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Brussels, 29.1.2010

SEC(2009) 59

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

on incentives for EMAS registered organisations {COM(2009)6 final}

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT PER COUNTRY OF EXTERNAL INCENTIVES ……………………………………………………………………. 4

AUSTRIA.. 5

BELGIUM... 10

BULGARIA.. 11

CYPRUS. 11

CZECH REPUBLIC.. 14

DENMARK.. 20

ESTONIA.. 23

FINLAND.. 26

FRANCE.. 32

GERMANY.. 35

GREECE.. 40

HUNGARY.. 53

IRELAND.. 56

ITALY.. ……………………………………………………………………………………….57

LATVIA.. 70

LITHUANIA.. 76

LUXEMBOURG.. 78

MALTA.. 78

NORWAY.. 78

POLAND.. 80

PORTUGAL.. 89

ROMANIA.. 98

SLOVAKIA.. 103

SLOVENIA.. 112

SPAIN.. …………………………………………………………………………………….. 113

SWEDEN.. 134

THE NETHERLANDS. 135

UNITED KINGDOM... 139

PART II: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT PER COUNTRY OF EXTERNAL INCENTIVES ……………………………………………………………………………. 146

PART III: STATISTICS REGARDING INDICATORS ……………………………… 153

INTRODUCTION

Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community Eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)[1] establishes a system under which organisations evaluate, manage and continuously improve their environmental performance.

Articles 10 and 11 of the Regulation calls upon Member States to promote organisations' participation in EMAS and to provide incentives for organisations to join the scheme.

European Commission is obliged, on the basis of Article 11 (3) of the Regulation, to transmit to the European Parliament and the Council information relating to the promotional activities received from Member States.

The report itself describes the types of incentive measures applied in different Member States and provides a resume of the findings for each group of indicators.

This working document contains the detailed information provided by the Member States regarding the incentive measures as well as statistics regarding indicators. The information provided by the Member States is the basis upon which the report is based.

PART I: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT PER COUNTRY OF EXTERNAL INCENTIVES

AUSTRIA

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2004, 2005 and 2006:

1 legislative text giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”: The Austrian federal law – Federal Management Act 96/2001 (7.8.2001 and 2.8.2004) as amended.

The law contains several sections offering benefits to companies:

· §§ 21, 21a simplified proceedings for exchanging engines or equipment for similar types, the enforcement authority has to call a meeting in adequate time.

· § 22 The authority has to consolidate all the approvals valid for the facility in accordance with federal environmental regulations. The new consolidated approval substitutes all the other existing older ones.

(1) is in force and applicable to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Indicator 2: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduced/consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”

2004, 2005 and 2006:

1 legislative text giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce/ consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”: Federal Management Act 96/2001 (7.8.2001 and 2.8.2004).

According to § 26 of the Federal Management Act 96/2001 (7.8.2001 and 2.8.2004) EMAS organisations that comply with the reporting and recording obligations set out in the environmentally relevant laws, ordinances and notices as well as the obligation to forward environmentally relevant data to the authority in an equivalent manner within the scope of their environmental management shall be exempt from these obligations by the authorities responsible for enforcement of these environmental regulations on application. This exemption shall lapse if the EMAS organisation is no longer registered in the list of organisations (§ 16 Par. 3), registration was suspended (§ 16 Par. 3) or the organisation no longer complies with the reporting and recording obligations and the forwarding obligations in the manner notified to the authority. If there is reasonable doubt as to whether the manner chosen by the EMAS organisation is equivalent to the obligations set out in Par. 1, the authority shall determine this by notice.

Furthermore the following reporting and recording obligations and forwarding obligations shall not be required of EMAS organisations:

· Change report as set out in § 13 Par. 1, Waste Management Act;

· Publication of emission data as set out in § 13 Par. 1 and 2, Environmental Information Act, and

· Recording obligations as set out in § 14, Waste Management Act, with regard to waste that is subject to mandatory collection by the communal waste system.

They are in force and applicable to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Indicator 3: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce inspections”

1 legislative text giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce inspections”: Federal Management Act 96/2001 (7.8.2001 and 2.8.2004).

According to § 27 of the Federal Management Act 96/2001 (7.8.2001 and 2.8.2004) EMAS organisations shall be dispensed from the obligation of self-monitoring as set out in § 82b, Trade Code of 1994, and § 134 Par. 4, Water Quality Act.

They are in force and applicable to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2004, 2005 and 2006:

4 documents to provide information on EMAS:

· Flyer "Mit EMAS zum Erfolg": it informs organisations about implementing EMAS

· Flyer "Das Lebensministerium setzt auf EMAS": information how to implement EMAS for public authorities

· Handbooks supporting registered organisations

· Guidelines supporting registered organisations

The flyers were made in paper 4 pages, for all organisations in Austria. The content was: information about EMAS. They had application to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Alongside the information on the yearly EMAS Conference an Austrian magazine (Gewinn) published 3 issues with each 2 pages a year, presenting the award winners and newcomers. All EMAS organisations receive an EMAS-logo-plate showing their registration number as well as a certificate signed by the minister.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2004:

4 workshops for the exchange of experience in eco-efficiency and 1 EMAS Conference annually. In the workshops the EMAS organisations got some information about actual environmental law and management inputs. They had application to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

In the annual EMAS conference the Minister for the Environment congratulates the new EMAS participants and where approximately 10 EMAS organisations get the national EMAS award. On the other hand relevant topics are being presented and discussed.

2005 and 2006:

4 workshops for the exchange of experience in eco-efficiency and annually there is an EMAS Conference. In the workshops the EMAS organisations got some information about actual environmental law and management inputs. The presentation of the EMAS Awards to the best companies is one of the highlights of the conference, and is also contributing to promote EMAS and, thereby, sustainable development through higher efficiency and a sparing use of resources. They had application to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

In the annual EMAS conference the Minister for the Environment congratulates the new EMAS participants and where approximately 10 EMAS organisations get the national EMAS award. On the other hand relevant topics are being presented and discussed.

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

The official web site is run by the Federal ministry (www.emas.gv.at) which is also the only Competent body in Austria.

Funding Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative texts, agreements or other documents in relation with EMAS funding

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Environmental Support Act (UFG BGBl. Nr. 185/1993 idgF) provides the frame work for the financial support of the implementation of EMAS.

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2004:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 169.400 €.

2005:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 267.849 €.

2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 207.484 €.

Indicator 3: Financial support for new EMAS registration

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Financial support for new EMAS registrations (Expenditure charged by the MS (€)/Total Expenditure (€)x100): (MEMBER STATE)X100/(MEMBER STATE + EU) = 100%.

During the introduction of EMAS external and internal costs for consultancy and verification are subsidized.

Furthermore the regional environmental support programmes in 7 Austrian Federal countries provide organisations with a financial support for the consultancy regarding the EMAS-implementation.

Indicator 6: Special financial support for: pilot projects, promotion programmes, environmental agreements, etc.

2006:

There was a special financial support of 49.000€ with the project “With EMAS to the ecological public authority”. In workshops the participants should learn how to implement an environmental management system in practice. Applicable to BMLFUW, Div. VI/5 and OWAV, in different communities in Austria, at regional level.

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2004:

4 documents created for technical assistance: Handbook "Legal compliance", Handbook "Interne Audit"; Handbook "Kosten-/Nutzencheck", "Leitfaden zur EMAS Umwelterklärung". The handbooks and guidelines were made in paper 40 pages (DIN A4), for support to registered organisations. They had application to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Indicator 3: Educational programmes (training, courses, activities, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Workshops for EMAS organisations are organised 3 times a year, where participants get some information on the possible improvement and get the possibility to exchange their experiences. Furthermore there are Workshops for verifiers and consultants.

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Ökomanagement NÖ Club, Öko-Audit Working Group (ÖWAV)

Indicator 5: Number of projects or pilot programmes

2006:

1 project: “Marketing measures to promote EMAS” to give information about EMAS to non registers organisations. A contract is awarded to UBA, Austria, to non registers organisations.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2004, 2005 and 2006:

1 document in process related to Public Procurement: Statement submitted to the Council of Ministers. It is a proposal to take environmental criteria into consideration in public procurement. It has application to BMLFUW, Austria, (Organisation in the meaning of Art. 2 lit.s EMAS II).

Best Practices

2004, 2005 and 2006:

The activities related to workshops and EMAS conference are the best way to promote EMAS in Austria.

BELGIUM

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 2: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduced/consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”

2004, 2005 and 2006:

1 legislative text where is established that there is not obligation to do a "decretale milieuaudit" (environmental report, every 3 years).

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There is a web site for EMAS information.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

4 databases for EMAS controlling, register, etc.

Funding Support

Indicator 6: Special financial support for: pilot projects, promotion programmes, environmental agreements, etc.

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There is special financial support in the Walloon and Flemish Regions.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Reduction in registration fees: 100%. (No registration fees).

