Estonia supports investment in more resource-efficient solutions with a € 111 million fund focusing on SMEs and the manufacturing industry. Activities include raising awareness, training resource specialists/auditors, supporting resource audits and investments in resource-efficient solutions.

To make smart investment choices and qualify for government subsidies, the company must conduct a resource-use analysis (audit) with a team of qualified experts. The audit gives an overview of the existing use of resources based on the input-output flow analysis, establishes factors that influence resource use, and determines and ranks potential resource-saving measures which can make the company more cost-efficient.

At least 300 resource audits are supported under the programme, covering up to 50 % of eligible project cost, and a maximum € 7 500 per enterprise.