Law Summary
Scope of Application
- Applies to all business enterprises unless otherwise stated.
Key Definitions
- Business enterprises: Includes all establishments producing or selling goods/services, self-employed, MSMEs, and community-based enterprises.
- Climate change: Persistent change in climate due to natural or human factors.
- Green jobs: Employment contributing to environmental preservation or restoration across sectors; decent jobs with fair income and social protection.
- Green economy: Low-carbon, resource-efficient economy generating green jobs and improving social equity.
- Green goods and services: Products/services benefiting environment or conserving resources, including R&D and maintenance.
- Green technologies: Development/application of products and systems conserving environment/resources.
- Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability.
Incentives for Creating Green Jobs
- Special tax deduction of 50% on training and R&D expenses beyond ordinary deductions.
- Tax and duty-free importation of capital equipment directly used in green jobs promotion.
- Incentives are additional to those granted by existing laws related to environment, renewable energy, pollution management, and disaster risk reduction.
Roles and Responsibilities of Government Agencies
- DOLE: Formulate National Green Jobs HR Development Plan; maintain green job database; facilitate training, certification, and labor law compliance.
- DOF: Administer incentives and maintain related database.
- DENR: Maintain climate change information management system.
- DepED & CHED: Develop faculty, curriculum, and standards to support green economy education.
- TESDA: Formulate training regulations and certification programs.
- NEDA: Mainstream green jobs in development plans.
- DTI: Develop business facilitation for green job creation.
- PRC: Encourage qualifications framework for green economy professionals.
- DOST: Assist in skills needs analysis and support MSMEs with technology development.
- DOTC: Promote investment in environmentally-friendly transport infrastructure.
- DOT: Promote sustainable tourism planning.
- DPWH: Promote green building practices.
- GFIs: Provide preferential financial packages for green job creators.
- CCC: Develop and administer standards for assessing green goods, services, and technologies; regulate incentives.
Secretary of Labor and Employment’s Role
- Added member of the Climate Change Commission.
Appropriations
- Funding included in annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- To be formulated within 180 days by Secretary of Labor and Employment in coordination with agencies.
Legal Provisions
- Separability clause ensures remaining provisions stand if any part is unconstitutional.
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent laws or provisions, including amendment to the Climate Change Act of 2009.
Effectivity
- Law takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.