Technical Support

Indicator 6: Number of specific regulations (standards)

2004:

2 specific regulations:

· Decisions of the Council of Ministers of 20 March 2004 : commitment to utilise the EMAS system (in particular), for environmental management in the federal public services

· Federal plan for sustainable development 2004-2008, § 31709: by 2007, all SPF/SPP and federal "parastataux" (public federal services) should have a certified environmental management system. Independent public enterprises will be encouraged to adopt such a system. The effective implementation of such a system is the responsibility of all levels of authority. It can be achieved by integrating environmental management into the management plans of those responsible for administration....

2005:

1 specific regulation:

Decision of the Council of Ministers of 20 July 2005, implementation of the federal plan for sustainable development 2004-2008; level concerned: federal : 23 federal public services (all of them), more than 1000 buildings and more than 80 000 workers; 3 batches spread over time, from 2006 until 2008.

2006:

1 specific regulation:

Decisions of the Council of Ministers of 14 July 2006; confirmation of the decision of the Council of Ministers of 20 July 2005; level concerned: federal: 23 federal public services (all of them), more than 1000 buildings and more than 80 000 workers; 3 batches spread over time, from 2006 until 2008.

BULGARIA

No activities in the field covered by this in the years before the accession of Bulgaria to the European Union.

CYPRUS

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2006:

1 legislative text giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”:

In the Permits for IPPC (Laws 56(I)/2003 to 2006) a term is included for the organisation to develop an environmental management system. The law is still in force. Organisations have EMAS as one of the options and they will benefit form less auditing from the authorities. Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. The sectors of application are: industry and farming.

The permits are renewed every 3 years.

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There was an informative A5 brochure to provide information on EMAS each year, sent to chamber of commerce and industry, other ministries and directly to organisations interested to promote EMAS.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is annual.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2004:

1 presentation on EMAS for Conference on Environmental Issues organised by the Technical Chamber of Cyprus. The University of Cyprus, the Technical Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of the Interior were involved.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is annual.

2005:

4 different meetings:

· 2 lectures in Conferences (QUALITY FORUM 2005, ECOFORUM 2005) with 200 participants in each one, mainly directed to industry and services sectors. The presentation was distributed

· 1 Seminar on EMAS: The seminar was organised by the Environment Service and a representative from DG Environment was present. Other ministries, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the federation of industries, the Cyprus Tourist Organisation and companies from all sectors participated. SME oriented seminar targeted both to industry and the hotel sector, leaflets on EMAS and presentation were distributed

· 1 Presentation of EMAS by the Competent Body to the State General Laboratory interested in implementing EMAS, 30 participants (personnel from the S.G. L.). Leaflets and presentations were distributed

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and mainly annual.

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2006:

2 different ways to contact were used: E-mails and phone calls were made. Mainly hotels were interested, asking information from EMAS website.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and with monthly frequency.

Funding Support

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2004:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 4250 €.

This part of the budget was dedicated to: seminars covering travel costs of speakers and the organisational costs, costs for publication material. The budget was spent mainly on publication material.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is annual.

2005:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 4250 €.

This part of the budget was dedicated to: seminars covering travel costs of speakers and the organisational costs, costs for publication material. Printed copies of the presentation were given as well as copies EMAS regulation and relevant guidelines.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is annual.

2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 91500 €.

The aforementioned amount was included in the 2006 budget to be use as financial aid for the companies interested in implementing EMAS. Due to unforeseen reasons the financial aid scheme was postponed for 2007 and eventually it was announced in February 2007.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is annual.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Reduction in registration fees: 100%. (No registration fees).

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to all sectors and is continuous.

Technical Support

Indicator 3: Educational programmes (training, courses, activities, etc)

2005:

There was training on Environmental Management Systems including EMAS organised by the Cyprus Certification Company. The programme included presentation for various issues. The specific presentation contained a general description of environmental management systems and reference was made to the benefits of EMAS and the differences with ISO 14001. 10 organisations have participated (industry and tourist sectors). Information on environmental management systems, leaflets and presentations were distributed.

Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicable to industry and tourism sectors and is annual.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2006: draft Action Plan for the Promotion of Green Public Procurement finalised in 2007. It is a decision of the Ministerial Council nº. 65.181 of 2007 and still in force. It is promoting the importance the greening of procurement and in that framework the application of environmental management systems by organisations. Applicable in the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus, the public sector. The Action Plan will be revised in 2009.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2006: 2 legislative texts giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications” applicable to all sectors:

· Act on Public Procurement No. 137/2006. It is a law applicable to all public procurers in all sectors. EMAS was introduced as criterion of tender

· Rules of National eco-labelling programme, issued by the Ministry of Environment of July 2006. Applicable to companies applying for eco-label. EMAS registered organisations can benefit from lower fees for eco-label

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2004 and 2005:

2 different documents to provide information on EMAS applicable to all sectors:

· Brochure EMAS Programme in the Czech Republic. Made in 2003 in pdf-format and paper.

· Brochure EMAS: Manual on Obtaining an Integrated Permit. Made in 2003 in pdf-format and paper.

2006:

1 document to provide information on EMAS, applicable to all sectors:

Manual Voluntary Environmental Activities: Handbook for Enterprises. Made in 2006 in pdf-format and paper (800 issues) with 28 pages.

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

Articles about EMAS are published in proceedings from various seminars and conferences (see also Indicator 3 under the paragraph on technical support) and environmental and business magazines. They are made continuously, every year.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

No seminars, conferences or courses promoting EMAS only. EMAS is presented and promoted as one of possible voluntary instruments at various seminars and other activities. Applicable to all the enterprises.

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

1 website. http://www.ceu.cz/EMAS.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

1 website: http://www.cenia.cz/EMAS

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

No direct letters or e-mails regarding EMAS sent to enterprises. Enterprises are contacted and informed at seminars and conferences (see also Indicator 3 under the paragraph on technical support and Indicator 3 under the paragraph on information support).

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004: Emails were sent.

2005 and 2006: Emails were sent and meetings were organised (see also Indicator 4 under the paragraph on technical support).

Funding Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative texts, agreements or other documents in relation with EMAS funding

2004: 3 documents in relation with EMAS funding:

· Programme MARKET, 2001. It is a programme of Ministry of Industry related to financial support for SMEs for EM(A)S/QMS implementation, covering 50% of implementation and certification costs

· Financial support from State Environmental Fund, 2000. It is a programme of Ministry of Environment related to financial support for EM(A)S or Integrated MS implementation covering 50% of implementation costs

· Financial support from Vysočina Fund, 2004. Financial support for EM(A)S/QMS implementation for companies up to 50 employees

2005: 3 documents in relation with EMAS funding:

· Programme MARKET, 2001. It is a programme of Ministry of Industry related to financial support for SMEs for EM(A)S/QMS implementation covering 50% of implementation and certification costs. It has application to all the SMEs

· Financial support from State Environmental Fund, 2000. It is a programme of Ministry of Environment related to financial support for EM(A)S or Integrated MS implementation covering 50% of implementation costs. It has application to all the enterprises

· Financial support from Vysočina Fund, 2004. Financial support for EM(A)S/QMS implementation for companies up to 50 employees. It has application to the enterprises up to 50 employees from Vysočina region

2006: 2 documents in relation with EMAS funding:

· Programme MARKET, 2001. It is a programme of Ministry of Industry related to financial support for SMEs for EM(A)S/QMS implementation covering 50% of implementation and certification costs applicable to all SMEs

· Financial support from Vysočina Fund, 2004. Financial support for EM(A)S/QMS implementation for companies up to 50 employees applicable to enterprises up to 50 employees from Vysočina region

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 12.000 €

There is no special budget for EMAS (no specific item in ministerial budget). The expenses on EMAS are not monitored separately. In 2006, the Ministry of Environment invested approx 2.000 € into EMAS:

· Payment to EMAS Agency to carry out registration, information and promotional activities and promotional activities (1500€)

· Publication of voluntary environmental activities: a handbook for enterprises (250€)

· Publication EMAS: Eco-management and audit scheme (250€)

Indicator 6: Special financial support for: pilot projects, promotion programmes, environmental agreements, etc.

2006: 2 special financial supports:

· ESF project Partnership for Sustainable Consumption and Production, 2006. The fields included in the funding were: capacity building (training of SCP managers), implementation of SCP instruments in selected enterprises and EMAS promoted as one of applicable instruments. It was applicable to regions of Central and Western Bohemia

· ESF project Partnership for Sustainable Production and Services, 2006. The fields included in the funding were: capacity building (training of SCP managers), implementation of SCP instruments in selected enterprises and EMAS promoted as one of applicable instruments. It was applicable to Prague

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2004 and 2005: 1 document created for technical assistance:

· Manual EMAS Easy for SMEs (Czech translation). Made in November 2004 in pdf-format and paper with 18 pages

· 2006: 2 documents created for technical assistance:

· Manual Eco-Management and Audit Scheme: EMAS Programme Manual. Made in 2006 in pdf-format and paper (800 issues) with 16 pages. Applicable to all sectors

· Manual EMAS Easy for SMEs (Czech translation). Made in November 2004 in pdf-format and paper with 18 pages. Applicable to SMEs

Indicator 3: Educational programmes (training, courses, activities, etc)

No seminars, conferences or courses promoting EMAS only. EMAS is presented and promoted as one of possible voluntary instruments at various seminars and other activities for all the enterprises.

