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Green Economy Best Practices in Catalonia

Government of Catalonia

Ministry of Territory and Sustainability

http:// www.gencat.cat/territori

First edition: June 2012

D.L.: B. 20280-2012

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Green Economy Best Practices in Catalonia 7

Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization 8

Social sector, green jobs and employment 20

Food security and sustainable agriculture 30

Biodiversity, forests and other ecosystems 34

Freshwater and sanitation 38

Blue economy and oceans 40

Sustainable energy 42

Sustainable cities 50

Cross-cutting issues 54

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Green industry,material efficiency and

waste minimization

Fostering of corporate socialresponsibility (CSR)

Promotion of tools for environmentalcertication of products and services:Emblem of Guarantee of EnvironmentalQuality, EU Eco-label, EMAS and theCatalan Eco-design Programme (ECO-DIScat)

Creation of an EMAS Club to improvethe environmental performanceof businesses

Programme to support the creation andpromotion of clusters

Fostering green public procurementwithin the Administration

A digital tool for green publicpurchasing and procurement (GPPP)

The LIFE COR (Objective WasteCampaign) Project

The Bag Alliance

Better than new, 100% old

Greening Books: eco-publishing, an

innovative way of managing publicationswith sustainability criteria

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Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization

Fostering of corporate socialresponsibility (CSR)Directorate-General for Environmental Quality (DGQA). Ministry of

Territory and Sustainability. Government of Catalonia2007-2014

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the voluntary inte-gration of social and environmental issues by businesses

into their economic activity. More businesses are proac-

tively focussing on CSR all the time; seeking sustainable

competitive advantages with a new management model

that takes into account not only nancial results but also

ethical, economic, social and environmental issues.

The DGQA from the Ministry of Territory and Sustainability

of Catalonia is working to add value for those businesses

that make an effort to opt for environmental and compre-

hensive improvement in CSR giving them access to knowledge

through best practice publications, using them as an incentive forother businesses or including environmental clauses in public ten-

ders.

GoalsTo disseminate CSR throughout Catalonia as a corporate strategy that adds long-term value for all interested parties.

To promote the environmental area of CSR.

To provide support for the implementation of CSR in the Catalan Government and organisations.

ResultsCourse in collaboration with the Club for Excellence in Sustainability.

Course for CSR implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the Professional Association

of Environmentalists of Catalonia.

Development of the SRGencat Plan, approved by the Government of Catalonia in 2009.

Publication of the CSR Implementation Guide for SMEs and the CSR promotion Guide.

CSR Week in Catalonia and various awareness-raising conferences.

The application of CSR implementation programmes for SMEs and other organisations.

http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/rscat/

http://alturl.com/ed38b

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Catalonia


Promotion of tools for environmental certication of

products and services: Emblem of Guarantee

of Environmental Quality, EU Eco-label,

EMAS and the Catalan Eco-design

Programme (ECODIScat)Directorate-General for Environmental Quality (DGQA). Ministryof Territory and Sustainability. Government of Catalonia1994-2014

The EU Eco-label is a voluntary ecological labelling system,

created by the European Union in 1992 to promote the mar-

keting of more environmentally respectful products and

services. The Emblem of Guarantee of Environmental Quality

is an ecological labelling system created through Government

of Catalonia Decree 316/1994 of 4th November. EMAS is the

acronym of the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, a voluntary

management tool which allows the continued evaluation and impro-vement of the environmental performance of organisations.

The Catalan Eco-design Programme (ECODIScat) is a programme set up by the Ministry of Territory and

Sustainability based on contributions resulting from a process of public participation which denes dif-

ferent strategic lines exhibited in over 40 specic activities to establish the added value of eco-design in

the Catalan economy. It is very focused on the certication systems. The DGQA promotes the existence

of these tools and the creation of new categories for eco-labels, as well as encouraging the implementa-

tion of EMAS with special grants to achieve a greater number of businesses committed to the continuous

environmental improvements of their activities.

GoalsTo disseminate the environmental certication systems to businesses and services.

To facilitate and encourage their implementation.

To increase the corporate competiveness and opportunity of Catalan businesses that have, or would like to

have environmental certication tools.

To include this predisposition as a positive differentiating factor in the evaluation process for green public and

private procurement.

To foster the consumption and production of products and services with a more sustainable performance and

with environmental certication systems.

To approve the 2011-1015 Catalan Eco-design Programme (ECODIScat).

ResultsCatalonia is 4th in Europe in number of EMAS registrations: 278 organisations 416 centres.

Offering of grants for environmental management systems implementation since 1998.

Catalonia is 6th in Europe in number of businesses with the EU Eco-label (71 companies).

27 categories of EU Eco-labels have been created, 25 for products and 2 for services.

32 categories of the Emblem of Guarantee of Environmental Quality have been created, 18 for products and 14

for services.

242 organisations have the Emblem of Guarantee of Environmental Quality, with 1,387 products and 189 services certied.

http://alturl.com/kqumy


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Creation of an EMAS Club to improvethe environmental performanceof businessesEMAS registered businesses and entities of varying sizes and

sectors in Catalonia.Since 2006

Creation of an association of organisations of varying

sectors and sizes with the common denominator of being

EMAS registered, working to improve their environmental

performance, developing group initiatives of interest to

the organisations (studies, projects, conferences, etc.) to

share experiences and information on environmental ma-

nagement topics and to promote the EMAS environmental

management system and environmental improvement among

Catalan businesses and citizens.

GoalsTo improve the environmental performance of businesses in different areas (waste, emissions, energy, water,

biodiversity, etc.).

To contribute towards increasing the number of EMAS-registered organisations and to maintaining Catalo-

nias leading position in business environmental management.

To collaborate and mediate between the business world and Public Administration to together achieve the

environmental results of the businesses and of the territory.

To develop activities of common interest to EMAS-registered organisations.

To promote the integration of the EMAS environmental system with other management and environmental

improvement tools (the EUs eco-label, the Catalan Governments Emblem of Guarantee of EnvironmentalQuality and others).

Results58 members in 2012.

Maintenance of the number of EMAS registrations in Catalonia even with the current economic situation.

The Catalan EMAS Club was the rst to be created in Europe and there are now 7 (Spain, Italy and Germany)

thanks to this initiative.

Inclusion of specic conditions for the organisations with the EMAS management system in Catalan environmen -

tal legislation.

Active par ticipation and representation of the business world in the development of EMAS in Catalonia and the

evolution of its regulation at European level.

Diverse projects and initiatives carried out in conjunction with businesses and with the participation and support

of the administrations.

www.clubemas.cat


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Programme to support the creation andpromotion of clusters

ACC10, the Catalan Business Support Agency.Ministry of Enterprise and Labour. Government of Catalonia

Since 2002

A business cluster is a group of companies engaged in thesame business that share strategic challenges. It is a hig-

hly effective instrument for channelling initiatives to boost

the competitiveness of businesses, as it enables the deve-

lopment of key skills, technologies and network relations

between manufacturers, clients and suppliers. As the main

characters, business owners are the basis of such clusters

and they speak in terms of competitive strategy.

Work to promote clusters increases the competitiveness of

businesses in accordance with detection and implementation

of successful business strategies. There is ample proof that the-

re are no successful sectors, or sectors in crisis, rather there arewinning strategies and outmoded strategies in all sectors.

GoalsTo strengthen the competitiveness of businesses linked to the environment sector, training in business manage-

ment and innovation, the development of strategic commercial and technological alliances in markets of interest.

To promote a joint foreign trade policy for the sector coordinated between the public and private sectors.

