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Luksemburg: Urad za uradne publikacije Evropskih skupnosti
ECO INNOVATION
OKOLJSKE INOVACIJE
Eco-innovation – the key to Europe’s future competitiveness
Okoljske inovacije – ključ do konkurenčnosti Evrope v prihodnosti
Eco-innovation is any innovation (new technology, product, process or service) that can contribute to environmental protection or a more efficient use of resources.
Okoljska inovacija je vsaka inovacija (nova tehnologija, izdelek, proces, postopek ali storitev), ki lahko prispeva k varstvu okolja ali učinkovitejši rabi virov.
Environmental technologies are a central element of the European Union’s approach to major environmental challenges such as climate change, natural resource scarcity and dwindling biodiversity.
Okoljske tehnologije so osrednji element pristopa Evropske unije h glavnim okoljskim izzivom, kot so podnebne spremembe, pomanjkanje naravnih virov in vse manjša biotska raznovrstnost.
Viable technological solutions are already available to remedy many of the environmental challenges we face, but their commercial takeup can be hampered by numerous obstacles.
Na voljo imamo že izvedljive tehnološke rešitve, s katerimi bi lahko omilili veliko okoljskih izzivov, s katerimi se soočamo, vendar obstajajo številne ovire za njihovo komercialno uporabo.
If environmental technologies are to be adopted widely, economic and regulatory barriers must be removed and research, investments and awareness must be promoted.
Širše sprejetje okoljskih tehnologij zahteva odpravo ekonomskih in regulativnih ovir ter spodbujanje raziskav, naložb in ozaveščanja.
Opportunities for environmental technologies are greater in the European single market than in smaller national markets.
Enotni evropski trg ponuja več priložnosti za okoljske tehnologije kakor manjši nacionalni trgi.
Research is crucial to realising the full potential of the fast-growing eco-industries sector and to triggering a wave of innovation and job creation.
Raziskave so bistvenega pomena, če hočemo uvideti vse možnosti, ki jih nudi hitro razvijajoča se okoljska industrija, in če hočemo sprožiti val inovacij in ustvarjati nova delovna mesta.
What are environmental technologies?
Kaj so okoljske tehnologije?
Environmental technologies are technologies that are less environmentally harmful than the alternatives.
Okoljske tehnologije so tehnologije, ki v primerjavi z drugimi manj škodujejo okolju.
They include technologies and processes to manage pollution, products which are less resource-intensive, and services and processes that manage resources more efficiently.
Vključujejo tehnologije in procese za obvladovanje onesnaževanja, izdelke, ki zahtevajo manj virov, ter storitve in postopke, ki omogočajo učinkovitejše upravljanje virov.
Environmental technologies can be found in nearly all economic sectors, including pollution control, water and waste management, and energy generation.
Okoljske tehnologije je mogoče najti v skoraj vseh gospodarskih dejavnostih, kamor sodijo tudi nadzor onesnaževanja, gospodarjenje z vodami, ravnanje z odpadki in proizvodnja energije.
These technologies also produce fewer emissions, generate less waste, have a limited impact on health and biodiversity and generally help reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Poleg tega te tehnologije ustvarijo manj emisij, manj odpadkov, njihov vpliv na zdravje in biotsko raznovrstnost je omejen in na splošno prispevajo k zniževanju stroškov in povečevanju konkurenčnosti.
New challenges call for new solutions
Novi izzivi zahtevajo nove rešitve
What is eco-innovation?
Kaj so okoljske inovacije?
The world is facing serious environmental problems such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources, air pollution and biodiversity loss.
Svet se spoprijema z resnimi okoljskimi težavami, kot so spremembe podnebja, izčrpavanje naravnih virov, onesnaženje zraka in izginjanje biotske raznovrstnosti.
All of these issues have potentially disastrous implications for life on earth. Novel solutions and more environmentally-friendly technology must be developed if such problems are to be avoided or minimised.
Vsi ti problemi imajo lahko katastrofalne posledice za življenje na Zemlji, zato je treba razviti izvirne rešitve in okolju bolj prijazne tehnologije, s katerimi bi lahko preprečili nastanek takšnih problemov ali jih vsaj zmanjšali.
Europe needs to do more with less.
Evropa mora narediti več z manj viri.
Maximising efficiency at all stages of production is crucial.
Bistvenega pomena je večja učinkovitost na vseh stopnjah proizvodnje.
Eco-innovation is the innovation process to develop and bring to the markets new environmental technologies, products and services that reduce the overall impact on the environment.
