The Advance SCP project supports the development and implementation of sustainability information systems (SIS) in eight emerging economies across three regions of the world: South-East Asia, Africa & Latin America; adapting itself to the varying circumstances of the pilot countries and their needs in terms of SCP. The SIS will form the basis for making informed consumption decisions and lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved resource efficiency along the value chains.
Implemented in
- Africa
- Asia / Pacific
- Latin America / Caribbean
- Chile
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Morocco
- Peru
- Philippines
- Thailand
Sectors of activity
Consumer Goods, Education, Food & Beverage, Public Procurement, Tourism
Type of initiative
Capacity Building & Implementation, Education & Awareness Raising, Policy Frameworks & Tools
Type of lead actors
United Nations / intergovernmental organizations, Scientific and Technical
Start date
01/01/2016
End date
31/12/2018
Submitted on:
10/05/2017Objectives
Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) patterns constitute an essential building block of a low-carbon economy. Access to credible, reliable and ‘user-friendly’ sustainability information is one of the essential conditions for the shift towards SCP. Supporting enhanced access, communication and use of information related to the environmental, social, and economic impacts of goods and services is the basis for informed consumer decisions, which result in decreased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improved resource efficiency all along the value chain.
The Advance SCP project is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and will support the development and implementation of sustainability information systems, adapting its activities to the varying circumstances in eight emerging economies spread across three regions of the world (South-East Asia, Africa and Latin America). In these countries, Sustainability Information Systems will form the basis for making informed consumption decisions and lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved resource efficiency along the value chains.
Specific activities will focus on institutional strengthening, the design of integrated policy frameworks, technical capacity development, implementation of Sustainability Information Systems and knowledge transfer. One of the objectives of the project is also to identify and develop proposals for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in relation to SCP and sustainability information.
The project will further support the creation of a market for climate-friendly products which will lead to less pollution of the environment. Regional and global trade and investments are promoted through the harmonization of ecolabels. Through the mediation of knowledge dissemination, access to training and further education, countries are enabled to generate new jobs and eco-friendly products to increase their competitiveness. Public authorities gain lower life-cycle-costs of purchased services and products.
The project contributes to the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), more specifically to the 10YFP Consumer Information Programme for Sustainable Consumption and Production (CI-SCP).
Activities
As collected through the One Planet Reporting
Outcome level
Coordination on SCP
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Ethiopia National Roundtable on SCP
Ethiopia National Roundtable on SCP
Regions
Africa
Lead organization
Ministry of Environment
Objective
The roundtable took place to launch the Advance SCP project in Ethiopia. It aimed to highlight the core importance of supporting the shift towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), provide an overview of the 10 YFP on SCP, introduce the Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy and present a review of the progress achieved in Ethiopia.
Achievements
The Roundtable took place on the 14th-15th of June 2016 in Addis Ababa. The meeting aimed to highlight the core importance of supporting the shift towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), provide an overview of the 10 YFP on SCP, introduce the Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy and present a review of the progress achieved in Ethiopia. The Advance SCP project activities in Ethiopia were also formally launched during the meeting, bringing together stakeholders from various relevant ministries and national institutions to examine options for a pilot sector for the implementation of ecolabelling activities, and to define concrete activities for awareness-raising and education on SCP.
SCP changes in practice
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Environmental hotel footprint (label) for hotels
Environmental hotel footprint (label) for hotels
Regions
Africa
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
To measure and improve the environmental footprint of 10 pilot hotels, and communicate the hotels' performance through a label to the guests.
Achievements
Under the Advance SCP project, a methodology previously rolled out in France to calculate and communicate through a label the environmental impacts of hotels has been successfully applied through 10 pilots in Morocco. The hotels have assessed their environmental footprint and received a certificate with their label outlining performance on water, climate change, resource use and the use of bio/labelled products at a side event at COP22. The hotels have received training and developed action plans to improve their performance. The assessments found that water and air-conditioning are the most intensive in terms of energy consumption and have the least environmentally friendly impact. The initial promises for environmental and economic gains – after the implementation of the recommendations extracted from the action plans and based on the methodology and the Winggy software – are as follows: - 5 to 22 Dirhams saved per overnight stay; - 20% reduction in water consumption onsite ; - 22% reduction in energy consumption ; - 17% reduction in CO2 emissions ; - 30% rise in environmentally-friendly and organic certified products.
Policy instrument for SCP
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Sustainable Public Procurement National Action Plan for Chile
Sustainable Public Procurement National Action Plan for Chile
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN environment and Ministry of Environment of Chile
Objective
The goal was the development of the SPP National Action Plan
Achievements
This National Action Plan have selected key and mayor sectors for the government in order to generate a real change in public procurement in Chile. In practice, most of these plans always select sectors such us paper, forniture, etc considered as "low-hanging fruits". In this case, the main sectors selected are transport, public infrastructure and foods services to schools.
Output level
Outreach and communication for SCP
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Launch event of the Advance SCP Project in Morocco
Launch event of the Advance SCP Project in Morocco
Regions
Africa
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
To inform about the project and the wider context of tourism and climate change to get buy in from the sector
Achievements
In January 2016, a meeting with the private sector, mainly tourism operators, took place to inform about the Advance SCP project, the wider context of tourism and climate change, and especially introduce an environmental label for hotels as currently used in France for replication in Morocco.
