Sheet1Delivering more Sustainable Consumption and ProductionStatus : CLOSEDStart date : 2012-01-11End date : 2012-04-04There are 304 responders who agreed to their contribution being made public, out of the total of 426 replies to this consultationPart IGeneral introSCPGPPPublic consultationOrganisationspublic?type of responderName of organisationField of activityother industryOtherType of organisationPrivate companyOtherdescribe organisationemailChoose section to 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organisation (trade group, industry, SME, public body, interest group, industrial or consumer association, academic/research institution, etc.?)Please indicate the name of your organisation:What is your field of activity?Other industryOtherPlease specify the type(s) of organisation you representPrivate companyOtherPlease briefly describe your organisation, including geographic profile, size, affiliation, scope and field of activity, number of employeesPlease indicate an email address for correspondenceWhich part of questionnaire are you interested in responding:Ensuring that resource efficiency, and in particular material resource efficiency (e.g. recyclability, reusability, upgradeability and durability) are considered more carefully when setting the requirements of the various EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measuresIntroduce mandatory requirements for products in a new legal framework instrument for sustainable products (e.g.: minimum, recyclability, reusability, upgradeability and durability)Other (please specify)Please specify for what EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measures you recommend to strengthen the requirements on material resource efficiency (e.g. recyclability, reusability, upgradeability, durability)Use common evidence across all EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measures to improve coordination in standard setting, by ensuring that the same preparatory studies (e.g.: on market, technical background for potential improvement, etc.) become a common ground for criteria setting for the different purposesEnsure consistent criteria for a given product category and/or product "family" under the various EU instruments addressing the environmental performance of products, notably through closer decision-making processes.Align the process of developing and approving the requirements for the same product categories (e.g.: consultation process, etc.) to guarantee synergy and complementarity between EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measuresAlign the testing and verification methods used in the existing schemes, by agreeing on common approaches and modalitiesCarry out a joint review of the different EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measures to increase synergies and clarify interactionsCreate a new legal frameworkinstrument for sustainable products,i.e.: a new package substituting andintegrating the existing EU SCPregulatory instruments and policymeasuresCreate a new legal frameworkinstrument specifically for sustainableproducts, in addition andcomplementary to the existing EU SCPregulatory instruments and policymeasures.Other (please specify)Developing an horizontal implementing measure under the Packaging Essential Requirement legislation to optimise the resource efficiency of packagingContinuing and strengthening the development of common guidelines on how to consider packaging in criteria setting for the specific product groups under the EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measuresIntroduce mandatory requirements on packaging optimisation and minimisation by strengthening the existing EU regulatory instruments (e.g.: the EC Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste)Promote and support private or public initiatives and networks / consortia for the development of technical solutions to improve the recyclability and reusability of packaging wasteOther (please specify)Establish a mandatory durability declaration for the estimated time duration/number of uses for all products (except those intended for a single use)Establish such declaration for keyproducts groups only.Extend the mandatory warranty period for all consumer goodsEncourage and support the development of industry voluntary agreements and other initiatives to adopt durability declarations for specific product groupsStrengthen the requirements relating to the producer responsibility in the existing legislationDisseminate product design guides to help producers, retailers and designers understand the optimum life of products and identify where the greatest environmental savings can be madeEncourage and support producers to focus on longer term relationships, such as leasing or service/product substitution, rather than one off (e.g.: by promoting financial tools and business models, or by granting loan funds to enable exploring this option)Recommend Member States to incentivize and sustain (e.g. with direct subsidies) repair and maintenance activities and provide incentives for consumers to repair or upgrade products, instead of replacing themOther (please specify)Recommend to Member States to remove environmentally harmful subsidiesRecommend to Member States to provide effective incentives for more environmental friendly productsDevelop guidance for Member States on how to provide effective incentive measures, based on good practices with proven resultsLink subsidies and incentives to reduction of the product environmental footprint (PEF) and of the environmental footprint of the organisations (OEF), based on the methodologies set by the European Commission (see the other sections of this questionnaire)Recommend to Member States the reduction of direct taxation to producers, based on their efforts on the PEF and OEF, based on the methodologies set by the European Commission (see the other sections of this questionnaire)Review EU funding programmes (e.g.: Structural and Cohesion funds) to introduce evaluation criteria based on resource efficiency as a conditionality to obtain fundsReview funding programmes (e.g.: Structural and Cohesion funds) to connect evaluation procedures and scoring systems to the efforts made on the PEF and OEF, based on the methodologies set by the European Commission (see the other sections of this questionnaire)Support permanent initiatives to sustain producers in promoting and marketing their sustainable products (e.g.: EC web-enabled databases and e-commerce platforms)Pursue enhanced market access provisions for environmental goods and services, especially in multilateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations with Non-EU countries, to enable a stronger environmentally sound sourcingStrenthen the requirements concerning the quality and functionality of products in existing EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy mesures, in order to avoid the misleading perception that products with a better environmental performance are of lower quality.Other (please specify)Create a voluntary scheme for product environmental footprint (PEF) declaration, based on a third-party verificationCreate a mandatory scheme for product environmental (PEF) declaration, based on a third-party validationIntroduce an obligation for producers to provide environmental data and information on specific aspects of the product (e.g.: extracts of environmental indicators and data from the PEF Methodology)Consider additional information requirements on the environmental performance of products and develop necessary methods (e.g. ecological profiling of products done by the manufacturer under the Ecodesign Directive)Promote voluntary agreements with retailers to support information campaigns on environmentally preferable products (e.g.: on the points of sale)Introduce mandatory requirements for producers to provide access to detailed and in-depth environmental information for interested stakeholders (e.g. by mentioning a dedicated webpage on the packaging or in advertising)Collect, coordinate and disseminate evidence on consumption patterns and their environmental impacts, in order to sensitise consumers and better inform their choicesOther (please specify)Integrate the current EU regulatoryframework providing for that someselected words or expressions like green, eco, natural will bereserved to products that meetspecific requirements in terms ofPEF Product EnvironmentalFootprint methodologyIntegrate the current EU regulatoryframework providing for that theuse of selected words or expressionslike green, eco, natural mustbe associated to environmentalclaims verified by third-party.Set up (an) EU-harmonised voluntary code(s) of conduct on the use of environmental claims in advertising and support its implementation / verification by joint independent bodiesRecommend Member States to strengthen and develop appropriate control measures in the area of misleading green claimsOther (please specify)Set up the requirement that areasonable percentage of productsthat are on the retailers shelves, inselected priority categories, wouldqualify as meeting pre-determinedenvironmental performancebenchmarksProvide incentives to obtain that areasonable percentage of productsthat are on the retailers shelves, inselected priority categories, wouldqualify as meeting pre-determinedenvironmental performancebenchmarksIncentivise the use of green marketing tools by retailers to promote more environmental friendly products and inform consumers on the environmental features of the products they sellEncourage and incentivise retailers to phase out from shelves less environmentally friendly productsEnhance the role of existing multi-stakeholder platforms, such as the EU Retail Forum for Sustainability, to deliver on sustainable consumption objectives (for example the phasing-out of single-use carrier bags), and promote voluntary agreements or formal covenants to recognize results achieved by actors taking part in the platforms (e.g.: adoption of a Code of Conduct)Other (please specify)Set up a scheme for monetisation ofsome environmental impactsidentified