22 March, 2016

Government

Priorities for

Promoting Greening

Business Practices

in Georgia

Promoting Better

Environmental Performance

of Small and Medium sized

Enterprises in Georgia

IMPORTANCE OF GREEN ECONOMY IN GEORGIA

Determinant for Sustainability

Goes beyond GDP

New Business Opportunities

Access to international market

Response to Development in Georgia

Determinant for Sustainability

Goes beyond GDP

New Business Opportunities

Access to international market

WHAT DOES GREENING SMES MEAN?

Enhance

benefits of

green practices

Support

government-to-

business and

business-to-

business dialogue

Strengthen

government

policies for

SD

Promote better

environmental

performance of

SMEs

Challenges

Lack of awareness

Insufficient knowledge

Limited competence level

Lack of time, interest, expertise to manage sustainability initiatives

Lack of financial resources

Solutions

Skill-based trainings

Raising awareness through educational programs

Access to information

SMEs involvement in the regulatory processes

Promoting cleaner production

Improving cooperation with Business companies and business associations

GREENING BUSINESS

Access to finance

Support to SME

Innovations and Technologies

Rural Development

Export Promotion

New Industries Development

Privatization

Cooperation with International Organizations

PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

SME SECTOR IN GEORGIA

Wholesale/retail

Real estate

Industry /

manufacturing

and construction

[VALUE]

[VALUE]

Share of Enterprises in 2015

SMEs Large Enterprises

Energy Efficient Buildings

Forestry

Sustainable Transport

Agriculture

Tourism

Waste Management

Renewable energy

POTENTIAL SECTORS FOR GREEN BUSINESS IN GEORGIA

• Hydropower

• Forest Policy

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Mountain

Industry

STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS & LEGISLATION

Socio-Economic Strategy of Georgia “Georgia 2020”

SME Development Strategy of Georgia (2016-2020) and Action Plan (2016-2017)

Government Programme “For Strong, Democratic, United Georgia”

Green Growth Policy Paper (under elaboration)

3rd Environment Performance Review of Georgia

Strategic Environmental Assessment (to be approved by the GoG)

SME Development Strategy of Georgia (2016 – 2020)

“Promotion of Green Practices among SMEs”

SME Development Strategy Action Plan (2016-2017)

Providing

consultations and

access to trainings

on environmental

performance of

SMEs

Development of

training programmes

related to RECP for

further

implementation of

green practices

Implementation of

environmental

managers courses

(related to waste

management in

SMEs)

STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS

1 2 Government Programe

“For Strong, Democratic,

United Georgia”

Support SMEs will ensure growth of the

volume of their goods and revenues

Enterprises will comply with the

modern standards of environment protect

Socio-Economic Development Strategy

of Georgia

“Georgia 2020”

Government will improve access to

funding, especially for SMEs

Main principle is rational use of natural

resources, ensuring environmental safety

and sustainability

STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS

SUPPORTING GREEN ECONOMY

Produce in Georgia

SMEs development Support Entrepreneurs Regional market development Local population income growth Support micro-business start-up

programs Support economically vulnerable

areas

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Goals:

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO PRIVATE SECTOR

1

2

Agriculture

Industry

GEL 30 Million GEL 16 Million

Construction Materials

Paper and Paperboard

Wood Processing

Metal ware

Mineral and Still Water

Rubber and Plastics Produce

Automotive Industry Apparel

Industry Electric Equipment

Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals

Food Products Industry

High-tech Greenhouses

High-tech cattle farming

2 geological trails

Cattle, bird, fish factory

High-tech bird factory

Fruit, Berries, Vegetables,

Citrus Processing

Nuts

Wool, leather processing

Tea, tobacco processing

Automotive Industry Apparel

Industry Electric Equipment

Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals

Food Products Industry

High-tech Greenhouses

High-tech cattle farming

2 geological trails

Cattle, bird, fish factory

High-tech bird factory

Fruit, Berries, Vegetables,

Citrus Processing

Nuts

Wool, leather processing

Tea, tobacco processing

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO PRIVATE SECTOR

Transfer Environmentally

Sound Technologies

LOW CARBON ECONOMIC GROWTH

Low Emission

Development Strategy of

Georgia (LEDS) Development

Eco-friendly

Innovations

inside the

country Promoting

Energy Saving

Measures

Development

Alternative

Energy Sources

Access of

SMEs to Global

Environmental

Funds

Goal: Georgian GHG Emission

Reduction Target by 15%

(2021 – 2030)

Priorities

Environmental

Education

Access to

Information

Access to

Funds

Eco-Labeling Technology

Transfer

Business

Awards

WHAT IS OUR VISION

MORE ENVIRONMENTAL

PUBLIC FOR SUSTAINABLE

FUTURE

Elaborating guidance for greening SMEs

Providing consultations for stakeholders

Skill-based trainings and seminars

Sustainable use and economic values of

ecosystems into P&I

Promote cleaner production & service

Support green business standards

Improve partnership among stakeholders