, and 500 trucks by 2015.
Brands are facing an emerging challenge in multicultural marketing—how do they execute against total market? Changing demographics and the need for efficiencies in market spend, targeting and process are driving this discussion.
Achieving effective solutions requires a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics. Brands must be engaged in more authentic and meaningful dialogue with consumers; inspire innovation and creativity that connects more broadly; and achieve efficiencies through an integrated approach.
Within the US and globally we are experiencing the acceleration of a cultural shift marked by ‘cultural remix’ or Hybriculturalism. The desire to respond to this cultural shift is evident in the call to action known as total market. However, there is still a struggle to understand the dynamics. For total market approaches to work, this understanding is critical.
ERT is a forum of over 50 CEOs and chairmen of major European multinational companies representing a wide range of industries. The companies have a combined turnover of over €1,300 billion and sustain around 6.8 million jobs in Europe. They invest over €51 billion annually in R&D, largely in Europe. ERT aims to strengthen conditions that trigger innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by advocating for policies at the national and European levels that help create conditions for improved European growth and jobs.
Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector, including bioethanol, biodiesel and advanced biofuels.
Ralph Brieskorn discusses recent policy developments regarding biofuels in the EU and Netherlands. The EU has set a target of 10% renewable energy in transport by 2020, including advanced biofuels that receive double counting. Certification schemes are being developed to ensure sustainability. In the Netherlands, legislation has been passed to implement the EU directives, and the government aims to stimulate a biobased economy that can provide economic and environmental benefits while protecting resources through sustainability frameworks.
Policy instruments for upstream Circular EconomyOeko-Institut
Presentation by Siddharth Prakash, "15th Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production", May 4th 2021.
Video recording of the event: https://youtu.be/Ni1GqRklv1g
This unit provides an overview of waste policy development at the EU level, from initial concerns over public health and the environment to the current focus on limiting resource consumption and promoting a circular economy. It outlines key EU waste directives including the Waste Framework Directive, Landfill Directive, and Industrial Emissions Directive. It also discusses producer responsibility legislation and the recent Circular Economy Package, which aims to further increase recycling and promote eco-design through new targets and actions.
The document summarizes a presentation by David Newman from the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) about developing the bioeconomy in the UK. Newman argues that the UK is not currently a major player in the bioeconomy despite having strong research, infrastructure, and expertise. He outlines three key actions needed to boost the UK bioeconomy: 1) improving waste management and the soil-to-soil loop, 2) implementing green public procurement policies, and 3) promoting behavioral changes through bans, taxes, and incentives. Newman claims these actions could create more jobs, investment, exports and reduce imports, CO2 and waste.
Moving towards a Circular Economy – Europe between Ambitions and RealityI W
This document provides an overview and analysis of the European Union's efforts to transition to a circular economy as outlined in its 2015 Circular Economy Package. It discusses the package's ambitions and the realities facing EU member states. Key points:
- The package aims to keep resources in use for longer by increasing recycling and reuse through new waste reduction, recycling and landfill targets for member states.
- Germany currently leads EU recycling but may face challenges meeting the new harmonized calculation methods and higher targets. Other countries need to significantly improve recycling infrastructure and rates.
- The package also promotes eco-design to facilitate recycling and extended producer responsibility to internalize waste management costs. However, implementation challenges remain regarding economic and technical feasibility
Organizational and management aspects in extended storageOeko-Institut
2nd Workshop on Safety of Extended Dry Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, June, 6 - 8 2018, Garching.
Notice that the information and views set out in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the contracting body.
The document provides a manifesto and policy recommendations from the European Resource Efficiency Platform (EREP) regarding improving resource efficiency in Europe. Some of the key recommendations include:
1. Setting objectives and targets for resource efficiency and developing indicators to measure progress.
2. Improving information on environmental and resource impacts for decision making.
3. Phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies and moving towards a circular economy with high-quality recycling.
The document calls on the EU to take ambitious action to transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy in order to boost economic growth and competitiveness while improving environmental sustainability.