Training and improvement of technological differentiation.

ResultsThe appearance of groups such as the Catalan Water Partnership, SOLARTYS and the Catalonia Energy Efci-

ency Cluster.

Green sector involvement in many competitiveness improvement projects, such as furniture clusters (responsible

wood sourcing and carbon footprint), green mobility and food (organic products). A number of projects have been

undertaken in this context, including Sun for MED, Be2ween, EuroPROC SMEs & Public Procurement.

http://www.acc10.cat/ACC1O/cat/estrategia-empresarial/clusters/


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Fostering green public procurementwithin the AdministrationDirectorate-General for Environmental Quality (DGQA) and CentralCommission for Supply. Government of Catalonia2005-2014

Green public procurement is a tool that fosters the compe-titiveness of products and innovative and respectful busi-

nesses along with more consistent and sustainable con-

duct within the Administration.

European public procurement accounts for 16% of GDP.

The promotion and encouragement of all public adminis-

trations to apply environmental criteria in their purchasing,

drives change towards a sustainable green economy. The

rst step required to move towards a green economy is to es-

tablish and standardise green public procurement in all gover-

nment agencies and for the largest possible number of product

and service types. Secondly, this strategy needs to be exported tothe private sector.

The Central Commission for Supply is responsible for establishing the evaluation criteria and the compli-

ance requirements for products and suppliers in the case of centralised procurement.

For this reason, work has been on-going with this commission for several years to establish the sustaina-

bility criteria in tender documents for the products and services of the Government of Catalonias various

ministries and public companies. Further, the DGQA takes part in the drafting of service tender docu-

ments in order to also establish environmental criteria that could be inuential in the decision-making

process for the award of contracts.

GoalsTo manage and encourage environmental criteria in contracting, as established in the Government Agreement

of 9th December 2009.

To systemise responsible consumption within the Catalan Administration.

To increase the number of Government of Catalonia tender documents that include eco-efciency and eco-

innovation criteria.

To increase corporate competitiveness and opportunity in Catalan businesses that offer products or services

with eco-efcient or eco-innovative criteria.

To increase the competitiveness of businesses with environmentally accredited products or services.

To export this model to the private sector.

Results7 guides have been produced to promote environmental criteria in contracting with regard to publications, cante-

ens, events, textiles, courier services, maintenance services, minor building work and alterations.

Environmental criteria have been established in the Central Commission for Supply (CCS) contracts for cleaning

products, paper, ofce stationery, vehicles, ofce furniture, cleaning services and digital machinery.

Environmental criteria have been established in the contracts of the Ministry of Territory and Sustainability and

other Catalan ministries.

The Guide to criteria on technical solvency in business tenders has been approved.

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BarcelonaMetropolitan

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A digital tool for green public purchasing andprocurement (GPPP)

Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)Since 2011

A web portal has been set up to make responsible purchasing

and procurement easier for the municipalities and compa-nies in its sphere of inuence. This online guide explains

how to include environmental criteria in the purchasing of

products and the procurement of services. It also has tips

on good housekeeping practices in use and maintenance.

Each product or service us divided into basic and supple-

mentary criteria, to make the level of demand more exible

and to make the portal a useful space that adapts to the

needs of each user.

This website is a dynamic space that will be constantly upda-

ted as ne needs are identied (new products and services, cate-

gories, criteria and good practices will be included).

GoalsTo foster sustainability cr iteria in public procurement by introducing environmental criteria in the purchasing

and procurement of products and services, as established in the EMA Sustainability Plan 2008-2012 and in

the current AMB Sustainability Plan (PSAMB) 2011-2015.

ResultsThe project, which has just started, involves a total of 178 people from the metropolitan town council technical

department and 61 from the companies and external organisations technical department, who at the same time

publicise it in their own elds. It is anticipated that results will be obtained according to the website visitor log and

the number of schedules of conditions with sustainability criteria.

www.compraresponsable.cat


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The LIFE COR (Objective Waste Campaign)ProjectAMB, European Commission, COMUNICOR, CONFAVC, FICMA,TMB, XAL, Club EMAS, Fundaci Catalana de lEsplai, and IMT,

amongst others

2010-2012

The AMBs Objective Waste Campaign (COR) is a project

nanced by the European Commission with the mission

to conceive, develop and monitor a communication cam-

paign 2.0, which essentially targets young people from 18

to 35 years of age, with information on waste management

but with inappropriate habits in this regard. The actions un-

dertaken are divided into 4 blocks:

1 A participative viral communication campaign to prevent the

consumption and production of materials.

2 Guided visits to waste treatment and recovery plants.

3 Talks, workshops and training activities on waste management and

treatment.

4 European technical seminar to complete the project, attended by municipal waste managers from all

over Europe.

GoalsTo publicise the new Waste Framework Directive and its objective: to make Europe a recycling society. And,

consequently, the aims of the Metropolitan Municipal Waste Management Programme (PMGRM) 2009/2016 of

the Barcelona Metropolitan Area.To improve societys understanding of the resourcesproductswaste trinomial, and raise awareness of the

need for a sustainable management system that enables energy and material recovery and contributes to

climate change mitigation.

To show that the action of the general public is essential to achieving the objectives of the Waste Framework

Directive and the PMGRM. Everyone has a part to play.

To encourage citizens to change their habits and include proper household waste management (segregation

and selective collection of the various waste fractions) in their daily routine, and involving all family members.

ResultsWhereas in 2007 31.36% of waste was segregated, this rose to 33.07% in 2008, to 33.78% in 2009 and reached

37.22% in 2010. The rate has therefore risen gradually over the years, which means it is possible that, if things

continue at this rate, waste segregation could reach 40% in 2012.

Furthermore, through selective collection and treatment plants in 2007 52.20% of waste was treated, 58.12% in

2008, 52.02% in 2009 and 66.4% in 2010. If this continues the gure could rise to 90% in 2012.

http://emacorlife.cat

http://emacorlife.blogspot.com


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The Bag AllianceWaste Agency of Catalonia, ACES, ANGED, ASEDAS, CEC, CCC, CEDAC,

PIMEC and AEFBP2009 - 2012

The Bag Alliance proposes a series of measures to be introdu-

ced, including:

1 Promotion of reuse and recycling of carrier bags.

2 Promotion of the use of shopping trolleys and reusable

bags of diverse materials.

3 Establishment of mechanisms to control the number of

bags distributed (counters, dispensers, etc.).

4 Fostering of trade policies that foment pro-environmental

behaviour, such as charging for carrier bags or discounting

their cost.

The Alliance is directed at all manufacturers and distributors of

single-use plastic carrier bags and signing implies the attaining of

the initiatives objective by signatory organisations.

GoalsThe objectives of the Bag Agreement are those established in the PROGREMIC 2007-2012 which denes the

objectives for reducing the consumption of plastic bags:

2009: 30% (compared to 2007)

2012: 50% (compared to 2007)

After December 2012, Law 22/2011, of 28 July, on waste and contaminate soils, establishes a schedule of

objectives for the replacement of plastic bags ending in 2018 when they are to have been completely phasedout, except for perishable foodstuffs.

ResultsAccording to studies on the use of single-use plastic carrier bags (BPNU):

BPNU 2007 2009 Reduction

Total units consumed 2.354.346.369 1.697.598.347

Units consumed weekly 45.151.848 32.556.681

Units per household and year 911 641

Units per capita and year 327 227 30,4%

A new study will be drawn up shortly with data for 2011.

