The Eco Benefits Programme
The Eco-Benefits Programme is one of the major activities of Uganda Cleaner Production Centre (UCPC). The Programme started in May 2002 and so far 120 enterprises and 45 hotels in the service sector from across Uganda have participated.

The core objectives of the Eco-Benefits Programme
Strengthen the economic situation and competitiveness of companies in Uganda by introducing Cleaner Production Achieve sustainable industrial development and thus improve the ecological situation in Uganda Support an increasing number of companies of all sectors to become more efficient and hence remain competitive Provide selected company staff with comprehensive know-how and on the job training in CP Create awareness about Cleaner Production in relevant institutions and in the public by presenting convincing results

Why companies participate in the Eco-Benefits Programme
Cleaner Production leads to increased efficiency and minimisation of negative impacts on the environment through better use of materials, water and energy in companies. The Eco-Benefits Programme assists companies in achieving environmental compliance. Two staff members are trained to become in-house CP experts in each company. This enables the company to improve continuously through its own in-house capacities once the programme has been implemented.

Companies that have successfully gone through the whole Eco-Benefits Programme obtain a certificate as well as special promotion through UCPC: A brochure about the ECO-BENEFITS of each company is produced and distributed widely. CP is a good basis for the implementation of an Environmental Management System and ISO 14000 series. Participating companies gain competitive advantages over those who have not undertaken the ECO-BENEFITS Programme. Companies of all sectors, which have a keen interest in implementing improvements for more efficient and environmentally friendly production and services can participate in the programme.

Each participating company selects two staff members, e.g. production manager, quality manager, person responsible for environmental and waste management issues, to participate in the programme.

Please contact UCPC if your enterprise wishes to to join the next Eco Benefits programme in Uganda.