Eco-Labels, International Standards, Energy Efficiency Best Practices for SMEs Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA International Training, Wizard

Eco-Labels, International Standards, Energy Efficiency Best Practices for SMEs

Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA

International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October 2012, Sofia

Content

• Background• Eco-lables• International standards• Voluntary agreements• Best practices on energy efficiency


Background

1997

20022004

20052006

2009Kyoto

Protocol

EPBD

CHP

Emission Trading

Eco-designEnergy

End Use

RES

2010

New EPBD

2020

20-20-20Targets

EE Directive

Energy Lables


Voluntary schemes

• Eco-lables• Standards• Voluntary agreements• Best practices


Eco-Lables

• Mandatory labelling• EU Energy Labelling

• Voluntary labelling• EU Ecolabel• EU Energy Star programme


Standards for eco-lables

• ISO 14020 - Environmental labels and declarations - General principles

• ISO 14021 - Self Declared Environmental Claims, 1999 (Type II labels / declarations)

• ISO 14024 - Type I Environmental Labelling –Principles and Procedures, 1999

• ISO 14025 - Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principles and procedures


Eco-Lables Principles• Shall be reliable and verifiable, based on scientifically correct

approach and studies• Shall not create trading barriers • Procedures, methodologies, criteria shall be public• All life cycle aspects shall be considered• Interested parties shall be involved• Innovation shall be supported• Administrative procedures for labels awarding shall be restricted to a

technical assessment of the compliance with awarding criteria• Labels to be applied on products or on packaging to declare

environmental performances or specific characteristics of the product• Verified by a third party


EU Energy Labeling

Directive 2010/30/EU on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products

The Directive covers any good having an impact on energy consumption during use. These products do not consume energy but "have a significant direct or indirect impact" on energy savings. Examples are window glazing and outer doors.

The directive is framework but the Commisssion provides regulations for TV’s, refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines, etc.


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:153:SOM:EN:HTML

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:153:SOM:EN:HTML

EU Energy LabelingShow energy efficiency in household appliances, helping the consumer to choose more efficient equipment and save money

Contain information related to the use of energy or other resources: e.g. water consumption

Energy labels are mandatory for all appliances placed on the EU market and should always be clearly displayed on each appliance at the point of sale


Eco-Lables


EU Eco-label

The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted.


EU Eco-label

• The EU Ecolabel scheme is a commitment to environmental sustainability.

• The criteria have been developed and agreed upon by scientists, NGOs and stakeholders to create a credible and reliable way to make environmentally responsible choices.


EU Eco-label• The EU Eco-label is an official label managed by the

European Commission which certifies that a product or service is of good environmental quality and guaranteed technical performance

• An eco-labelled product generates less environmental impacts on air, water, soil and human health

• Throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life (“from cradle to grave”)

• Added value: usage cost generally lower than average


EU Eco-label• With only a modest 5% market share for EU Eco-labelled products in the

European Union, the savings compared to typically performing versions (standard product) would be substantial :

Source: « The Direct and Indirect benefits of the Eco-label », AEAT in Confidence, 2004

RESOURCE SAVED /AVOIDED PER YEAR Amount saved per year

• Electricity 14,700,000 kWh

• CO2 produced from energy use 9,318,000 tonnes CO2

• Water use 12,285,000 million litres

• Reduced use of hazardous substances 13,800 tonnes

• Material savings (other than hazardous substances) 530,700 tonnes

• Reduced discharges to water 30,400 tonnes COD

• Reduced air pollution 17,500 tonnes pollutants


Green Buildings

• British-based BREEAM• DGNB in Germany• LEED - USA


EU Eco-label


Energy Star

• The ENERGY STAR is a voluntary appliance specific label, identifying to consumers appliances (office equipment) that meet certain standards regarding energy efficiency.

• Orginally introduced by the US EPA in 1992. In 2001 the European Union signed an Agreement with US EPA to introduce the ENERGY STAR in Europe as well (for office equipment) – agreement updated 2006

• This allows potential partners in the European Union to sign up through the European Commission, who is responsible for the EU ENERGY STAR Programme

www.eu-energystar.org Energy CalculatorProduct Database


http://www.eu-energystar.org/

Standards

• International – integrated management systems, including ISO 90001, ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 50001, OHSAS, ISO 26000 others


ISO 50001 Energy Management


ISO 50001 Energy ManagementEstablish Scope

Identify Current Energy Sources

Set Criteria for Significance

Identify Significant Energy Users

Identify Opportunities for Improvement

Establish an Energy Baseline

Set Objectives, Targets and Action Plans

Identify EnPIs

Measure the Results


ISO 50001 Energy Management• Energy Savings = Baseline Energy Use – Post-

retrofit Energy Use ± Adjustments

Sourse: Development of Baseline Methodologies in Singapore

Adjustment factors:• Climate• Capacity utilization• System efficiency (depreciation, others)• Production mix


ISO 50001 Energy Management

For buildings: kWh/m2, kWhth/m2 (kWhth/m3), For hotels: for energy kWh/m2, kWh/guestnight; for water:

m3/guestnight

(adjusted indicators taking into account that the SPA, swimming pool or restaurant can accept other clients, not only hotel guests, etc.)