To date, 62 entities from the distribution sector have signed the Bag Alliance, some individually and others collectively.

http://www.arc.cat/pacteperlabossa


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Better than new, 100% oldBarcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)2006 - 2011

The purchase of single-use products has become widespread

in recent years and has generated a considerable amount of

waste. For this reason, a website www.millorquenou.cat has

been set up to offer the contact information of professional

repairers so that objects that are no longer used or need

revamping can be repaired. Likewise, anyone with unwan-

ted objects or looking for something different can check

out regular and one-off ea markets.

Once they have signed an agreement with the AMB, repai-

rers can advertise their services. The initiative is publicised

through a network of people interested in ea markets where

one-off events in town squares and marketplaces are adverti-

sed on a fortnightly basis.

GoalsTo reduce waste by repairing objects and the sale of second-hand objects through the website, the social

networks and publications.

To bring about a change of habits in society, so the useful life of objects is as long as possible.

To extend the useful life of objects to use fewer resources and generate less waste.

Results66,459 leaet downloads.2,656 calls from the public.

448 collaboration agreements.

www.millorquenou.cat


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Greening Books: eco-publishing, an innovativeway of managing publications with

sustainability criteriaEl Tinter Communication and Graphic Art, LEITAT,

technological centre, and SIMPPLE, IT consultancy2010 - 2013

This is the proposal of three Catalan businesses with the

participation of businesses from the whole value chain of

the publishing and graphic communications world.

The concept of eco-publishing is an innovative way to ma-

nage publications in accordance with sustainability criteria,

which consists of incorporating environmental and social

criteria into the publishing process to minimise the negative

impacts resulting from this activity at all stages of the pro-

cess. GREENING BOOKS analyses the environmental impacts

resulting from the publications, establishes basic environmental

criteria and, nally, develops a computer application based on these

criteria for the publishing and graphic arts sectors, providing the consu-

mer with information on environmental performance and carbon footprints while

increasing the knowledge of professionals regarding the tools available for minimising the environmental

impacts of this industry.

The rucksack (calculation of impact) for each product and the option for obtaining the publishing eco-

label can be found on the web site.

Goals

To improve the environmental performance of the publishing sector, minimising the environmental impact ofbooks and magazines.

To integrate within a dynamic scheme the tools already in existence, such as Eco label, EMAS Eco-design,

LCA, and new technologies such as multi-calculating software.

To involve different agents such as designers, raw material producers (the paper and ink industries), prin-

ters, marketing agents, retailers/distributors and consumers.

ResultsEstablishment of the life cycle assessment methodology for publications: books and magazines.

Best practice guidelines for media publishing production.

The Beta version of the rucksack computer calculation programme (for impact calculation) and for realisation of

the publishing eco-label.

Involvement of managers and experts from all associated sectors: paper, ink and plate manufacturers, designers,

publishers, printers and distributors, as well as Public Administration and environmental organisations involved in

the protection of forests.

Implementation of pilot tools developed in the experimental laboratory of the Pol.len edicions publishing house.

www.greeningbooks.eu


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Social sector, green jobsand employment

Innovative employment

promotion projects

Biannual studies on the evolution ofand potential for employment in theCatalonia renewable energies sector

Catalan Environmental Third SectorSupport Plan

Campaign for social and environmentalbalance, rediscovering the solidarity ofthe economy

Development cooperation.Creation of business, social andenvironmental value

Innovation and Occupational TrainingCentres (CIFO) for renewable energies

Training professionals in sustainability

The COAMB Business OwnerEnvironmentalist Network

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Social sector, green jobs and employment

Innovative employment promotion projectsCatalan Employment Service. Ministry of Enterprise and Labour.

Government of Catalonia2010-2011

In the new job sources area action is being taken to promo-te employment based in the following strategic lines:

A. Structural change in sectors and businesses. Impro-

vement of employability, professional qualication and

competitiveness.

B. Promotion and development of emerging sectors with

high added value.

C. Structural change towards equal opportunities in the

workplace.

D. Fostering innovative, quality entrepreneurship.

E. Territorial balance and social cohesion.

In the call for applications for funding to develop innovative projects

2010-2011, support was given to projects that foster green economy activit ies: integrated strategy

projects to consolidate the emerging thermal biomass sector as a source of employment, projects on

employment promotion through innovation and cohesion in ecological production and local products in

Catalonia, as well as job creation projects in energy saving (creating a new professional prole).

GoalsTo improve the quality of employment and social cohesion in Catalonia by emphasising job stability, quali-

cation levels, occupational health and safety, equal opportunities, job placement for groups with special

difculties, territorial balance, competitiveness of businesses and support for economic activity, particularlyfostering emerging sectors and promoting entrepreneurship.

ResultsAmongst the projects selected in the 2010-2011 call, 2 projects concern green economy:

- Integrated strategy for the consolidation of the emerging thermal biomass sector as a source of employment

(INNObiomassa).

- Employment promotion through innovation and social cohesion in ecological production in Catalonia.

http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/export/sites/default/socweb_ca/empreses/convocatories/ajuts_subv/ajuts_

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Biannual studies on the evolution of and potentialfor employment in the Catalonia

renewable energies sectorCCOO of Catalonia. Trade Union Institute of Employment,

Environment and Health. Government of CataloniaSince 2008

The biannual studies on green employment in the renewa-

ble energies sector demonstrate for the Comissions Obre-

res trade union that transition towards a green economy

will be principally led by the development of the renewable

energies sector (wind, small hydroelectric power stations,

biomass and solar energy). This sector presents many po-

tential advantages, such as opportunities for employment

distribution throughout the territory and the environmental

benets gained. Therefore, the renewable energy sector has

great potential for growth, the development of which should be

promoted and analysed.

The study was carried out using quantitative techniques (surveys of more

than a third of businesses) and qualitative techniques (interviews with key people, both from the Admi-

nistration and the promoters). The rst study was published in 2008 and data is updated every two years

to obtain the trend within the sector in terms of employment in Catalonia and the type of businesses

generating it.

GoalsTo calculate employment in renewable energy facilities and establish variables with regard to their location,

professional proles, gender, etc.

To dene development in the sector and measure the impact of the current economic recession on each subsector.

To establish trends with regard to the development of these installations in Catalonia.

ResultsIn 2008, on publication of the rst study, it was the rst time a specic study of this type had been developed for

Catalonia. The latest version of the study was presented in 2010 and shows that the renewable energy sector has

also been affected by the economic crisis. However, in comparison with the rest of the Catalan industrial sectors,

it has experienced far fewer job losses and has maintained a good level of activity. The main ndings of this latest

study are:

- 6,164 jobs in renewable energy (3,851 induced jobs).

- A slight reduction in the number of jobs in relation to 2008 (4%). The renewable energy facilities are withstanding

the crisis better than other industrial sectors.

- The majority of businesses and experts are predicting a growth in renewable energies.

- Identication of risks arising from legal uncertainty, from the crisis and from NIMBY.

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Catalan Environmental Third SectorSupport PlanDirectorate-General of Environmental Policies. Ministry of Territoryand Sustainability. Government of Catalonia2011-2014

The 20112014 Catalan Environmental Third Sector (TSAcat)Support Plan is a key element in the issue of environmental

governance in Catalonia, as the TSAcat has always promo-

ted social cohesion and entrepreneurship, fostering educa-

tion, co-responsibility, awareness, social condence, par-

ticipation and respect for the environment. For this reason,

the TSAcat Support Plan identies and implements measu-

res and actions to consolidate and strengthen this sector

and, therefore, facilitate the implementation of a new model

of governance. The TSAcat Support Plan is structured in four

areas: people, entities, society and environment.

GoalsTo promote the training and professionalisation of the organisations personnel.

