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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European business statistics, amending Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 and repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics PDF (669 KB) DOC (100 KB)
Amendments (28)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The monitoring of the progress towards the goals set by the Europe 2020 strategy at Member State and Union level requires harmoniszed statistics for the Union economy regarding climate change and resource efficiency, research and development, innovation, the information society covering both market and non- market activities and on the business landscape as a whole, in particular on business demography and employment related to market activities. Such information allows decision makers to take informed policy decisions in order to develop an economy based on knowledge and innovation, to improve access to the single market for small and medium sized enterprises, develop entrepreneurship and improve sustainability and competitiveness.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Statistics on the circular economy, the sustainable development goals, innovation, research and development activities are needed for the development and monitoring of policies that aim to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability performance of Member States and increase their medium and long term potential for smart growth and employment. An expanding digital economy and the increased use of information and communication technologies are also among the important drivers of competitiveness and growth in the Union, and statistical data are needed to support the related strategies and policies.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Statistical data and information are needed for the Union to monitor progress on sustainable corporate management both in the EU and in international supply chains. The EU directive 2014/95 requires large companies to disclose certain information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental challenges; sectoral aggregate information should be made available to the Union. In addition businesses implement international standards and guidelines for of due diligence and data on the performance of the various businesses sectors in this area are needed.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) The circular economy is estimated to be a €3.8 trillion opportunity for the global market 1a, creating remarkable opportunities for Europe’s industry and SMEs; to support the Union’s policy action on the circular economy there is a need for Union harmonised statistics and indicators on the performance of enterprises and Member States in this area. __________________ 1aStudy by Accenture: Waste to Wealth - 2016.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(oa) ‘performance’ means any relevant assessment indicators of economic, social and environmental dimensions related to the functioning and outputs of the undertakings;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) administrative records, including information from tax and customs authorities such as annual financial statements;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) Due diligence
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(ma) Financial and fiscal information;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m b (new)
(mb) Environment and climate
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m c (new)
(mc) Capital costs
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m d (new)
(md) Circular economy
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 for the purpose of amending the detailed topics specified in Annex I and for the purpose of specifying subjects and characteristics covered by the detailed topics of Innovation and ICT usage and e-commerce and, the circular economy, Global value chains.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Topics Detailed topics Labour inputs Employment Hours worked Labour costsRatio between the management wage and the wage of the bottom 10% of workers Hours worked Labour costs Investment in lifelong learning
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Environment and CO2 allowances received / sold climate Environmental taxes Material flow accounts Climate-related risks
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Topics Detailed topics Capital costs Net profit attributable to shareholders Earning per share Return on equity
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 5
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 5
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 8 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 8 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Circular Economy - Consumption of virgin raw materials - Consumption of virgin critical raw materials - Uptake of recycled materials in products - Uptake of reused or remanufactured products - Use of renewable energy for production, delivery, use and destination after use
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 3. Regional business statistics – line 1
Annex I – Subject area 3. Regional business statistics – line 1
Topics Detailed topics Business population Population by region Business demographic events by region (births, deaths, survivals) Employment linked to businesses acting as providers or subcontractors of large undertakings
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 2 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 2 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Due diligence Number of enterprises by sector implementing due diligence standards according to relevant international guidelines such as OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises and other specific sector specific voluntary standards;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Tax information The amount of the net turnover, which includes the turnover made with related parties; The amount of profit or loss before income tax; The amount of income tax accrued (current year) which is the current tax expense recognised on taxable profits or losses of the financial year by undertakings and branches resident for tax purposes in the relevant tax jurisdiction; The amount of income tax paid which is the amount of income tax paid during the relevant financial year by undertakings and branches resident for tax purposes in the relevant tax jurisdiction; The amount of accumulated earnings.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Topics Periodicity Labour inputs Quarterly; annually for wage ratio and investments in lifelong learning;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Environment and Annually climate
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Topics Periodicity Capital cost Quarterly
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 8 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 8 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Circular economy Annually
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 3 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 3 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Due diligence Annually
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)