For glass industry: kWh/t melted glass (adjustment factor: % cullet in the batch, batch moisture, etc.)


Energy Benchmarking

• Energy benchmarking - process of collecting, analysing and relating energy performance data of comparable activities with the purpose of evaluating and comparing performance between or within entities.

• Entities can include processes, buildings or companies. Benchmarking may be internal between entities within a single organization, or - subject to confidentiality restrictions - external between competing entities

• Variables: climate data, product mix, technology, load, row materials, etc.


Voluntary Agreements

• LTA – Long term agreements • Cleaner production• Corporate Social Responsibility• Others


Long Term Agreements

• Voluntary agreements are “essentially a contract between the government and industry, or negotiated targets with commitments and time schedules on the part of all participating parties” (IEA, 1997a).

• These agreements typically have a long-term outlook, covering a period of five to ten years, so that strategic energy-efficiency investments can be planned and implemented.

• A key element of voluntary agreements is that they focus the attention of all actors on energy efficiency or emission reduction goals.


Long Term AgreementsOver 300 Environmental voluntary agreements have been negotiated between national governments and industry in Europe

NGO agreement programs –such as PEW’sBusiness Environmental Leadership Council, WWF’sClimate Savers–

Government programs focused on individual companies –such as US EPA’s Climate Leaders

Focus of this talk is on:–National-level agreement programs–Agreements between industrial companies and/or associations and governments–Agreements that address energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions


Long Term Agreement

Source: Lynn Price International Training, Wizard of the Environment: Enterprise Europe Network, 3-5 October 2012, Sofia

Cleaner Production

The measures for cleaner productions include:• efficient use of energy, water and materials; • reduction of waste and emissions generation; • use of renewable energy sources and nontoxic and not harmful for the

environment and human materials; • continuous improvement of the environmental awareness of the staff, providers

and clients.

Implementation of the cleaner production approach leads to reduction of the operative cost, solving of organizational

problems, increase of safety at work and image of the SMEs.

Cleaner production is defined as the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products and services to increase overall efficiency, and reduce risks to humans

and the environment.


Corporate Social responsibilityCorporate social responsibility is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business

operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.


CP Example in Tourism Sector

Key elements of tourism development:

Competitiveness:• Marketing• Financial Management• Operations Management• Human Resources

Management• Information Management• Organization Management• Strategic Planning

Sustainability:• Water Quality Management• Air Quality Management• Wildlife Management• Forest/Plant Management• Visitor Management• Resident/Community

Management• Commemorative Integrity


CP Example in Tourism SectorPolicy players and decision makers at national/regional/local level

Healthcare

Transportation

Environmental protection

Education

Security

Entertainment

Food and beverage

Crafts

Textile

Infrastructure Financial sector

Tourism


CP Example in Tourism Sector

National/regional/local decision makers

Employees

Funding institutionsLocal residents

Tourists

Representatives of NGOs

Educational units

Representatives of other sectors

Tourism associationsOthers

Accommodation/ Supply Enterprises Owners/Managers

Key stakeholders for integrated project implementation


All sectors of the world economy needs integrated approach for increase of their competitiveness and sustainability, by including all stakeholders and employing proven international practices.

CP and CSR methodologies are in compliance with the EU strategy for 2020 and at national level

All funding programmes of EU member countries include the issue of CP and CSR

CP and CSR concepts


Best practices

• Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, the so-called BREFs - adopted under IPPC

• EU Projects for Best Practices


Sectoral BREFs

BREF for the Tanning of Hides and Skins

BREF in the Cement and Lime Manufacturing Industries

BREF for the Ceramic Industry

BREF in the Chlor-Alkali Manufacturing Industry

BREF in Common Waste Water and Waste Gas Treatment/Managment Systems in the Chemical Sector

Others: http://eippcb.jrc.es/reference/


Energy Efficiency BREFThis document addresses energy efficiency improvement in industrial installations by giving generic guidance on how to approach, assess, implement and deal with energy efficiency related issues along with corresponding permit and supervising procedures.


Examples of Best PracticesMeasures Expected

savingsPayback

Energy Management – instruction, traning, energy review, clear roles and responsibilities, analysis, etc, ISO ISO 50001

3-10% Up to one year

Process optimization (equipment, control strategies, systems for monitoring and control)

10-15% Up to 5 years

Energy efficient lighting 5% Up to 5 years

Thermal insulation of buildings 10-15% Up to 10 years

Energy efficiency for motors, pumps, power factor compensation and others

5-10% Up to 5 years


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Eco-Labels, International Standards, Energy Efficiency Best Practices for SMEs Zdravko Georgiev, Sofia Energy Agency SOFENA International Training, Wizard