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2004 and 2005: different meetings of EMAS Council (advisory body of the minister of environment – 20 members), composed of various stakeholders (ministries, industry, NGOs, financial sector). Members were given all necessary information about EMAS and strategic issues are discussed, from 1998. These meetings are organised once a year.

2005 and 2006: yearly meetings:

· with EMAS registered organisations (approx. 15 participants). Organisations were given all necessary information about EMAS and strategic issues are discussed.

· of EMAS Council (advisory body of the minister of environment), composed of various stakeholders, from 1998.

· with EMAS registered organisations. approx. 20 members. Organisations were given all necessary information about EMAS and strategic issues are discussed.

· with Accreditation Body and environmental verifiers, representative of Accreditation Bodies and all environmental verifiers accredited in the Czech Republic (7 persons), they are given all necessary information about EMAS and strategic issues are discussed.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2004: 2 documents related to public procurement:

· Government Resolution N° 720/2000 on Promotion of Eco-labelled Products Purchase applicable to the central state administration

· Publication Green Office Work, 2004, applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

2005: 4 documents related to public procurement:

· Government Resolution N° 720/2000 on Promotion of Eco-labelled Products Purchase applicable to central state administration

· Publication Green Office Work, 2004 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

· Publication Buying Green!, June 2005 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

· Leaflet Environmentally Friendlier Operation of Offices, Schools and Other Institutions, March 2005 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

2006: 6 documents related to public procurement:

· Act on Public Procurement (see also Indicator 1 in the paragraph on regulatory flexibility) - applicable to all sectors

· Government Resolution N° 720/2000 on Promotion of Eco-labelled Products Purchase applicable to the central state administration

· Publication Green Office Work, 2004 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

· Publication Buying Green!, June 2005 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

· Leaflet Green Office, 2006 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

· Leaflet Environmentally Friendlier Operation of Offices, Schools and Other Institutions, March 2005 applicable to public administration at all levels and other public institutions

Best Practices

Programme MARKET has been defined as best practice in the Best Project on EMS organised by DG Enterprise in 2003.

DENMARK

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 2: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduced/consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”

1 legislative text giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce/ consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”. Applicable to all Denmark:

The Statutory Order on Green Accounts with national level. It is valid for the 1000 companies who are obliged to produce a yearly green account to the public, a green account which has to be assessed by the enforcement authority before publication. Description: EMAS registered companies can submit their validated environmental statement as the obligatory green account, and there is no obligation of assessment of the enforcement authority.

Indicator 3: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce inspections”

2004:

1 document giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce inspections”:

EMAS registered companies got 50% reduction of the registration fee. This provision ended 31 Dec 2004 when the statutory order was revised.

2005 and 2006: 1 document giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce Inspections”:

New ways of calculation the annual fees for inspections. Statutory order "Brugerbetalingsbekendtgørelsen" into force 1 Jan 2005. The annual fee for licenses and inspections for companies shall now be based on the numbers of hours the authority actually has spent on issues for that company. There is no longer a reduction for EMAS-companies - but of course there is an indirect benefit, as it should be easier for the authority and less time-consuming to supervise an EMAS-registered company (or ISO 14001-certified). The EMAS registration means that less inspection time are needed.

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006: 4 different documents produced annually to provide information on EMAS:

· 2 leaflets

· 1 brochure

· documents published in the EMAS website

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2004: 2 publications:

· EMAS Newsletter N° 2 was issued and distributed electronically

· The logo CD was distributed

2005: 1 publication:

· EMAS Newsletter was published and distributed electronically

2006: 4 publications:

· 1 EMAS Newsletter was published and distributed electronically

· An EMAS article in the Danish EPA Newsletter

· Press release on the nomination of Københavns Energi for the EMAS award

· 2 minutes in the regional TV about a European EMAS award nominated organisation

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2005: 2 meetings:

The above-mentioned EMS-guide was launched at 2 “market days” (seminars) promoting EMS and EMAS. The 125 participants also provided valuable input about their views on the EMAS revision.

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

Web page: www.mst.dk - Industri - Miljøledelse & EMAS & CSR. About 10 years old, but updated monthly.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

1 database for EMAS controlling, register, etc. It is an EMAS administrative database. About 10 years old, but updated weekly.

Funding Support

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2 different ways of reduction in registration fees applicable to all Denmark:

· Low registration fee

· 15% reduction on the EU Flower fee for EMAS registered organisations (Statutory order 700 of 26/06/2001)

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2004:

Creation of new manuals, guidelines, toolkits etc was not necessary, as since 1996 more than 100 documents etc have been created for this purpose. The material was developed in close cooperation with the industrial sectors. This material still applies.

2005: 1 document created for technical assistance applicable to all Denmark:

A comprehensive electronic guide for results and experiences from EMS and EMAS through more than 100 EMS-projects and activities was launched on the web, this includes a search function (e.g. by environmental aspects or sectors).

2006: Sufficient material had been developed and they are easy to find at the EMAS website.

Indicator 5: Number projects or pilot programmes

2004: 1 project, the compilation of all material developed since 1996. The project was focus on SMEs. The project collected results and experiences from about 100 EMS projects. The result was published at the website of the Competent Body.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2004, 2005 and 2006: 49 documents (Environmnetal guidelines) covering 49 product groups related to public procurement, applicable to all Denmark. Produced at national level and distributed widely to the local and regional authorities. Updating started.

No legislation. In practice it happens very often that environmental management systems are requested, including EMAS. EMAS registration is often included in public procurement in Denmark, especially by municipalities.

ESTONIA

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2006: 5 different documents to provide information on EMAS. (See also indicator 2 in the paragraph on technical support).

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2006: numerous publications. See also indicator 1 in the paragraph on technical support. A special Info-bulletin of EKJA is issued 3 times per year.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2005 and 2006:

EMAS as main European style EMS was often presented in the framework of environmentally oriented conferences, seminars, etc. EMS's and EMAS issues have been added to agendas of several events not devoted directly to EMAS. A high number of different seminars were organised, which have been dealing with environmental management, including EMAS.

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2005 and 2006:

1 Competent Body with its webpage, but in addition, the Ministry of Environment has its own EMAS website:

· Competent Body's website www.keskkonnainfo.ee : the date to starting work was: 03-2005. The issues treated are: general information about EMAS, registration information, documents needed for registration, EMAS register and useful links. The structure is: EMAS section is one part of the webpage www.keskkonnainfo.ee. EMAS-logo stands on the main-page, when clicking you can go via to the EMAS-section

· Ministry of Environment EMAS website. The issues treated are: EMAS and ISO 14001, EU Eco-label, information about events, trainings, links and legislation, different materials for downloading.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2005 and 2006:

1 Competent body in Estonia.

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004: 3 different ways to contact with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS - focus on all sectors:

· Letters: -type of organisations: different -information: different information (brochures, leaflets)

· Mailing: -type of organisation: different; -information: different information needed

· Personal contact/Phone: -type of organisation: different; -information: any information needed

2005 and 2006: 4 different ways to contact organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS – focus on all sectors:

· Letters: -type of organisations: different -information: different information (brochures, leaflets)

· Mailing: -type of organisation: different; -information: different information needed

· Personal contact/Phone: -type of organisation: different; -information: any information needed

· Seminars/trainings:-type of organisations: different; -information: seminar/training materials

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2005 and 2006: 4 different ways to contact organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS - focus on industry sector:

· Letters: -type of organisations: different -information: different information (brochures, leaflets)

· Mailing: -type of organisation: different; -information: different information needed

· Personal contact/Phone: -type of organisation: different; -information: any information needed

· Seminars/trainings:-type of organisations: different; -information: seminar/training materials

Funding Support

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2006: Budget allocated to EMAS: 7.700 €.

This budget was dedicated to: budgeted directly for promotional activities (website, manuals etc in €). Additional resources can be allocated for seminars etc. Value represents only the resources of which use should be designated by Ministry of the Environment. In the limits of the given value the Ministry of Environment has full competence to designate what the resources could be used for (certainly for EMAS, but not designated as for seminars, publications, etc.).

Indicator 3: Financial support for new EMAS registrations

2006: No special support for voluntary actions on regular basis, but possibility to apply and receive financial support – implementation of EMS's is one of the national highlighted measures that are supported (see also indicator 5 in the paragraph on funding support).