in the life-cycleassessment.Apply VAT (and/or other product/commodities indirect taxation) on the basis of environmental performance of products, for instance by eliminating reduced rates environmental harmful productsRecommend Member States to incentivize and sustain private consumption credit schemes aimed at supporting sustainable purchasing by final consumersCreate new financing tools at the EUlevel to fund and sustainenvironmental friendly purchasing(e.g.: vouchers or eco-chequesfor the final consumer to co-fundthe purchase of more resourceefficientproducts).Promote the creation of new financing tools at Member Statelevel to fund and sustainenvironmental friendly purchasing(e.g.: vouchers or eco-cheques forthe final consumer to co-fund thepurchase of more resource-efficientproducts).Introduce Awards for best products (from sustainability, attractiveness, innovation and cost efficiency points of view) in the framework of an existing EU business/consumer award scheme, e.g. the EU Business AwardProvide incentives for consumersand other end-users not to consume(e.g. for using public transportinstead of buying a new car)Other (please specify)Promote in cooperation with Member States and other stakeholders, public initiatives and sensitisation campaigns on sustainable lifestyles, notably to increase consciousness of the overall environmental, and social impacts of the current consumption habitsSupport Member State policy makers by coordinating and disseminating evidence on the most effective tools for influencing behaviour change and overcoming barriers / activating drivers to changeRecommend Member States to introduce in their educational curricula subjects, methods and materials encouraging more sustainable consumption, developing systemic as well as critical thinking and ensuring a better understanding that well-being does not necessarily depend on high consumption of material goodsSupport national, regional and local projects and initiatives to promote sustainable lifestyles, notably through dedicated EU funds, such as the Structural and Cohesion Funds and instruments like Life+ and Interreg funding programmesUse web-enabled tools to make training programmes, best practices and educational materials available for interested actors, such as teachers, consumer organisations, etc. (as an evolution of initiatives like Dolceta and the European Diary)Develop courses of capacity building for NGOs and consumer organisations to raise the know how and role-related abilities of the key stakeholders to promote sustainable lifestylesOther (please specify)Support the enforcement of new technologies for detection of illegal waste shipmentsNew legislation to increase the opportunities of recycling critical materials (e.g.: mandatory hand-back requirements, etc.)Set up and/or promotion of voluntary agreements with industry to increase recycling of critical materials (e.g.: voluntary hand-back programmes, etc.)Promote bio-products and bio-waste (end-of-waste criteria), including biological wastes as secondary raw materials allowing for their availability as an input for other sectorsOther (please specify)Launch new actions to provide SMEs with targeted information on life-cycle environmental impacts of priority products and production processes and on related opportunities for cost savingsSupport projects and initiatives to promote resource efficiency in SMEs through first-level advisory services (e.g.: company visits)Support projects and initiatives to promote resource efficiency in SMEs through second-level advisory services(e.g. in-house training, full diagnostics, etc.)Use more frequently the SME networks to consult on key environmental topicsEstablish partnership agreements to help SMEs with technology transfer (e.g.: to adopt more energy efficient systems) and eco-innovative technology providers to increase their market entryReinforcing the initiatives to support the environmental legal compliance and improvement of SMEs by means of ICT and web-enabled instruments (e.g.: continuous update on legal requirements, compliance check up tools, BATs databases, best practices, etc.)Transforming the ECAP Environmental Compliance Assistance Programme, into a permanent co-ordination EC task-force to simplify adoption of SCP product-related regulatory instruments by SMEs, in line with the think small first principle of the Small Business ActProviding funds to SMEs (e.g.: vouchers) to gain access to environmental auditing services at reduced rates or free of charge, technical assistance at very low costs and easily accessible credit schemesEnsure that forthcoming environmental legislation will seek wherever possible to alleviate the regulatory burden on SMEsSet up a one-stop-shop for the provision of information and services on environmental-related issues (e.g.: legislation in force and criteria for applying to subsidies; fulfilment of administrative requirements, list with contact details of environmental advisors and service providers and available training,)Introduce regulatory relief and simplification measures for SMEs and micro companies (e.g.: streamlining the environmental permit procedures, simplification of environmental reporting, etc.)Other (please specify)Promoting and supporting experience exchange, by collecting Member States good practices with green business models and make them available to producersLaunch new actions and support / fund initiatives to promote resource efficiency locally (e.g. through industrial symbiosis and clustering of producers)Support the development of eco-industrial parks and clusters aimed at accelerating the innovation processPromote development of new business models and industrial symbiosis through structural EU Funds and other funding programmes (e.g.: LIFE+, 7th Framework programme, Interreg)Other (please specify)Do you have any other remark, comment or suggestion concerning the issues related toSustainable Consumption and Production?The Buying Green Handbook gives guidance on GPP to policy makers, public authorities andsuppliers (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/buying_green_handbook_en.pdf). Do youconsider the handbook as useful guidance? (compulsory)If "YES, but it should be improved" or "NO": "How should the handbook beimproved?Do you see a need to improve the existing EU GPP criteria? (IF NO/dont know, omit the nextquestion and go to question 2.A.4.)If yes, how could the EU GPP criteria be improved?Please indicate what type of respondent you areFor which products / services do you use green criteria? (multiple answers possible) (compulsory)Are your GPP criteria different to those suggested by the European Commission?What are the main reasons for using different criteria other than the ones suggested by theEuropean Commission?When including green criteria, do you experience a higher, lower or equal share of SMEsparticipating in GPP tenders compared to non-green tenders?For which products / services do you recommend the use of green criteria? Multiple answerspossibleAre the GPP criteria you recommend different from those suggested by the EuropeanCommission?What are the main reasons for recommending different criteria other than the ones suggestedby the European Commission?Do you operate in more than one country?Do the different contracting authorities in the Member States where you operate have differentGPP criteria for tenders you are interested in? ___ (Please provide details of the Member Stateswhere you operate)Do you offer different products to different contracting authorities on the basis of thosecriteria?Lack of awareness of the benefits of green productsHigher cost of green productsToo few products or suppliers complying with the criteriaPerceived low quality of environmentally friendly productsLegal complexities and lack of legal clarity about what can be done to include green criteriaLack of knowledge on how to verify green criteriaUnavailable or inadequate information and trainingLack of political supportLow communication between public procurers in different authoritiesToo high ambition of the EU GPP criteriaToo low ambition of the EU GPP criteriaCould you suggest other barriers not mentioned above and score their importance?Are you a supplier to the public sector?Differences between EU GPP and Member State criteria create difficulties to take part in tendersEnvironmental requirements of EU GPP criteria are not ambitious enough to foster innovationProcurers are not aware of products with good environmental performance on the marketEnergy-efficiency requirementsLow levels or absence of hazardous substancesRecycled content in a productRecyclability of a productImplementation of environmental management measures to be applied when performing the contractOther (please specify and please rank from 1-5)Which measures would facilitate your bidding in a GPP tender?Continuation of current action (revision of existing and development of new GPP criteria,provision of guidance and information)Strengthen or modify the current approachEnlarging the scope of the priority sectors/product groupsFacilitate more exchanges between public authorities on GPP, including joint procurement, and networks of public procurement officersProvide detailed training material in all EU languages to procurers and business associations with a particular focus on SMEsDevelop easy-to-use Life Cycle Costing (LCC) methodologies for relevant product groups (for example a tool how public authority can calculate Life Cycle Costs based on indications from the supplier e.g. on the energy use of a product)Widen the scope of GPP by including social criteria and move to Sustainable Public ProcurementMake the inclusion of certain environmental criteria mandatory in EU Funding programmesSet a new target for the uptake of GPP at EU levelMake the inclusion of certain environmental criteria in tendering procedures obligatory in sector specific legislation, like in the Energy Star Regulation or the Clean Vehicles DirectiveOther (please specify)Do you have any other remark, comment or suggestion concerning the issues related to