The role of civil society in appliance efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) programs: Some suggestions for network Bharath Jairaj October 1 st, 2012

What role have CSOs played in S&L programs? 10 case studies including: Australia Chile China EU Ghana Japan Malaysia South Korea Thailand USA

Stages in the development of S&L programs Decide whether and how to implement S&L program Develop testing capabilityAnalyze and set standardsDesign and implement labeling program Design and implement communication campaign Ensure program integrity Evaluate program performance and refine CSO Participation

Raising awareness/Outreach campaigns Providing information and advice to consumers Conventional roles for CSOs in S&L programs

Handbooks for consumers in Chile EU public awareness and preference surveys Label design feedback from consumers in Ghana Seminars, lectures and conferences in Korea Targeted information campaigns in Malaysia Media and education campaigns in Thailand Examples of Awareness/Outreach programs:

Lab testing and reporting Market research to identify products Label design Monitoring label awareness / consumption changes in society S&L program evaluation and feedback CSOs have played a role in other stages

Australia – Advocacy and lobbying to implement mandatory labels – Outreach materials – Set up a series of testing projects, including lab tests and home monitoring systems – Participated in the label design process. Role of consumer groups in S&L

EU: Active role in label review processes (rescaling) Role of consumer groups in S&L

– Instrumental in signing a nation-wide labeling program memorandum – Program now covers the majority of household electronic appliances – CK has since then lobbied the government to expand the program further Role of consumer groups in S&L

Factors to enable greater CSO participation Internal interest technical capacity funds HR link to larger citizenry External enabling policies participatory spaces funding support training support

Timeframes Other factors that enable the success of S&L programs Australia Ghana

Timeframes Resources Compliance Review Regulatory framework Multi-stakeholder engagement Monitoring Impact evaluation Other factors that enable the success of S&L programs