The document summarizes India's preparation of an HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) in accordance with the Montreal Protocol schedule. Stakeholder workshops have been held to develop sector-specific strategies for major HCFC-consuming sectors. National surveys are being conducted to identify HCFC usage and alternative technologies. The roadmap developed will help India meet its 2013 and 2015 reduction targets and fully phase out HCFCs by 2030.
1) Green public procurement (GPP) seeks to reduce the environmental impact of goods and services purchased by public authorities over their lifecycles. 2) Drivers of GPP policy include environmental crises, opportunities in the green economy, and EU commitments. 3) EU member states are required to develop GPP action plans, with Ireland's plan targeting 50% sustainable procurement and focusing on priority areas like construction, energy, food, and transport.
Trade and circular economy - Romain PardoRomain Pardo
The presentation explores the links between circular economy and trade and the potential effects of the transition of the circular economy in Europe on third countries
This policy brief reflects on the challenges of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in the post-COVID-19 economy and explores the role environmental product standards can play to complement the mechanism.
Session 1 yamaguchi oecd regional trade agreements and the environmentOECD Environment
The document discusses (1) the evolution and rationale of including environmental provisions in regional trade agreements, (2) challenges in implementing and measuring the effectiveness of such provisions, and (3) ensuring policy coherence across different agreement chapters. It notes an upward trend in substantive environmental provisions but limited understanding of their impacts, calling for improved monitoring, evaluation, and data collection to better understand the effects of regional trade agreements on the environment.
The Netherlands has over 20 years of experience with voluntary agreements (LTA's) in the industrial sector to improve energy efficiency. Currently, around 1100 companies participate in LTA programs, accounting for 70% of industrial energy consumption. LTA programs involve negotiated agreements between industry organizations, government ministries, and authorities to set energy reduction targets and monitor progress. Key aspects of the LTA approach include establishing energy management systems, conducting energy audits, setting efficiency targets and action plans, and providing support for implementation. Evaluations found LTA participants achieved 2.4% annual efficiency gains on average over non-participants. The LTA approach has also been successfully adopted in other countries and regions through international cooperation programs.
The importance of renewable energy resources in the long-term energy strategy...EBAconference
The document discusses biogas and the biobased economy. It provides information about the Energy Academy Europe, which is a center of excellence focused on education, research and innovation related to the transition to sustainable energy, including renewables, energy efficiency, gas and carbon reduction. It also discusses scenarios for the future of bioenergy in the Netherlands, including increased domestic production and imports of biomass for bioenergy and biobased chemicals by 2030. Additionally, it examines the economic and environmental viability of technologies for producing synthetic natural gas from biomass via gasification processes.
The Dutch National LNG Platform was established in 2012 to support the development of LNG as a transport fuel for trucks, barges, and ships. Its goals are to eliminate regulatory obstacles and bring together parties to develop LNG supply systems and encourage its use. The document outlines the organization of task forces focused on safety, trucks, shipping, stakeholder engagement, bio-LNG, and international cooperation to achieve these goals and facilitate the use of LNG by at least 50 ships, 50 inland vessels, and 500 trucks by 2015.
Brands are facing an emerging challenge in multicultural marketing—how do they execute against total market? Changing demographics and the need for efficiencies in market spend, targeting and process are driving this discussion.
Achieving effective solutions requires a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics. Brands must be engaged in more authentic and meaningful dialogue with consumers; inspire innovation and creativity that connects more broadly; and achieve efficiencies through an integrated approach.
Within the US and globally we are experiencing the acceleration of a cultural shift marked by ‘cultural remix’ or Hybriculturalism. The desire to respond to this cultural shift is evident in the call to action known as total market. However, there is still a struggle to understand the dynamics. For total market approaches to work, this understanding is critical.
ERT is a forum of over 50 CEOs and chairmen of major European multinational companies representing a wide range of industries. The companies have a combined turnover of over €1,300 billion and sustain around 6.8 million jobs in Europe. They invest over €51 billion annually in R&D, largely in Europe. ERT aims to strengthen conditions that trigger innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by advocating for policies at the national and European levels that help create conditions for improved European growth and jobs.