Indicator 3: Tax reduction on purchases designed to improve environmental performance

2005 and 2006: Polluter Pays Principle is fully implemented through environmental fees. Fee can be substituted by investment requirement if polluter agrees to apply additional measures for pollution reduction. The value of substitution is in correlation with the value of the investment and final outcome. Applicable to all sectors.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

Reduction in registration fees: 100%. (No registration fees).

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2005: 2 documents for technical assistance.

2006: 5 documents for technical assistance:

· Samm sammult EMAS-i registreerimiseni (eng. Step-by-step toward to registration of EMAS)

· Keskkonnajuhtimise ja -auditeerimise süsteemi rakendamise juhised (eng. Guidelines for introduction of EMS)

· Keskkonnajuhtmis-süsteemi käsiraamat (eng. Handbook of EMS)

· Ökokaardistamise käsiraamat (eng. Eco-mapping Handbook)

· Rahvusvahelistele standarditele vastavad keskkonnajuhtimissüsteemid (eng. Internationally acceptable EMS. Guide)

Indicator 3: Educational programmes (training, courses, activities, etc)

2006: Most of the activities were organised on the basis of personal consultation. There was at least one relevant training programme done by private consulting company on project basis.

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2006: 1 synergy: EKJA – Eesti Keskkonnajuhtimise Assotsiatsioon (eng – Network – Estonian Association of Environmental Management): 26 organisations are full-members of EKJA. Estonia is a member of INTOSAI Network

Indicator 5: Number projects or pilot programmes

2006: 1 project: EMAS training for municipalities with an ongoing Compass+ project.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2005: 1 document related to public procurement: Public Procurement Act – valid till 01.05.2007

2006: 1 document related to public procurement: Public Procurement Act – adopted 24.01.2007, entered into force 01.05.2007, national level law. + list of other linked legislation. Green public procurement guide is under preparation. As defined in the act – state, local government, etc authorities

FINLAND

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

2 documents to provide information on EMAS at national level and for all sectors (each year):

· EMAS brochure, printed and electronic format (0,9 MB), basic information on EMAS, 1 page, printed + available at the web-site.

· EMAS booklet on reasoning and advantages of EMAS, 15 pages, printed, disseminated e.g. in seminars.

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2004:

1 newsletter (0,7 MB) with 8 pages, printed and electronic, available on the website. It was disseminated e.g. to the EMAS organisations, representatives in BAT Network, in seminars and fairs. The issues contained were: EMAS in local authorities, reporting of waste management organisations, experiences on EMAS, environmental issues in product planning and EMAS news.

2005:

1 newsletter (3,5 MB) with 8 pages, printed and electronic, available on the website. It was disseminated e.g. to the EMAS organisations, representatives in BAT Network, in seminars and fairs. The issues contained were: Sustainable consumption and production.

2006:

1 newsletter (0,5 MB) with 8 pages, printed and electronic is available on the website. It was disseminated e.g. to the EMAS organisations, representatives in BAT Network, in seminars and fairs. The issues contained were: e.g. Best Available techniques, BREFs in environmental permitting, EMAS information, IPPC directive, Energy efficiency in management systems, EMAS reports and environmental responsibility, Verification.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2004:

6 meetings at national level and for all sectors:

· EMAS was promoted in Environmental fair at Finnish Environment Institute's stand

· Environmental congress OtaEco. Hundreds of people have participated

· EMAS Workshop (2 days) for the enforcement authorities and enterprises in the city of Jyväskylä, with 48 participants. The issues discussed were: EMAS in the EU, public procurement, life cycle assessment and environmental management, interaction between EMAS and environmental legislation, environmental management systems in organisations operations. It is organised for authorities every year.

· EMAS seminar for enterprises with 99 participants. The issues discussed were: EMAS in the EU, environmental reporting and benefits to permitting and enforcement processes. It is organised for enterprises every year.

· EMAS seminar and workshop (2 days) for local authorities in Helsinki organised together with the DG Environment, with 34 participants. The issues discussed were: environmental management in overall management, advantages of EMS in local authorities, workshop on setting up EMAS system

· EMAS statements have been awarded on a yearly basis in the CSR and Environmental reporting competition. The awarded EMAS organisations in 2004 were: Hartmann-Varkaus Oy (NACE 21.25), Nokian Renkaat (NACE 25.1) and Ekokem Oy Ab (NACE 24.1). The awards are made yearly

2005:

2 meetings at national level and for all sectors:

· EMAS annual seminar for enterprises in Helsinki, “Future challenges - tools for managing environmental issues”. The issues discussed were: EMAS in EU - future trends, environmental responsibility as part of social responsibility, EMS supporting energy efficiency, panel discussion on future challenges - how to develop EMAS.

· EMAS statements have been awarded on a yearly basis in the CSR and Environmental reporting competition. The awarded EMAS organisations in 2005 Hartmann-Varkaus Oy (NACE 21.25), Stora Enso Oyj Oulu Mill (NACE 21) and Rautaruukki Oyj Raahe Steel Works (NACE 27). The awards are made yearly.

2006:

4 meetings at national level and for all sectors:

· EMAS was promoted in Environmental fair at Finnish Environment Institute's stand

· Environmental congress OtaEco. Hundreds of people have participated

· EMAS Workshop for the enforcement authorities and enterprises in Helsinki, with 53 participants. The issues discussed were: voluntary environmental management systems and revision of permitting, SMEs and EMS, energy efficiency in EMS, EMAS and legal compliance. It is annually organised for authorities

· EMAS statements have been awarded on a yearly basis in the CSR and Environmental reporting competition. The awarded EMAS organisations in 2006 Ekokem Oy Ab (NACE 24.1) and Teollisuuden Voima Oy (NACE 40.1). The awards are made yearly

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

3 web pages: www.ymparisto.fi/emas, www.miljo.fi/emas, www.environment.fi/emas (all language versions available from any of the 3 addresses). The current web site was opened on February 2004 and it is updated when necessary. The web site contains EMAS news, information on EMAS system, registration procedures, registered organisations, etc. 18 pages in Finnish, 11 pages in Swedish and 5 in English.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

2 national databases for EMAS:

· EMAS register (1996) in excel format

· EMAS follow-up (2004) in excel format

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2005:

4 different ways to contact were used: dissemination of the newsletter and information on EMAS through industrial associations, in BAT Network, seminars and on website, contacts in seminars and environmental fair, e-mail, letters, website, personal contacts. Monthly frequency.

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004:

3 different ways to contact were used: e-mail, letters and website e.g. information on reporting competitions and daily EMAS issues, invitations to the seminars. The contact was made with EMAS organisations when needed.

2005:

3 different ways to contact were used: e-mail, letters and website e.g. information on national and EU reporting and environment competitions, forwarded EU EMAS Newsletters, letter informing the organisations on the new EMAS logo and registration numbers, invitations to the seminars. The contact was made with EMAS organisations when needed.

2006:

3 different ways to contact were used: e-mail, letters, and website e.g. information on the national and EU reporting and environment competition, EU EMAS Newsletters, revision of EMAS, Commission decision 2006/193/EY, EMAS news, changes in the EMAS fees, invitation to the seminars etc. The contact was made with EMAS organisations when needed.

Funding Support

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2004:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 13.000 €.

This budget was dedicated to: EMAS Newsletter (writing of articles, make-up, photos and printing), events (seminar materials and EMAS stand at environmental congress), environmental reporting competition (assessment of the reports, experts group). National level.

2005:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 7.500 €.

This budget was dedicated to: Newsletter (printing and dissemination), events (stand for the material), and environmental reporting competition (assessment of the reports). National level.

2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 2.100 €.

This budget was dedicated to: newsletter (printing and dissemination) and events (stand for the material). National level.

Indicator 6: Special financial support for: pilot projects, promotion programmes, environmental agreements, etc.

2004 and 2005:

Special financial support (each year): 100% (MS expenditure 15 250 € / total 15 250 €*100).

Aim and content of the project: EMAS implementation project on environmental reporting in EMAS. The target group was the energy sector, with staff training and external consultants. The discussions of implementing EMAS were held with 2 sectors, of which the energy sector was finally selected for the pilot project. 3 organisations have participated in the project.

The project was developed between 2004 and 2005, with a total budget of 30.500 €.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2004, 2005 and 2006:

The reduction of registration fees for small organisations has been taken into account when setting the fees in a decree. Finland has 3 different categories for fees according to the number of sites included (1, 2-4, 5 or more) in the organisation. It is at national level and in force 2004 to 2006.