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Launch event of the Advance SCP Project in Peru
Launch event of the Advance SCP Project in Peru
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
To launch the Advance SCP project in Peru and explore areas of cooperation and synergies with relevant actors from government, academia and private sector.
Achievements
The Advance SCP project in Peru was launched in Dec 2016 through an informative workshop aimed at presenting the project activities and having a dialogue with relevant actors from the government, private sector and academia to explore areas of cooperation and synergies. During the workshop, stakeholders were invited to share their ideas and expressions on forming part of the project's advisory committee. The launch included a presentation on consumer information and activities of the CI-SCP. Peru plans to implement the following activities: - Adaptation and validation of an Environmental Input Output-LCA database (development of platform) - Elaboration and validation of life cycle inventories for refineries, hydroelectric plants and landfills - Capacity building on LCA and sustainability information systems for the project steering committee, the Ministry of Environment and relevant external stakeholders - Evaluate and update existing NAMAs (solid waste, energy) using the LCI data developed through the project
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'How Malaysia is forging a green future with an eco-label' Film
'How Malaysia is forging a green future with an eco-label' Film
Regions
Asia / Pacific
Lead organization
The Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Objective
This film is part of the television reports and documentaries of Deutsche Welle's 'Global Ideas', a media project that provides people all over the world with information on model projects which implement biodiversity and climate protection. The project goal is making Malaysians conscious of environmental protection with the help of green products and a eco label. The media project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
Achievements
The film by Bastian Hartig showcases the electric mopeds whirring around the streets of Malaysia as one example of the country's efforts to go green. Right now, the vehicles aren't available for private purchase and are being use in fleets insteads, including by authorities and fast food chains. The mopeds have been given a green stamp of approval but any products that want to get the same eco label first have to prove their environmental credentials. Malaysia wants to protect the environment and resources, while at the same time future proofing its economy, with the new label. It's a long road, but it has to be taken, says the government. The state is currently the eco label's biggest advocate. Malaysia is one of 8 countries participating in the Advance SCP project, and forms part of the South East Asian component coordinated by GIZ Thailand.
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Presentation of LCA Studies for key national sectors: Hydropower Plants, Refineries and Sanitary Landfields
Presentation of LCA Studies for key national sectors: Hydropower Plants, Refineries and Sanitary Landfields
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
The event was organized to present the main results of the LCA studies conducted for 3 key national sectors. The results included suggestions for the reduction of GHG emissions and lowering the environmental impact
Achievements
This activity served to socialize the results of the LCA studies with representatives of the local authorities, business, academia and other stakeholders interested in the sectors.
Training for SCP
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Life Cycle Analysis Workshop in Peru
Life Cycle Analysis Workshop in Peru
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
As it is defined in the MoU signed between the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and UN Environment, it is necessary to train the work team, considering that it is important that people involved in the development of the project know in depth the tools of Life cycle analysis. This training addressed the topics: • Information Systems in Sustainability • Introduction to life cycle thinking • ISO 14040 and 14044: Life Cycle Analysis • Life cycle analysis: • Introduction to life cycle data base • Introduction to ACV software • Environmental certification: eco-labeling
Achievements
The aim of the Workshop was to present the methodology, application and benefits of the ACV tool for decision making on production, consumption, impacts, policies and management strategies, as well as for the continuous improvement of the institutions. Additionally, it allowed participants to analyze their processes under the life cycle approach. The Workshop had theoretical sessions and group work generating discussions throughout its development. Participants were provided with all presentations and complementary teaching material on USB, in addition to a folder with printed slides. At the beginning of the Workshop a survey was conducted to know the degree of knowledge of the Life Cycle Analysis. The Workshop finished with a feedback survey to know the degree of knowledge acquired after the training.
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Workshop: How consumer information tools can support/promote climate action in Tourism, Buildings & Construction and Food Systems
Workshop: How consumer information tools can support/promote climate action in Tourism, Buildings & Construction and Food Systems
Regions
Europe and Central Asia
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
The objective of the workshop was to gather information from participants as part of the development of the Guidelines for policy makers of how consumer information tools can support/promote climate action in 3 sectors: Tourism, Buildings & Construction and Food Systems (One Planet network sectors).The workshop was part of the Project Advancing and Measuring Sustainable Consumption and Production for a Low-Carbon Economy in Middle-Income and Newly Industrialized Countries (Advance SCP), funded by the International Climate Initiative.
Achievements
The workshop involved policy makers, certification developers, as well asbusiness representatives with an interest in consumer behaviour and climate governance, to gather inputs for the report. The workshop provided an overview of the status quo in three important areas of consumption related to climate change: tourism, buildings, and food. Existing labels and certifications and the criteria these are based on were presented, and their efficiency in inspiring consumers to make more informed decisions was discussed. Psychological barriers to the adoption of labels, and their wider use was highlighted and evaluated. Opportunities for the improvement of schemes was discussed, as well as strategies as to how these can be used more widely in marketing and the creation of bonds with consumers.