Qui sont aujourd'hui les Français, comment évoluons-nous sur le territoire. Un résumé de données sociologiques issues de l’œuvre de Jean Viard qui permet de comprendre pourquoi nos politiques sont aujourd'hui à côté de la plaque
This document discusses various error codes related to TP-Link routers and methods for troubleshooting connection issues. Some common error codes seen include 651 on Windows 7 and 678 on Windows XP. The document provides steps to resolve errors such as confirming the ADSL connection, setting up a new PPPoE connection, updating driver files, booting in safe mode, modifying link speeds and duplex settings, and power cycling the modem and router. Specific error 52000 related to unable to connect to wireless is also addressed with solutions like checking security settings and manually assigning an IP address. Users experiencing TP-Link router errors are advised to contact the routersupport.ca website or toll free number for assistance.
1. El documento discute los diferentes enfoques y propósitos de la evaluación, incluyendo la evaluación como medición, juicio, logro de objetivos y toma de decisiones.
2. También describe las ventajas y desventajas de diferentes tipos de evaluación como la evaluación como medición, juicio y congruencia con objetivos.
3. Por último, presenta diferentes clasificaciones de la evaluación como por su funcionalidad (sumativa y formativa), normotipo (normativa y criterial), temporalización (inicial, procesual y final) y agentes (auto
The document provides an overview of raw materials in the industrial value chain. It discusses base metals like iron, copper, aluminum, and zinc that are crucial materials used across many industries. It also covers technology metals including rare earth elements, lithium, and precious metals that are important for modern electronics and green technologies. Maps show the global distribution of key base metal and technology metal deposits. The recycling of raw materials poses challenges and is important for sustainable resource use.
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES - Comparison of Env. Policies.pptxRaja Sankaran
Amazon, HP, and Microsoft all outline ambitious environmental goals and strategies in the document.
Amazon commits to net zero carbon by 2040 through investments in renewable energy and reforestation projects. It also orders 100,000 electric delivery vehicles.
HP supports the Paris Agreement and encourages energy efficiency, sustainable procurement, and a circular economy through repair and recycling. It aims to reduce supply chain emissions and chemical restrictions.
Microsoft pledges to be carbon negative by 2030 and remove all of its historical emissions by 2050 through purchasing renewable energy and reducing supply chain emissions. It also focuses on becoming water positive and developing carbon removal technologies.
The Committee on Climate Change published its latest advice on UK progress reducing emissions. While emissions fell 8% in 2014, uncertainties remain in power, buildings, transport and other sectors. The Committee recommends extending low-carbon policies and funding streams beyond the next few years to provide certainty. It also recommends specific actions in the power, buildings and transport sectors. The Committee sees potential for significant sustainable bioenergy supply from waste and residues, including for anaerobic digestion, but notes it is important to use this optimally and avoid lock-in to keep options open. The government must respond to the report by October, and the Committee will advise on the fifth carbon budget by end of year.
EESC position paper on the international climate negotiationsNuno Quental
The document discusses key issues and recommendations for the 2015 international climate agreement in Paris. It calls for a binding agreement that includes concrete greenhouse gas reduction commitments from all countries. It emphasizes establishing a global carbon market and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. It also stresses the need to accelerate renewable energy development, particularly decentralized community renewable projects. Finally, it highlights the importance of strengthening climate adaptation efforts, particularly for vulnerable regions, and establishing a transparent system for measuring and verifying climate action commitments.
This document summarizes the European Green Deal communication from the European Commission. The Green Deal aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society with no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while protecting natural resources and citizens' health. It will require massive public investment and private capital directed toward climate and environmental action. The Commission will work to increase the EU's 2030 emissions reduction target to at least 50% compared to 1990 levels and possibly 55%. It will also propose a carbon border adjustment mechanism and strategies to decarbonize energy supply, industry, transport, and other sectors to achieve these climate goals.