GreenPublic Procurement?Improving the EU Ecolabel through simplified environmental criteria (limited to 3-4 most important environmental impact indicators)Increase marketing budget and efforts for awareness raising of the EU EcolabelIntegrating the PEF methodology into the EU SCP regulatory instruments and policy measuresVoluntary scheme on communication and benchmarking of product environmental performance based on PEF methodologyVoluntary agreement with stakeholders that sets targets on product environmental performance based on PEF methodologyMandatory measure included in a new legislative framework that sets requirements and targets related to product environmental performance based on PEF methodologyNone of the aboveOther (please specify)Development of product category rules starting from priority productsDevelopment of products' benchmarksDevelopment of alternative communication options (from on-pack labelling to extensive deployment of advanced IT technologies)Creating tools that make it easier for companies to apply the PEF methodology (e.g. calculation tool; database development encouraged, coordinated)Defining SME approach and simplification of procedures to support themInternational coordination - work towards acceptance and international harmonisation of methodologies for environmental footprint calculationImplementation of financial incentives/mechanism to assist and encourage SMEs in developing green products and for public authorities to oversee activities at local level)Other (please specify)I do not understand the significance of the environmental information that is being communicatedKnowing the environmental impact of what I buy is importantThere are too many different labelsI prefer buying products that have a lower environmental impactPrice and quality are the only things that I look atI always prefer buying from brands that have an environmental labelMy own consumption has no impact on the environmental state of the planetNot enough information is available on the environmental performance of the products I useDo you currently measure the environmental performance of your products?In your opinion, which of the following factors would be influential in your decision to measurethe environmental performance of your products?Financial incentivesA standard methodology for measurement with appropriate guidanceMeasures for SMEs to simplify the procedures for measurementThe existence of a helpdesk to provide guidance and best-practicesEvidence that it improves the companys imageIncreased competitiveness of these products on the marketOther (please specify)How effective do you think would be the communication products environmental performance in increasing sales of this product?Other benefitsPlease specify % increase in sales, if relevant (please specify over whichtime period)It will foster sustainable production and consumption through improving the environmental performance of products.It will provide leverage for innovation by stimulating the development and commercialisation of greener productsIt will create a dynamic and fair internal market for better environmentally performing product by establishing a common methodological approachIt will increase the market share of products with more environmentally performing featuresIt will create a transparent and robust benchmarking tool for SMEs and other sized companiesIt will ensure better understanding of consumer behaviour and provide better information on the environmental footprints of productsIt will be costly to implementThere will be technical difficulties related to the use of the methodologyThere will be difficulties related to monitoring, enforcement, and verificationConsumers will not be aware of the pay-off of environmentally better performing productsConsumers will not understand the environmental information being conveyedIt will be in competition with other environmental methodologies used within and outside of EUIt will increase the competitiveness of products within the EUOther (please specify)A common PEF methodology would simplify monitoring and enforcementA common PEF methodology would simplify training procedures for authorities responsible for monitoring the initiativeA common PEF methodology would increase consumer trust in public authorities and the private sectorA common PEF methodology would ensure harmonisation and coherence with other measures such as GPPDo you have any other remark, comment or suggestion concerning the issues related to Product Environmental Performance?Opportunity to identify financial savings (e.g. from more efficient resource use)Strategic importance for future competitiveness (e.g. due to rising resource prices)Support a business case for investment in resource efficiency measuresKeep up with what competitors are doingDemonstrating market leadershipBuilding an environmentally sensitive brandPressure from investorsPressures from current legislationAnticipation of future regulationPressure from other external stakeholdersOther (please specify)Lack of understanding of the importance of environmental performance information for other business objectives (e.g. competitiveness)Lack of understanding on how and what to reportCost of assessing, displaying and benchmarking environmental performanceConfusion regarding which measurement/ reporting approach to adoptLack of consistency between existing initiatives in this areaLack of awareness of advantages (e.g. cost savings)Lack of time or expertiseInsufficient market reward for good environmental performanceInsufficient understanding of company/organisation stakeholders of environmental issues and performanceOther (please specify)Multiple initiatives in the EU (e.g. different Member States have different reporting initiatives)Multiple ways of reporting asked by different company stakeholdersIncomplete information on performance with respect to certain environmental impacts means that not all risks/ opportunities are captured along the value chainInsufficient information on how to improve environmental performance means less action is takenInconsistent approach to verification of reported informationInsufficient market signals/reward for assessment and display of performanceInsufficient market signals/ reward for good environmental performanceOther (please specify)Encourage organisations to assess (measure) environmental performance based on a common approachEncourage organisations to display (report) environmental performance based on a common approachEncourage benchmarking of performance at a sectoral level based on a common approachIncentivise/ encourage improvements in environmental performance by organisationsIncentivise/ encourage measurement and reporting of environmental performance by organisationsCoordination of incentives between EU and Member StatesImprove reliability of environmental information (e.g.through verification )Participate in efforts to align approaches internationallyOther action (Please specify)It is necessary to develop sectoral footprint rules starting from priority sectorsThe development of OSFRs should be led by the EC, with the contribution of industrial associations and other relevant stakeholders EU-wideThe development of OSFRs should be led by industrial organisations, with the involvement of other relevant stakeholders EU-wide with the EC having an overseeing and final decision makers' roleOFSRs should be developed based on relevant 3rd party studiesOFSR development should be led by an executive agency specifically set up for this purpose, with the involvement of other relevant stakeholders EU-wide with the EC having an overseeing and final decision makers' roleOFSR development should be led by a balanced panel of different stakeholders involved, with the EC having an overseeing and final decision makers' roleOther (please specify)YesStakeholder/organisationUNMOther industryMechanical engineering and rubber industriesOtherNational standardisation bodyFrench standardisation body of 35 employees, in the field of mechanical engineering and rubber industries, involved at CEN and ISO levels, developping specific standards for eco-design, energy efficiency, etc, working with 1500 experts from 900 French companies and organisationsd.koplewicz@unm.frProduct Environmental Footprint (PEF)AgreeUndecidedDisagreeStrongly agreeUndecidedDisagreeAgreeThe PEF methodology should be adapted to the product group, and not should require systematically full ACV. 3rd party involvment should not be the rule.AgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedThe approach should be adpated to the target: BtoB products and BtoC products do not necesseraly follow the same rules.YesStakeholder/organisationCentro Tecnologico para la Sustentabilidad - Universidad Tecnolgica Nacional - Secretaria de Extensin Universitaria - Republica ArgentinaOtherAwarenes and Capacity Building Academic OrganizationAcademic/research institutionCENTRO TECNOLOGICO PARA LA SUSTENTABILIDAD El Centro Tecnolgico para la Sustentabilidad CTS -, tiene como objetivo estratgico facilitar el desarrollo y la transferencia de tecnologa a travs del fortalecimiento de capacidades y asistencia tcnica, para mejorar el desempeo de las instituciones pblicas y privadas protegiendo el ambiente y promoviendo el desarrollo econmico y la equidad social. Para ello facilita la interaccin entre el sector privado, organismos gubernamentales y no gubernamentales, centros acadmicos y la comunidad en general, para que sta contribuya a encontrar las soluciones tcnicas que necesitan los procesos productivos, de bienes y servicios y su intercambio. El CTS impulsa acciones de educacin, capacitacin y evaluacin con el fin de fomentar la adecuada adopcin de tecnologas que integren los aspectos productivos, ambientales y sociales.sustentable@rec.utn.edu.arSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP)Very effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveA lot, but let this go on.YesGeneral public/consumerSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)EffectiveI don't knowCancel any financial support to unsustainable