To promote diversication and innovation in nancing.

To encourage the creation of innovative projects to improve the environment and environmental entrepreneur-

ship projects.

To promote the internationalisation of the sector.

To strengthen the relationships between the environmental third sector, Public Administration and other social

agents to improve the countrys environmental governance.

ResultsAn evaluation of the extent of the Plans implementation is planned for the end of 2012, gauging each of the actions

implemented throughout 2011 and 2012.

http://bit.ly/paDLYo


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Campaign for social and environmentalbalance, rediscovering the solidarity

of the economySolidarity Economy Network of Catalonia (XES)

Since 2009

The XES social balance is a simple, operational and univer-

sal self-assessment tool for social and solidarity economy

entities that has been operating for 4 years. It uses a met-

hodology based on the EFQM criteria and measures the

socio-environmental contribution of entities.

Social balance also has a cohesive function in the Network

along with raising the visibility, awareness and recognition

of the sector and of the experiences of the many small and

medium-sized enterprises that form it, both locally and inter-

nationally. Social balance is accompanied by a process of as-

sessment and monitoring and, at the end of each nancial year, an

aggregate social balance report is published.

GoalsTo raise awareness in society of the benets entities gain from acting in a more just, democratic, equitable

and sustainable way at a social and environmental level.

To provide visibility for the organisations socially and environmentally responsible activities.

To have an internal perception of the strengths and weaknesses of the entities making up the Balance.

To accredit the organisations that have passed the balance and make agreements to improve on them.

To improve awareness of the sectors performance.

To improve the cohesion and perception of the sector both internally and externally.

ResultsParticipation of over 100 entities, representing over 1,500 working members and 625,000 consumer members.

Expansion to associations through agreements with the Barcelona Agenda 21 and the Barcelona Council of As-

sociations.

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OECD

countries

(Mediterranean

region)


Development cooperation.Creation of business, social andenvironmental valueACC10, The Catalan Business Support Agency.

Ministry of Enterprise and Labour. Government of Catalonia2011 - 2012

This is a support programme for development cooperation

projects carried out by Catalan business agents in con-

junction with business organisations from a number of

Southern Countries. Priority is given to technical coopera-

tion projects that contribute to promoting and strengthe-

ning production and trade capacities aimed at sustainable

human development, especially in regard to facilitating the

creation and/or consolidation professional, economic and

business associations, cooperatives and other groups, par-

ticularly in the most disadvantaged sectors, with bargaining

capacity to defend common interests and to provide services for

their members, directed at human development in a climate of parti-cipation, dialogue and agreement.

GoalsTo establish marketing channels and boost local and regional markets.

To foster exports from beneciary countries provided that this is compatible with the food sovereignty principle.

To promote the formation of associations, the creation of businesses and business cooperation.

To foster technology and knowledge transfer to businesses.

To develop the enterprising capability of the population of beneciary countries.To favour womens participation in formal economic activity, along with access to the ownership of resources.

To provide nancial support and advice to improve access to micro-credit.

To promote projects that, in addition to increasing income, aid the insertion, participation, environment and

capacities of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the economy.

ResultsPilot scheme: 4 business projects undertaken successfully.

Publication: La Base de la Pirmide: Casos i Perspectives a Catalunya.1 course given on Business Strategies for the Base of the Pyramid. 28 participants

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Innovation and Occupational Training Centres(CIFO) for renewable energies

Catalan Employment Service (SOC). Ministry of Enterprise andLabour. Government of Catalonia

Since 2010

The CIFO (Innovation and Occupational Training Centres) isa network of centres of reference in professional training.

Of the 8 afliated centres, 4 carry out training in alterna-

tive energies, among which the CIFOs in Santa Coloma

and Lleida should be highlighted as specialising in rene-

wable energies and sustainability, promoting training wit-

hin transcendental areas in green economy such as urban

sustainable gardening, waste management, water cycle

management and environmental education.

The Santa Coloma CIFO promotes the Eco-CIFO project

which encourages the design of innovative training activities

in the green economy sector with the participation of pioneeringbusinesses, the development of professional non-labour practices

aimed at improving energy efciency in our infrastructures and, nally,

the inclusion of environmental awareness as a transverse inuence in all the professional training areas

on offer.

The Lleida CIFO operates within the agri-food sector and is mainly directed towards renewable energies in

two main aspects: the rst, specic training in assembly and maintenance of solar photovoltaic and ther-

mal installations and the second, transverse training on all renewable energies and energy efciency.

GoalsTo offer technical and practical training that allows the achievement or improvement of professional skills favou-

ring placement, or return to, the workforce in the sustainability, alternative energy and green economy sectors.

To promote the transition of Catalonia towards a secure, efcient, low-carbon economy based on efcient

resource consumption and the minimisation of its impact on health and the environment.

ResultsThe two CIFO centres have carried out 143 training activities with a total of 33,682 teaching hours and 2,201 stu-

dents trained.

The Santa Coloma CIFO has, since 2010, carried out 111 training activities with a total of 33,154 hours of training.

It has trained 1,707 students with an average placement of 45%.

The Lleida CIFO, since 2010, has carried out 116 training activities with a total of 20,183 hours of training. It has

trained 1,854 students with an average placement of 44%.

The Innovation and Occupational Training Centres (CIFO) have obtained the ISO 9001:2008 certication, by which

their quality in design, management and provision of courses is recognised.

http://alturl.com/nrk3u

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Training professionals in sustainabilityEco-union networking with other organisationsSince 2008

Sustainability education integrates the principles, values and

practices of sustainable development into all aspects of

education and learning, in order to face social, economic,

cultural and environmental problems in the 21st century.

For this reason, training activities (courses, workshops,

video conferences) have been developed which train peo-

ple, connect agents and innovate within society to create

agents of change towards sustainability.

At the same time, training courses have been organised

using new innovative e-learning technologies and metho-

dologies to provide professionals with the necessary skills

to work in green economy activities.

GoalsTo generate new knowledge, promoting mutual learning, to create critical opinion and prepare futu-

re professionals for the change towards sustainability and a green economy.

ResultsTraining of more than 1,000 people.

Completion of more than 50 online courses.

Organisation of 15 open real time video conferences with experts on a variety of subjects.

Creation of a virtual television channel to disseminate this knowledge.

Signing of 20 collaboration agreements with entities, professional associations and others.

To date, 80% of the students say that their expectations have been met.

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COAMB network of environmentalistsentrepreneurs

Professional Association of Environmentalists of Catalonia (COAMB)Since 2011

The COAMB network of environmentalists entrepreneurs is

an initiative led by the Associations Occupational Services

Committee, aimed at members who act in their own right

as self-employed professionals or business owners. The

Network organises regular meetings and activities of in-

terest for the association which it aims to support. It also

has a mailing list that facilitates interaction and the exc-

hange of information and resources between members of

the Network.

GoalsTo establish a platform for self-employed and business owner environmentalists to consolidate and grow their

business projects by sharing experiences, identifying needs and facilitating collaborations.

Results

Since its creation in July 2011, more than 30 business owner environmentalists have joined the Network.Two network management sessions have also been organised (July 2011 and January 2012) which, in addition to

facilitating face to face contact between the Network participants, presented entrepreneurial experiences and wor-

ked on a variety of dynamics to identify the needs of the group and nd work areas of interest to the Network.