The document discusses the development of green corporate bonds in Greece according to European standards. It analyzes the key concepts of green bonds, the EU Taxonomy Regulation, and the EU Green Bond Framework. The study examines the growth of the green bond market and issues in Greece. It identifies the regulatory framework around climate change in Europe and policies that impact green bond markets. The EU Taxonomy Regulation and proposed European Green Bond Standard aim to further transparency and prevent greenwashing in the market. The study concludes these tools could help develop the market but challenges remain around data and measuring the effectiveness of regulations.
Roadmap for moving to a low-carbon economy by 2050Leonardo ENERGY
If global warming is to be held below 2°C compared to pre-industrial times, then all major economies will need to make deep emissions reductions. By 2050, the European Union could cut most of its greenhouse gas emissions. The European Commission has looked at cost-efficient ways to make the European economy more climate-friendly and less energy-consuming. With its Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050, the European Commission has looked beyond short-term objectives and set out a cost-effective pathway for achieving much deeper emission cuts by the middle of the century.
The Roadmap is the main long-term policy initiative put forward to move the EU towards using resources in a sustainable way. It states that, by 2050, the EU should cut its emissions to 80% below 1990 levels through domestic reductions alone. It sets out milestones which form a cost-effective pathway to this goal - reductions of 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040. It also shows how the main sectors responsible for Europe's emissions - power generation, industry, transport, buildings and construction, as well as agriculture - can make the transition to a low-carbon economy most cost-effectively.
The document discusses mobilizing climate finance through carbon pricing. It states that a robust price on carbon is one of the most effective strategies to unlock private investment for climate action. Currently around 22% of global emissions are covered by some form of carbon pricing mechanism. The document calls for strengthening carbon pricing policies and increasing public-private collaboration to accelerate progress towards comprehensive carbon pricing applied globally. Key deliverables mentioned include increasing dialogue between policymakers and companies, encouraging leading companies to champion carbon pricing, and exploring ways to connect separate carbon pricing systems to increase market scale and efficiency.
The document outlines the Netherlands' plan to transition to a circular economy by 2050. It discusses the need to use raw materials more efficiently given the rising global demand. The goals are to reduce use of primary raw materials by 50% by 2030 and ensure resources are used and reused efficiently without harmful emissions by 2050. It also aims to establish the Netherlands as a leader in certain supply chains. The document outlines the vision, strategic goals, and interventions like legislation, financing, and international cooperation that will be implemented to achieve this transition.
The document discusses the UK chemical industry's views on the European Commission's Green Paper on energy strategy. It supports the key goals in the paper, including: (1) completing the EU's internal gas and electricity markets to increase competition; (2) ensuring security of energy supply and solidarity between member states; and (3) developing a strategic energy technology plan to promote low-carbon technologies. However, it also expresses concerns about rising energy costs and the need to balance climate policy with maintaining industrial competitiveness.
A digital transformation of the sustainability information flows (Workiva
The document discusses the EU's sustainability journey and various related regulations and standards. It outlines the EU's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels through policies like the European Green Deal. It also discusses several EU regulations and standards aimed at facilitating sustainable finance, including the EU Taxonomy which defines sustainable economic activities, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation which mandates sustainability reporting, and the potential EU Green Bond Standard. The overall aim is to align efforts towards a more sustainable global system and accelerate progress on issues like climate change.
Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon FootprintKTN
On Friday 22nd October 2021, KTN hosted a webinar on Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing, aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. The webinar was hosted by the KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, featuring presentations and discussion from GSK, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets.
Europen position paper on revised circular economy package april 2015Christophe JAGUELIN
1. The document outlines key policy recommendations for the EU packaging supply chain to support a circular economy. It recommends fully implementing existing waste laws, setting clear recycling rate methodologies and targets, clarifying extended producer responsibility for packaging, and diverting packaging from landfills.
2. It argues for a holistic, life-cycle approach to packaging design that considers the packaged product. Strengthening EU policy is needed to optimize secondary raw material availability and viability.
3. The recommendations aim to inform upcoming legislation and safeguard the internal market while preventing disproportionate burden. A balanced approach considers national differences and waste infrastructure capacities.
