Support Programme
UCM - Cellule eco-conception
Sector:
Food processing
Hotel and restaurant
Service sector
Textile and clothing
Timber and woodworking
Wholesale and retail
Type:
best practices,
Ecodesign,
Networking,
Training
Year:
2007-2999
Target group:
SME
Impacts:
Energy
Materials
Water
Where is this support available:
Belgium
UCM is the main French-speaking employers’ organisation in Belgium, involved in defending the self-employed and business leaders. UCM offers a diverse range of services to SMEs, from business development to HR management and social services. Ten years ago, they created an eco-design unit, which accompanies businesses in incorporating ecodesign in their processes. They are mainly active in Brussels region, and in Wallonia. They offer three types of support:
- "Pre-diagnostic" with existing companies: a one-off consultancy service to help companies find solution to save resources and improve their offer;
- Nine-month programme to convert to Product Service System (functional sales): entrepeneurs are helped to completely redesign and set up their business model;
- Development of support programmes at sectorial level, working with trade associations.
Over the past decade, they helped more than 100 companies: check their website for examples and more information!