Okoljske inovacije so inovativni procesi, ki razvijajo in tržijo nove okoljske tehnologije, izdelke in storitve, ki zmanjšujejo vpliv na okolje.
Business and innovation can together create sustainable solutions that make better use of precious resources and reduce the negative side-effects of our economy on the environment.
Podjetništvo in inovacije lahko skupaj ustvarijo trajnostne rešitve, ki omogočajo boljšo izrabo dragocenih virov in zmanjšujejo neugodne stranske učinke našega gospodarstva na okolje.
Environmental technologies can help reduce energy and resource consumption and produce less waste and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Okoljske inovacije so vse vrste inovacij (tehnološke in netehnološke, novi izdelki in storitve ter nove poslovne prakse), ki ustvarjajo poslovne priložnosti in s preprečevanjem ali zmanjševanjem svojega vpliva ali z izboljševanjem rabe virov (to velja tudi za rabo energije) koristijo okolju.
For example, emissions avoided as a result of energy saved during production or by driving more environmentally-friendly cars, contribute to f i fighting climate change.
Okoljske inovacije so tesno povezane z razvojem in uporabo okoljskih tehnologij ter tudi s konceptoma okoljske učinkovitosti in okoljske industrije.
Boosting competitiveness and environmental protection
Skupni cilj je prispevati k bolj trajnostnim vzorcem proizvodnje in potrošnje.
Eco-innovation refers to all forms of innovation – technological and non-technological, new products and services and new business practices – that create business opportunities and benefit the environment by preventing or reducing their impact, or by optimising the use of resources (including energy use).
Okoljske tehnologije lahko prispevajo k zmanjšanju porabe energije in virov ter ustvarijo manj odpadkov in emisij toplogrednih plinov.
Eco-innovation is closely related to the development and use of environmental technologies and also to the concepts of eco-e ciency and eco-industries.
Tako lahko manj emisij na račun energije, prihranjene med proizvodnjo ali z uporabo okolju bolj prijaznih avtomobilov, prispeva k boju proti podnebnim spremembam.
Practical examples of eco-innovation include processes to recover valuable substances from waste water, more efficient food packaging, the production of construction materials from recycled waste, eco-products and new management methods.
Čisto in zdravo okolje je bistvenega pomena, če hočemo ohraniti blaginjo in visoko kakovost življenja v Evropi.
For examples visit the ETAP website (see back page) and the EU’s European Business Awards for the Environment website at: http://ec.europa.eu/ environment/awards/index_en.htm.
Za ohranjanje te kakovosti življenja pa sta izredno pomembni tudi moč in konkurenčnost gospodarstva.
A clean and healthy environment is essential for maintaining prosperity and a high quality of life in Europe.
Praktični primeri okoljskih inovacij vključujejo postopke za pridobivanje koristnih snovi iz odpadnih vod, učinkovitejše pakiranje hrane, proizvodnjo gradbenih materialov iz recikliranih odpadkov, okoljske izdelke in nove metode upravljanja.
But the strength and competitiveness of the economy is also essential if this quality of life is to be maintained.
Več primerov lahko najdete na spletni strani ETAP (na zadnji strani) in spletni strani evropskih okoljskih nagrad, ki jih podjetjem podeljuje EU, na naslovu: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/awards/index_en.htm.
Developing and promoting new solutions is fundamental to triggering the potential for economic benefits through cost savings, innovation and international trade.
Razvijanje in uveljavljanje novih rešitev sta bistveni za ustvarjanje možnosti za gospodarske koristi, ki jih omogočajo zmanjševanje stroškov, inovacije in mednarodna trgovina.
Eco-technologies can unlock potential markets, foster innovation, increase European competitiveness and create new high-skilled jobs.
Okoljske tehnologije lahko odprejo potencialne trge, pospešijo inovacije, povečajo evropsko konkurenčnost in ustvarijo visoko strokovna delovna mesta.
The European Union recently launched the Lead Market Initiative and identified several market sectors which are future high-growth areas in Europe.
V Evropski uniji se je pred kratkim začela izvajati pobuda za vodilni trg (Lead Market Initiative), v kateri je opredeljenih več tržnih področij, ki so področja prihodnje visoke rasti v Evropi.
Most of the sectors identified as lead markets, such as sustainable construction, recycling, bio-based products and renewable energy, are prime markets for eco-innovation.
Večina dejavnosti, ki so bile opredeljene kot vodilni trgi, na primer dejavnost trajnostne gradnje, recikliranje, bioizdelki in obnovljivi viri energije, so poglavitni trgi za okoljske inovacije.
A growing business sector
Rastoč poslovni sektor
It is not just the environment which stands to gain from eco-innovation.