This document provides information for NHS suppliers and innovators on becoming greener. It discusses the NHS's commitment to becoming net zero by 2045 and outlines requirements it will place on suppliers over time to reduce emissions. These include requiring suppliers of contracts over £5 million to publish carbon reduction plans by 2024 and demonstrate progress on reducing emissions, in line with the NHS's targets, by 2030. The document also provides sources for calculating carbon footprints and outlines the NHS Supply Chain's sustainability strategy and goals.
This document presents an analysis of options for reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions and their associated costs. It finds that significant reductions are possible through existing technologies, including reducing emissions 30% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 60% by 2030. Many options have net savings, while the average cost to households would be around $290 per year to achieve the 2020 target. Prompt action is needed from government, businesses, and consumers to pursue opportunities and establish policies to reduce emissions in an affordable way.
Green supply chain management aims to reduce environmental impact across a company's entire supply chain. It requires companies to consider environmental impacts of both upstream suppliers and downstream distribution and product recovery. Key issues include optimizing transportation to reduce carbon emissions, and closing material loops through effective post-sale product collection and recycling. The European Union is working to establish more sustainable transportation systems and circular economies through policies like the 2011 White Paper on Transport, which targets a 60% reduction in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Companies are also developing their own green supply chain initiatives, like product recovery networks for electronics waste and reuse/remanufacturing programs.
As the Coalition Government promises to tear out large sections of the rulebook and relax targets in an attempt to ease the strain on struggling UK businesses, it is tempting to conclude that environmental sustainability initiatives can be put on a backburner. In crisis mode, the country and its commercial entities surely have more pressing concerns?
Keeping the lights on remains one of them and this demands that organisations can continue to balance their books. Evidence has shown that there is a direct correlation between energy efficiency and cost efficiency for a business. As a result, the attention paid to carbon emissions monitoring and management is no longer something that is automatically handed over to corporate social responsibility and marketing teams.
At more astute companies, the discipline is now firmly on the radar of the finance department. If international pledges and government targets around global warming have done anything positive for businesses, it is to encourage them to measure and gain an appreciation for just how much wastage goes on in companies – and how much this is costing them.
The following white paper assesses the current landscape for carbon emission monitoring, exploring not only companies’ regulatory responsibilities for behaving in a more environmentally sustainable way but also how, through systematic, integrated measuring and reporting, they can substantially reduce their internal costs at a time when energy prices and other business costs are escalating at a punishing rate.
To find out more about our carbon accounting solutions please contact us on 01582 714 810.
Ray Georgeson East Midlands Conference 2010Ray Georgeson
Slides from presentation to councils in East Midlands - focusing on current issues in waste policy and legislation with some recent historical context and commentary on recent developments. With selected references/weblinks.
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1. CRITICAL THINKING AT THE CRITICAL TIME™ FTI Consulting LLP • 1
The forthcoming relaunch of the circular economy package will look to improve resource efficiency
performances across manufacturing industries and along the whole value chain. The new package
will move beyond recycling targets, notably requiring products to be better designed for repair and
reuse.
Companies will be held accountable through new binding resource efficiency indicators or product
passports. The ambition to develop a deeper and broader secondary raw materials market may have
a significant impact on companies’ material sourcing policies and prices.
While the circular economy is a novel policy concept, business already recognises its economic
potential. Therefore the circular economy is likely here to stay, yet the pace of Europe’s transition is
unknown and will depend on the level of ambition expressed in the relaunched package.
Wasted opportunities
The premise of the circular economy is often misunderstood. There is a perception that
it is an ongoing battle between environmentalists and corporations, where one side
wants to see the environment preserved and protected and the other prioritises
profits. But the circular economy aims to connect both, delivering economic as well as
environmental gains.
A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use,
dispose) in which we use as few resources as possible, keep them in use for as long as
possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service
life. This means designing products for longevity with repairability in mind so that materials can be easily dismantled and recycled, not to
mention the alternative business models that encompass for example the sharing economy or repair-and-maintenance services that an
Squaring the Circular Economy
Roeland Van der Stappen is
Senior Director at FTI
Consulting in Brussels
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increasing number of manufacturers offer.
