GREEN ACTION PLAN AND BEST GREEN PRACTICE: PHILIPPINES

APEC Green Initiative Workshop Brunei Darusssalam, April 24, 2012

Rowen R. Gelonga PHILIPPINES

Policy Area C: Fostering a Green-Friendly Economic Environment Including Creating Demand for Green Technology and Awareness Raising

Incentives for Green Government Procurement

Green Procurement Program

o Green Procurement Program for government through Executive Order 301. o Pilot implementation in 8 agencies. o Requires agencies to include environmental considerations in procurement criteria.

Incentives for Green Government Procurement

National Eco-Labeling Program
o Support facility to the Green Procurement Program. o Had developed criteria for 35 product categories and certified 24 products under the Green Choice Philippines Seal of Approval. o Recognized by the Global Eco-Labeling Network 13.

Energy Labeling Program

o A component of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program of the Department of Energy (DOE). o Intended to inform consumers on the energy efficiency of electrical appliances and devices. Had certified 1,803 appliances.

Raising Consumer Awareness on Green Consumption

Eco-Labelling Programs
o Intended to increase awareness on green products.

Green Purchasing Alliance Movement (GPAM)

o Intended to increase awareness on green products. o Encourage MSMEs to produce as well as patronize green products.

Philippine Green Pages

o Online directory of green products at www.philippinegreenproducts.com.

Republic Act 9512 - Environmental Awareness

o Intended to promote environmental awareness.

Policy Area D: Creating Green Partnerships

Green Partnerships with SMEs and Large Corporations

Greening the Supply Chain
o Nestle Green Supply Chain involving more than 170 supplier SMEs. o Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS) supply chain greening of local companies, e.g. Meralco and 11 supplier/subcontractorSMEs. o Available financing packages from government financial institutions, e.g. Development Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines.

Green Partnerships with SMEs and Universities/Research Institutions

Government Support Programs for Green SMEs
o o o o Research and development assistance. Technology prototyping and piloting. Environmental technology verification. Technology transfer and commercialization support.

Technology Transfer Act of 2009

o Intended to stimulate public sector R&D through package of incentives for researchers and scientists.

Partnerships with Green SMEs and Other SMEs

Smart Cebu Project
o Enhance export competitiveness in European and Asian green markets of Cebu-based home and lifestyle SMEs through clean production and development of eco-friendly products. o Supported by EU, chambers of commerce and industry and government agencies.

Zero Carbon Resorts Project

o Initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact of local hotels and resorts.

Industrial Waste Exchange Program (IWEP)

o Trading of wastes among SMEs through a trade information system.

Partnerships with Green SMEs and Civil Societies/Local Communities

Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE)
o Assists SMEs in compliance to environmental laws. o Manages the Industrial Waste Exchange Program.

Various chambers of commerce and industry

o Various technical assistance, advocacies.

Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI)

o Promotes pollution reduction.

Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI)

o Assists in pollution reduction, environmental conservation and compliance to environmental laws.

Partnerships with Green SMEs and Civil Societies/Local Communities

SME-Civil Societies/Local Communities Partnership

o Various environmental projects, e.g. ban of plastic shopping bags and promotion of eco-friendly alternatives.

Ecology Centers
o Partnership of government, academe, local communities and private sector. o Information resource center for eco-friendly technologies.

International Partnerships
Some current partnerships:
o Philippines Energy Efficiency Project (with Asian Development Bank) Replacement of traditional bulbs with compact flourescent lamps. o SWITCH Policy Support Programme for the Philippines (with the European Union) - Assistance in various projects relating to sustainable consumption and production. o Green Business Asia (with International Labour Organization and Government of Japan) - Productivity improvement of enterprises. o Clean Production (with ICETT Japan) - provision of clean production training and consultancy to SMEs. o Clean development mechanisms with various international partners. o Climate change and environmental protection projects with KOICA. o Financing programs for environment projects (with World Bank, Asian Development Bank, others).

Best Green Practice Philippine Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)

Philippine Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)

Recognizing Industries with Superior Environmental Performance
A partnership program with industries, in cooperation with the other environment-related agencies, aimed to support industry selfregulation towards improved environmental performance. Objectives: Promote self-regulation. Provide incentives and package of assistance to SMEs to achieve pollution prevention and cleaner production process. Capacity building. Regulatory Privileges: Relaxation of reportorial requirements. Simplified requirements for expansion projects. Recognition award with DENR Official Seal of Approval.