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Basic and Advance Trainings on Life Cycle Assessment in Peru
Basic and Advance Trainings on Life Cycle Assessment in Peru
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
The basic and advance trainings goal was to capacitate government officials in the use of LCA tools in order to incorporate them in their work, using scientific-based information
Achievements
The interest received from the different ministries as well as other public institutions to participate in the trainings was very high. Most participants in the basic training in 2017, participated also in the advance training in 2018.
Knowledge resource and technical tool
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Report on Evaluation and prioritization of goods and services in Chile
Report on Evaluation and prioritization of goods and services in Chile
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
The general purpose of this report is to prioritize products and services acquired by selected public entities, considering the magnitude of purchases both nationally and of each entity, the impact they have on the environment and society, links to policies or plans of the State, among other important factors. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES are: to establish a methodology for prioritizing products and services, and to define the products and services that will be worked on in subsequent activities.
Achievements
An evaluation matrix is a technique that allows evaluating objects or processes using relevant information of different nature (with different units of measurement), in order to compare how important an object or process is compared to the others evaluated. In this opportunity, the objects evaluated and compared were the products and services that are acquired by the public entities of Chile. The information of different nature was called evaluation factors, for example, magnitude of purchases, potential impact, national priorities, among others. In this way, the evaluation matrix allows the comparison of products and services, obtaining quantitative assessments for each evaluation factor and general overall level. The process of preparing the matrix had three main activities, which are described in detail in the report: ➢ Pre-selection of products and services to be evaluated. ➢ Definition of evaluation factors ➢ Evaluation matrix and weights. The prioritized products and services were selected based on two stages: 1. The elaboration of a matrix that integrates different factors such as magnitude of purchases, impact, existence of national policies and potential for improvement, allowing preliminary evaluation of products and services. 2. An analysis that includes two sub-stages: A pre-prioritization of products and services taking into account the results of the matrix and ensuring that at least two of the five most purchased products or services for each selected entity were pre-prioritized, and a voting process for each product and service by the Committee composed of ministerial entities. The prioritized products and services are mentioned in the report with an indication of the most important aspects that justify this selection.
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Development of National LCA Inventories for Hydro Powerplants, Refineries and Sanitary Landfields
Development of National LCA Inventories for Hydro Powerplants, Refineries and Sanitary Landfields
Regions
Latin America / Caribbean
Lead organization
UN Environment
Objective
The goal of this activity is to provide scientific-based information to national government and consumers of 3 main sectors in order to include environmental impact data in their decision
Achievements
The engagement with several of the private companies operating the refineries and the hydropower plants was dificult in the first stages. They were reluctant to share information about their operations. Once it was shown the value of this LCA studies for their own improvement the engagement with them was perfect.
Impact and Results
Project results (last updated June 2019):
- Thailand: Label Promotion Tool is being implemented (which replaced the annulled “Split AC” pilot). The Thai side is embarking in a Lab-of-Tomorrow process to reduce single-use plastic by creating Thai-German business models through an innovation process. GIZ’s Export Initiative plans to support this process.
- Malaysia: The project MyRelamp, which aims to implement eco-labelled streetlights in 4 cities using performance contracting is in the implementation phase.
- Philippines: Project on making the GPP system functioning by piloting GPP with three Common Use Product (CUP), including CUP criteria making/updating, procurement, monitoring and knowledge management. A second concept note was developed and approved for capacity development of the CLIMA project. CLIMA provides private sector incentives for green product procurement.
- Indonesia: GPP regulation has been ratified, which is a major milestone for the country. A pilot project on GPP system development using paper and furniture with industry consultation.
- Morocco" selected NAMA was finalized (towards a zero carbon hotel sector - energy efficiency & renewables) and trainings of national stakeholders on the NAMA was delivered. The project closing workshop was held in April 2019.
- Ethiopia: the final draft of the ‘Manual For School Environmental Club’ has now incorporated the inputs from the workshop. The Draft Baseline Report on GHG emissions and Development of an MRV System for agro-forestry coffee as part of the Implementation of a NAMA on Afforestation, Reforestation and Agroforestry will be finalized soon when Baseline data from field is collected.
- Chile: SPP National Plan was launched in January 2019 together with a National SPP policy and a Guide for the implementation of sustainability criteria (based on the support provided by the Project). SPP is now part of this initiative launched by the president that recognizes sustainability efforts of public institutions. Mi Codigo Verde has been implemented and an MRV system for Huella Chile is being developed.
- Peru: Amongst the main results, more than 50 professionals from government, private sector and academia trained on LCA methodology, and 3 LCA sectorial studies were developed (hydropower plant, sanitary landfills and refinery products). Launch of National LCA Database on May 23rd. 4 scientific papers published in international journals based on the results of the project and activities have been promoted in the Peru IKI Newsletter.
Next steps and how to get involved
For more information on this initiative, please contact Mrs. Beatriz Martins Carneiro (beatriz.carneiro@unep.org) or Thomas Lehmann (thomas.lehmann1@giz.de)
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