While it may take years or decades for the ultimate vision of the
circular economy to take hold, the transition has begun as industry
recognises its business potential. Companies adopting circular
economy approaches cannot only reduce material costs but generate
new revenue streams by creating new markets and products and at
the same time keeping customers for longer.
While it may take years or decades for the ultimate
vision of the circular economy to take hold, the
transition has begun as industry recognises its
business potential
Moving in circles
In December 2014 First European Commission Vice-President Frans
Timmermans withdrew the circular economy package – intended to
increase recycling levels and tighten rules on incineration and landfill
– with the promise to re-table a proposal with a “broader, more
ambitious approach” by the end of 2015.
His rationale was met with great skepticism, as many Member States
had thought some elements of the package too ambitious –
especially the waste-related targets – and BUSINESSEUROPE, the
umbrella organisation of 34 national business federations, had
called for the virtual scrapping of the package.
Though the likelihood of a more ambitious package emerging from
the ashes of December’s debacle is questionable, its approach is
certain to be broader, and centre around the idea of economic
innovation rather than environmental protection alone.
What the withdrawal has done is to reopen the political debate, as a
result of which a public consultation was launched which will run
until 20 August 2015. One camp cautions against any watering down
of the original package, while the other has sensed that everything
being up for grabs presents an opportunity to boost specific
initiatives or see them scrapped altogether the latter for example
includes an extension of resource efficiency requirements to non-
energy related products under the review of the Ecodesign Directive.
If you can’t measure, you can’t manage
The European Parliament has been keeping up the pressure on
Timmermans to deliver on his promise to present a broader and
more ambitious package by the end of 2015, and provided political
input through the adoption of its Resolution on 9 July 2015.
One of the Parliament’s most radical proposals was that the
European Union (EU) should develop and introduce a binding lead
indicator and a series of sub-indicators to measure resource intensity
by 2018. They would apply at Member State and industry level and
aim to quantify the lifecycle impact of goods produced or imported
into the EU in every sector, measuring at least a product’s land,
water and material use, and carbon footprint. This could form the
most far-reaching set of reporting standards the EU has ever
proposed, applying to virtually every product placed on the European
market.
But determining those indicators is no small task. The European
Resource Efficiency Platform, advising the previous Commission,
failed to reach agreement on methodologies for footprint indicators.
At that time they merely proposed a “resource productivity indicator”,
measured as the proportion of GDP to raw material consumption.
This drew criticism from NGOs as it does not differentiate between
valuable and less valuable materials, since it is purely based on
weight and does not take into account water and land. A resource
efficiency target of 30% by 2030, as measured by GDP relative to
raw material consumption, though non-binding in nature, will also be
proposed.
When recycling is not enough
Member States are legally committed to managing waste according
to the waste hierarchy. Priority is the prevention of waste followed by
preparing waste for reuse, then recycling, recovery, and finally
disposal.
Despite its commitment to the waste hierarchy, EU waste legislation
is said to reward Member States and policies that concentrate on
recycling – rather than prevention and reuse at the top of the waste
hierarchy – and use less energy and fewer materials than recycling.
For example, while Member States are required by the Waste
Framework Directive to have a waste prevention plan in place, the
activities included in these are not mandatory.
As part of its zero waste programme the European Commission is
now expected to promote the top of the waste hierarchy by forcing
manufacturers to provide greater access to spare parts, repair
services, and repair information and manuals; longer minimum
product guarantee periods; and promotion of economic instruments
such as green taxes and “pay-as-you-throw” schemes.
There will also be a focus on making better use of the existing
framework – notably through a review of the Ecodesign Directive and
Green Public Procurement criteria – to improve material efficiency
through the development of product-specific criteria on repairability,
durability and recyclability. Further market-led innovation will also be
supported by the Horizon 2020 programme.
Other proposals put forward by the European Parliament and by the
influential NGO European Environment Bureau (EEB) – including a
compulsory product (materials and components) passport, extended
producer responsibility schemes, minimum recycled material content
Waste Hierarchy