Okoljske inovacije pa ne bodo koristile samo okolju.
The world market for environmental products and services is growing every year.
Svetovni trg za okoljske izdelke in storitve se vsako leto povečuje.
Europe is in a strong position to lead the way in using the power of innovation to meet today’s environmental challenges and also has a great opportunity to step up its investment in this relatively new sector.
Evropa je na dobri poti, da postane vodilna na področju izkoriščanja moči inovacij za reševanje današnjih okoljskih izzivov, poleg tega ima veliko priložnost za okrepitev naložb v ta relativno nov sektor.
This sector has an estimated turnover of around €227 billion, corresponding to 2.2% of EU GDP – greater than the European aerospace or pharmaceutical industries – and employs 3.4 million people directly.
kar ustreza 2,2 % BDP EU – to je več kot v evropski letalski in vesoljski ali farmacevtski industriji –, in neposredno zaposluje 3,4 milijona ljudi.
The Sustainable Consumption and Production and Sustainable Industrial Policy Action Plan
Akcijski načrt za trajnostno potrošnjo in proizvodnjo ter trajnostno industrijsko politiko
The European Commission launched an Action Plan on Sustainable Consumption and Production and on Sustainable Industrial Policy in July 2008.
Nekatere dejavnosti se izredno hitro širijo v Evropi in v svetovnem merilu – več kot 20 % na leto je rast nekaterih obnovljivih virov energije, kot je energija vetra.
It aims to improve the overall environmental performance of products throughout their life-cycle, promoting and stimulating demand for better products and production technologies, and helping consumers to make better choices
Evropa ima približno tretjino svetovnega trga okoljskih tehnologij, ki naj bi se po napovedih do leta 2020 s sedanje ravni povečal na 1 000 milijard EUR.
The market for environmental technologies grows as their potential continues to improve.
Evropska komisija je julija 2008 začela izvajati akcijski načrt za trajnostno potrošnjo in proizvodnjo ter trajnostno industrijsko politiko.
Certain sectors are expanding at a remarkable rate in Europe and around the globe – over 20% annually for some renewable energy sources such as wind power. Europe has roughly one third of the world market of ecotechnologies, which is projected to double from its current level to €1000 billion by 2020.
Usmerjen je v izboljšanje okoljske učinkovitosti izdelkov v njihovem celotnem življenjskem ciklu, pospeševanje in spodbujanje povpraševanja po boljših izdelkih in proizvodnih tehnologijah ter pomoč potrošnikom, da bodo znali bolje izbirati.
Obstacles to getting from research to market
Ovire za prehod z raziskav na trg
While Europe has a reputation for being a leader in new technology development, it isn’t always easy getting a product or service from the research stage to the market.
Na splošno sicer velja, da je Evropa vodilna na področju razvoja novih tehnologij, vendar izdelka ali storitve ni vedno lahko prenesti s stopnje raziskav na trg.
There are many barriers to the development and wider use of environmental technologies.
Obstaja veliko ovir za razvoj in širšo uporabo okoljskih tehnologij.
To encourage greater takeup of environmentally-friendly technologies the European Union is using tools such as green public procurement (the process by which public authorities seek to reduce the environmental impact of good and services they buy), eco-labelling, financial incentives, voluntary agreements, industry standards and market mechanisms like tradable permits.
Tržno povpraševanje po okoljskih tehnologijah v javnem in zasebnem sektorju je majhno iz različnih razlogov.
Ecolabels, for example, enable consumers to easily identify and select environmentally-friendly goods and services, while environmental technology verification, which provides reliable information on the environmental performance, will help producers to convince markets of the merit of new technology.
Mednje prištevamo priklenjenost na obstoječe tehnologije, cene, ki dajejo prednost okoljsko manj učinkovitim rešitvam, težaven dostop do financiranja in slabo ozaveščenost potrošnikov.
Market demand for environmental technologies in the public and private sectors is low for a number of reasons.
Za spodbujanje večjega prodora okolju prijaznih tehnologij na trg uporablja Evropska unija sredstva, kot so zelena javna naročila (postopek, s katerim skušajo javni organi zmanjšati vpliv izdelkov in storitev, ki jih kupujejo, na okolje), znaki EU za okolje, finančne spodbude, prostovoljni sporazumi, industrijski standardi in tržni mehanizmi, na primer trgovanje s pravicami do emisij.
These include the lock-in to existing technologies, price signals that favour less eco-effi cient solutions, difficult access to finance and low consumer awareness.
