What will the Programme
do for you?
What type of business
can participate?
Why is the Cleaner
Greener Production Programme being run?
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What will the Programme do for
you?
Introducing cleaner greener production methods
in your company brings benefits far beyond the obvious environmental improvements.
It has been shown that the introduction of more environmentally aware
operating techniques can provide companies with the opportunity to:
• Review and
increase efficiency
• Identify
methods to increase profits
• Strengthen
their skill base
• Satisfy
current and future legal requirements
The Cleaner Greener Production Programme has been developed to assist interested companies to avail of direct EPA assistance and support in improving their environmental performance. The CGPP will:
Provide financial support:
The available grant aid will range from EUR 6,500 to EUR 100,000 per company
(ranging from 25% to 50% of eligible costs) – depending on project
scope and the size and location of the company. Activities such as the
investigation of prevention opportunities, staff training, capital investment
and project publicity are eligible - if related to cleaner greener production.
Enhance your company
image:
Participating companies will publicise their achievements to promote the
practice of cleaner greener production – demonstrating their commitment
to environmental protection.
Facilitate information
sharing between participants:
The selected businesses will participate in workshops and training sessions,
sharing their experiences and gaining valuable knowledge and insights.
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What type of business can participate?
Any business or group of businesses committed
to the cleaner greener approach to business operations can apply. Smaller
enterprises are particularly welcome and the programme is open to all
sectors, e.g. manufacturing, service, agriculture, food, transport, etc.
Applicants from areas as diverse as garage operation to aquaculture, tourism
to chemical manufacture and everywhere in between are invited to get involved.
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Why is the Cleaner Greener Production Programme being run?
The Irish Government allocated funding for Environmental Research, Technological Development and Innovation (ERTDI) to the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) run the CGPP as part of the ERTDI programme on behalf of the DOEHLG.
The long-term goal is to ensure that cleaner greener production becomes the established norm in Ireland. The programme seeks to promote environmentally friendly business through increased resource productivity, waste reduction, recovery of materials, improved efficiency in a product value chain, energy management and a change of culture within organisations.
The programme aims are focussed on avoiding and preventing adverse environmental impact rather than treating or cleaning up afterwards. This approach brings better economic and environmental efficiency.
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