The improvement of our cities will be an important element in our strategy to create job opportunities and a good quality of life. Environmental degradation is equally wide spread in rural areas where soil erosion and biodiversity pose major problems. We see in this area an increased use of organic farming. Furthermore, we can note a higher awareness with regard to protection of landscapes and protected habitats and sustainable forestry methods. The use of clean and integrated technologies enables companies to save costs because they avoid pollution and decrease the use of natural resources such as energy and water.
Companies using such innovative solutions often gain a competitive advantage.
They are therefore able to expand which leads indirectly to job creation. Today at least 3.5 million people in the European Union work in jobs related to the environment and there is room for improvement. An HRI Project. All Rights Reserved.