Within one category the fees are set according to the number of personnel:

· The reduction on the fee for organisations including 1 site; (1-9 employees) -67%, (10-49 employees) -39%

· Organisations including 2-4 sites; (max 19 employees) -55%, (20-99 employees) - 23%

· Organisations including 5 or more sites; (max 49 employees) - 40%, (50-249 employees) -20%

Technical Support

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2004:

1 national synergy, made for the mandate of years 2004 to 2006. The Ministry of the Environment set a working group including different stakeholders. One of the tasks of the group was to supervise the promotion of EMAS and contribute to the use of EMAS in permitting and compliance monitoring of environmental permits. 14 interest groups including e.g. ministries, permitting and enforcement authorities, employers and employees associations, local authorities association.

2005 and 2006:

1 national synergy, made for the mandate of years 2004 to 2007. A working group (including different stakeholders) was set up in 2004 by the Ministry of the Environment. One of the tasks of the group was to supervise the promotion of EMAS and contribute to the use of EMAS in permitting and compliance monitoring of environmental permits. 15 interest groups, e.g. ministries, permitting and enforcement authorities, employers and employees associations and local authorities association.

Public Procurement

Indicator 1: Number of documents (questionnaires, guidelines, legislation, etc) related to Public Procurement

2004:

1 guidebook on environmentally sound public purchasing.

· Date entry in force: 2/ 2004

· Level: National guidebook

· Description of main application: Guide for use of environmental criteria in public purchasing

· Organisations to which is applicable: Public administration and municipalities

2005:

2 different documents related to Public Procurement.

Brochure (Nordic Council of Ministers) for decision-makers

· Date entry in force: 1/ 2005

· Level: Brochure for 5 Nordic countries

· Description of main application: Motivate decision-makers in integrating green purchasing into the strategy of the organisation

· Organisations to which is applicable: Public administration and municipalities

Brochure (Nordic Council of Ministers) for purchasers

· Date entry in force: 1/ 2005

· Level: Brochure for 5 Nordic countries

· Description of main application: Motivate purchasers in buying green

· Organisations to which is applicable: Public administration and municipalities

FRANCE

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2006: 1 law governing public contracts article 45. Applicable to all sectors.

Article 45: "The contracting authority may ask economic operators to produce quality certificates. These certificates, issued by independent bodies, are based on European standards.

For those contracts where it is justified, the authority may require the production of certificates, issued by independent bodies, and demonstrating their capacity for performing the contract.

For works and service contracts whose performance implies the implementation of environmental management measures, these certificates are based on the Community Environmental Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) or on European or international standards of environmental management.

In those cases mentioned in the 3 paragraphs above, the contracting authority accepts any equivalent means of proof as well as equivalent certificates from bodies established in other Member States."

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2006:

There is an environmental declaration guide (2003) of 31 pages (A4) for evaluating the application of the interested parties and the means to respond to it. The Environmental Declaration, which is the original European EMAS regulation in terms of a system of environmental management, represents an opportunity for an enterprise to start a fruitful dialogue with civil society. Apart from an interest in making its activity better known, the enterprise demonstrates its reactivity with respect to its approach of continuous improvement as well as its actions undertaken to limit its environmental impact both on its premises and with respect to its suppliers or customers

2/ Web site of ACFCI: http://www.acfci.cci.fr/environnement/management_etapes.htm

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2006: 2 articles in newspapers.

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2006: 10 different contacts.

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2006: 5 to 10 contacts.

Funding Support

Indicator 2: Financial support for EMAS registered organisations

2006: Supplementary budget for 2002 (N) 2002-1576 from 30 December 2002 / ecological tax (TGAP) cuts for wastes received at an installation that is both authorised for said receipt and ISO 14001 certified or EMAS registered.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2006: Reduction in registration fees: 100%. (No registration fees).

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2006:

There is an environmental declaration guide (2003) with national level. It has 31 pages (A4) for evaluating the application of the interested parties and the means to respond to it. In fact, the Environmental Declaration, which is the original European EMAS regulation in terms of a system of environmental management, represents an opportunity for an enterprise to start a fruitful dialogue with civil society. Apart from an interest in making its activity better known, the enterprise demonstrates its reactivity with respect to its approach of continuous improvement as well as its actions undertaken to limit its environmental impact both on its premises and with respect to its suppliers or customers.

Indicator 3: Educational programmes (training, courses, activities, etc)

2006:

There is an educational programme: EMAS EASY (put in place by ARPE and ADEME). The elaboration of an Environmental Management System (EMS), in response to the requirements of the standard ISO 14001 with existing methods requires human and financial means that the majority of TPEs (very small enterprises) do not have.

ARPE (regional environment agency), in partnership with ADEME (Environment and Energy Agency) have thus started a pilot project unique in France to implement an environmental management system via the tool ECOCARTES® - EMAS Easy, aiming at ISO 14001 certification in 4 of the TPEs of Midi Pyrénées. This method enables the “person responsible for the environment” (who usually is the person in charge of the TPE) to develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) which complies with the criteria of the ISO standard 14001 with the possible minimum of written documents.

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2006:

1 synergy: Association of the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assemblée des Chambres Françaises de Commerce et d'Industrie (ACFCI)).

Indicator 5: Number projects or pilot programmes

2006:

1 project: “123 environment project”: Many SMEs wish to undertake environmental management measures but lack the time or means to achieve ISO 14001 certification.

The CCI, i.e. the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry are proposing today a solution which suits their needs, with the project 1.2.3 Environment.

Having been tested since 2006 in 4 pilot regions with the support of the regional councils, the regional managements of research and environmental industry (Drire), Ademe (French Environment and Energy Agency) and several certification bodies, the project has just been extended to the whole of the territory.

It is original in that it rests on a frame of reference composed of 3 performance levels, which permits to act by stages. With step-by-step guidance, enterprises may communicate about activities they undertake with their clients/customers. More than 120 enterprises have already taken the first step.

The site www.123environnement.fr provides first pieces of information and comprises an auto-evaluation test. This new device should serve as a forerunner at international level.

A standard for environmental management by stages, ISO 14005, is being elaborated.

GERMANY

Regulatory Flexibility

Indicator 1: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Information required for permits: streamlining applications”

2004, 2005 and 2006: 11 legislative texts giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations:

Federal Level: 9th Ordinance on the Implementation of the Federal Emission Control Act (Ordinance on the permit procedure) as amended and promulgated on 29.5.1992, last amended by law of 21.6.2005 (Federal Law Gazette I p. 1666)

Federal Countries: Federal Countries’ Laws and Ordinances as well as administrative instructions which require authorities to adequately consider the EMAS-participation in case of permission applications in the fields of Emission control, laws pertaining to water and laws regarding waste management (estimated more than 10).

Indicator 2: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduced/consolidated reporting and monitoring requirements”

2004, 2005 and 2006: 11 legislative texts giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations:

Federal Level: Ordinance on Facilitation of Supervision under Emission Control and Waste Law for Sites and Organisations registered pursuant to EC Regulation No. 761/2001 (EMAS Privileges Ordinance (EMAS-Privilegierungs-Verordnung) of 24.6.2002 (Federal Law Gazette I p. 2247), last amended by Ordinance of 21.12.2006 (Federal Law Gazette I p 3392).

Federal Countries: Federal Countries’ Laws and Ordinances as well as administrative instructions which reduce reporting requirements and monitoring requirements in the fields of emission control, laws pertaining to water and laws regarding waste management. To some extent the Environmental Declaration or the report on the Environmental Audit substitutes other reports (estimated more than 10).

Indicator 3: Number of legislative text, agreements or other documents giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations in the field “Reduce inspections”

2004, 2005 and 2006: 11 legislative texts giving benefits to EMAS registered organisations:

Federal Level: Ordinance on Facilitation of Supervision under Emission Control and Waste Law for Sites and Organisations registered pursuant to EC Regulation No. 761/2001 (EMAS Privileges Ordinance (EMAS-Privilegierungs-Verordnung) of 24.6.2002 (Federal Law Gazette I p. 2247), last amended by Ordinance of 21.12.2006 (Federal Law Gazette I p 3392).

Federal Countries: Federal Countries’ Laws and Ordinances as well as administrative instructions which reduce inspections in the fields of emission control, laws pertaining to water and laws regarding waste management (estimated more than 10).

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Federal Countries: All federal countries give information on EMAS within their different networks dealing with economic affairs and protection of the environment. The 64 chambers of industry and commerce and the chambers of trade inform about relevant developments regarding EMAS and regarding financial support. Most of the Federal Countries have environmental partnerships between industry and the government with special requirements for access to these partnerships. EMAS organisations may join the partnerships offhand.

Totally, the number of brochures, leaflets and posters etc. in 2006/2007 is more than 50 each year.