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Raising awareness of responsibleconsumption and the promotion ofethical and sustainable fashionalternativesNaturticas Association

Since 2010

The blog and activities aim to raise consumer awareness

of the importance of responsible clothing consumption to

minimise the impact of one of the most polluting indus-

tries: textiles. Delocalisation, resulting in poor working

conditions for workers, water and soil pollution from

the dyeing, nishing processes etc., as well as the large

amount of clothing that ends up in landlls, create the need

for a change in consumer habits regarding clothing.

Working by reporting on and leadership of alternatives and ac-

tivities that minimise impact, such as promoting local brands thatuse organic and environmentally friendly fabrics, or that work with

cooperatives in developing countries where decent conditions for workers

are guaranteed. Activities such as clothing exchanges are organised that help raise participants awa-

reness of the importance of maximising the use of clothing and reusing it, or taking part in awareness

raising seminars for the general public within the framework of fashion social events.

GoalsTo reduce the compulsive impulse to buy clothes, with the current climate and pressure to update wardro-

bes every season, the purchase of low-cost clothing which is the result of labour exploitation and, the igno-rance of environmental regulations.

To inform consumers on which brands respect ethical and sustainable fashion criteria.

To promote local consumption of products made by small businesses and designers that are recovering the

commercial fabric and respecting European laws on water pollution, waste, use of chemicals, etc. and who,

further, have a far smaller ecological footprint.

To minimise the textile waste being placed in landll sites, not being recycled.

To raise awareness that responsible consumption is part of a lifestyle that includes the reduction of energy

consumption, waste management, a healthy diet of locally produced food, etc.

Results7,500 visits and more than 800 followers on the social networks up to April 2012 and an increasing geometric

progression.

Consolidation as opinion leaders in the ethical fashion sector for over 50 Spanish brands and designers, and

over 40 international brands and designers.

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Food security andsustainable agriculture

Women farmers initiative

The promotion of products grown inLand Stewardship Market areas

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Catalonia

Food security and sustainable agriculture

Women farmers initiativeJARC (Young Farmers and Stock Breeders of Catalonia)

Womens Group, CERESCATSince 2010

The Women farmers initiative has added a selection of agri-

cultural products made by 10 women who live and work in

rural areas with the creation of a product catalogue which

has been distributed through a network of tourism esta-

blishments, giving them added value.

The collaborating establishments offer the product cata-

logue along with a basket of samples so that the visitors

get to know from a more local, gender-focussed viewpoint,

the work of rural women, their stories, the nutritional value

and sustainability of the products and preparation, thereby

creating awareness of local products which would not nor-

mally be advertised.

GoalsTo promote information on local products made by women who live and work in rural areas and to give greater

importance to the food chain.

To promote the consumption of these high quality, homemade products which have strong links to the area

where they are marketed through rural guesthouses, while offering the maximum amount of information on the

products and their preparation.

ResultsCatalogues distributed in 12 rural guesthouses in the Cerdanya region together with baskets containing products

for visitors to sample and buy.

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Catalonia andthe Balearic

Islands

Food security and sustainable agriculture

The promotion of products grown inLand Stewardship Market areas

Land Stewardship Network +10 entities and +50 estates under

stewardshipSince 2003

The stewardship market is an initiative aimed at promotingand fostering products and services from estates with ste-

wardship agreements, which fosters development of the

green economy model, since it is intended to improve the

general welfare of the population, favours citizen parti-

cipation in economic activity, is committed to a diversi-

cation of methods of economic activity for the rural and

natural environment, encourages a model of sustainable

agriculture which respects the environment and fosters the

production of environmental services to citizens.

The market is currently a dissemination initiative with a vision to

grow and become a real social economy market in land stewardship.

GoalsTo reconcile conservation with the economic performance of the estate.

To adapt and extend a conservation model for natural, cultural and landscape values to the current needs of

private and public estates.

To offer owners and managers new opportunities to diversify the rural economic base.

To obtain a line of products and services with added value that ensure sustainable land management and

natural heritage conservation for estates with stewardship agreements.

To socially identify the quality of rural estates.

To offer products grown on estates with stewardship agreements, guarantee that raw materials come from

these estates and offer the opportunity to enjoy their services.

To compensate, through social recognition, the work carried out by owners and stewardship entities that

provide support in management of the estates.

To involve the citizens so that they participate in land stewardship and the return to sustainable land mana-

gement initiatives.

ResultsA stewardship market with more that 10 entities, more than 50 owners with agreements linked to Land Ste-

wardship offering more than 35 different products, comprising 20 areas with agreements which offer environ-

mental services.

Identication of more than 10 new entities with potential to become part of the Stewardship Market.

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Biodiversity, forests andother ecosystems

The Land Stewardship Network: citizens

involved in conservation.

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Freshwater andsanitation

Use of reclaimed water in

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Freshwater and sanitation

Use of reclaimed water in the BarcelonaMetropolitan AreaBarcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)Since 2005

Catalonia and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) are

areas with scarce water resources. A basic element of theintegrated management of these water resources is the re-

clamation of water from treatment plants for reuse. It is

essential to replace drinking water with reclaimed water

for such uses as the law allows. To do so we must produce

water of appropriate quality and have a distribution system

to take the water to the points of consumption.

The El Prat de Llobregat Water Reclamation Plant (WRP)

with an output of 300,000 m3/day is the most important the

AMB has undertaken to produce reclaimed water. The distri-

bution network for this water covers 39.2 km with a diameter of

1,600 mm.

Reclaimed water from the El Prat de Llobregat wastewater treatment plant

was previously dumped in the sea and not reused. To utilise this water, the regeneration

plant was built along with a distribution network to take the water to the points of consumption.

GoalsTo reduce hydric stress in the Llobregat Delta and replace drinking and pre-drinking water with reclaimed

water wherever possible.

For this reason, the following facilities have been built:

- A water reclamation plant (WRP) to produce water according to potential non-drinking water demand in the

metropolitan area.

- The basic distribution network to take water to as many consumption points as possible, for the greatest

possible consumption of this type of water.

ResultsThe volumes of reclaimed water produced have led to savings in extraction of water from the Llobregat Delta

aquifer and the reservoirs and are as follows:

- 4,500,000 m3 in 2006

- 15,093,842 m3 in 2007

- 28,635,206 m3 in 2008

- 13,653,006 m3 in 2009

- 6,097,713 m3 in 2010

Bear in mind that some of these uses are seasonal and are very much affected by rainfall. The years of greatest

consumption were 2007 and 2008, when Catalonia suffered serious droughts. The reclamation and replacement

of drinking water were key actions during the drought.

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Blue economyand oceans

Recovery of the rst sale of sh

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Blue economy and oceans

Recovery of the rst sale of sh in SitgesSitges Fishermens Guild. Sitges Town CouncilSince 2010

The Sitges Fishermens Guild is made up of 12 boats that sh

using traditional methods. The number of catches has dropped

signicantly in recent years and, for this reason, it is essenti-

al that shermen receive a fair price for their catches. At the

same time, we must foster shing which is more respectful

of the marine environment and make local, fresh, quality

products available to restaurants and residents by recove-

ring the rst sale and social regard for this craft through

the creation of the brand Peix de Sitges (Sitges Fish).

For these reasons, we have prompted the construction of

premises for rst sale, where the sherman can sell their

sh which has been tallied and labelled at an agreed price

and which will be advertised by means of an awareness-raising

campaign aimed at nal consumers through the creation of the

Friends of Sitges Fish Association (weekly sh basket).

GoalsTo improve the nancial situation and working conditions of Sitges shermen.

To publicise respect for the marine ecosystem and environment.

To foster a culture of responsible consumption.

To promote traditional shing practices as the only sustainable shing method.

