EcoBusinessPlan Vienna - Modules for sustainable business management

Taking into account the diversity of enterprises in the city, the EcoBusinessPlan Vienna offers a number of different programme modules for large and small enterprises in a variety of industries. The common denominator is to promote sustainability by applying efficient and economical management practices. Consultancy services are provided to businesses in five different modules, which have been developed to foster environmental best practices and projects:

1. EcoBonus: This module targets businesses with up to 50 employees; its objective is to reduce operating expenses and support the environment through waste prevention and waste management, energy saving and climate protection.
   Module 1: EcoBonus
2. Ecoprofit: This module is tailored to manufacturing companies which aim at a rapid reduction of resource inputs; the way to achieve this is the efficient use of resources and input materials, optimisation of production processes and waste prevention.
   Module 2: Ecoprofit
3. EcoQuality Label for Tourism: This module specifically addresses the hospitality industry; it focuses on the economical and efficient use of cleaning agents, waste prevention and waste separation, as well as reduction of heating costs.
   Module 3: EcoQuality Label for Tourism
4. ISO14001: An international environmental management system which integrates environmental protection measures systematically into operational processes. Enterprises are supported in introducing the system, which offers them an instrument for the systematic measurement and subsequent reduction of emissions and pollutants that are damaging to the environment.
   Module 4: ISO14001
5. EMAS (Environmental Management and Audit Scheme): A complete environmental services package, including introduction of an environmental management system according to the ISO14001 standard, which also prepares the enterprise for active communication in this field. The perfect basis for the development of environmental statements and reports on sustainability.
   Module 5: EMAS
6. Sustainable development: The Sustainable Development supports small and medium-sized enterprises in developing sustainable management methods which are economically, environmentally and socially balanced. The process is documented in a sustainability report.
7. Pilot project on sustainable products and services: In the Pilot Project on Sustainable Products and Services the products and services of enterprises are analysed for potential improvements. New approaches benefit the enterprises, the customers and the environment.
8. Pilot project on environmental management systems for small manufacturers: The Pilot Project on Environmental Management Systems for small Manufacturers enables small and micro companies to develop internationally recognised environmental management systems in compliance with EMAS or ISO14001 standards.