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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
Printed in recycled paper.
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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.
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Catalonia
Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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.
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Catalonia
Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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.
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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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Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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
Area
Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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.
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BarcelonaMetropolitan
Area
Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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.
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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.
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BarcelonaMetropolitan
Area
Green industry, material efficiency and waste minimization
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.
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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.
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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
Raising awareness of responsibleconsumption and the promotion ofethical and sustainable fashionalternatives
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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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Catalonia
Social sector, green jobs and employment
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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Social sector, green jobs and employment
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.
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Social sector, green jobs and employment
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)
Social sector, green jobs and employment
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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Social sector, green jobs and employment
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.
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Social sector, green jobs and employment
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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Catalonia
Social sector, green jobs and employment
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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Social sector, green jobs and employment
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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Cerdanya (pilotscheme) and
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
the Barcelona Metropolitan Area
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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
in Sitges
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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 &
Cooling (DH&C) network in the city ofBarcelona
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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.
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Sustainable energy
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.
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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)
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Sustainable energy
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
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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
Sustainability criteria in the refusecollection and cleaning contract for thecity of Barcelona
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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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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.
Employment creation (staff of 4,601 people and the awarding of the new contract has created 283 new direct jobs).
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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
Global Eco Forum, dialogue, reectionand interaction on sustainability
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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.
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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.
www.gencat.cat/cads
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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.
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