Term

voluntary agreement

Term

A contract between the public administration and the industry in which the firm agrees to achieve a certain environmental objective and receives a subsidy to change its technology though R&D and innovation. The agreement is bilateral, between one firm and the administration, and requires a voluntary element on both sides.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

Adapted from: Carraro, C. and Siniscalo, D. Voluntary agreements in environmental policy. A theoretical appraisal. Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei. Italy.

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Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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Adapted from: Carraro, C

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