1. IM 1.3 EU Law and Legislations on Eco-innovation in
hospitality industry
(inc. financial supports and incentives in partner countries)

2. Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to recall information
about EU laws and legislations on eco -
innovation in tourism industry.

3. The Background of the EU Legislation Process
The main objective of the Environmental Action
Programs and legal arrangements established
and implemented by the European Commission
is a sustainable environment and economy.
The main reason for the emergence of these
legal arrangements and action plans is the
economic and financial crisis that has affected
Europe in 2008.

4. Green Economy Model
In order to overcome the financial and economic
obstacles, the green economy model has been
described as a useful approach.
The green economy approach is shaped on 3
pillars:
• increasing resource efficiency,
• making the ecosystem more durable and
• strengthening social justice.

5. Eco-innovation Action Plan (2011)
In 2011 the EU Commission launched Eco-
innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) which focuses on
particular blockages, encounters and chances
for accomplishing environmental intentions
through eco-innovation.

6. 7th Environment Action Programme (2014)
The basic principle of the 7th EAP is “Living well,
within the limits of our planet”.

7. The Main Priorities of the 7th EAP
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/action-programme/objectives.htm

8. Ecodesign Working Plan (2016-2019)
• It is one of the most effective policy instruments at EU
level to encourage energy efficiency, estimated to
contribute around half of the energy savings target for
2020.
• It harmonized by energy labelling rules, maintenances
the EU Commission's supreme priority to improve
Europe’s competitiveness and boost job creation and
economic growth.

9. The “Musts” of the Ecodesign and Eco-Labeling
Source: https://www.greenkey.global/criteria

10. The Key Messages of Legislations
• Building sustainable society is important.
• Sustainability not only means environmental management, but also
covers economic progress and social development.
• The hospitality industry is quick to respond to these changes and is
progressively turning ‘green’.
• Policies and practices have been put into place in order to recycle,
re-use grey water, prevent waste, reduce energy use and lower
carbon footprints.

11. Funding opportunities for SMEs to be
eco-innovative
2014 – 2020

12. HORIZON 2020
EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- resource efficiency
- water
- waste
- key enabling technologies
https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020

13. LIFE
EU Funding Instrument for the Environment and Climate Action
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- Water
- Environmental Technologies
- Resource efficiency
- Industry & production
- Waste
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life

14. COSME
Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-
sized Enterprises
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- improving access to finance and markets
- improving conditions for competitiveness & sustainability
- promoting entrepreneurship
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/cosme

15. ESIF
European Structural and Investment Funds
The main topics of the funding call are below:
- regional development
- research & innovation
- SME competitiveness
- low carbon economy
- environment & resource efficiency
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/funding

16. Funding opportunities for SMEs to be
eco-innovative
2021 – 2027

17. Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe will focus on 3 pillars, including
‘Global Challenges and Industrial
Competitiveness’ .
https://ec.europa.eu/info/horizon-europe

18. LIFE+
After 2021, The LIFE+ Programme will be a main source for
funding eco-innovation issues.
In this new Programme will include Nature and biodiversity;
Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation
and adaptation ; Clean energy transition sub sections.
https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/life