resource use; support development and innovation of sustainable resource useEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveYesYesIn consultation with stakeholders incorporating LCA and LCC approachesOther22223243342NoStrengthen or modify the current approachVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveDisagreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly disagreeStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly disagreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly disagreeAgreeUndecidedDisagreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly agreeYesStakeholder/organisationSchneider ElectricOtherEnergy management companyPrivate companyLarge enterpriseAs a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries and +130,000 employees, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green across multiple market segments.bertrand.deprez@schneider-electric.comSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)EffectiveI don't knowThe effectiveness of the options depends on the types of markets and consumers. For example, in the field of energy management, with a business to business market, the key criteria regarding resource efficiency is recyclability and existing products/systems/installations refurbishment but not reusability. Because the environmental performance of an electric product is mainly determined by its usage, it is therefore important the EU has a tailor-made approach appropriated to the use/type of products in the field of resource efficiency.Very effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveNot effective at allIn general, we agree products assessment and rating are a positive step forward. We also encourage incentives and mandatory initiatives leading to upgraded installations.I don't knowEffectiveEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allI don't knowNot effective at allVery effectiveWhen it is about products durability, the EU shall rather support voluntary declarations than binding regulation in order to ensure a fair level playing field for everyone. For some types of products and installations (for B to B products and installations in particular), regulations shall encourage the development of services aiming to ensure a good maintenance of those products and installations.I don't knowVery effectiveI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allIt is important to create a market for product environmental performance based on voluntary schemes carried out in an independent and transparent manner, and verified by a third party. The product environmental performance shall include multi-criteria including energy, water and carbon for example in order to be as comprehensive as possible. A proposed best practice is the PEP (Product Environmental Profile) eco-passport (http://www.pep-ecopassport.org/) which is becoming a reference model to assess the environmental impact of electrical and electronic products.Not effective at allNot effective at allVery effectiveI don't knowIt is important green claims are not misleading, it might be counter-productive however to impose a binding approach toward the use of those terms. We support the development of a code of conduct on those issues. The proper implementation of this code could be verified by a third party on a voluntary basis (especially for B to B).Not effective at allI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveNot effective at allWhat is important is to promote market development the most appropriate format has to be defined however. Having VAT or indirect taxation on the basis of environmental performance of products seems to be too early.EffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveInformation campaign aiming to raise awareness of as well as to empower consumers in the field of resource efficiency should bring benefits to the whole value chain.EffectiveThe European institutions shall encourage voluntary approaches since there are already relevant regulations in force.EffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveYesYesIt would be useful to add electrical products & installations into the green public procurement scheme.Other2One of the key issues with regard to EU GPP is to ensure the policy framework includes green criteria (such as energy efficiency) based on a life-cycle analysis. Public authorities shall be encouraged to buy products & services meeting green criteria.YesStrongly agreeStrongly agree5 (not difficult at all)5 (not difficult at all)Simplification of tender procedures and introduction of environmental criteria based on a combination of life cycle analysis and cost-effectivenessStrengthen or modify the current approachEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveThe review of green public procurement shall be based on two principles: 1) developing policies aiming to drive the deployment of green public procurement (e.g. Environmental criteria in EU funding programmes) without being too much prescriptive at market level (e.g. No prescription of environmental criteria in energy star regulation etc.), 2) enlarge the scope of green public procurement to electric installations / productsAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeDisagreeStrongly agreeIt is important to take a gradual approach starting with a voluntary approach (before setting targets). At this stage, it seems very difficult to agree on clear and binding criteria for PEF, in particular for electric products/installations, since the market is not mature yet however, it could make sense to start the discussion with a first benchmarking exercise before progressing further. The environmental performance shall also be determined by products usages we need flexibility.DisagreeAgreeUndecidedYes, using a multi-criteria methodologyE.g. Energy, water and carbonEffectiveStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeAgreeAgreeKey word is simplification it is crucial to develop a consolidated approach across all sectors as well as to avoid too many sources of information.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeIt is very important to base measure, reporting and performance on existing practices and standards ISO 26000 as well as the Global Reporting Initiative shall be the two reference baselines.YesStakeholder/organisationSchneider ElectricOtherEnergy management companyPrivate companyLarge enterpriseAs a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries and +130,000 employees, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green across multiple market segments.bertrand.deprez@schneider-electric.comSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)EffectiveI don't knowThe effectiveness of the options depends on the types of markets and consumers. For example, in the field of energy management, with a business to business market, the key criteria regarding resource efficiency is recyclability and existing products/systems/installations refurbishment but not reusability. Because the environmental performance of an electric product is mainly determined by its usage, it is therefore important the EU has a tailor-made approach appropriated to the use/type of products in the field of resource efficiency.Very effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveNot effective at allIn general, we agree products assessment and rating are a positive step forward. We also encourage incentives and mandatory initiatives leading to upgraded installations.I don't knowEffectiveEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allI don't knowNot effective at allVery effectiveWhen it is about products durability, the EU shall rather support voluntary declarations than binding regulation in order to ensure a fair level playing field for everyone. For some types of products and installations (for B to B products and installations in particular), regulations shall encourage the development of services aiming to ensure a good maintenance of those products and installations.I don't knowVery effectiveI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allIt is important to create a market for product environmental performance based on voluntary schemes carried out in an independent and transparent manner, and verified by a third party. The product environmental performance shall include multi-criteria including energy, water and carbon for example in order to be as comprehensive as possible. A proposed best practice is the PEP (Product Environmental Profile) eco-passport (http://www.pep-ecopassport.org/) which is becoming a reference model to assess the environmental impact of electrical and electronic products.Not effective at allNot effective at allVery effectiveI don't knowIt is important green claims are not misleading, it might be counter-productive however to impose a binding approach toward the use of those terms. We support the development of a code of conduct on those issues. The proper implementation of this code could be verified by a third party on a voluntary basis (especially for B to B).Not effective at allI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveNot effective at allWhat is important is to promote market development the most appropriate format has to be defined however. Having VAT or indirect taxation on the basis of environmental performance of products seems to be too early.EffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveInformation campaign aiming to raise awareness of as well as to empower consumers in the field of resource efficiency should bring benefits to the whole value chain.EffectiveThe European institutions shall encourage voluntary approaches since there are already relevant regulations in force.EffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveYesYesIt would be useful to add electrical products & installations into the green public procurement scheme.Other2One of the key issues with regard to EU GPP is to ensure the policy framework includes green criteria (such as energy efficiency) based on a life-cycle analysis. Public authorities shall be encouraged to buy products & services