To bring a quality, fresh, local product to the people of Sitges.To bring back the sale and marketing of fresh sh caught by the Sitges Fishermens Guild.

To promote the potential of new boats and shing tourism.

To establish the rst sale premises as a specic tourist and cultural attraction.

To strengthen links between local shermen, sh shops and restaurants.

ResultsAdoption of the brand Sitges Pesca Artesanal by 15 shermen (which could increase), 17 sh shops and 15 of

Sitges 200 restaurants.

Transfer by concessionaire of Port dAiguadol of a plot, within the port area, for the construction of the market site.

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Sustainable energy

Voluntary Agreement Programme forthe reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)

emissions

Covenant of Mayors promotionprogramme for combating climatechange in the Girona region

European Local Energy Assistance(ELENA)/Barcelona Provincial CouncilEnergy Efciency and RenewableEnergies (ERDIBA): the energyefciency and renewable energiesProgramme

The AMB Carbon Management Strategy2011-2015

Barcelona City Council Plan for EnergySaving and Efciency in MunicipalBuildings (PEMEEM)

Promotion of the District Heating &

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Voluntary Agreement Programme forthe reduction of greenhouse gas(GHG) emissionsCatalan Office for Climate Change (Directorate-General

for Environmental Policies, Ministry of Territory and

Sustainability). Government of Catalonia. Also collaboratingin support of the Programme, the Catalan Energy Institute,Ministry of Enterprise and Labour.Since 2010

The Voluntary Agreement Programme aims to involve

the different agents of Catalan society in the reduction of

greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by creating the technical

and institutional framework necessary to support pionee-

ring organisations in dealing with climate change and with

the ability, therefore, to lead a shift towards a sustainable

economic and energy model.

Any Catalan organisation may join this Programme (private busines-

ses, Public Administration bodies and non-prot organisations) with the

capacity to reduce their GHG emissions.

Through this Programme, the organisations commit to annually produce an inventory of their GHG

emissions and to plan and implement measures to reduce them. The ofce works alongside and guides

the organisations throughout this process and the Programme is based on four core principals: com-

mitment, a voluntary nature, rigor and transparency.

Goals

To reduce GHG emissions in Catalonia in line with greater competitiveness for the country and its economy.

To become a key instrument for mitigation for all public policy on climate.

To provide support and recognition for organisations leading the way on climate issues.

To raise awareness in society regarding the need to act immediately on climate issues, the benets this en-

tails, as well as the great impact of collective action.

To disseminate experiences and best practices favourable to the reduction of greenhouse gas.

To provide an institutional response to the high number of voluntary reduction and/or compensation initiati-

ves following the principles of rigor, credibility and effectiveness.

ResultsAs of May 22 2012, a total of 62 businesses and organisations are members of the Programme. All updated in-

formation regarding the participating organisations can be found on the climate change website, under voluntary

agreements.

www.gencat.cat/canviclimatic/

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European Local Energy Assistance(ELENA)/Barcelona Provincial CouncilEnergy Efciency and RenewableEnergies (ERDIBA): the energy

efciency and renewableenergies ProgrammeBarcelona Provincial Council.Department of Territory and SustainabilitySince 2009

The Programme is a line of support for the municipalities to

facilitate the implementation of energy efciency and rene-

wable energy projects through public-private collaboration.

Legal, technical and nancial models have been developed.

The replacement of fossil fuel boilers with biomass boilers has

been proposed to improve energy efciency in the heating of muni-

cipal buildings.

A mixed contract model of integrated supply and service has been propo-

sed to improve the energy efciency of municipal street lighting.

To promote photovoltaic generation in the municipalities in the province of Barcelona, the local authoriti-

es have been offered a basic model whereby they can rent their roof space to photovoltaic energy produc-

tion companies. As a result of the change in regulations, activity is now focused on auto-consumption.

Goals

To provide economic, legal and technical support for municipalities for the implementation of energy efci-ency and renewable energies schemes.

To reduce CO2

emissions by 20% by the year 2020 to comply with the European initiative of the Covenant of

Mayors which is part of climate change mitigation.

To improve the energy efciency of the municipalities.

To reduce energy consumption, GHG emissions and waste production.

To achieve an economic saving and provide funding for the local authorities through nancing from the Eu-

ropean Investment Bank.

To generate employment and business activity.

ResultsNumber of projects: 123.

Investment generated: EUR19 M.

http://www.diba.cat/mediambient/elena/

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Sustainable energy

The AMB Carbon Management Strategy2011-2015

Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)2011-2015

With the aim of helping to delay the effects of climate change

and of promoting active carbon neutral policies, a carbonmanagement strategy has been dened for 2011-2015 to

foster the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

generated by the activity of the AMB in its ofces and in

waste and wastewater treatment plants, both its own and

those of licensees.

GoalsTo update data on the carbon footprint of all the organisations taking part in the rst edition.

To incorporate new organisations in the areas of housing, mobility and territory into the strategy along with

support services (maintenance, contracting and protocol).

To improve and update the carbon management strategy calculation tool to allow the calculation of the carbon

footprint of the new organisation type and undertake monitoring.

To obtain carbon footprint for 2011 for the AMB and for each of the organisations it comprises, and to update

global and individual reduction goals.

To monitor and update the Voluntary Agreements Programme of the Catalan Ofce for Climate Change, of each

member organisation and/or organisation that meet the membership requirements. Support for processing.

To dene a dissemination programme to provide periodic information for all the main stakeholders on the

evolution of the strategy and attaining of objectives.

ResultsA tool to calculate the global and individual carbon footprint for all the organisation types based on ISO 14064 and

the Voluntary Agreements Programme of the Catalan Ofce for Climate Change.

35 reports on the individual carbon footprint and reduction plans of each of the organisations that make up the AMB.

A report on the global carbon footprint for 2011 for the AMB and a global reduction strategy. The results will be

published in September under the following indicators:

Tonnes of CO2

released into the atmosphere (annual and by facility)

Tonnes of CO2

saved from the atmosphere (annual and by facility)

http://alturl.com/y6bwk

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Barcelona City Council Plan for Energy Savingand Efciency in Municipal Buildings(PEMEEM)Barcelona City Council. Barcelona Energy Agency2011-2020

In 2008 energy consumption in the 2,015 buildings and fa-

cilities owned by Barcelona City Council was 243.30 GWh,

close to 52% of total energy consumption associated

with municipal services (472 GWh in 2008), not including

consumption for public transport. This consumption of

various energy sources translates to annual greenhouse

gas emissions of 40,394 tonnes of CO2

equivalent.

The PEMEEM, which includes both improving efciency and

saving energy in buildings and undertaking building work for

energy improvement and renewable energy facilities, has be-

come a mainstay of the Barcelona Energy, Climate Change and

Air Quality Plan.

GoalsTo save energy and incorporate renewable energies in municipal buildings and facilities and to make Barce-

lona City Council an example amongst councils of how to incorporate sustainability measures in managing

its own facilities.

The energy saving objective set by the PEMEEM yields a total saving of 9,360 tonnes of CO2

equivalent per

year, which translates to a signicant saving in energy consumption of 41,776.17 MW h/year.

ResultsEnergy monitoring of 23 municipal facilities.

Investment in energy efciency with improvement in lighting, heating and air conditioning and thermal envelope

in 5 municipal facilities.

