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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.18 European Union: Luxembourg 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Energy, Manufacturing
Aid Scheme For The Protection Of The Environment,…
Aid Scheme For The Protection Of The Environment, The Rational Use Of Energy And The Production Of Energy From Renewable Sources, In Force Since 18 February 2010

Promotion of environmentally sound technologies
Environment related objective
To promote investment to protect the environment and implement new techniques for the rational use of energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid Scheme For The Protection Of The Environment, The Rational Use Of Energy And The Production Of Energy From Renewable Sources, In Force Since 18 February 2010

Promotion of environmentally sound technologies
Enterprises meeting the criteria in Articles 4 to 9 of the Law
Type of measure
Capital subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Expiration of the Law on 31 December 2017
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.19 European Union: Malta 2017
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling
 Tax concessions Manufacturing, Other Investment Aid Scheme
Environment related objective
To support eco-innovations, waste treatment and environmental solutions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Investment Aid Scheme
Micro, SMEs or Large Enterprises that have activities in eco-innovations, waste treatment and environmental solutions
Type of measure
Tax credits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016

Duration of the subsidy: This incentive measure was implemented on 1 January 2008 and terminated on 30 June 2014.
Keywords
Waste
Environment
Eco
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.19 European Union: Malta 2017 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Other Business START [also known as B.Start]
Environment related objective
To support water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Business START [also known as B.Start]
Eligible beneficiaries that carry out water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Type of measure
Cash grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016

Duration of the subsidy: This support measure was launched as a pilot project for a period of twelve [12] months between 1 June 2015 and 30 June 2016.
Keywords
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.19 European Union: Malta 2017
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Loans and financing Energy, Other Soft Loans
Environment related objective
To promote energy and water conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Soft Loans
Qualifying companies
Type of measure
Low interest loan
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016

Duration of the subsidy: There is no fixed duration for this aid scheme.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Tax concessions Energy
Belgium - Federal State: Reduced rate of excise…
Belgium - Federal State: Reduced rate of excise duty on natural gas
Environment related objective
To encourage companies adopt measures to achieve greater energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Federal State: Reduced rate of excise duty on natural gas
Companies with an "energiebeleidsovereenkomst" (energy policy agreement) provided by the Flemish Region, an "accord de branche" (industry-wide agreement) provided by the Walloon Region, or a similar agreement provided by the Brussels-Capital Region
Type of measure
Excise duty reduction
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2016

Duration of the subsidy: Indefinite
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017 Air pollution reduction Grants and direct payments Services
Belgium - Federal State: Promotion Of Combined…
Belgium - Federal State: Promotion Of Combined Rail Transport Of Intermodal Transport Units In 2015 And 2016; Aid For Single-Wagonload Traffic In 2015 And 2016
Environment related objective
To provide support for combined road-rail transport and single-wagonload traffic while encouraging the use of less polluting means of transport (The aid is always less than the sum of the additional costs involved in using infrastructure adapted to combined transport but not to a competing, more polluting means of transport)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Federal State: Promotion Of Combined Rail Transport Of Intermodal Transport Units In 2015 And 2016; Aid For Single-Wagonload Traffic In 2015 And 2016
Combined transport and single-wagonload traffic
Type of measure
Direct subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 and 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Ends on 31 December 2016
Keywords
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions Manufacturing, Services
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs: Decree of…
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs:
Decree of 11 March 2004 – Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable development of Walloon Region
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs:
Decree of 11 March 2004 – Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
SMEs that undertake to carry out one or more operations aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting job creation

The premiums are awarded to SMEs in the industrial, handicraft, tourism, trade and services sectors.
Type of measure
Investment premium (non-repayable premium) irrespective of the investment financing method. Investments eligible to receive a premium are those in tangible and intangible fixed assets.

Exemption from the tax on income from immovable assets (maximum five
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: No time - limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged…
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: Decree of 11 March 2004 on regional incentives in favour of large enterprises Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
Environment related objective
To assist the sustainable development of the Region, without compromising the balance between the economic, social and environmental components of sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: Decree of 11 March 2004 on regional incentives in favour of large enterprises Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
Large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development
Type of measure
Investment premium (non-repayable premium) irrespective of the investment financing method. Investments eligible to receive a premium are those in tangible and intangible fixed assets.

Exemption from the tax on income from immovable assets (maximum seven
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: No time - limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic…
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):

Decision of the Flemish Government of 1 October 2004 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region – amended by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 May 2007 and by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 January 2009 (ecological premium): REPLACED by a new version - Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2011 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region
Environment related objective
To promote ecological investments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):

Decision of the Flemish Government of 1 October 2004 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region – amended by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 May 2007 and by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 January 2009 (ecological premium): REPLACED by a new version - Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2011 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region
All enterprises for their ecological investments
Type of measure
Aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016
Keywords
Eco
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic…
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):

Decision of the Flemish Government of 22 February 2008 regarding strategic training or investment programs for enterprises in the Flemish Region, REPLACED by Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 July 2013 regarding strategic transformation aid for enterprises in the Flemish Region
Environment related objective
To promote the development of the lowest scoring areas within the Flemish Region; ecological criteria are taken into account when assessing beneficiaries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):

Decision of the Flemish Government of 22 February 2008 regarding strategic training or investment programs for enterprises in the Flemish Region, REPLACED by Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 July 2013 regarding strategic transformation aid for enterprises in the Flemish Region
SME's throughout Flemish territory and large enterprises within assisted areas the 2014-2020 regional aid map (investment aid); and SME's and large enterprises in the whole of the Flemish territory (training aid)
Type of measure
Aid for investment and training

The scheme envisages economic, social and ecological criteria for which the beneficiary can score points. Depending on the score, the beneficiary may receive different amount of aid.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016
Keywords
Eco