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Eco- L abels , International S tandards , Energy E fficiency B est P ractices for SMEs

Eco- L abels , International S tandards , Energy E fficiency B est P ractices for SMEs. Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October 2012 , Sofia. Content. Background Eco- l ables

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Eco- L abels , International S tandards , Energy E fficiency B est P ractices for SMEs

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  1. Eco-Labels, International Standards, Energy Efficiency Best Practices for SMEs Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  2. Content • Background • Eco-lables • International standards • Voluntary agreements • Best practices on energy efficiency International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  3. Background Energy Lables EE Directive Emission Trading RES 2020 CHP 2010 2009 Kyoto Protocol New EPBD 2006 20-20-20 Targets 2005 2004 2002 Energy End Use Eco-design 1997 EPBD International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  4. Voluntary schemes • Eco-lables • Standards • Voluntary agreements • Best practices International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  5. Eco-Lables • Mandatory labelling • EU Energy Labelling • Voluntary labelling • EU Ecolabel • EU Energy Star programme International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  6. Standards for eco-lables • ISO 14020 - Environmental labels and declarations - General principles • ISO 14021 - Self Declared Environmental Claims, 1999 (Type II labels / declarations) • ISO 14024 - Type I Environmental Labelling –Principles and Procedures, 1999 • ISO 14025 - Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principles and procedures International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  7. Eco-Lables Principles • Shall be reliable and verifiable, based on scientifically correct approach and studies • Shall not create trading barriers • Procedures, methodologies, criteria shall be public • All life cycle aspects shall be considered • Interested parties shall be involved • Innovation shall be supported • Administrative procedures for labels awarding shall be restricted to a technical assessment of the compliance with awarding criteria • Labels to be applied on products or on packaging to declare environmental performances or specific characteristics of the product • Verified by a third party International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  8. EU Energy Labeling Directive 2010/30/EUon the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products The Directive covers any good having an impact on energy consumption during use. These products do not consume energy but "have a significant direct or indirect impact" on energy savings. Examples are window glazing and outer doors. The directive is framework but the Commisssion provides regulations for TV’s, refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines, etc. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  9. EU Energy Labeling Show energy efficiency in household appliances, helping the consumer to choose more efficient equipment and save money Contain information related to the use of energy or other resources: e.g. water consumption Energy labels are mandatory for all appliances placed on the EU market and should always be clearly displayed on each appliance at the point of sale International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  10. Eco-Lables International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  11. EU Eco-label The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  12. EU Eco-label • The EU Ecolabel scheme is a commitment to environmental sustainability. • The criteria have been developed and agreed upon by scientists, NGOs and stakeholders to create a credible and reliable way to make environmentally responsible choices. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  13. EU Eco-label • The EU Eco-label is an official label managed by the European Commission which certifies that a product or service is of good environmental quality and guaranteed technical performance • An eco-labelled product generates less environmental impacts on air, water, soil and human health • Throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life (“from cradle to grave”) • Added value: usage cost generally lower than average International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  14. EU Eco-label • With only a modest 5% market share for EU Eco-labelled products in the European Union, the savings compared to typically performing versions (standard product) would be substantial : Source: « The Direct and Indirect benefits of the Eco-label », AEAT in Confidence, 2004 International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  15. Green Buildings • British-based BREEAM • DGNB in Germany • LEED - USA International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  16. EU Eco-label International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  17. Energy Star • The ENERGY STAR is a voluntary appliance specific label, identifying to consumers appliances (office equipment) that meet certain standards regarding energy efficiency. • Orginally introduced by the US EPA in 1992. In 2001 the European Union signed an Agreement with US EPA to introduce the ENERGY STAR in Europe as well (for office equipment) – agreement updated 2006 • This allows potential partners in the European Union to sign up through the European Commission, who is responsible for the EU ENERGY STAR Programme www.eu-energystar.org Energy Calculator Product Database International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  18. Standards • International – integrated management systems, including ISO 90001, ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 50001, OHSAS, ISO 26000 others International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  19. ISO 50001 Energy Management International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  20. ISO 50001 Energy Management Establish Scope Measure the Results Identify Current Energy Sources Set Objectives, Targets and Action Plans Set Criteria for Significance Identify Opportunities for Improvement Identify Significant Energy Users Identify EnPIs Establish an Energy Baseline