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2006:

Federal Level: The following 6 publications were issued: Bundesumweltministerium/Umweltbundesamt: EMAS – Von der Umwelterklärung zum Nachhaltigkeitsbericht, Juni 2007; Bundesumweltministerium/Umweltbundesamt: CD-Rom – EMAS Poster throughout Europe, 2007; Bundesumweltministerium: „10 Jahre EMAS – Nachhaltig Wirtschaften in „Deutschland“, September 2006; Bundesumweltministerium/Umweltbundesamt: EMAS - Praxisleitfaden für die Behörde - Umsetzungshilfe für die Einführung eines Umweltmanagementsystems nach EMAS in Behörden, 2007; Umweltgutachterausschuss (UGA): Innovativ. Nachhaltig. Umweltbewusst. - Wir für EMAS, Dezember 2007; Umweltgutachterausschuss (UGA): EMAS-Aktuell – regelmäßiger Newsletter, 2006/2007.

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Some Federal Countries hold regular EMAS conferences where the Minister for the Environment of the relevant country congratulates the new EMAS participants and where the participants have the opportunity to exchange their views and discuss with enforcement authorities.

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Federal Level: PortalU, the German internet based Environmental Information Portal, offers a comfortable and central access to over 1.000.000 web-pages and database entries from public agencies in Germany. More than 3000 links to EMAS subjects are to be found. The PortalU is cooperation between the German Federal Countries and the German Federal Government (see www.portalu.de). Another internet based data base of the Federal Environment Agency offers an up to date bibliography for EMAS brochures in Germany and other EU states (see www.umweltbundesamt.de/auswahlbibliographien/emas). All publications about EMAS and the EMAS environmental statements are kept in the library of the Federal Environmental Agency and are therefore easily accessible to the general public.

The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) (www.dbu.de) has dealt with EMAS in different workshops during the Week of the Environment 2007 which took place under the auspices of the German Federal President. Further, the DBU co-financed a pilot project introducing “EMAS easy”.

In 2007, the Umweltgutachterausschuss (Environmental Verifiers Committee) has launched a large internet campaign to promote EMAS, see www.wir-fuer-emas.de. In a first step well-known persons spoke in favour of EMAS, in a second step EMAS-organisations described their motivation for EMAS and reported about benefits.

The DIHK as the central Competent body for EMAS and the DAU as the accreditation body for environmental verifiers inform consequently on important issues under EMAS, mainly by their websites http://www.dau-bonn-gmbh.de and www.dihk.de.

The Federal Minister of the Environment welcomes all new EMAS participants with a personal letter.

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.) and

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

The number of contacts cannot be given precisely, but is anyway some 1000.

Funding Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative texts, agreements or other documents in relation with EMAS funding

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There is a study done by the German Federal Ministry and the Environmental Agency, which can be downloaded from the ministry’s website http://www.bmu.de/files/wirtschaft_und_umwelt/emas/application/pdf/broschuere_umweltmanagementansaetze.pdf.

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 500.000€

The precise budget allocated for EMAS on the federal and the countries’ level is more than 500.000 € each year.

Indicator 3: Financial support for new EMAS registrations

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Financial and technical support is usually given to a certain amount, but differs from country to country. The number of different approaches for the phased implementation of an environmental management system is more than 15 and these environmental management approaches have around 2.000 participating companies. Most of these staged approaches promote EMAS as the final stage of a good EMS

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There are reductions, which are given to EMAS participants within, for example, the Immissionsschutzrecht, Abfallrecht, Wasserrecht, Gentechnikrecht. Most of the federal countries have introduced a reduction of fees either for supervision purposes and/or for permissions in one or more of the above mentioned areas:

German Federal Countries || Percentage of reduction of fees

Bayern || 30 %/50%

Brandenburg || 20 %

Hamburg || 30 %

Hessen || 25 %

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern || 30 %

Niedersachsen || 30 %

Nordrhein-Westfalen || 30 %

Saarland || 30 %/20 %

Sachsen || 30 %

Thüringen || 30 %

Technical Support

Indicator 2: Number of programmes for phased implementation of EMAS

Some Federal Countries have begun to promote the methodology EMAS easy for smaller enterprises. 5 programmes for phased implementation of EMAS.

Most of the Federal Countries promote the phased implementation of EMAS. Some of these phased approaches are these 5: “Ecocamping” (for campsites), “Umweltsiegel für das Gastgewerbe” (for restaurants and hotels), “Qualitätsverbund umweltbewusster Handwerksbetriebe” (craft producers), “Grüner Gockel” (church institutions), “EcoStep”.

Best Practices

EMAS is already well-known in Germany. Best practice examples have already been described in numerous former guidance brochures. Best practice examples with regard to a combination of EMAS and sustainability reporting are given by the brochure “Von der Umwelterklärung zum Nachhaltigkeitsbericht, Juni 2007”. This publication from the German Environmental Ministry and Environmental Agency can be downloaded from the ministry’s website: http://www.bmu.de/files/pdfs/allgemein/application/pdf/emas_leitfaden_web_070913.pdf.

Overall performance of EMAS registered companies towards the publication of environmental or sustainable reports

At the end of the year 2007 only 113 German companies had published a “traditional” environmental report. 107 companies have published a sustainability report.

As for most of the EMAS registered companies their EMAS environmental statement is their first “environmental report” so far it can be clearly stated that EMAS companies hold the majority of German companies in public reporting about their environmental achievements.

A “Status Quo Report” on this issue was published at the end of December 2007 and can be than downloaded from the German Environmental Ministry’s website (www.bmu.de).

GREECE

Promotional Incentives

Information Support

Indicator 1: Number of different documents to provide information on EMAS (brochures, information material, leaflets, etc.)

2004:

1 document to provide information on EMAS, produces in approximately 800-1000 leaflets by the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the EMAS registered Municipality of Amaroussion concerning sustainable consumption. It is available in stands at the entrance of the Amaroussion City Hall and the Mayor's office for public in general and organisations.

2006:

There was an electronic guide -software for EMAS in the hospitals in the framework of the co-financed Life Project e-hospital EMAS (presentation to Members of staff of Asklipeio Voulas Hospital and of Metropolitan Hospital and displayed in the web www.ecohospitals.gr).

Indicator 2: Number of different publications (articles, newsletters, newspapers, technical magazines, advertisements campaigns, EMAS logo diffusion, etc.)

2004:

19 different publications:

· A newsletter which presented the environmental policy of the EMAS registered Municipality of Amaroussion in the framework of the co-financed Life project Green games and local authorities -GALA, in Greek and English

· A newsletter focused mainly on the implementation of environmental management systems in sport facilities. It was available by Amaroussion City hall, ATHOC and the rest selected municipal sport facilities. It was also sent to local sport associations

· A newsletter presented the EMAS implementation in selected municipal departments and sport facilities, the public consultation process, the Environmental training seminar and the dissemination activities, in Greek and English. It was distributed through the stands at Amaroussion City Hall and Athoc, through other projects and networks that Amaroussion participates. They were also available at the Conferences where the Gala project was presented.

· Publications in 16 newspapers for the EMAS financing projects by the Ministry of Development

2005:

3 different publications:

· A Newsletter (6 pages) on EMAS in Hospitals in the framework of the co-financed Life Environment project "E-Hospitals EMAS" was developed with the aim of presenting “e–Hospitals EMAS” project to other public hospitals in Greece. In the newsletter the following issues were presented:

Short description of the project and its objectives

- Information on the Community Action for the Environment

- The LIFE Programme

- Presentation of EMAS: beneficiaries, prerequisites, EMAS philosophy and benefits

- Project Partners

The newsletter available in Greek and English contained all the relevant links to the project’s webpage and the EMAS webpage.

The Greek newsletter was initially sent to public hospitals of the Attika Region. In the progress, a mailing list of public hospitals in Greece was developed and a letter was sent to each hospital’s manager, presenting the programme and requiring contact details for the dissemination of the newsletter. Overall, 124 letters were sent, both via e-mail and fax. The total number of public hospitals in Greece is 131. Also, a letter was sent to all Managers of the 17 Regional Health Services in Greece (the Regional Health Service supervises hospitals and health care services in each region) with the same content

· A newsletter on EMAS Hospital in the framework of the co financed Life Environment project E-Hospitals EMAS. It was produced in Greek and in English. The following issues were presented:

- Message from the General Secretary of Public Health of the Hellenic Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity

- Article on the relation between health and environment

- News on the project’s progress and future actions

- Presentation of a best practice example from EMAS implementation in a European hospital

- Helpdesk contact information

The newsletter was sent to all available e-mail addresses of public hospitals (addressed both to the Manager and Deputy Manager) and Regional Health Administrations

· Publication in the Press of a multitude of articles and information bulletins regarding the course of the implementation of EMAS in the University of Macedonia

2006:

13 publications:

· Advertisements posters for EMAS Awards and Article 14 Committee meeting in Athens 50X70 (EMAS stakeholders, organisations, Competent bodies, Competent Authorities)

· EMAS logo poster stands for EMAS Awards in Athens and Article 14 Committee meeting (180X60)

· EMAS advertisement conference bags (42X29X6,5) for EMAS stakeholders and organisations

· EMAS conference folders 31X23 for members of Article 14 Meeting and EMAS stakeholders

