Activities of Emilian PAVEL related to 2014/2208(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (A8-0215/2015 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) RO
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (debate) RO
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy
Amendments (7)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the circular economy has the potential to generate 2 millions of jobs across Europe and possible net savings of €600 billion for EU businesses by 2030, by increasing natural resource productivity and by creating new markets, products and value for businesses;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that a circular economy will lead to sustainable and inclusive growth and have lasting beneficial effects on the labour market; with a view to this, considers the elaboration of a genuine European industrial policy, based on economic and environmental sustainability and aimed at overcoming the 'take-make-consume-throw away' business model, as essential for the achievement of sustainable and inclusive economic growth and high-quality job creation in the EU;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that an effective and job-rich transition to the circular economy requires anticipation (ie: identification of skills gaps), proactive transformation management and long-term planning that includes the development of targeted education and vocational programmes, as well as the implementation of skills development strategies that would improve generic, sectorial and occupation-specific skills;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that, in a transition towards a circular economy, internal transformation and redefinition of jobs may affect sectors with a high share of emissions; calls, in consequence, on the Member States and the EU to put in place all the necessary measures to support affected workeruropean Commission to collaborate with social partners and develop the necessary roadmaps and solidarity mechanisms (i.e.: financial compensations, financial incentives for entrepreneurial initiatives, as well as retraining and alternative employment) to offset the adverse impact of the transition on certain category of workers and socially vulnerable groups;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to put in place a regulatory environment andhighlight that taxation policy is a factor of social fairness in this transition and to put in place fiscal incentives that encourage the development of a circular economy and boost quality job creation, such as reducing or lifting taxation on labour and renewable resources, including labour, and differentiating VAT rates in accordance with the waste hierarchy, and making efficient use of EU funding.
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that a transition towards a sustainable and circular economy should combine ambitious environmental goals with strong social requirements, including the promotion of decent work, healthy and safe working conditions (i.e.: ensure that workers are not exposed to harmful substances at their workplace).
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the European Commission that social and environmental consideration in public procurement procedures should be ensured, which is vital to promote sustainable development and the transition to a circular economy.