The MethaN-Action project is a regional support programme which helps farms in their methanisation projects in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in partnership with Ademe, the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the regional Cuma federation and the technology centre, APESA.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Bourgogne Franche-Comté offers companies a regional energy management support programme, with the support of Ademe and the Bourgogne Franche-Comté Region. The objective of the SEE programme, Energy Efficiency in Enterprises, is to help companies implement sustainable-energy saving actions by providing them with expert and adapted information, accompanying them in their better energy management projects and use of renewable energies, and putting them in contact with resources and experts. 

You Business is Food's motto is 'Don’t throw it away!'. The scheme helps food businesses save money and boost profits by throwing away less food. With simple steps and handy resources businesses can help reduce the amount of food they throw away and help staff learn good practices. The tool contains several specific features including a starter guide, list of FAQs, video animations, tracking sheets, calculator, checklists, case studies, templates, etc.

The Carbon Ready Reckoner (CRR) is an online tool specifically developed to enable interested parties in the food and drink sector to evaluate their carbon impact relating to design changes in:

In collaboration with the Energy and Water Agency (E&WA), Malta Enterprise is helping to promote investment in high-efficiency cogeneration equipment; energy efficient solutions that simultaneously generate thermal energy and electrical and/or mechanical energy, with a calculated primary energy savings rate (PESR) of at least 10 % compared with the references for separate production of heat and electricity.

A number of investment types are eligible under the programme:

The ECO certification is the national scheme for ensuring the environmental, socio-economic, and cultural sustainability of hotels and farmhouses in Malta, and has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council as fully reflecting the GSTC criteria. The scheme was launched by the Malta Tourism Authority in 2002 and today represents approximately 16 % of hotel accommodation.

Ademe has identified useful information for any company wishing to embark on an ecodesign approach. The ecodesign directory, in Excel format and distributed free of charge on request, provides easy access to key resources identified in this area.

It offers:

Launched in 2016 by Ademe, the campaign 'Stop spoiling!' (campagne 'ça suffit le gâchis!') aims to inform citizens, companies and public institutions on the impact of waste and how to reduce all its forms. The website provides tailored information for different audiences. In particular, companies can find information on Ademe's support programmes (financial help, energy and material audits, etc.), links to its database of measures and good practices, information on future conferences and trainings, and more.

The PIA (Programme d'Investissements d'Avenir) is an industrial policy tool that acts as a catalyst for green growth. It finances innovative projects of all sizes to bring out or develop the industrial sectors of tomorrow.

This short guide explains the concept of material efficiency and how SMEs can benefit from it, including links to Ademe resources, good practices, support programmes, information sources, etc. Ademe supports companies wishing to act with tools and financing adapted to their needs, as well as through partnerships with consular chambers and professional organisations.