meeting green criteria.YesStrongly agreeStrongly agree5 (not difficult at all)5 (not difficult at all)Simplification of tender procedures and introduction of environmental criteria based on a combination of life cycle analysis and cost-effectivenessStrengthen or modify the current approachEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveThe review of green public procurement shall be based on two principles: 1) developing policies aiming to drive the deployment of green public procurement (e.g. Environmental criteria in EU funding programmes) without being too much prescriptive at market level (e.g. No prescription of environmental criteria in energy star regulation etc.), 2) enlarge the scope of green public procurement to electric installations / productsAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeDisagreeStrongly agreeIt is important to take a gradual approach starting with a voluntary approach (before setting targets). At this stage, it seems very difficult to agree on clear and binding criteria for PEF, in particular for electric products/installations, since the market is not mature yet however, it could make sense to start the discussion with a first benchmarking exercise before progressing further. The environmental performance shall also be determined by products usages we need flexibility.DisagreeAgreeUndecidedYes, using a multi-criteria methodologyE.g. Energy, water and carbonEffectiveStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeAgreeAgreeKey word is simplification it is crucial to develop a consolidated approach across all sectors as well as to avoid too many sources of information.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeIt is very important to base measure, reporting and performance on existing practices and standards ISO 26000 as well as the Global Reporting Initiative shall be the two reference baselines.YesStakeholder/organisationWRAP - the Waste and Resource Action ProgrammeEnvironmentOtherNot-for-profit private sector company which is grant-funded by the four governments of the United KingdomWRAP is a UK-based not-for-profit private sector company, grant-funded by the four governments of the UK, employing around 240 people and with a current budget of around 60 million. We are a delivery body for the UK governments, delivering waste and resource efficiency across the UK.Patrick.Mahon@wrap.org.ukSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)Very effectiveSlightly effectiveUsing existing EU policy instruments (e.g. Ecodesign Directive, Energy Labelling Directive, Green Public Procurement) in a more coherent and coordinated way which properly values resource efficiency and SCP.Ecodesign Directive, Ecolabel, Green Public Procurement, PEF and OEF (or other footprinting methodologies). Also important to improve coherence with EU waste legislation and policy.Very effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allUsing common evidence across all policy instruments. In relation to the second question above, there are a number of UN product classification systems and other global systems that already serve this purpose (e.g. UN CPC (http://unstats.un.org/unsd/statcom/doc02/cpc.pdf); UNSPSC (http://www.unspsc.org/); and GPC (http://www.gs1.org/gdsn/gpc), We use the GPC system as it is the system used in the UK to support the AC Nielsen (Grocery) and GfK (HI) product classification in the UK.Not effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allVery effectiveWe were not clear what was envisaged under the first and third options above. It is therefore difficult to give a judgement on them. In relation to the fourth question, the Consumer Goods Forums Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0 (GPPS 2.0) is a positive example here. See: http://globalpackaging.mycgforum.com/ .Slightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveWe believe that a focus on developing new business models (products to services, and repair/reuse businesses) could be very effective here.EffectiveEffectiveEffectiveNot effective at allI don't knowVery effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allI don't knowEffectiveAny use of the PEF and OEF as suggested above must wait until those two methodologies have gained broad stakeholder support and have been shown to be workable in practice. This is not currently the case, so we would not support any of the suggestions related to the PEF/OEF above.Slightly effectiveNot effective at allSlightly effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveNot effective at allSlightly effectiveThe 2nd and 6th suggestions will not help unless stakeholders support them and producers are committed to making good information available. Without this willingness, mandatory schemes and requirements will not solve the problem, as we have seen many times previously.Not effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveVery effective1st won't work until the PEF has been modified sufficiently to gain broad stakeholder acceptance. WRAP does not believe that the 2nd approach will work, and a mandatory approach seems excessive, compared to the problem. The 3rd might work, as long as it is not too bureaucratic. However, we would note that there is already an international standard (ISO 14025) in this area, and the EU should probably work with this standard, rather than inventing their own new one.Not effective at allSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveOur answers to all the questions in section 1.9 are conditional on the detail of the proposals - they might work, or they might not. In relation to the 5th question, we would only support greater use of multi-stakeholder platforms if they are judged by stakeholders to be effective at achieving concrete actions. Some such platforms are very effective, whilst others are less so.I don't knowI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowSlightly effectiveEffectiveWRAP has no view on the first 5 questions above, as WRAP is a UK delivery body, and is not responsible for these kinds of policy decisions. On the 6th, awards could be effective, but there are already many existing green awards schemes, so the EU should not set up its own in competition with these unless it is clear that the existing awards do not address the issues it wants to promote. Our view on the 7th question above relates to non-financial incentives. We have no view on financial incentives, as this is outside our remit.Slightly effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveThe Commission could play a very valuable role in coordinating and disseminating evidence on how best to achieve pro-environmental behaviour change. However, on the 1st, 5th and 6th questions above, we feel they would be slightly effective because it depends whether there's a strong call to action (1st), it depends on whether such initiatives have real cut-through (5th) and we are not clear whether the EC is the best actor to do this (6th).I don't knowI don't knowEffectiveSlightly effectiveWe did not understand the wording of the first option what does enforcement of new technologies mean?EffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowWRAP provides some second-level advisory services in the UK, and has found these to be more efficient and effective, in general, than first-level advisory services. On the 1st question, how will the priority products be chosen? On the 2nd question, this will obviously need to be compliant with State Aid rules.Very effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveWRAP strongly supports the Commissions focus on green business models. We are working in this area, and will be happy to exchange information on what has worked well with the Commission.No.Yes, but it could be improvedImprovements might include more information on LCA, and more detail of options for moving from products to services and adopting other new business models.I don't knowContracting authority or entity involved in green public procurementCopying and graphic paper; Cleaning products and services; Office IT equipment; Construction; Transport; Furniture; Electricity; Food and catering services; Textiles; Gardening products and services; Windows, glazed doors and skylights; Thermal insulation; Hard floor coverings; Wall Panels; Mobile phonesYesWe use the UK Government Buying Standards, because we are a delivery body funded by the four governments across the UK.I don't knowNo.NoStrengthen or modify the current approachWRAP does not have the expertise to comment on the above.No.Strongly agreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeDisagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDisagreeAny use of the PEF as suggested above must wait until the methodology has gained broad stakeholder support and has been shown to be workable in practice. This is not currently the case.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly agreeUndecidedWRAP strongly supports action to ensure effective international coordination of initiatives on environmental footprinting. However, several methodologies already exist elsewhere, and the Commission need to ensure that the PEF is consistent with these (rather than expecting them to change to fit in with the PEF), so that stakeholders are not faced with two (or more) conflicting methodologies. On the 1st question, how will the priority products be chosen? On the 6th question, we should be harmonising on the best methodologies - currently these are not the PEF and OEF, but other, already existing international methodologies. The EC should adopt these, rather than mandating its own, new and inferior PEF and OEF.Yes. I don't know why I can't answer Q3.7 here, but it hasn't come up. If it had come up, I would have answered "Strongly disagree" to the first six questions of 3.7, "Strongly agree" to the next three, "Agree" to the next two, then "Strongly agree" then "Strongly disagree". The "Strongly disagree" answers are all because any use of the PEF as suggested above must wait until the methodology has gained broad stakeholder support and has been shown to be workable in practice. This is not currently the case. In addition, there is a significant evidence deficit on product lifecycle information here as well. Even having a workable methodology is pointless if the supporting data to help companies implementing it simply arent there. Any of the above questions need to include a significant investment in product lifecycle data by the EC and others.