In line with the indications of the Interreg Europe 2021-27 Programme manual, our implementation-orientated pilot action tests a new approach to public intervention. It concerns a new initiative jointly designed by the project, thanks to interregional learning.

An international CDR Manifesto exists and is a starting point for our interregional learning. However, given the novelty of CDR , no partners have identified a practical model that helps SMEs to assess CDR level, identify priorities/ areas of weakness and adapt internal organisation and use of digital technologies/data towards more responsible procedures.

SMEs consulted in the application phase suggest that such a model, matched with support in applying it, may be important. They also suggest that public funding would be required in an initial phase.

The Pilot develops and tests a first version of this model through interregional learning. The starting point is the CDR Manifesto, adapted with partners’ thematic and policy expertise. All pilot partners contribute to developing the CDR EUROPE model, which is translated and adapted to regional needs. Each region:
• Issues an open call to create a pool of consultants with knowledge to support CDR application in SMEs;
• Issues an open call for SMEs to participate in testing the model and support service;
• Runs the service on selected SMEs;
• Asks participating SMEs and consultants to evaluate the model/service;
• Proposes policy improvements to mainstream the pilot in each region.

The Pilot Action foresees active participation of 4 CDR EUROPE territories (Tuscany, Romania, Catalonia, Ile de France). All contribute with their specific expertise and will help to create joint material. Each will then translate / adapt to their territorial context. The various stages of the pilot (as described above and in the work plan) will be taken out in each region. All are committed to monitoring the pilot, to document possible policy input and make decisions for mainstreaming.