{"id":6843,"date":"2026-04-24T11:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crec.cat\/the-catalonia-waste-cluster-obtains-the-european-esca-bronze-excellence-label\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:31:10","slug":"the-catalonia-waste-cluster-obtains-the-european-esca-bronze-excellence-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crec.cat\/en\/the-catalonia-waste-cluster-obtains-the-european-esca-bronze-excellence-label\/","title":{"rendered":"The Catalonia Waste Cluster obtains the European ESCA Bronze Excellence Label"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Catalonia Waste Cluster has been recognized with the European <em>Cluster Management Excellence Label Bronze<\/em>, awarded by the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis (ESCA), within the framework of the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI).<\/p>\n<p>This recognition certifies the quality and level of professionalization of the cluster\u2019s management, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in the services it provides to its members.<\/p>\n<h2>A European recognition of cluster management<\/h2>\n<p>The Bronze label is awarded following a thorough European benchmarking process that assesses the cluster\u2019s performance according to internationally standardized criteria. This process evaluates key aspects such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>structure and governance<\/li>\n<li>strategy and funding<\/li>\n<li>activities and services<\/li>\n<li>impact and recognition of the cluster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This benchmarking system is widely recognized across Europe and has been applied to more than 1,200 cluster organizations since 2008.<\/p>\n<h2>A step forward towards excellence<\/h2>\n<p>Achieving the Bronze label places the Catalonia Waste Cluster on the path toward excellence in cluster management, recognizing a solid foundation and identifying opportunities for further improvement.<\/p>\n<p>The benchmarking report particularly highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a well-established structure and strong governance<\/li>\n<li>a clearly defined strategy aligned with sector challenges<\/li>\n<li>significant activity in sector dynamization and service provision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the same time, it also identifies areas for improvement that serve as a roadmap, on which the cluster team has already started working to further strengthen CREC\u2019s impact, such as the development of business services, internationalization, and the promotion of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<h2>Commitment to the sector and the territory<\/h2>\n<p>This recognition underscores the Cluster\u2019s role as a key agent in transforming the waste sector, promoting innovation, competitiveness, and collaboration among companies, knowledge centers, and public administration.<\/p>\n<p>It also reinforces the cluster\u2019s positioning within the European ecosystem, facilitating new opportunities for international collaboration and access to European initiatives and projects.<\/p>\n<p>At CREC, we will continue working every day to give visibility to the companies that are part of our ecosystem\u2019s value chain and to enhance the competitiveness of the sector in Catalonia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recognition certifies the quality and level of 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