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeNothing further.AgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedNothing further.DisagreeDisagreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeUndecidedUndecidedThere are several existing methodologies for reporting an organisations environmental performance, including EMAS and the Global Reporting Initiative. The EU should focus on coordinating and improving these existing mechanisms, rather than inventing a wholly separate and inferior new one.AgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedStrongly agreeEU action should focus on encouraging greater take-up of existing initiatives by organisations, rather than inventing a wholly separate new initiative, particularly as the OEF does not currently have widespread stakeholder support and is, in our view, unworkable in its present form.Strongly disagreeStrongly disagreeDisagreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeDisagreeWRAP is still unsure of the value of the Organisation Environmental Footprint approach, including the OFSR. This approach needs further justification. Were such an approach justified, it needs to be led by groups with full stakeholder engagement and buy-in, which the OEF/OFSR does not currently have. There seems no current justification for expecting the EC to have the final decision makers' role.YesStakeholder/organisationPohjois-Pohjanmaan lintutieteellinen yhdistys ry 75895344258-05EnvironmentNon-governmental organisationWestern Finland, 320 members, member of BirfLife, Scope Birds and their habitats, Employees 0-2 depending on the ongoing projectspply@pply.fiSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)Very effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't know the handbookI don't knowOther31 (very important)24345 (irrelevant)2333NoStrengthen or modify the current approachEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveAgreeUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedAgreeStrongly disagreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly agreeDisagreeStrongly agreeStrongly disagreeStrongly agreeStrongly disagreeAgreeYesStakeholder/organisationMTT Agrifood Research FinlandResearchAcademic/research institutionNational public research organization, around 700 employees, affiliated to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Finnish ministry)hanna.hartikainen@mtt.fiProduct Environmental Footprint (PEF)AgreeUndecidedDisagreeAgreeStrongly agreeDisagreeWe think that at the moment PEF-methodology can provide much needed LCA-guidance on a voluntary basis and in a long run when LCA-calculation progresses and PEF-methodology evolves, it could be a basis for political means.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeThe importance of data quality and means to attain primary data should be emphasized even more in PEF and in the future actions of European Commission. We are concerned with the overlap between PEF and its evolving systems and existing LCA-guides and systems. Thus, it is essential that in future there would be work towards harmonization of methodologies. Accordingly, communication to consumers should be harmonized in future.Strongly disagreeStrongly agreeThe methodology is NOT ready yet. We think that in the beginning it can provide much needed LCA-guidance on a voluntary basis and later as calculation progresses, it could be a basis for political means. In order to improve the environmental performance of the product system primary data is needed from the chain. The importance of data quality and means to attain primary data should therefore be emphasized even more in PEF and in the future actions of European Commission. It is not totally clear why we need PEF which is another general LCA-guide like ISO 14044 and ILCD. Also, for example Environdec is holding an existing PCR-system. It is essential that in future there would be work towards harmonization of methodologies and these different systems. There are improvements to be done in PEF-methodology, for instance, in the guidelines of allocation rules: there is need for illustrative examples. Also, the challenges concerning the allocation methods should be unveiled.YesStakeholder/organisationMTT Agrifood Research FinlandResearchAcademic/research institutionNational public research organization, around 700 employees, affiliated to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Finnish ministry)hanna.hartikainen@mtt.fiProduct Environmental Footprint (PEF)AgreeUndecidedDisagreeAgreeStrongly agreeDisagreeWe think that at the moment PEF-methodology can provide much needed LCA-guidance on a voluntary basis and in a long as LCA-calculation progresses and PEF-methodology evolves, it could be a basis for political means.Strongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeThe importance of data quality and means to attain primary data should be emphasized even more in PEF and in the future actions of European Commission. We are concerned with the overlap between PEF and its evolving systems and existing LCA-guides and systems. Thus, it is essential that in future there would be work towards harmonization of methodologies. Accordingly, communication to consumers should be harmonized in future.Strongly disagreeStrongly agreeThe methodology is ready yet. We think that in the beginning it can provide much needed LCA-guidance on a voluntary basis and later as calculation progresses, it could be a basis for political means. In order to improve the environmental performance of the product system primary data is needed from the chain. The importance of data quality and means to attain primary data should therefore be emphasized even more in PEF and in the future actions of European Commission. It is not totally clear why we need PEF which is another general LCA-guide like ISO 14044 and ILCD. Also, for example Environdec is holding an existing PCR-system. It is essential that in future there would be work towards harmonization of methodologies and these different systems. There are improvements to be done in PEF-methodology, for instance, in the guidelines of allocation rules: there is need for illustrative examples. Also, the challenges concerning the allocation methods should be unveiled.YesStakeholder/organisationEFCC (European Federation for Construction Chemicals)Other industryConstructionIndustrial or trade associationThe European Federation for Construction Chemicals (EFCC) represents construction chemical companies and associations in Europe.info@efcc.beSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)Slightly effectiveNot effective at allRecyclability, reusability, recoverability and upgradeability are means that could contribute to resource efficiency but are not the objective. For construction materials resource efficiency is primarily achieved by respecting and improving the contribution to the performances on the Construction Products Regulation Basic Works Requirements.For construction materials it makes no sense to set performance requirements as construction products are intermediate products, and the contribution to resource efficiency depends on the building performance.Slightly effectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allFor construction materials it makes no sense to set performance requirements as construction products are intermediate products, and their contribution depends on the building performanceNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allI don't knowNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveIn the frame of the Construction Products Regulation durability is already declared. Additional durability declarations are not needed for construction materials. Repair and maintenance are not always the optimum solution, and clearly not in the construction sector.Very effectiveNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allSubsidies and incentives at product level will distort the market. In the construction sector an increased environmental load for a product might be justified, for example, if the lifetime of the building is resulting in less use of natural resourcesNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allNot effective at allUnclear whether a reduced VAT could be introduced at EU-level. Otherwise it might distort the marketSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allSlightly effectiveNot effective at allEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allVery effectiveEffectiveNot effective at allSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveNot effective at allFor construction materials it makes no sense to set performance requirements as construction products are intermediate products, and the contribution to sustainability depends on the building performance.NoWithdraw the GPP on Construction. Procurement by a public authority covers the acquisition, purchase and contract procedures related to a building performance and not to the performance of the intermediate products that are part of the building (i.e. the authority does not select/purchase insulation materials or paint or a window, but buildings)SupplierYesGPP is being applied to buildings, not to construction products.Different criteria do exist in different Member States and within regions (see for example different criteria existing for Green Public Procurement of buildings in Flanders/Wallonie/ Brussels in Belgium)No31 (very important)31 (very important)3333333YesGPP is an ineffective tool to promote environment friendly consumption, therefore, EU should significantly reduce own effort on this policy instrumentWithdraw the GPP criteria on constructionAgreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly