Activities of Philippe DE BACKER related to 2014/2209(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Green growth opportunities for SMEs (A8-0135/2015 - Philippe De Backer) NL
Green growth opportunities for SMEs (short presentation) NL
Reports (1)
REPORT on green growth opportunities for SMEs PDF (196 KB) DOC (130 KB)
Amendments (2)
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. SMEs can be expected to play an important role in the circular economy, providing sustainable, yet labour- intensive services such as repair, refurbishing and recycling. A tax shift from labour to natural resource use is a prerequisite for the long-term success of SMEs. The European Commission, the OECD, the IMF, the ILO, the European Parliament and the Eurogroup broadly support the principle of a tax shift from labour to natural resource use and consumption. Requests the Commission to assess the impact of a tax shift from labour to natural resource use, and come forward with initiatives for such a tax shift.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the important role of sector federations in providing appropriate information and advice on green technologies, funding possibilities and the relevant procedures; calls on the Commission and the Member States to fill the gap where this support is lacking. In cooperation with sector federations and companies further investigate what opportunities exist and accelerate sustainable solutions and invest in environmentally friendly technologies, resource efficiency and the recycling economy;