Znak za okolje tako na primer omogoča potrošnikom, da z lahkoto prepoznajo in izberejo okolju prijazne izdelke in storitve, medtem ko verikacija okoljske tehnologije, ki zagotavlja zanesljive informacije o okoljski učinkovitosti, pomaga proizvajalcem prepričati trg o prednostih nove tehnologije.
The EU has also designed specific financial measures to share the risks of investing in eco-innovation.
Prehod s tradicionalnih na okoljske tehnologije je zapleten proces.
The rules on state aid for environmental protection have been adapted to allow more effective support for innovative technologies.
V njem lahko naletimo na ekonomske ovire, kot so višji naložbeni stroški zaradi domnevnih tveganj in precejšnji zagonski stroški.
Switching from traditional to environmental technologies is a complex process.
Prehod od zasnove k proizvodnji ovira tudi pomanjkanje tveganega kapitala na tem področju.
It may involve economic barriers such as higher investment costs resulting from perceived risks and significant start-up costs.
EU je pripravila tudi posebne finančne ukrepe, da se porazdelijo tveganja, ki jih prinašajo naložbe v okoljske inovacije.
A lack of available risk capital in this area also hinders the move from drawing board to production line.
Pravila o državni pomoči za varstvo okolja so bila prilagojena, da se omogoči učinkovitejša podpora za inovativne tehnologije.
Evidence shows that well designed environmental legislation in areas such as waste electronics, eco-design, soil remediation and industrial pollution control acts as a driver for innovation.
Sistemi, ki podpirajo inovativna podjetja, so neustrezni, spodbujati bi bilo treba zasebne naložbe v raziskave po vsej Evropi.
Results from companies that comply with such legislation show that their overall costs have decreased significantly. cantly.
Uporabne raziskave, zlasti pa sodelovanje med znanostjo in industrijskimi panogami, potrebujejo večjo podporo.
Support systems for innovative enterprises are inadequate and private investment into research across Europe needs a boost.
Dokazano je, da dobro pripravljena okoljska zakonodaja na področjih, kot so odpadna elektronika, okoljsko primerna zasnova izdelka, sanacija onesnaženih tal in nadzor industrijskega onesnaževanja, spodbuja inovacije.
Applied research, and cooperation between the science and industry sectors in particular, need greater support.
Rezultati gospodarskih družb, ki ravnajo v skladu s takšno zakonodajo, kažejo, da so se njihovi celotni stroški precej zmanjšali.
Staying ahead of the pack
Spodbujanje prodora na trg
Encouraging market takeup
Ohranjanje prednosti pred konkurenti
Sustainable consumption and production maximises the potential for businesses to transform environmental challenges into economic opportunities and provides a better deal for consumers.
Izziv je izboljšati okoljsko učinkovitost izdelkov v njihovem celotnem življenjskem ciklu, povečati povpraševanje po boljših izdelkih in proizvodnih tehnologijah ter pomagati potrošnikom, da se odločajo na podlagi boljše obveščenosti.
In a sector highly dependent on new technology development, maintaining levels of investment in research and development is paramount if Europe is to keep its leading market position.
Na področju, ki je izredno odvisno od razvoja novih tehnologij, je treba predvsem poskrbeti za ohranjanje ravni naložb v raziskave in razvoj, saj je to najpomembnejše, če želi Evropa ohraniti svoj vodilni tržni položaj.
The EU’s Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP) was instrumental in channelling resources into environmental research projects and bridging the gap between research and market.
Akcijski načrt EU za okoljske tehnologije (ETAP) je bistvenega pomena za usmerjanje sredstev v okoljske raziskovalne projekte in zapolnitev vrzeli med raziskavami in trgom.
This funding is being increased in the EU’s 7th research programme.
V 7. okvirnem programu EU za
The programme is the EU’s main mechanism for funding research and up to 30% of its €32 billion budget on applied research for
Trajnostna potrošnja in proizvodnja povečujeta možnosti, da bodo podjetja spremenila okoljske izzive v gospodarske priložnosti, potrošnikom pa zagotavljata boljšo kupčijo.
The EU Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP)
Akcijski načrt EU za okoljske tehnologije (ETAP)
The European Commission set up the Environmental Technologies Action Plan in 2004 to speed up the removal of financial, economic and institutional barriers to the development of environmentally friendly technologies and to increase market take-up.
Evropska komisija je leta 2004 pripravila Akcijski načrt za okoljske tehnologije, da bi tako pospešila odpravo finančnih, gospodarskih in institucionalnih ovir za razvoj okolju prijaznih tehnologij in povečanje tržnega prodora.
The plan includes nine priority measures in three broad areas: getting from research to market; improving market conditions; and acting globally.The measures are undertaken by the European Commission, national and regional authorities, industries and research organisations.
