The BRAVE project aims at connecting the approach of Better Regulation policies with the new EMAS Regulation and ECAP priorities, emphasizing the commitment of companies registered EMAS by granting them administrative and economic benefits. Companies’ decision whether to join EMAS depends on the net benefits they expect from EMAS participation. Enhancing EMAS, companies are encouraged to implement this tool and improve their environmental regulatory compliance.
The B.R.A.V.E. project aims to support the full integration of EMAS (and of other voluntary certification schemes, such as the EU Ecolabel) in the environmental legislation of EU Member States. This will facilitate EMAS implementation by all organisations (better regulation) and remove, reduce and simplify the administrative burdens for EMAS-registered organisations, as well as for companies adopting the EU Ecolabel or other forms of certification. This initiative will encourage the adoption and dissemination of voluntary environmental certification (regulatory relief).
The project started in October 2011 and will finish in December 2014. The project is co-financing by Life Plus Programme. The total budget is 2,219,679.00 € with EC contribution of 50% (1,109,840.00 €).