Border taxes on carbon are inefficient and costly, says OECD Secretary-General

06-nov.-2009

Based on fears that the competitiveness of their domestic industries will be undermined by weak greenhouse gas emission reduction pledges from developing country trading partners, developed countries are calling for border taxes on carbon. But these fears are often exaggerated, and posturing over border taxes diverts attention away from the fundamental need for broad participation in a climate agreement, according to an op-ed by the OECD Secretary-General published in the Financial Times: "Carbon has no place in global trade rules".

Linkages between environmental policy and competitiveness

15-oct.-2009

The objective of this study is to cover recent conceptual developments on the environmental policy - competitiveness linkages as well as to review empirical research literature since 1997. To this end, the paper develops an analytical framework of the linkages between environmental policy and competitiveness and, based on this framework, presents a literature review.

Environment and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

28-sept.-2005

This book draws the attention of enterprises, governments and members of civil society to the environmental aspects of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It provides in-depth information and case studies on the tools and approaches available to companies that seek to upgrade their environmental performance by following the recommendations contained in the Environment Chapter of the OECD Guidelines. Hard copies of the book can be purchased, or a free electronic version can be downloaded from the OECD Online Bookshop .

Executive Summary

OECD Workshop on Environmental Innovation and Global Markets - Berlin, Germany

du 20-sept.-2007 au 21-sept.-2007

The OECD is currently exploring the links between environmental innovation and globalisation. The main output of this project will be a report, “Environmental Innovation and Global Markets”, based on interviews with companies and government officials in 8 OECD countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States) and in China.  This workshop provides a forum for that dialogue. The outcomes of the workshop discussions will serve to finalise the policy recommendations in the report. 

OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment

du 19-juin-2007 au 20-juin-2007

Co-organised with the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the United Nations University-Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), this workshop will highlight countries’ experience in dealing with environmental issues in Regional Trade Agreements – with a particular focus on Foreign Trade Agreement negotiations in Asia. 

OECD Workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Private Investment, Helsinki, 16-17 June 2005

du 16-juin-2005 au 17-juin-2005

The OECD, in co-operation with the Finnish Ministry for the Environment, organised a workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Private Investment. The main purpose of the workshop was to improve understanding on how to promote private investment that contributes to the implementation of MEAs and thus to the broader objective of sustainable development. It explored business opportunities under MEAs and new ways to engage business in MEA implementation.