Up to 5 photovoltaic installations

30 heat energy collectors at Can Caralleu totalling 96m2

www.bcn.cat/habitaturba

www.barcelonaenergia.cat

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Sustainable energy

Promotion of the District Heating & Cooling(DH&C) network in the city

of BarcelonaBarcelona City Council. DISTRICLIMA since 2002;

ECOENERGIES since 2009

District heating and cooling is a system that provides

buildings or centres of consumption with heating, air

conditioning and hot water. This energy is generated in a

plant called a power station. The buildings supplied are

connected to the power station via a series of pipes that

transport the heating uids and are controlled from the

plant. The DH&C networks enable the distribution of heat

and cold within an urban area to cover the needs of the

buildings connected to the system.

Barcelona committed to going over to district heating and

cooling in 2002 with the creation of DISTRICLIMA in the Frum

and 22@ districts. In 2009 ECOENERGIES was created to develop a

DH&C network in the Marina and Zona Franca districts and to receive a

signicant input of cold from glycolated water cooled in the ENAGAS evaporators, utilising organic ma-

terial from tree pruning, gardening by-products and tree regeneration in the citys parks and gardens

(some 14,000 tonnes a year) to produce electricity and hot water, which is also fed into the heating and

cooling network.

GoalsTo become an efcient and more sustainable city through the use of district heating and cooling systems to

make use of residual energy sources.

ResultsDISTRICLIMA

Cold production: 57.58 MWc and 25 GW h/year of demand.

Heat production: 37.23 MWc and 15 GW h/year of demand.

Area connected: 59 buildings connected (391,309 m2 heated and cooled).

Length of network: 13.1 km.

ECOENERGIES

Cold production: 70 MWc.

Heat production: 60 MWt.

Clients: 1,200,000 m2.

Length of network: 7 km (forecast).


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Sustainable cities

Network of Cities and Townsfor Sustainability

Ajuntament + Sostenible Programme.Improvement of the environmental andsocial sustainability of the operation ofmunicipal services and facilities

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Network of Cities and Townsfor SustainabilityBarcelona Provincial Council. Department ofTerritory and Sustainability2007-2012

The Network of Cities and Towns for Sustainability is an as-

sociation of municipalities committed to the environment

that form a platform for cooperation and sharing in which

the municipalities have access to an appropriate forum to

discuss their problems and concerns, needs and experi-

ences and to promote and implement projects of common

interest for sustainable development.

With the training and awareness work that has been carri-

ed out in the area of green economy, the focus has been on

improvement of municipal policies for sustainable public purc-

hasing, procurement and corporate social responsibility of localgovernment and of municipal businesses.

In addition to this, the network has collaborated on a variety of European green public procurement pro-

jects (GPP InfoNet, LEAP, DEEP) and organises seminars and conferences on this topic with technical

municipal personnel for the environment and for contracting from the member local authorities.

GoalsTo share the experiences of municipalities in promoting the green economy, green public procurement, social

responsibility, Environmental management systems (EMS) and occupations related to the environment.

To organise conferences and publish supporting information on the topic.

To advise municipalities.

To provide technical and economic support for projects.

Results8-12 annual meetings conducted with the municipalities, bringing together those responsible for the environment

and for procurement and contracting.

2 annual themed conferences conducted.

Participation in 3 European projects.

Development of an EMS implementation project as a collaboration between municipalities and local businesses.

A variety of green procurement training activities.

Sustainability criteria in the Network and compensation of GHG emissions.

Participation in the European Week for Waste Reduction.

Collaboration with other local and green procurement networks.

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Sustainable cities

Sustainability criteria in the refusecollection and cleaning contract forthe city of BarcelonaBarcelona City Council2009 - 2017

Along with urban transport, waste management has been

identied as an area of particular importance for the city

of Barcelona, where sustainable public procurement has

been applied since 2001. The reduction of emissions and

the efcient use of resources are priority objectives, along

with ensuring a high standard of street cleaning in the city.

Service providers must demonstrate their commitment to

these objectives and apply the best available technology

and continuous innovation.

Likewise, since 2009 a new street cleaning and refuse collec-

tion contract has been implemented with improved quality and

sustainability of service: more frequent refuse collection, greenervehicles, selective collection of organic waste and recycling bins acces-

sible to all users.

GoalsSustainability of service vehicles: electric or hybrid vehicles, non-polluting fuels and / or renewable energies.

100% saving in treated water for street cleaning and use phreatic water for this purpose. Bin cleaning machi-

nes incorporate water-saving devices.

Foster waste segregation: increase the number of recycling points throughout the city by 37% during the con-

tract period and extend collection of the organic waste fraction to all areas. The objective for 2012 is to collect55% more organic waste generated in the city.

To extend commercial collection to other large generators, such as restaurants and greengrocers.

Make more efcient use of energy in the course of the contract, for example, in the lighting and heating of facilities.

Other: all other products used in executing the contract (uniforms, paper and wood, for instance) must meet

the sustainability criteria of Barcelona City Councils Ajuntament+Sostenible Programme.

ResultsIncrease of the cleaning service from 5 to 6 times a week.

Increased energy efciency and reduction of vehicle noise (through the use of fuels such as biodiesel, natural gasand electricity)

Fostering waste segregation: increase to 1 bin per 500 inhabitants and use of new bin for the organic waste fraction.

Improved access to all bins, with new ergonomic and universal design.

Awareness raising amongst the public through campaigns.

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Cross-cutting issues

Strategy for the SustainableDevelopment of Catalonia

CADS strategic contributions forprogression towards a green economy

ECAT 2020, a strategy to encourageintelligent, sustainable and integratedgrowth

Network of Schools for Sustainability inCatalonia (XESC): education is the basisof a sustainable future

Environmental and Sustainable IdeasCompetition (CIAiS)

Eco-Entrepreneurs Association, Green/Blue Economy businesses based inCatalonia

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Strategy for the Sustainable Developmentof CataloniaGovernment of CataloniaSince 2010

The strategy for sustainable development in Catalonia 2026is the roadmap that sets the areas of work and the key stra-

tegic objectives to ensure Catalonias transition towards a

secure, eco-efcient, low-carbon economy based on efci-

ent resource consumption and the minimisation of impacts

on health and the environment in Catalonia and the world.

This strategy is structured across 7 key areas covering li-

nes of activity which specify how to ensure the effective

transition from the current situation to the planned sustai-

nable model. The specication of each guideline is assured

through strategic objectives that precisely dene sustainability

scenarios characterised by their highly ambitious nature and gua-

ranteed viability.

GoalsTo harmonize economic development with improvement in the welfare and quality of life of the citizens.

To internalise environmental costs and the value of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

To repair the effects caused by environmental impacts and the recovery of natural capital and its functionality.

To achieve of a true horizontal and vertical integration among the different sector policies and among the

different government levels, respectively, ensuring coherence among the various sector objectives.

To ensure the participation of citizens in decision-making processes.

To construct a cultured, inclusive society with equal opportunity and solidarity.

ResultsThere are sixty evaluation and monitoring indicators distributed across the different existing strategic lines in the

strategy for sustainable development in Catalonia.

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CADS strategic contributions for progressiontowards a green economy

Advisory Council for the Sustainable Development of Catalonia(CADS)

2011 - 2012

The CADS is an advisory body to the Government of Catalo-

nia, created in 1998. It is made up of 15 counsellors and the

president of the Council. One of its functions is to advise

the Government on its general policy directives affecting

the environment and sustainable development. Currently

the green economy is one of CADS principal areas of work.

CADS activities in the area of green economy consist of:

a) strategic advice to the Government of Catalonia.

b) participation in international debates (via the European

Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils

Network EEAC- and in its own right).

c) organisation of high level meetings with renowned experts.

d) dissemination of its own and of other institutions reference information on

Rio+20 and green economy.

.

GoalsTo drive the transition of the Catalan economy towards a more efcient model of resource use; low in carbon

and more resilient.

