Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) refers to the continuous application of preventive environmental strategies towards processes, products and services in order to increase the efficiency with which they use materials, water and energy, to improve their productivity and, thus, their competitiveness. Its application leads to a reduction in the amount of pollution and waste generated, and reduces threats and risks for humans and the environment.
MEs will only adopt resource efficient and cleaner production measures if their businesses are still making profit and improves livelihoods. A project baseline study will be done at the start the project in order to conduct an impact assessment. Climate-resilient RECP indicators are key environmental performance indicators and include the following: for resource use (energy use, materials use and water use) and for pollution (air emissions, wastewater, and waste).
Green growth allows businesses to contribute to clean air, clean water and healthy eco-systems. MEs are a significant part of the national economy and national landscape. If MEs grow and continue to pollute the air and the water and deplete natural resources, they will erode the not only the natural capital but also the health of their families and communities.
The project will support measures which enhance climate resilience through adoption of RECP knowledge, technology, and business processes. Additionally, the project will use digital monitoring, tools and solutions to enhance businesses practices; and collect key environmental performance indicators of clean air and water, waste and GHG emissions.