· Press release for EMAS and European EMAS Awards in newspapers

· EMAS Logo CD diffusion for EMAS registered organisations

· EMAS Conference Notebooks

· EMAS conference pencils

· Publications for EMAS financing projects in 16 newspapers by the Ministry of Development (participant in the Hellenic Competent Body)

· Newsletter on EMAS in Hospitals in the framework of the co-financed Life environment project E-Hospitals EMAS, was produced in June 2006 and the following issues were presented:

-News on the E-Hospital EMAS project

-Article on Environment and Occupational Health

-Description of the software developed for the project

-Introductory texts on “Green Purchasing” and Energy Performance in Hospitals

-Helpdesk contact information

The newsletter was sent by e-mail to all available e-mail addresses of public hospitals (addressed to both the Manager and Deputy Manager of the hospitals) and Regional Health Administrations, as well as to large private hospitals all over Greece

· Information on EMAS and relevant activities on the recently redesigned Official EMAS website of the Ministry for the Environment was made

· EMAS financing projects displayed on the official website of the Ministry of Development

· Publication in the Environmental magazine "Environment 21" for the EMAS Awards ceremony 2006, included the points of the speech for EMAS of the Deputy Minister for the Environment of Greece, the winners of the National and European Awards and an interview with the Head of the Unit" Environment and Industry" of the European Commission. The magazine was disseminated to wide public

Indicator 3: Number of different meetings (conferences, workshops, campaigns, voluntary activities, seminars, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, forums, fairs, etc.)

2004:

6 meetings:

· Environmental training seminar at the City Hall of Amaroussion towards EMAS registration in the framework of the co -financed Life project Green Games and Local Authorities-GALA. The participants were: the people invited to that meeting (50 in total) included the official sponsors of the Games 2004, the Directors of the municipal departments, the director of the municipal sport facilities, the General Secretariat of Sports and ATHOC. The environmental management system of the municipal departments and the municipal sport facilities were presented while the participants had the opportunity to discuss simple ways, in which everyone can contribute to the minimisation of the environmental impacts of the Games. In addition there was a presentation on the relationship between sports and environmental management systems and a presentation on the topic of solid waste management during the Games

· Conference "Sport Events and Local Authorities: The Environmental Dimension by the EMAS registered Municipality of Amaroussion. The issues discussed were mainly: Environmental management and major Sport events, the outcomes of the Gala project, the experiences of cities which have hosted Olympic Games (e.g. Sydney), the view of cities which are going to host Olympic Games such as Turin. The audience was more than 180 people, included representatives of the Life monitoring team, IOC, ATHOC, elected members and officers from Greek Olympic cities as well as from more than 20 European cities, representatives of Ministries, sport associations and community bodies. The speakers included representatives of the European Commission, the IOC, the organising Committees of Olympic Games of Sydney, Athens and Turin as well as experts involved in the implementation of the GALA project

· Conference and Round Table in the EMAS registered University of Macedonia on Eco Management Initiatives at local and regional level (10-12-2004) (100 participants). In the participants were included the General Secretary of the Region of Eastern Macedonia ,the Vice Mayor of Thessaloniki, the Rector of the University, the Responsible of the EMAS EDIN project, Students of the University involved with EMAS, Competent authorities, Ministry for the Environment -Hellenic EMAS Competent Body and other representatives and EMAS stakeholders

· The constitution of an "one stop shop" on Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), as well as environmental -friendly practices and sustainable development issues in general within a public academic institute by the EMAS registered University of Macedonia which serves as a focal point for the promotion of EMAS in wider Thessaloniki area and the northern Greece region

· The organisation of 2 open discussions about the University's of Macedonia Environmental Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) programme. (30 participants) Students and Competent Authorities

2005:

4 meetings:

· Virtual Workshop and Tele Conference on Eco Management and Social Partners (8-7-2005) by the EMAS registered University of Macedonia with 30 participants approximately: Responsible of EMAS EDIN Project, Hellenic Competent Body, students of the University involved with EMAS, EMAS registered organisations, NGOs. The issues discussed were: the implementation of Environmental Management Systems, the Environmental Management and Audit Scheme, the Social responsibility in companies

· The launching of the Environmental Information Kiosk by the EMAS registered University of Macedonia at the Municipal Park of Nea Elvetia in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki

· 2 Seminars took place in the EMAS registered University of Macedonia organised by the Hellenic Institute of Health and Safety at work (Fire protection-Hygiene and Safety Legislation-Health and Safety Committees -Optical Image Monitors, Myo Skeletal Diseases, Safety Signalling) with 30 participants

2006:

7 meetings:

· Article 14 Committee meeting in Athens (Members of the Committee, Hellenic Competent Body and EMAS stakeholders). 55 participants approximately. The issues discussed were mainly on the EMAS revision and included in the official Agenda of the meeting

· European EMAS Awards in Athens, organised by EC and the environmental agency of Austria in collaboration with the Hellenic Competent Body, financed by EC and supplementary financing for official invitations and additional guests by Hellenic Ministry for Environment. 150 guests approximately, included EMAS organisations and EMAS stakeholders, Deputy Ministry for the Environment of Greece, European Commission, Hellenic Competent Body and Competent Authorities, EMAS Verifiers, etc. Level: national. EMAS awards and European EMAS Awards

· Workshop for EMAS in hospitals in the framework of the relevant co-financed Life- Environment project e-hospital EMAS. It took place on September 25th, 2006 at the National School of Public Health. The target audience included public and private hospital executives, as well as Regional Health Services employees in the Attica Region. A number of 56 participants-among which from private and public hospitals, Regional Health Administrations and the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity- attended the workshop

· Workshop for the Environmental Management in Healthcare in the framework of the relevant co-financed Life-Environment project e-hospital EMAS. It targeted mostly health professionals outside the Attica Region, therefore it was decided that it would be organized parallel to the 2nd National Congress on Health Management, Economics and Policies organized by the National School of Public Health, Department of Health Economics on 13 – 16 November 2006 at the Athens Hilton Hotel. Participants in the Congress included Directors, Managers, and personnel of Greek hospitals, NHS Clinics and other health care units, business executives involved in healthcare (biomedicine technology, medical equipment and pharmaceutical industry, insurance organisations and similar private agents), freelancers and students involved professionally or scientifically in related areas, as well as journalists and mass media delegates. 1.800 people participated in the Congress. The workshop took place on November 15th, 2006 under the title “Environmental Management in Healthcare”

· Workshop in Athens in the framework of the partnership for building capacity through EMAS in the municipal enterprises in Kaliningrad (Municipal institute-ECAT-Kaliningrad), Epta ltd(Greece), Municipality of Agii Anargiri (Greece), Kaliningrad Teploset, Vodocanal, Hellenic EMAS Competent Body, First Secretary of Russian Embassy, City of Kalliningrad (Head of Environmental Unit) etc. (25 participants approximately)

· Green Public Procurement Good Practice Award for the EMAS registered Municipality of Amaroussion (ICLEI, European Commission, Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of finance, Ministry of Development, etc.)

· Annual Awards of Environmental Excellence by the EMAS registered University of Macedonia which promote best practice examples of environmental awareness and practice within the members of the academic community of the University of Macedonia. The Awards were given to the members of the Voluntary Environmental Support group of the students of the University as well as to academic, administrative and technical personnel involved with EMAS and Environment

Indicator 4: Number of web sites for EMAS information (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There is only one Competent Body and 1 Web site. The date started working was around 1999, redesigned in 2002 and in 2006. The issues treated are: general information for EMAS, EMAS Step-By Step, EMAS Registration Procedure, Guidance, access to legal documents, EMAS Register, Links and Contact Details. The structure is based on multiple levels/windows/depending on issues-information required by the public.

Indicator 5: Number of Database for EMAS controlling, register, etc (when there is more than one Competent Body)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

There is only one Competent Body and one database. The date started working was in 1999. It is currently under reconstruction. The structure is based in an Excel spreadsheet and txt formats.

Indicator 6: Number of different contacts with organisations that are not EMAS registered to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004 and 2006:

Different information letters each year to the Enterprises Supporting Centres for EMAS financing projects by the Ministry of Development, which participates in the Hellenic EMAS Competent Body, as well as to Intermediate Bodies. EMAS financing projects displayed in the official website of the Ministry of development and relevant Competent authorities. Different publications for EMAS financing projects in 16 newspapers.

Indicator 7: Number of different contacts with EMAS registered organisations to provide information on EMAS (letters, mailing, etc.)

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Different mailings each year (e-mails and letters) with EMAS Registered Organisations SMEs, on several issues (EMAS logo use, awards, environmental statement, accreditation of verifiers, etc.)

Funding Support

Indicator 1: Number of legislative texts, agreements or other documents in relation with EMAS funding

2004:

1 legislative text: Ministerial Decision 15624/1025. Date: 10-8-2004 (in force). Level: National. Description: Funding for SMEs. Organisations to which is applicable: Industrial enterprises.