To progress in the realisation of the Europe 2020 Strategy in Catalonia (in the sections relating to sustainability

and more efcient use of resources), as well as its derivative initiatives.To promote the external presence of Catalonia in the areas of green economy and sustainable development, as

well as information and knowledge transfer regarding the green economy (in Catalonia but also from Catalonia).

To strengthen the participation of Catalonia in the Rio +20 process and encourage the application of its results

in Catalonia.

ResultsReport Towards a resource-efcient, low-carbon economy (in preparation).

Study based on the possible ways of promoting the green economy in Catalonia, compiled by the new economics

foundation (nef).

Contribution to the document Catalonias contribution to the preparation of the Zero Draft of the United Nations

Conference Outcome Document on Sustainable Development of Rio+20, compiled by the Ministry of Territory and

Sustainability.

Joint EEAC network statement UNCSD - Rio20plus: The Green Economy Agenda in the context of SD and

Institutional Framework for SD.

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Network of Schools for Sustainabilityin Catalonia (XESC): education is the

basis of a sustainable futureCatalan Ministries of Territory and Sustainability, and Educati-

on, Barcelona Education Consortium, and the local authori-

ties of Argentona, Barcelona, Lleida, Montmel, El Prat deLlobregat, Sabadell, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Estevede Sesrovires, Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Vilanova, Cornell

de Llobregat, Terrassa, Badalona, Vic, Sant Cugat delValls and LHospitalet de LlobregatSince 2009

XESC is formed by the green schools network, promoted by

the Government of Catalonia, and by local networks which

promote education for sustainability programmes for educa-

tion centres in Catalonia. This initiative establishes exchange

mechanisms to encourage participation and communication in

the educational community and enrich the activities within eachnetwork and each school while promoting the implementation of pro-

posals that, in the long term, lead to the environmental awareness of the

citizens of the future.

GoalsTo establish coordination and exchange mechanisms to facilitate collaboration between networks.

To promote internal debate to advance the concept of Education for Sustainability in the education sphere.

To organise areas for experience sharing between schools.

To collaborate in teacher training and facilitate educational resources.

To promote research and evaluation on the education for sustainability process and its results.

To encourage local network formation where there is none, as well as help to consolidate those already in existence.

To establish links with other networks in other autonomous, European or international communities.

Results1,119 centres participating up to 2011.

Organisation of the 1st Symposium (2010) of experts and teachers to debate proposed methodologies and of the 1stTerritorial Forum (2011) to facilitate the exchange of experiences among teachers and students of the regions schools.

Production of educational materials such as the updated digital version of Habitat: the Guide to Environmental Education.

International Youth Conference Lets take care of the planet (Connt): The number of secondary school students

taking part in the Catalan conference was 148, with 36 Catalan representatives at the national meeting and 3 Ca-

talan representatives at the European meeting.

http://www.xesc.cat/xesc/index.php

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Environmental and Sustainable IdeasCompetition (CIAiS)Institute of Sustainability, Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya(UPC-Barcelona Tech). Barcelona Provincial Council. Entitat de

Medi Ambient AMB. Barcelona City CouncilSince 1997

The Environmental and Sustainable Ideas Competition is

organised with the aim of promoting innovative projects

and actions that contribute to the great changes the world

needs to make this century to transform the current social

and economic models and move towards a new develop-

ment model in accordance with the Millennium Develop-

ment Goals.

The ideas produced will make a qualitative leap possible in

the assumption of social responsibility for technology with re-

gard to the environment and sustainable human development

and, in particular, specically impacting our universities and ourinteraction with society.

The 15th competition has been organised for 2012 with the project focus this year on the

subject of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20 Earth Summit).

GoalsTo help to recognise and evaluate the changes caused in our territories by our actions over the past 15 years,

what our environmental responsibility is and what we can do strategically to contribute to this change towards

sustainability.

To give the university community an important role in global sustainability.

To educate students and all UPC-Barcelona Tech personnel on the effects of climate change, reduction of

CO2

emissions, water and material conservation, waste prevention, mobility, infrastructures and the territory

noise levels of activities.

To promote ideas, convey relevant information and/or activity to make visible our commitment to sustainabi-

lity as academic institutions.

ResultsOver the course of the 15 competitions, 280 projects have been received, amongst which the following should be

highlighted for their development:

- Wetlands recovery of the Torre Girona lake (UPC-Barcelona Tech North Campus area).

- Classrooms with skylights for natural light in the Rogent lecture room of the ETSAB Coderch building.

- ETSAV Horta Solar followed by the creation of the Solar Cube (CISOL Solar Research Centre).

- Life Menu: the rst step towards the ecological food transition of the Vertex building restaurant, UPC-Barcelona

Tech North Campus.

http://www.univers.upc.edu/ideesambientals

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Eco-Entrepreneurs Association, Green/BlueEconomy businesses based

in CataloniaEco-Entrepreneurs Association and founding entities

Since 2012

Eco-entrepreneurs is an association made up of busines-

ses and professional individuals with the aim of bringing

together companies involved in the Green/Blue Economy

based in Catalonia, to generate synergies, develop pro-

jects and be a visible spokesperson with independent cri-

teria for both the private sector and for the institutions and

public administrations.

The businesses involved must commit to the values, princi-

pals and criteria listed in a document known as the Manifesto,

which must be signed by all members and afliated businesses

and which presents eco-entrepreneurship as the best way to do

business, for business professionals and citizens in pursuit of har-mony with the Planet through a proactive and regenerative approach.

GoalsTo represent and bring together the maximum number of eco-entrepreneurial businesses as possible to ac-

hieve the sufcient critical size and mass to have the intended positive impact.

In the long term, the objective is to act as a catalyst for positioning sustainability on the political, business and

social agenda, both in Catalonia and at an international level.

ResultsThe main result is the constitution of the association, its visibility to the countrys social and economic agents, and

the gradual incorporation of new eco-entrepreneur members.

www.ecoemprenedors.cat

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Global Eco Forum, dialogue,reection and interactionon sustainabilityEco-union + 50 organisationsSince 2008

The Global Eco Forum is a multistakeholder event that pro-

motes dialogue, deep thinking and interaction, an essential

meeting point for opinion leaders and agents of change to-

wards sustainability in the Euro-Mediterranean Region.

The active participation of all sectors of society is crucial in

meeting the challenges of the 21st century. This participa-

tion and teamwork are elements of key importance so that

the citizens can be the true agents of change, thereby acting

as catalysts for the transition to sustainability. For this reason,

the Global Eco Forum combines plenary dialogues, interactive

workshops with eco-networking sessions and collective intelli-

gence, live online broadcast, a virtual forum and cultural activities.

GoalsTo create new links and strengthen those existing between different agents: Public Administration, private

enterprise and civil society (NGO and citizens) so that they relate in a lasting manner to construct together,

over time, responsible and sustainable initiatives.

To inspire sustainable environmental, social and economic activity in the Euro-Med region, develop a network

of contacts for the creation of north-south multistakeholder alliances and also to speed up the implementati-

on of sustainable development policies in the Euro-Med region.

ResultsIn 2011, the production of a nal report on green economy and good sustainability governance to provide new

inputs to the reports of the Green Economy Coalition for Rio +20

232 participants, 40 international, national and local speakers at the dialogue sessions. 35 speakers invited to the

workshops and round tables, 198 virtual participants, plus 25 media accredited to cover the GEF2011, a social

network impact, with over 1,000 followers and around 2,000 subscriptions to the newsletter.

www.global-ecoforum.org

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