Načrt vključuje devet prednostnih ukrepov na treh širših področjih: prehod z raziskav na trg, izboljšanje tržnih razmer in delovanje na svetovni ravni.
EU countries have developed and are implementing national roadmaps for environmental technologies under the plan.
Ukrepe sprejemajo Evropska komisija, nacionalni in regionalni organi, industrija in raziskovalne organizacije.
Current key priorities are mobilising finance and other actions to promote market opportunities for businesses involved in environmental technologies, this includes establishing credible verification of environmental performance to boost confidence in ecotechnologies.
Zdaj so prednostne naloge zbiranje finančnih sredstev in drugi ukrepi za spodbujanje tržnih priložnosti za podjetja, ki se ukvarjajo z okoljskimi tehnologijami.
Tools will be also developed to monitor, benchmark and boost the uptake of eco-innovation.
To vključuje vzpostavitev verodostojnega preverjanja okoljske učinkovitosti, s čimer se povečuje zaupanje v okoljske tehnologije.
For example, a networked observatory on eco-innovation will provide relevant statistics and analysis on emerging trends and global business opportunities.
Razvila se bodo tudi orodja za spremljanje, primerjanje in spodbujanje sprejemanja okoljskih inovacij.
2007 - 2013 will go towards environmental technologies.
- C raziskave in tehnološki razvoj je predvideno povečanje financiranja na tem področju.
Research areas include hydrogen and fuel cells, clean production processes, alternative energy sources, carbon storage, biofuels, energy efficiency, waste management and water technologies.
Raziskovalna področja vključujejo vodik in gorivne celice, čiste proizvodne procese, alternativne vire energije, shranjevanje ogljika, biogoriva, energetsko učinkovitost, ravnanje z odpadki in vodne tehnologije.
Investors such as banks, venture capitalists, investment funds, and insurance companies are becoming increasingly aware of the opportunities presented by environmental technologies.
Vlagatelji, kot so banke, vlagatelji tveganega kapitala, investicijski skladi in zavarovalne družbe, se vse bolj zavedajo priložnosti, ki jih ponujajo okoljske tehnologije.
Investment in clean technologies, for example, now represents around 10% of all venture capital in Europe.
Naložbe v čiste tehnologije na primer zdaj predstavljajo približno 10 % vsega tveganega kapitala v Evropi.
Such investments are attracting small and large investors alike.
Takšne naložbe privlačijo tako majhne kot velike vlagatelje.
Socially responsible financial products with an emphasis on the environment have also increased in recent years.
V zadnjih letih se je povečalo tudi število družbeno odgovornih finančnih proizvodov s poudarkom na okolju.
Funding for eco-innovation
Finančni instrumenti za okoljske inovacije
Working together
Skupno delovanje
EU Member States have an important role to play in supporting and promoting new technologies.
Države članice EU imajo pomembno vlogo pri podpiranju in spodbujanju novih tehnologij.
The majority of them have established national roadmaps to implement the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (see box), highlighting national programmes that support innovation and environmental technologies.
Večina jih je že izdelala nacionalne izvedbene načrte za uresničevanje Akcijskega načrta za okoljske tehnologije (glej okvir), v katerih poudarjajo nacionalne programe, ki podpirajo inovacije in okoljske tehnologije.
The European Union is also working with other countries and regions to promote sustainable development on a global scale.
Evropska unija si z drugimi državami in regijami prizadeva tudi za spodbujanje trajnostnega razvoja na svetovni ravni.
It is especially important for developing countries, where addressing the detrimental environmental impact of production activities and lessening the impact of a growing population on scarce resources is becoming increasingly urgent.
To je posebno pomembno za države v razvoju, kjer postaja vse bolj pereče soočanje s škodljivimi vplivi proizvodnih dejavnosti na okolje ter vplivom rasti prebivalstva in rabo redkih naravnih virov.
In international discussions, the European Commission actively advocates the reduction or removal of trade tariffs on environmental products, technologies and services.
Evropska komisija se v mednarodnih razpravah dejavno zavzema za zniževanje ali odpravo trgovinskih tarif na okoljske izdelke, tehnologije in storitve.
Changing the way we consume and produce
Sprememba načinov naše potrošnje in proizvodnje
To encourage investment in environmental processes and technologies, the EU has developed a range of instruments that focus on environmental innovation and entrepreneurship.
EU je za spodbujanje naložb v okoljske procese in tehnologije razvila vrsto instrumentov, ki so namenjeni okoljskim inovacijam in podjetništvu.