agreeFor construction products benchmarking on product level leads to wrong selections as the evaluation of the performance at building level would be missing.Strongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeConstruction products are intermediate products and benchmarking on product level will lead to wrong conclusionsYes, using a multi-criteria methodologyCriteria defined by ISO 21xxx and EN 15804DisagreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeNot effective at allDisagreeDisagreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly disagreeDistinction should be made between end use products (end consumer products) and intermediate products (like, for example, construction products).For construction products (intermediate products) benchmarking on product level will lead to wrong conclusions.AgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeDisagreeStrongly agreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly disagreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeStrongly disagreeYesStakeholder/organisationIHOBE, Basque Environmental Performance AgencyEnvironmentMember State authorityIHOBE: 58 persons, 12 MM Euro public budget; 1.300 companies/year supported, 189 Municipalities networking on sustainable action, 136 public tenders greened, development of 5 SCP instruments, ...ander.elgorriaga@ihobe.netSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)Very effectiveEffective- SIG (In spanish: Sistemas de Gestin Integrados) or Integrated Management Systems for Waste are a powerful instrument that is not been used to influence reciclability,... - Showing best succesfull practice to othjer companies is simple but worthfulReusability > durabilityEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowI don't knowSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectivePromote social cultural change, that durability is the best. Its long term based.I don't knowI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveI don't knowEffectiveB2C: only selected product categoriesEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveIf tge retailers ask yearly their clients what ecolabelled products they would buy at what price, knowing their costs (credit retailer card of usual clientes) they make an ideal market survey. Combine this with an environmental footprint service by month, category,... to be supply when debeloped.I don't knowVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveSME are market driven. In Crisis times, mainly Client driven. Cliente is private or, less, public (GPP). Activating big clientes we can green the supply chain. Great cost-benefit for public budget. To show who is doing what in Europe on Ecodesign is cheap and a very big incentive for SMEs, mainly if they see their competitor.. they react fast!EffectiveEffectiveI don't knowI don't knowSee report of March 2011 to EC "Ihobes contribution to SCP Policy Review" in the frame of SCP Regular Meetng where Ihobe represents Spain: RECOMMENDATION No 1: Working by markets increases the performance; RECOMMENDATION No 2: Creating demand ahead of the drivers; RECOMMENDATION No 3: Recognising exemplarity facilitates competitiveness ; RECOMMENDATION No 4: Setting up a Private-Public and Institutional Regional Network ; RECOMMENDATION No 5: Producing a good selection of instruments; RECOMMENDATION No 6: Helping the companies with information on the action ; RECOMMENDATION No 7: Better SCP support and deployment from the European Commission; RECOMMENDATION No. 8: Skills training and knowledge training, the base of the actionYesNoPolicy maker in the field of public procurementCopying and graphic paper; Cleaning products and services; Office IT equipment; Construction; Transport; Furniture; Food and catering services; Textiles; Gardening products and servicesNo, they are the same or very similar1 (very important)2333221 (very important)333Its important to seeand measure the economic benefit along the life cycle (LCC) and the relevance of the implemetation of good practicesNoThe development of GPP policies at EU level is ineffective as practices differ strongly across MSGreen Innovative Procurement is a great private-public challeng. We would need good practices and a legal basis to ensure we made it in the right way. EC should proveide a helpdesk (like in GPP) it would be very useful. LCC is also a great instrument to reinforce GPP even in crisis times. Sustainble Building is in facto not always managed as GPP... users and architectects are frequently concerned about.UndecidedStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeHuge companies comitment! Its more efficient. Volontary agreements on it.AgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeThe real goal is Environmental Product Performance, in fact, Ecodesign. If getting informatin in SME is to complicate, they will not do it. Simplifyed tools for SME is crucialUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedAgreeCSRAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeDisagreeUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedAgreeYesStakeholder/organisationCarbon Disclosure ProjectEnvironmentNon-governmental organisationThe Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global organisation based in the United Kingdom. Its work in the European Union is led by the CDP Europe entity, based in Berlin, Germany. CDP runs the world's largest voluntary corporate reporting process for climate change and water on behalf of institutional investors and large purchasing corporations. We aim to put the resulting information at the heart of business, financial and policy decision-making. We have approximately 75 employees worldwide of whom around 40 are based in the EU, and 9.2 are employed by CDP Europe. CDP is an observer to UNFCCC negotiations and works closely with related organisations including the UN PRI, UN Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative and others.kate.levick@cdproject.netEnvironmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)Strongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreePressure from coroprate customers, via supply chains.DisagreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeAgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeDisagreeStrongly agreeIndustrial organisations have a very strong role to play because they are only ones who understand the technical issues involved in reporting for their sector, but it is important also to provide strong influence to the users of the data (e.g. investors and customers) so that they can ensure that their needs will be met. This is why we have selected the 'balanced panel' approach.YesStakeholder/organisationFrench public authoritiesOtherMember State's public policiesMember State authorityFrench public authoritiessophie.lagoutte@diplomatie.gouv.frSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Green Public Procurement (GPP); Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)EffectiveVery effectiveEuropean Ecolabel, Green public procurementEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowSlightly effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectivea mandatory scheme for product environmental (PEF) declaration with a market surveillance mechanism (random controls) would be very effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveNot effective at allEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveYes, but it could be improvedtranslate the new version in all EU languagesYesintegrate the life-cycle cost approach and facilitate its implementationPolicy maker in the field of public procurementCopying and graphic paper; Cleaning products and services; Office IT equipment; Construction; Transport; Furniture; Electricity; Food and catering services; Textiles; Gardening products and services; Windows, glazed doors and skylights; Thermal insulation; Hard floor coverings; Wall Panels; Combined Heat and Power (CHP); Road construction and traffic signs; Street lighting and traffic signals; Mobile phonesYesbecause we also use our own criteria, including social (http://www.economie.gouv.fr/daj/guides-et-recommandations-des-gem-et-autres-publications)1 (very important)33421 (very important)33244NoStrengthen or modify the current approachEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveDisagreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeDisagreeStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly agreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeDisagreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedDisagreeYesStakeholder/organisationGreenCookOtherInterreg IVB Partnership of academics, associations, public and private organisations related to consumers, waste prevention and food consumption, aiming at reducing food wastage in home, restaurants & company restaurants, schools and canteens, supermarketsOtherInterreg IVB Partnership of 12 academics, associations, public and private organisationsGreenCook - transnational strategy towards sustainable management of food is a project supported by INTERREG IV NWE programme. GreenCook aims to reduce food wastage and to make the North-West Europe (F, D, NL, UK, B) a model of sustainable food management, by in-depth work on the consumer / food relationship thanks to a multisectoral partnership. 12 partner organisations: NGO, associations of professional cooks, supermarket, research institutes, consumer organisation, environmental agency, waste management agencies, regional authority / field: protection of living environment, sustainable food, protection of the environment, school canteens, packaging, waste, consumer behaviour, food innovation... More on www.green-cook.orgsmarguliew@espace-environnement.beSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Sustainable Industrial Policy (SIP); Environmental Footprint of Organisations (OEF)Very effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveThose options should apply to food products (goods and services)EffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveStrongly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeYesStakeholder/organisationNevn Environmental ConsultantEnvironmentPrivate companySmall and medium enterpriseSmall consulting agency, Sweden, Europe, USA, Global, See also answer 1.15I don't knowEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffectiveEffective1/ Support the development of sectoral benchmarks on resource use (best practice resource consumption per unit of product or industry segment) and encourage the industry to set baselines and targets for improvement. 