COMPOSTING D.O.O.

EU Legislative Interests

• European Green Deal – promoting climate neutrality, circular economy, and sustainable industry practices. • EU Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC) – particularly regarding the waste hierarchy, prevention, reuse, recycling, and organic waste treatment. • EU Renewable Energy Directive (Directive (EU) 2018/2001, RED II) – supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources such as biogas and solar energy. • EU Methane Strategy – reducing emissions from biodegradable waste treatment. • Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on fertilizing products – for placing organic compost on the EU market. • Farm to Fork Strategy – encouraging the use of sustainable fertilizers in organic agriculture. • EU Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119) – contributing to the 55% emissions reduction target by 2030. • Western Balkans Green Agenda – in line with the Sofia Declaration and the regional environmental transition.

Communication Activities

Composting Ltd. Smederevo actively engages in communication activities that promote circular economy principles, waste reduction, and sustainable agriculture in line with EU policy goals. These activities include: • Organizing public workshops and technical presentations on municipal and industrial bio-waste management in cooperation with local authorities and environmental NGOs. • Participating in regional green transition forums and conferences, including the Adria Summit and waste management expos in the Western Balkans and EU. • Running educational campaigns for HoReCa and municipal partners on composting best practices and the use of certified organic fertilizers. • Publishing informational content and case studies related to EU-aligned composting technologies and CO₂ reduction impacts on our website and through local media. • Providing technical support and training modules for municipal waste management units in Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania. These efforts aim to raise awareness, promote the use of sustainable technologies, and align stakeholders with EU climate and waste management policies.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

D.O.O. Composting Smederevo is currently a member of several national and regional organisations that support our mission in environmental protection, circular economy, and sustainable waste management. These memberships enhance our ability to align with EU policies and engage in relevant stakeholder platforms. • Business Association of Communal Companies "KOMDEL" – Belgrade • CompanyWall Business d.o.o. – Belgrade • Chamber of Commerce of Serbia • Environmental Association "Circular Economy HUB" – Belgrade These memberships support our activities in sustainable waste management, environmental policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement at both national and regional levels

Organisation Members

While D.O.O. Composting Smederevo is not a membership-based organisation, we maintain project-based cooperation with the following affiliated or partner entities in the context of circular economy, bio-waste treatment, and sustainable development: • British American Tobacco, South East Europe – Belgrade • JT International a.d. – Belgrade • ProCredit Bank – Frankfurt am Main, Germany • Tetra Pak Company – Pully, Switzerland These partnerships involve collaboration on sustainability initiatives, technical support for composting practices, and resource-efficiency pilots aligned with EU environmental standards.