The Environmental Protection Agency launched the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP) in 2001 as a grant scheme to encourage Irish organisations to implement cleaner greener practices. The philosophy of the programme is that prevention is better than cure.
The projects challenged organisations to produce goods and services in more environmentally friendly ways, targeting the minimisation of emissions through cleaner production methods. The objective was to achieve a balance between economic activity and protection of the environment.
To date the EPA has committed €3.7m to 59 organisations that have received part funding for demonstration projects under this programme over 3 Phases. Environmental performance is fast becoming a marketing tool and there is an increasing demand for environmentally sound products and services both in the EU and across international markets.
The long-term aim is to try to ensure that cleaner greener production and eco-efficiency become the established norm in Ireland. The EPA hope that other businesses will learn from and build on past success stories and that will work towards CGPP’s tagline objective: “Better Business in a Better Ireland”.
Find out more about the CGPP Programme on the CGPP website
Presentations from the CGPP4 Financial and Technical Workshop held in Dublin on the 23rd April 2009 are now available for download (View CGPP4 workshop presentations)
Various organisations can apply under the CGPP Scheme for example single or groups of Small Medium Size Enterprises, Multinational companies, Local authorities, combinations of those listed.
Many sectors are covered under the scheme such as:
Service, Transport, Electronics, Plastics, Chemicals, Construction, Fish, Food, Metals, etc.
Cleaner Greener Production is...
the application of integrated preventive environmental strategies to processes, products and services to increase overall efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment, for example:
Cleaner Greener Production requires...
New attitudes, better environmental management and evaluating available technology options. It is essential to take good environmental practice to the stage where it is an inherent part of any business operation.
The CGPP-4 Call is now closed.
Briefing Sessions on the Cleaner Greener Production Programme - Phase 4:
The EPA has held four briefings at regional locations in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway in early April to provide information on participation on funding for Phase 4 of the CGPP - View the presentations given at the recent CGPP4 roadshows.
on the CGPP Programme, please contact Lisa Sheils
