-
This department draws up the basic approaches of the business
community to general and specific environmental problems.
-
It draws up reports and technical studies analysing the
requirements and situation of Basque companies as regards the environment,
its potential for providing a competitive edge and the repercussions of
environmental standards, actions and provisions affecting the fabric of
Basque industry.
-
It co-ordinates action in this field by business associations
affiliated to Confebask and promotes training, awareness, information
and assessment schemes and policies aimed at Basque companies. It also
handles questions and concerns made known to it by those companies at
general and sector levels.
-
It helps to design co-operation measures with different
official bodies and institutions involved with the environment, particularly
the Basque Government Environment Department, with which it maintains
close, ongoing links. For several years it has developed joint policies
with this department through co-operation agreements.