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A working group is being formed in Ukraine to reform government policy on industrial pollution
A working group is being formed in Ukraine to reform government policy on industrial pollution

The Ministry of Economy invites government officials, businesses, and experts

Ukraine is preparing to standardize environmental permits for businesses
Ukraine is preparing to standardize environmental permits for businesses

The Ministry of Economy assures that the new system will be more transparent and user-friendly

The Ministry of Economy has received the first application for an integrated environmental permit 
The Ministry of Economy has received the first application for an integrated environmental permit 

The industrial pollution reform has entered the implementation phase

Ukraine approves BAT program for eco-modernization of industry – Ministry of Economy
Ukraine approves BAT program for eco-modernization of industry – Ministry of Economy

In this way, the country is striving to reduce industrial pollution and introduce modern environmental standards

The Ministry of Economy explained where to obtain funds for the eco-modernization of enterprises under BAT
The Ministry of Economy explained where to obtain funds for the eco-modernization of enterprises under BAT

A specialized state program to support businesses may be adopted within the next few weeks

The government has approved a deferral mechanism for BAT. Maximum – seven years
The government has approved a deferral mechanism for BAT. Maximum – seven years

The transition period is available subject to justification and calculations based on the approved methodology

No company has yet applied for an IEP – Ministry of Economy
No company has yet applied for an IEP – Ministry of Economy

Businesses have until August 8, 2028. From August 8, 2029, all outdated permits will be revoked

"Deindustrialization wrapped up in the right words": expert warns of dangerous factors on the path to implementing BAT
"Deindustrialization wrapped up in the right words": expert warns of dangerous factors on the path to implementing BAT

Long transition periods, technical support, and substantial investment flows for modernization are required

Green financing for businesses: FRU presents a guide for interacting with banks
Green financing for businesses: FRU presents a guide for interacting with banks

This is a collection of practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking to attract bank financing for eco-modernization

Difficulties in obtaining an IDD: expert discusses possible reasons for delays in the coming months
Difficulties in obtaining an IDD: expert discusses possible reasons for delays in the coming months

Despite the three-year period stipulated in the Law, companies should start preparing documents now

Integrated environmental permitting is a marathon that has already begun
Integrated environmental permitting is a marathon that has already begun

How industry can go through the new permitting procedure and not stumble at the finish line

BAT implementation in Ukraine: what will change for business and how to prepare
BAT implementation in Ukraine: what will change for business and how to prepare

Thousands of domestic enterprises need to carry out eco-modernization of equipment and processes to comply with new environmental standards