Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.1 |
European Union: Austria |
2017 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Eco Fund - contributions and subsidies |
Environment related objective
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To support innovative projects in the context of federal government/ environment-friendly power law
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Eco Fund - contributions and subsidies
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Enterprises
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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 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Several years depends on project completion dates.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
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All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To arrest environmental degradation
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
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• 15% investment subsidy on fixed capital investment given to SSI/Tiny industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs. An additional subsidy of 5% on fixed capital investment subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs provided to SC/ST entrepreneurs;
• Growth enabling incentives: 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year;
• Credit Support: 3% interest rebate on Prime Lending Rate (PLR) given on the term loan taken by new Tiny/SSI industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per year for a period of 5 years. 5% of the project cost provided as seed capital assistance to SSI/Tiny industries started by SC /ST entrepreneurs as a grant for the industries which were sanctioned seed capital assistance by Prime Lending Institutions under National Equity Fund Scheme, subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs;
• Sales tax exemption on Purchase of raw materials for export oriented units. For export oriented units, APSFC extended financial assistance at a concessional rate of interest. Export Industries were given a 30% grant for ground rent for participation in the international trade fairs subject to a maximum limit of 9 sq. mts;
• 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year. Benefits are available for 5 years from the date of commencement of production;
• Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred by the industrial units in getting the BIS, ISO 9000 / 14000 or any other national or international certification subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh;
• Under Credit Guarantee Fund (Scheme) operated by SIDBI, credit is provided without any collateral security for industrial units up to a limit of Rs.25 lakhs of investment. To support this initiative and also to improve credit flow to small scale sector, a corpus fund provided matching the contribution made by the consortium of industries in IE's/Clusters subject to a maximum limit of Rs.25 Lakhs.
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Type of measure
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Grants; Tax exemptions; Credit support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2005-06 to 2009-10
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is valid until 5 years from the date of its commencement i.e. 2009-10.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support pollution control
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Industrial Policy, 2001 of State Government of Jharkhand
Pollution Control Equipment Subsidy
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New and existing industrial units
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Type of measure
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Capital investment subsidy for installation of pollution control and monitoring equipment allowed on the certificate of the State Pollution Control Board about the necessity for such installation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2001-02 to 2004-05
Duration of the subsidy: Subsidy under the scheme was available till 31 March 2005.
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Keywords
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Natural resources
Pollution
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support the installation of pollution control device
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Incentive Scheme, 2004 of the State Government of West Bengal
Subsidy for Quality Improvement in the Small Scale Sector
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Industrial units in the Small Scale Sector
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Type of measure
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Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs) incurred for, inter alia, installation of the Pollution Control Device
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2004-05 to 2007-08
Duration of the subsidy: Scheme was available from 2004-05 to 2007-08.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/299/CRI ; G/SCM/N/315/CRI |
Costa Rica |
2017 |
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Other environmental requirements, Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To minimize the environmental impact, thereby helping to achieve Costa Rica's sustainability goals
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Duty-Free Zone Regime
- Import and internal taxes exemption;
- Requirement for the granting of Regime status;
- Defined strategic sectors.
Regarding the third bullet point, strategic sectors were defined by a special commission taking into consideration projects which promote the incorporation of clean technology, integrated waste management, energy savings and efficient water management. These sectors include renewable energy resources sector.
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Tax exemption was granted on packing and packaging materials and containers, as well as on computer equipment and electronic waste and any other waste resulting from the enterprise's activities in the duty-free zone
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Type of measure
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Exemption from all import or internal taxes provided that these packing and packaging materials, containers and waste are to be recycled or reused.
Requirements for the granting of Regime status include the submission of detailed information on the pollu
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Calendar year 2017
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Keywords
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Waste
Recycle
Pollution
Environment
Sustainable
Clean
Energy
Renewable
Conservation
Water
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program |
Environment related objective
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To support projects that meet sustainability requirements
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program
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SMEs
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Type of measure
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Secured and unsecured loans, interest free or interest bearing loans, equity investments and grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: ECBC programming began in 1988. The ECBC was dissolved on June 19, 2014.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) |
Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable communities in Northern Ontario
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
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Municipalities, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not-for-profit organizations, and other community groups, including First Nations communities
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Type of measure
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Repayable funds and contributions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: The program was established in 1987 and was continued with no end date.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP) |
Environment related objective
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To promote the development of southern Ontario using an integrated approach that considers, inter alia, environmental dimensions of development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP)
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Not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations; post-secondary institutions; and, new businesses, and small- and medium-sized enterprises
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Type of measure
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Unconditionally repayable contributions to for-profit organizations and non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The program began in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on April 1, 2014. It is set to end on March 31, 2019.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To foster innovation and clean technology development, drive clean economic growth and economic diversification
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program
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Business associations, economic development organizations, territorial and municipal governments, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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Type of measure
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Payments with conditions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: SINED was created in 2004. The program is scheduled to sunset on March 31, 2018.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate sustainable development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program
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Funding available to companies with innovative projects that showed economic and environmental benefits. Targeted to support innovative business investments in strategic areas, including green auto research, parts production and assembly; clean fuels research, development and commercialization; environmental technologies, clean industries and bio-economy; (...)
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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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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: Start Date: April 1, 2008. End Date: December 15, 2009.
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Environment
Clean
Bio
Green
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