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Eco-lighthouse
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About this good practice
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Enterprises seeking Eco-Lighthouse certification are required to obtain a qualified Eco-Lighthouse consultant to prepare for the certification process. Only authorised experts can approve the certificate. Post-certification, continuous monitoring of the companies environmental performance is demande
Evidence of success
Based on survey results among 5000+ organizations, certified enterprises experience improving their environmental performance, significantly contribute to the green transition, increase their competitiveness, reduce their costs and sick leave. In numbers;
- 77% experience large-scale environmental improvements
- 50% experience greatly strengthened competitiveness.
- 64% experiencing reputation improvement.
- 39% experience significantly reduced costs.
Potential for learning or transfer
The scheme has proven to be a sufficient tool for Norwegian local governments to create a more sustainable community. About 300 Norwegian municipalities are using the certification scheme.
The scheme started as one project in one municipality in the late '90s and is now standard practice in Norway with more than 6600 valid certificates.
In 2007 around 1000 businesses were certified. Now there are 6600 valid certificates.
As for many European SMEs, environmental management and certification are still complicated, costly and time-consuming, Eco-Lighthouse represents an easier path for enterprises to greening their activities and thereby improving their competitiveness.
Further information
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Good practice owner
Eco Lighthouse Foundation
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