Activities of Guillaume BALAS related to 2014/2208(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (A8-0215/2015 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) FR
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (debate) FR
Amendments (3)
Amendment 19 #
2. Stresses that the circular economy has the potential to generate millions of non- relocatable jobs across Europe;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that while circular economy activities are not intensive in their use of resources, they are intensive in the use of labour compared to a conventional economy, and thus have a high potential for job creation; notes that these activities ought therefore to be assigned priority in European investment, particularly from the EFSI;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to propo, in the context of the European Fund for Strategic Investment, to prioritise the full implementation of the circular economy principles and requirements in the building sector and to further develop the policy framework on resource efficiency in buildings; this includes developing indicators, standards and methods as regards land use and urban planning, architecture, structural engineering, construction, maintenance, adaptability, energy efficiency, renovation and reuse and recycling; targets and indicators on sustainable buildings should also include green infrastructure, such as green roofs; all the forms of expertise used will thus not only help to lay the groundwork for environmental transition, but also create sustainable jobs which cannot be relocated;