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The Role of the Ecolabel in textiles2011
Nicholas Paxevanos
EU Ecolabel Workshop 2011
Topics
Current situation
Why the ecolabelSupport SCP/SIPBenefits/success storiesGPP
Criteria
Application process
Common sense and responsibility
EU Ecolabel Workshop 2011
Current situation
91 Textile licences
EU
InternationalThailandIndiaMalaysiaIndonesiaOther countries
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Why the EcolabelSupport
The Ecolabel is moving ahead and it is an important instrument for…
Supporting the SCP and SIP Action plans“Promoting sustainable products and reducing Environmental damage”
Work on promoting the Ecolabel is carried out on both
National level (Competent Bodies) and EU level PR, Marketing, fairs, Brochures etc. GPP
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Why the Ecolabel Benefits
Improve your company image Differentiate your products Competitive Advantage Retain Customers loyalty Access to marketing events/on-line catalogue
A tool for GPPStay ahead of the competition – meet public sector environmental purchasing demandsExpand your market – do business with public authorities across EuropeReduce the burden of responding to public tenders – use the Flower as an easy proof of environmental compliancePut your products on a short list
A Tool in other areas: CSR, Env. Management, LCA
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Why the EcolabelGPP and the Ecolabel
Public Procurement accounts for 17% of EU wide (GDP) Gross Domestic Product equivalent to 2 trillion Euros
European Commission “Europe 2020 strategy” sustainable growth – reducing Co2 emissions. GPP an important instrument
GPP made easier for Public Purchasers• No expert knowledge required• Fully compatible with the principles of the international
market • Easy identification
Tools and resources• GPP Training Toolkit• Handbook on Green Public Procurement• Leaflet on GPP and the EU Ecolabel
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Why the EcolabelRetailer Trends
The Retail sector represents about 11% of EUs GDP
Individual chains: Want to be seen as Environmentally concerned
The Retail Forum: Launched 2009 – support SCP/SIP Action plans - Includes the biggest chains
Benefits for Retailers/Customers• Easy to choose a product• Environmental• Health• Quality
Internationally: Wal-Mart, Levi Strauss, Esprit, H&M … are working together to find a common standard for sustainable clothing
Retail Forum
Promote sustainable products
Reduce environmental footprint of retail sector Green supply chains
Share best practicenot an exclusive club: Wider participation encouraged
Working with RetailersWorking with Retailers
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Example of GPP in Denmark GPP is flourishing in Denmark
Public sector: There are 97 municipalities: 16% of GNP, 270 billion DKKHospitals, municipalities, ministries, post, police, army etc. Set requirements for textile products: Technical,Quality, environmental, etc. Offer a Tender
Award criteria %: Price = 50/60% Environment = 15%
Elderly care has about 600,000 employees: All denim for these employees must adhere to Flower criteria
Almost 80% of all cleaning products and services procured in Denmark are certified by an ISO type I Ecolabel. CO2 reduction of 43%. Cost reduction of 3%There is a network for GPP consisting of municipalitiesThe Competent Body is active and offers consultancy services for GPP
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Case Examples Textiles:
Private Sector
High QualityConsumer
Health SafeEnvironmental performance
The process supply chain is controlled forThong Thai Textile
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Examples: Textile companies
Examples Private sector
KRENHOLM
The process supply chain is controlled for
PENFABRIC
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Textile Criteria
• Development of Textile Criteria• Responsible CB• Development process
• Criteria overview• Fibres• Chemicals and processes• Fitness for use• Waste Water Treatment
The process supply chain is controlled for
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The Application Process
Manual/Documentation
Application
Costs• Application process
» Application Fee» Tests
• Licence» Anual Fee» Reductions
Where to apply
The process supply chain is controlled for
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The Application Process
Important steps to remember in the Application process
1. Make a flow chart2. Inform and assess the suppliers3. Determine what documentation should
be sent to whom4. Organise/file and complete the
documentation 5. Fill out the application forms (Part A,B)
and send them to the selected CB
The process supply chain is controlled for
Thank you for the attention
Bucharest17.2.2011
Questions
Comments
Sense for your CompanyResponsibility to the Environment