2006:

1 legislative text: Ministerial Decision 24378/2233. Date: 20-10-2006 (in force). Level: National. Description: Funding for SMEs. Organisations to which is applicable: Industrial and tourist enterprises.

Indicator 2: Budget allocated to EMAS

2004:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 684.885,98 €.

This budget was dedicated to: Financial support of enterprises for EMAS registration and/or ECOLABEL (10-8-2004). Level: National. Organisations: Industrial SMEs.

2006:

Budget allocated to EMAS: 30.000+901.763,70=931.763,7 €.

This budget, which is annual, was dedicated to:

· 30.000 €: Ministerial Decision 35722 (Date: 1 -9 -2006) and national level. Description: EMAS guide book and other promotional material, EMAS awards additional guests and EMAS Awards formal invitations and Article 14 committee meeting in Athens

· 901.763,70 €: Ministerial Decision 24378/2233 (Date: 20-10-2006) and national level. Description: Funding for SMEs. Organisations: Industrial and tourist enterprises

Indicator 3: Financial support for new EMAS registrations

2004:

Financial support for new EMAS registrations (Expenditure charged by the MS (€)/Total Expenditure (€)x100): (MEMBER STATE)X100/(MEMBER STATE + EU) = 684.885,98x100/(684.885,98+1.598.067,28) = 30%.

Financial support of enterprises for EMAS registration (10-8-2004). Level: National. Organisations: Industrial SMEs.

2006:

Financial support for new EMAS registrations (Expenditure charged by the MS (€)/Total Expenditure (€)x100): (MEMBER STATE) X100 /(MEMBER STATE + EU) = 901.763,70 x100 / (901.763,70+1.535.435,49) = 37%.

Financial support of enterprises for EMAS registration (10-8-2004). Level: National. Organisations: Industrial SMEs.

Indicator 7: Reduction in registration fees

2004, 2005 and 2006:

Reduction in registration fees: 100%. (No registration fees). National level.

Technical Support

Indicator 1: Number of documents created for technical assistance (manuals, guides, toolkits, guidance, guidelines, handbooks, interactive CD, studies, etc.)

2004:

3 documents for technical assistance. The 3 guides were the main outcome of the GALA project and were published in English and Greek and they were displayed on the project website:

· The guide for the implementation of EMAS in Local Authorities.(A4, 100 pages, Greek version, 89 pages English version). The Greek version of the Guide for the implementation of EMAS in local authorities was printed in 400 copies and was sent to municipalities with more than 60000 inhabitants, the Central Union of Local Authorities of Greece (KEDKE), the Hellenic Organisation for Standardisation etc. The English version of the guide for the implementation of EMAS in local authorities was printed in 200 copies and was sent out by mail to the Council for European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), to ICLEI, to National Associations for Local Authorities throughout Europe, to the partners of international cooperation projects. The Guide for the implementation of EMAS in local authorities provides some background information to EMAS for Municipalities and elaborates on the respective costs and benefits. Then, it goes through each one of the EMAS steps (i.e. Environmental Policy, Environmental Review, Environmental Programme, Environmental Management System, Audit, Verification and Registration). Finally, it provides a list with useful contacts

· The guide for the implementation of EMAS in Sport Facilities. (A4 pages 60 Greek and English versions). The Guide for the implementation of EMAS in sport facilities has been designed to help sport facilities decision makers (principally facilities operators and consequently event organisers,) to identify their key environmental issues, develop strategies to tackle them, set targets to focus their efforts, monitor progress, use the available information for continuous improvement and finally match all the above elements in a coherent environmental management system according to EMAS requirements. The Guide is divided into 3 sections, answering some precise questions:

- What are Environmental Management Systems -What are the steps for developing an Environmental Management System in sport facilities?

- How can the environmental impacts of a sport facility be managed and

- What are the major environmental management issues for specific sports facilities?

In addition, some case studies are presented in Appendix, as well as a Green Games Scorecard. Sports events and facilities come in many forms, and regional conditions can vary dramatically. An attempt has been made in this Guide, to help the users understand their own priority issues and develop their own environmental strategies and performance indicators

The Guide for the environmentally sound management of major sport events. (A4 pages 30 Greek and English versions). Major sport events, such as the Olympic Games, are complex events that involve many stakeholders and require a significant number of different flows of products, services and information, along with an extensive infrastructure. All these can potentially have significant environmental impacts if not properly managed. The purpose of this guide is to assist the environmental manager of major sport events to organise, conduct and communicate his/her work more efficiently. To have that happening, an environmental manager should possess a number of skills and management capabilities. He/she should be aware of identifying environmental issues and potential problems, understand their drivers, plan ahead to prevent problems, conduct crisis management in some instances, communicate both within and outside his organisation and motivate people to align their actions to the sport event organiser’s environmental policy

The guides for the implementation of EMAS in Sport Facilities and the environmentally sound management of major sport events were printed in 200 copies and were sent out to the General Secretariat of Sports, to Olympic Sports Complex, to National Sport federations, to local sport associations. The English version of the Guides for the implementation of EMAS in sport facilities and the environmentally sound management of major sport events were printed in 200 copies and were sent out to IOC to the City of Beijing, which will host the Olympic games 2008, to Torino 2006 (The organising Committee of the XX Olympic Winter Games (TOROC), to the candidates cities for the Olympic Games 2012, London, New York, Paris, Madrid, Moscow to International Sport Federations, to UNEP, to organisations such as the Helsinki University of Technology and Cardiff University-Brass Research Centre.

2005:

2 documents for technical assistance:

· Best Practice Guide for the implementation of EMAS by the University of Macedonia in the framework of the co-financed Life EMAS EDIN project displayed on the university web site (www.greenuniversity.gr) with format A4, 63 pages, (10 steps in implementing EMAS in the University)

· Cost-Benefit Analysis for the implementation of an Eco-Management and Audit System at the University of Macedonia. It presents the cost benefit aspect of such an endeavour through the recorded and actual costs and the direct and indirect financial and environmental benefits of the implementation of an Eco Management and Audit Scheme at the University of Macedonia

2006:

4 documents created for technical assistance:

· EMAS guide 2006 (Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.) 150 copies, 21X15 with 16 pages. The issues contained were: description of EMAS, EMAS step by Step, EMAS Registration Procedure, EMAS Competent Body, National Accreditation Body, EMAS Benefits, Legal texts for EMAS, EMAS Guidance in brief, Hellenic EMAS Registry, EMAS dictionary and useful links. Organisations: EMAS stakeholders and Competent Bodies. The dissemination was made to: EMAS stakeholders and organisations

· Guide on e-Hospital EMAS in electronic format, in Greek and English in the framework of the co financed life project eco hospital and the implementation of EMAS in hospitals (Asklipeiio Voulas), displayed on the website www.ecohospitals.gr

· Manual on Sustainable Waste Management in Hospitals, which was completed on 1st of September 2006 – 77 pages – available in the website (www.ecohospitals.gr)

· Best practices on energy efficiency in hospitals – 23 pages – available in the website in the framework of life project e-hospital EMAS

Indicator 4: Synergies involving all the actors in environmental management systems (working groups, partnerships, peer reviews, customised coaching, networks, clubs for information, etc.)

2004 and 2005:

5 synergies:

· Partnership for the promotion of EMAS in hospitals (General Hospital Asklipeio Voulas, Metropolitan Hospital, National School of Public Health, Epta Ltd, Planet SA

· Network for EMAS in Local Authorities: Kirklees Metropolitan Council(UK), Global to Local Ltd, CEMR-Council or European Municipalities, Hungary (MIskolc, Gyor, Dunaujvaros Sopron), Poland (Plock, Trzebina, Olkusz) and Greece (Municipality of Holargos, Municipality of Serres, Municipality of Ancient Olympia, Epta ltd)

· Partnership for building capacity in Kaliningrad (ECAT-Kaliningrad, Epta ltd(Greece), Alfa-alfa Municipal Enterprise of the Municipality of Agii Anargiri, (Greece)Kalliningrad Teploset, Vodocanal

· Partnership for Greening Cultural Events in Archaeological Sites (on going): Municipality of Ancient Olympia(Greece), Epta ltd(Greece) and Global to Local ltd (UK)

· One of the joint procurement activities foreseen in the framework of the project Local Authorities, EMAS and procurement -LEAP (on going) was the development of a national consortium to purchase a specific product. The Municipality of Amaroussion coordinated the joint procurement activity to acquire DIN a4 recycled paper, working together with 6 other Greek authorities (public and semi-public bodies: Municipality of Amaroussion Development Company, Kalithea-Rhodes Sustainability non Profit Municipal Company, Municipal Enterprise of Holargos, Municipal Company of Ancient Olympia, Municipality of Neo Psychiko Environment and Sustainable Development Company, Municipality of Rhodes Solid Waste Company, Marathonios Development Company SA.).

2006:

5 syner