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Benefits of RECP
Enterprises and other organizations that adopt RECP
“do more with less”; they increase the efficiency
with which they use materials and energy, they improve
their productivity and thus their competitiveness. At
the same time, through greater efficiency, enterprises
reduce the amount of pollution and waste they generate,
thus lowering their impact on the environment, including
their carbon footprint. As waste and emissions reduce,
and hazardous substances are eliminated, the risks of
industrial operations to workers, communities and
consumers reduce. Briefly saying, businesses and other
organizations that implement RECP methods, practices and
technologies are gaining triple benefit:
• Enhancing the efficient use of natural resources
including water, energy and materials;
• Minimization of the impact on environment and
nature, by preventing the generation of waste and
emissions including those discharged to water, air or on
land;
• Minimization of risks to people and communities
from the use of chemicals and safe disposal of chemicals
used in industry.
Such benefits have now been demonstrated in thousands of
companies of different sizes and sectors all around the
world. For instance, RECP assessments undertaken in the
Georgian demonstration companies revealed a considerable
potential for improving the materials and energy use
efficiency, environment and economic performance in the
companies. The RECP assessment teams involving the
national experts, management and technical staff of the
demonstration companies (18 companies) identified
opportunities to save totally about 12 GWh energy and 10
532 m3 water annually, through the implementation of
RECP measures. This would save altogether about 0.75 mln
Euros to the companies. Total cost of the RECP measures
in all demonstration companies was estimated to 0.7 mln
Euros with average payback period less than one year.
In addition, companies that apply RECP methodologies
will benefit from improved environmental compliance,
improved environmental image and relationships with
their customers and stakeholders.
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