International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  21. ISO 50001 Energy Management • Energy Savings = Baseline Energy Use – Post-retrofit Energy Use ± Adjustments • Adjustment factors: • Climate • Capacity utilization • System efficiency (depreciation, others) • Production mix Sourse: Development of Baseline Methodologies in Singapore International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  22. ISO 50001 Energy Management • For buildings: kWh/m2, kWhth/m2 (kWhth/m3), • For hotels: for energy kWh/m2, kWh/guestnight; for water: m3/guestnight (adjusted indicators taking into account that the SPA, swimming pool or restaurant can accept other clients, not only hotel guests, etc.) • For glass industry: kWh/t melted glass (adjustment factor: % cullet in the batch, batch moisture, etc.) International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  23. Energy Benchmarking • Energy benchmarking - process of collecting, analysing and relating energy performance data of comparable activities with the purpose of evaluating and comparing performance between or within entities. • Entities can include processes, buildings or companies. Benchmarking may be internal between entities within a single organization, or - subject to confidentiality restrictions - external between competing entities • Variables: climate data, product mix, technology, load, row materials, etc. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  24. Voluntary Agreements • LTA – Long term agreements • Cleaner production • Corporate Social Responsibility • Others International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  25. Long Term Agreements • Voluntary agreements are “essentially a contract between the government and industry, or negotiated targets with commitments and time schedules on the part of all participating parties” (IEA, 1997a). • These agreements typically have a long-term outlook, covering a period of five to ten years, so that strategic energy-efficiency investments can be planned and implemented. • A key element of voluntary agreements is that they focus the attention of all actors on energy efficiency or emission reduction goals. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  26. Long Term Agreements Over 300 Environmental voluntary agreements have been negotiated between national governments and industry in Europe NGO agreement programs –such as PEW’sBusiness Environmental Leadership Council, WWF’sClimate Savers– Government programs focused on individual companies –such as US EPA’s Climate Leaders Focus of this talk is on: –National-level agreement programs –Agreements between industrial companies and/or associations and governments –Agreements that address energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  27. Long Term Agreement Source: Lynn Price International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  28. Cleaner Production Cleaner production is defined as the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products and services to increase overall efficiency, and reduce risks to humans and the environment. The measures for cleaner productions include: • efficient use of energy, water and materials; • reduction of waste and emissions generation; • use of renewable energy sources and nontoxic and not harmful for the environment and human materials; • continuous improvement of the environmental awareness of the staff, providers and clients. Implementation of the cleaner production approach leads to reduction of the operative cost, solving of organizational problems, increase of safety at work and image of the SMEs. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  29. Corporate Social responsibility • Corporate social responsibility is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  30. CP Example in Tourism Sector Key elements of tourism development: Competitiveness: • Marketing • Financial Management • Operations Management • Human Resources Management • Information Management • Organization Management • Strategic Planning Sustainability: • Water Quality Management • Air Quality Management • Wildlife Management • Forest/Plant Management • Visitor Management • Resident/CommunityManagement • Commemorative Integrity International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  31. Policy players and decision makers at national/regional/local level Transportation Entertainment Environmental protection Food and beverage Healthcare Crafts Education Textile Security Infrastructure Financial sector CP Example in Tourism Sector Tourism International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  32. National/regional/local decision makers Funding institutions Local residents Educational units Employees Accommodation/ Supply Enterprises Owners/Managers Representatives of other sectors Tourists Representatives of NGOs Tourism associations Others CP Example in Tourism Sector Key stakeholders for integrated project implementation International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  33. CP and CSR concepts All sectors of the world economy needs integrated approach for increase of their competitiveness and sustainability, by including all stakeholders and employing proven international practices. CP and CSR methodologies are in compliance with the EU strategy for 2020 and at national level All funding programmes of EU member countries include the issue of CP and CSR International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  34. Best practices • Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, the so-called BREFs - adopted under IPPC • EU Projects for Best Practices International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  35. Sectoral BREFs International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  36. Energy Efficiency BREF This document addresses energy efficiency improvement in industrial installations by giving generic guidance on how to approach, assess, implement and deal with energy efficiency related issues along with corresponding permit and supervising procedures. International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  37. Examples of Best Practices International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

  38. Thank you for your attention! International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October2012, Sofia

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