| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To relieve CO2 tax burden of CHP-power plants which are part of emission trade sector
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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CO2-tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
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CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil
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Type of measure
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Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Indeterminate
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2015 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Waste oil management financed by waste oil charges |
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Environment related objective
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Environmental protection
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Waste oil management financed by waste oil charges
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Enterprises which have made a contract on waste oil management with The Ministry of Environment
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
Duration of the subsidy: Indeterminate
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Aid for bioenergy production |
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Environment related objective
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To increase bioenergy production and to protect environment; To promote the construction of biogas plants in areas with high numbers of domestic animals and their consequent environmental impacts
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aid for bioenergy production
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Companies, municipalities and other entities
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Type of measure
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Investment aid
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote electricity from renewable energy sources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Production aid for electricity from renewable energy sources in Åland
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Wind turbine operators and one combined heat and power facility using wood chips
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage shipping companies to adopt environmentally friendly technologies and to include investments improving environmental protection in their future vessel building programmes
Background: Emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with high sulphur content contribute to air pollution in the form of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, harming human health, damaging the environment, public and private property and cultural heritage and contributing to acidification.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The scheme on general guidelines on investment aid to vessels for the purpose of improving environmental protection
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Any vessels operator registered in Finland in shipping operation is eligible for subsidies. The scheme does not provide for any particular technology
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Type of measure
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Investment aid; Subsidy scheme
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 12.11.2010 - 31.12.2014
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Keywords
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Environment
Emissions
Pollution
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2015 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development Loan Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban , for upgrading their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort);
To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development Loan Fund
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Applicants for loans to capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors must be Hong Kong residents and owners of local fishing vessels or fish collectors, holding valid licences necessary for their operations; or locally registered fisheries co operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local capture fishermen who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria; and
Applicants for loans to aquaculture operators must be Hong Kong residents, holding valid licences necessary for operating their aquaculture businesses; or locally registered fisheries co operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local aquaculture operators who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2014 - March 2015
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2015 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To provide loans for fishermen for meeting their production and sustainable development needs, including repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and equipment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund
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Applicants may include: (i) a member of registered fishermen's co operative society; (ii) an individual fisherman; or (iii) a registered fishing company
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2014 - March 2015
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2015 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry, with such initiatives bringing benefits to the operations of the local fisheries community as a whole
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund
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Local registered fisheries co-operatives, non-profit-making fisheries organizations, non-governmental organizations or social enterprises; and academic and research institutions in Hong Kong
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2014 - March 2015
Duration of the subsidy: It is open to applications since July 2014. For planning and budgetary purpose, it is estimated that the average annual amount of grants issued will be HK$50 million up to 2023 - 24.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/JPN |
Japan |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from due to the trade ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
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Non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries; and SMEs in this sector
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2013– 3/2014
Duration of the subsidy: April 1991 - March 2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/JPN |
Japan |
2015 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
Mining |
Mine Pollution Control Loans |
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Environment related objective
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To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Mine Pollution Control Loans
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Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2013 - 3/2014
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.
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Keywords
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