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EMAS Easy MOVE-IT !EMAS Easy MOVE-IT !IMAGINE : A FUTURE FOR THE CLUSTER IMAGINE : A FUTURE FOR THE CLUSTER
APPROACHAPPROACHInternational workshopInternational workshop
Brussels 27th April, 2011Brussels 27th April, 2011
Heinz Werner Engel Heinz Werner Engel Eco-Conseil EntrepriseEco-Conseil Entreprise
[email protected]@mac.com
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The projectThe project
1.1. Innovation : EMAS Cluster -regional BrandingInnovation : EMAS Cluster -regional Branding
2.2. Lower Transaction costs SME’sLower Transaction costs SME’s
3.3. Replication EMASeasy approachReplication EMASeasy approach
4.4. AdaptationAdaptation Tourist sector Tourist sector
5.5. Better Integration of Market demand and Better Integration of Market demand and consumer preferencesconsumer preferences
6.6. Not implementation project : new relevant Not implementation project : new relevant Training and capacity building and support Training and capacity building and support mechanisms mechanisms
100 SME ‘s 13 Clusters 35 Trainers 5 countries100 SME ‘s 13 Clusters 35 Trainers 5 countries
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The Jungle of labelsThe Jungle of labels
EU EU
30 tourism env 30 tourism env labelslabels
WORLDWIDEWORLDWIDE
> 100 tourism env > 100 tourism env labels, ecolabels, labels, ecolabels, charters, codes of charters, codes of conduct, awards, .. conduct, awards, ..
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Multiple certification demandsMultiple certification demands
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Cluster FocusCluster Focus
Health, well-being and Spa Cyprus – Pafos and Polis Chrysochous,
Belgium – Meet in Spa,
Bulgaria – Devin, Estonia
Cultural HeritageCyprus – Troodos, Estonia
Rural destination of excellence (Belgium – Durbuy)
Local and Internal value chain Belgium – Martin’s Hotel Chain
Germany – Menschel, Bad Sobernheim,
Bisophere Reserve Swabian Alb, Bulgaria – Apriltsi)
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Menschel Vital Resort- GermanyMenschel Vital Resort- Germany
Coach : ECE + KATE-StuttgartTeam leader : Menschel Vital ResortCluster : Supply Chain & regional agencies
Business partners7 SMEs
Progress
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Apriltsi ClusterApriltsi Cluster - - BulgariaBulgaria
Coach : Time FoundationTeam leader : Central Balkan National ParkCluster : Hotels, B&B, National Park, Tourist NGO,
Shephers Union, Municipality, crafts10 SMEs
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Otepää ”Winter Capital”Otepää ”Winter Capital” EstoniaEstonia
Coach : SEI-TallinnTeam leader : Pühajärve Spa and hotelCluster : Hotels & SPAs
Organic Farming12 SMEs
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Drivers Drivers
Competitive advantage Peer pressure
Regional Development Strategy
Boost local supply chains
Regional marketing & Support Branding
Acess to Public subsidies
More Public recognition
Membership criteria
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Cluster & SMEs towards EMASCluster & SMEs towards EMAS
Some Strong points :Great Group dynamicSharing best practicesDirect implementation and good practiceHands on Crossed internal auditsCost sharing & reductionLearning by doing
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Work flow Work flow
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Coaching the clusterCoaching the cluster
Cluster : 15 months
EMAS in 12 months
Step by Step
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1. Best timing to run a cluster : 15 months
2. Size of cluster 5-7 or more ?
3. Adequate Timing : (peak activity , holidays, etc)
4. Engagement of top management in the different SMEs
5. Clear definition of the efforts , deadlines, results
6. Combine group work and individual coachings
7. Create Social Trust and good climate in the group
8. Competences of the trainers
9. Hands on useful documents
10. Good infrastructure for the seminars
11. Communicate the success of the cluster
Framework conditionsFramework conditions
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Work based LearningWork based Learning
Capacity buildingCapacity buildingBlended LearningBlended LearningFace to FaceFace to FaceE LearningE LearningLearning by doingLearning by doingToolsTools
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Information & IndicatorsInformation & Indicators
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ConclusionsConclusions
Borders of certification still complexBorders of certification still complex1.1.In a row In a row 2.2.Individual, but in a group processIndividual, but in a group process3.3.Group certification Group certification 4.4.Future : Certification of a process ?Future : Certification of a process ?5.5.Certification of an attractive Package ?Certification of an attractive Package ?
Costs are still an issueCosts are still an issueEMAS is not sexy and out ?EMAS is not sexy and out ?CSR is in ?CSR is in ?
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ContactsContacts
Eco-Conseil Entreprise
Heinz Werner ENGEL
Rue van Elewyck 35 – B-1050 Bruxelles Tél : +32 2 644 9669
Courriel : [email protected]
www.ecoconseil-entreprise.be
SEI-Tallinn
Anu Kõnnusaar
Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre
Lai Str 34, 10133, Tallinn Tel: +372 627 61 15
E-mail: [email protected]
www.seit.ee
www.move-it.euwww.move-it.eu