EXPLORING THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION IN THE EU-28

In the framework of the European Union's Sustainable Development Policy, the promotion of sustainable consumption and production patterns has been a key issue. The explanation is given by their capacity to address social and economic development within the carrying capacity of ecosystems and decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation. The EU has established an extensive range of proposals on SCP, which include energy and resource efficient economy, circular economy, waste prevention and recycling, among others. This paper contributes, by using both factorial and regression analysis, to the identification of fundamental constructs that define SCP in the EU-28 over the period 20010-2016. Likewise, the relationships and patterns among constructs are discussed. It would allow policy-makers to obtain for relevant information in order to take actions directly on SCP.