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Foreword
The European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) celebrate those European companies that are are thriving because they are are green It rewards enterprises and innovation EBAE shows how how the path to a a a greener future is paved with economic success It shows the business sense in in good implementation of EU environmental policies Be it it on on on on the the circular economy waste biodiversity climate or others The award recipients demonstrate how successful businesses reverse
the unsustainable use use of resources Reducing plastic use use or slowing biodiversity loss in in in in Europe can translate into commercial opportunities Products and services that contribute to to our emissions reduction commitments
will be showcased Commitment to the global Sustainable Development Goals will be framed as a a a a a a a a long-term investment that brings excellent returns It is an inspiration to see how the the EBAE entries address these challenges integrating the the circular economy into an an an organisation’s management system strengthening environmental reporting encouraging re-use of bottles and repairing reusable plastic articles Such ideas show how how businesses can be important enablers of of the the implementation of of the the the EU Circular Economy Action Plan including the the recent EU Strategy for Plastics EBAE celebrates the pioneers
of eco-innovation This year the competition saw 161 entries – – all national finalists – – from across 19 European Member States and and candidate countries You inspire us all to develop and implement eco-innovative practices resulting in in in in a a a a a a more sustainable economy for consumers and businesses in Europe and around the world Karmenu Vella
European Commissioner for Environment Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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