Eco-modernization of enterprises: The government has approved a program to implement the best available technologies by 2030
The government has approved a program to support businesses that implement the best available technologies and management practices. By 2030, the program is expected to promote eco-modernization, energy efficiency, and a reduction in industrial pollution.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a state target program to support enterprises that implement the best available technologies and management methods (BAT) for the period up to 2030, developed by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.
According to the Ministry of Economy, this is another step towards the implementation of reforms in Ukraine to prevent and control industrial pollution, as well as the eco-modernization of enterprises and reconstruction in line with European standards.
The aim of the Program is to reduce the negative impact of industry on the environment by modernizing production, improving energy efficiency, and introducing modern environmental standards. The document provides for a set of economic and regulatory measures aimed at encouraging enterprises to upgrade their technological processes and transition to BAT.
The program is designed for five years and has a transition period, taking into account the peculiarities of the economy under martial law. Its implementation will ensure:
● Increase in the number of enterprises that have implemented BAT;
● Reduction in air and water pollution, as well as a decrease in waste generation, which will be monitored through reports from plant operators on compliance with the conditions of the integrated environmental permit (IEP);
● reduction of energy intensity of production processes, reduction of energy consumption, and increase in enterprise productivity.
The Ministry, in cooperation with the international technical assistance project “Best Available Techniques and Management Methods (BAT) for Ukraine,” implemented with the support of GIZ, continues to work on reforming industrial pollution prevention and creating conditions for the accessibility of modern environmental technologies for Ukrainian enterprises.
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