2/ Linking EU or MS financial instruments to EC environmental methodologies makes sense, providing that business is closely associated to the development and testing of the methodology, in order to ensure that it will be workable and economically viable.EffectiveSlightly effectiveEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveVery effectiveEffectiveNot effective at allNot effective at allI don't knowNot effective at allVery effectiveEffectiveEffectiveSlightly effectiveSlightly effectiveI don't knowCommunication is key to behaviour change and consumer behaviour is crucial to attain the beneficial environmental outcomes that products and services are specifically designed to achieve. Hence, the goal is not that much not to consume, but what and how to consume. Buying a green product is not enough. A product may be designed for maximum value recovery, its footprint assessed and marketed following the methodologies set by the EC, but if the consumer uses the item incorrectly or discards it inappropriately (for example, in a residual waste container rather than being separately collected) then full value recovery cannot be achieved. Another example: all along the cycle of tap water management (from catchments to consumption), household water use account for 80% of the overall GHG emissions.Very effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveBeware of unfriendly bio-products which might disrupt the plastic recovery chain. E.g. the development of bio-source plastics should be carefully reconsidered and further studies be carried out, from a whole life-cycle perspective, to demonstrate their ecological value. Such plastics are considered as contaminants and may disrupt the recycling of chemical-based plastic stream.EffectiveEffectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveAs for new business models and industrial symbiosis, they should be encouraged first at local or national level, and possibly at EU level. However, once projects have reached a certain maturity level, EU coordination should be promoted.A balanced set of push and pull policy instruments is needed. The EC should: 1/ Call for sectoral benchmarks on resource use, set key indicators for RE (energy, water, materials), encourage the industry to set baselines and targets. 2/ Develop materials-based eco-design requirements for product family incl. minimum recycled content, and the insertion of essential requirements as in the Packaging Directive. 3/ Extend to all products, and not only to energy-related ones, the scope of SCP notably through the eco-design directive or a similar wider regulatory framework to be developed. 4/ Develop GPP incl. environmental performance criteria such as the ones envisaged in the EC energy efficiency directive. 5/ Develop eco-labelling on a EU level playing field, extend it to environmental services and ensure that their whole life-cycle costs are truly reflected by the label 6/ Further raise consumers awareness. -> see SE memo / RE & waste management in eco-designYesYesEU GPP criteria are a good way to achieve EU sustainability and environmental objectives as it orientates public spending (roughly 17% of EUs GDP) towards efficient products and services. It encourages a greener economy. Thus the EU should continue to diversify GPP criteria, by creating more of them and especially in the area of services. Indeed, most of the GPP criteria are designed for products. But services also have a strong impact on environment, especially environmental services. The environment and society would benefit from more precisely defined environmental criteria specifically designed for environmental services such as water and waste services, especially in a context of increased resource scarcity. In the framework of resource efficiency discussions, the EU Commission should do more to green public procurements by setting more GPP criteria and Ecolabels.SupplierYesSUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT operates in almost all EU Member States (except Estonia) either for the management of waste, water, wastewater services or for engineering or construction activities.There is currently no GPP criteria as such for waste and water services except GPP criteria for waste collection trucks and waste collection services.2324233235 (irrelevant)3YesUndecidedStrongly agreeAgree44224Strengthen or modify the current approachEffectiveVery effectiveI don't knowEffectiveEffectiveI don't knowVery effectiveVery effectiveVery effectiveWe recommend: 1/ To extend the EU ecolabel scheme or develop similar schemes for environmental services. It would use public market power to bring about major environmental benefits locally and globally and improve the efficiency of EU funding. 2/ To further integrate in the EU GPP criteria process environmental performance criteria such as the ones envisaged in the proposed EC energy efficiency directive, e.g..: Guaranteed savings to be achieved; Reference date(s) to establish achieved savings; Clear and transparent display of financial implications of the project and fair distribution of the monetary savings achieved. 3/ To develop experimentation before standardization when defining environmental label. This is one of the lessons learned from the French environmental labelling initiative launched in 2011 where it became obvious that in-depth experimentation throughout a wide range of products and services was needed before environmental labelling could be generalized.AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly disagreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeUndecidedStrongly agreeAgree1/ Sensitise consumers about their behaviour, as the use and end-of-life phase is also a key component of environmental footprint. 2/ Prevent misleading green claims by setting EU-harmonized guidelines for the use of some selected words or expressions like green, eco in order to avoid green washing and consumer confusion. Such guidelines should be intended both for manufacturers or service providers and widely disseminated among consumers e.g. see the French guidelines on green claims http://www.economie.gouv.fr/files/guide_allegations_31janv.pdfYes, for Carbon; Yes, for Water; Yes, using a multi-criteria methodologyEnvironmental footprinting of defined waste or water management services: 1/ EPE GHG reporting protocol developed by waste management operators, as a sector-specific supplement of WBCSD & WRI GHG Protocol http://www.epe-asso.org/ang/5-1.php?id_rap=20 2/ Lifecarbontool for the quantification of GHG emissions from wastewater treatment, drinking water, or desalination plants in the construction or operation phase http://www.lifecarbontool.com/ and 3/ SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT multi-criteria approach to develop the environmental performance of its clients, through quantified and dated commitments focusing on: i) reduction of GHG direct and indirect emissions (in TeqCO2), useful renewable energy produced (MWh) ii) preservation of natural resources: Non revenue water index (m3/km/day), Tons of waste recovered / recycled, Energy used for treatment processes (Mwhe); pollutants discharge. iii) protection of biodiversity: specific criteria.UndecidedStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeEffectiveUndecidedAgreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedUndecidedPEF methodology should include guidelines on how to communicate on green products and avoid risk of greenwashing and consumer confusion.PEF methodology should: 1/ address the performance of services (not only goods) much more clearly. The current approach is biased, which is unfortunate considering the weight of services and eco-industry in particular in the EU and their key role to implement the EU acquis. 2/ be flexible and customisable to ensure appropriate alignment with the goals of policy instruments (GPP or eco-design), promote a pragmatic business-friendly implementation and foster innovation. Prescriptive methodology should however prevail for ecolabel, in order to ensure fair and indisputable comparability between companies. 3/ be simple and affordable to ensure workability and effective implementation by a large number of companies. 4/ leave room for local impacts to be taken into account. 4/ Industrys involvement in developing and testing PEF methodology is important to ensure that contracting authorities will be in a position to apply criteria that are meaningful and workable -> SE memo / EC methodologyAgreeStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedUndecidedAgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeNeed for a simplified affordable methodology to ensure workability and effective implementation by a large number of companiesUndecidedStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeUndecidedStrongly agreeStrongly agreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeAgreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agreeAgreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly disagreeUndecidedYesStakeholder/organisationJBCE ( Japan Business Council in Europe )OtherMulti SectorIndustrial or trade associationThe Japan Business Council in Europe was established in 1999 as the representative organization of Japanese companies operating in the European Union. Our membership consists of more than 60 leading multinational corporations that are active across a wide range of sectors, including electronics, automotive, and chemical manufacturing. The key goal of JBCE is to contribute to EU public policy in a positive and constructive way. In doing this, we can draw