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Low Carbon Strategies Training for Change

Low Carbon Strategies Training for Change. Mike Woollacott Greenwatt Technology www.greenwatt.co.uk RETS Conference Stafford University February 23 rd 2011. Summary. Introduction Low Carbon Economy Drivers Building a Low Carbon Britain Developing a Low Carbon Strategy

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Low Carbon Strategies Training for Change

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  1. Low Carbon StrategiesTraining for Change Mike Woollacott Greenwatt Technology www.greenwatt.co.uk RETS Conference Stafford University February 23rd 2011

  2. Summary • Introduction • Low Carbon Economy Drivers • Building a Low Carbon Britain • Developing a Low Carbon Strategy • Training for a Low Carbon Economy • Strategic Planning Workshop

  3. Introduction GREENWATT TECHNOLOGY Helping organisations to bring about low carbon change; specialists in resource management and renewable energy projects

  4. The NEED FOR A LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

  5. Low Carbon Drivers UK/EU Targets and Directives: • CO2 emissions 26% by 2020 • All greenhouse gases (GHG) 80% by 2050 • Renewables share of UK energy 15% by 2020 • Landfill EU directive - 35% of 1995 levels by 2020 Low Carbon Market Drivers: • Local and global market ‘demands’ • Future energy cost ; security of energy supply • Pump priming incentives - FiTs, RHIs, Green Deal

  6. A Low Carbon Economy IS the future • “The UK low carbon market alone is valued at around £31bn between now and 2020.” Innovas 2009 • “The Environmental Economy (in the UK) will grow by about 45% over the next eight years, with much of this growth generated by renewable energy activities.” BERR 2009

  7. Building a Low Carbon Britain

  8. ‘Building a Low Carbon Britain’ADEPT / Forum for the Future Report Feb 2011 How should public bodies develop and implement new policy and deliver services in such a way that they meet the Government’s timeframe of 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050?

  9. Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector 1.  Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy

  10. Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector 1.  Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy 2.   Invest in low-carbon infrastructure and set favourable planning conditions

  11. Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector 1.  Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy 2.   Invest in low-carbon infrastructure and set favourable planning conditions 3. Build resilience at the local level

  12. Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector 1.  Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy 2.   Invest in low-carbon infrastructure and set favourable planning conditions 3. Build resilience at the local level 4.   Prevent low-carbon social exclusion

  13. Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector 1.  Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy 2.   Invest in low-carbon infrastructure and set favourable planning conditions 3. Build resilience at the local level 4.   Prevent low-carbon social exclusion 5.   Foster low-carbon innovation

  14. Developing a Low Carbon Strategy

  15. A Low Carbon Strategy – why bother? THREATS • Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) • Rising energy costs • Legislation • Regulation • Competition • Lose staff / customers • Alienate public

  16. A Low Carbon Strategy – why bother? OPPORTUNITIES • Income generation (FiTS) • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) • Competitive advantage • Efficiency savings • Organisational resilience • Public confidence • Boost local economy

  17. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  18. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  19. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  20. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  21. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  22. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  23. the Low Carbon Economy Training for CHANGE

  24. LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

  25. Raising Awareness “One of the key actions required is to inform, educate and persuade individuals about what they can do to respond to climate change. Fostering a shared understanding of the nature of climate change, and its consequences, is critical in shaping behaviour, as well as in underpinning both national and international action.” Stern Review into the Economics of Climate Change (2006)

  26. Training for the Low Carbon Economy WHY is training needed? WHAT levels of training are needed? WHO needs to be trained? WHEN should training take place? WHERE are the training gaps? HOW should training be delivered?

  27. Training for Change in Organisations

  28. Leadership “Business, government and the public sector need sustainability-literate leaders – people who understand the need for change to a more sustainable society and know what it takes to get there.” Forum for the Future - Feb 2011

  29. Leadership “Low levels of awareness and leadership are leading to a short-termist approach from policy and decision-makers within government, the public sector, the skills provision sector and businesses.” Skills for a low carbon resource efficient economy - Defra

  30. Leadership “Business, government and the public sector need sustainability-literate leaders – people who understand the need for change to a more sustainable society and know what it takes to get there.” Forum for the Future - Feb 2011

  31. Leadership “Demand is not currently being articulated by many employers and as a result the current ‘demand-led’ skills delivery framework is ill equipped to anticipate and response.” Skills for a Low Carbon Resource Efficient Economy - Defra

  32. Training for Change in Organisations

  33. Management “Basic concepts are not understood by people at all levels in the UK workforce, including managers in very senior positions. If the transition (to a low carbon economy) is to be accomplished efficiently, organisations need to ensure that their staff appreciate the reasons for change and are sufficiently knowledgeable to take an active part in the process.” Skills for the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy – Aldersgate Group – 2009

  34. Management “There are also more generic skills needs in the (low carbon) sector including project management, leadership and management skills, and business development /commercialisation skills.” Strategic Skills Needs in the Low Carbon Energy Generation Sector for England 2010 (Evidence Report 16 March 2010)

  35. Management • Developing climate change and carbon policy, strategy, research and action plans • Promoting low carbon strategy across the organisation - concepts, ideas and delivery • Implementing carbon reduction activities e.g. cutting CO2 emissions; reducing waste; recycling water; adopting low carbon transport; improving energy efficiencies; installing low carbon technologies …

  36. Training for Change in Organisations

  37. Engineers and Technicians “At present there are persistent skills shortages across the (UK low carbon) sector. There are shortages (in the UK) in most engineering disciplines, both for highly qualified engineers and technicians.” Strategic Skills Needs in the Low Carbon Energy Generation Sector for England 2010 (Evidence Report 16 March 2010)

  38. Engineers and Technicians • Carbon Footprint – assessment and monitoring of CO2 emissions • Resource Efficiency Audit – sustainable options • Sustainable Buildings – accreditation and rating • Renewable Energy Technologies – feasibility studies and installation projects

  39. Training for Change in Organisations

  40. Low Carbon Change Agents “If organisations are to make strategic, investment or operational decisions to improve resource efficiency, reduce costs, and lower carbon footprints, they will require knowledgeable, trained individuals or teams within their organisations to facilitate change.” Skills for a low carbon resource efficiency economy – Defra 2010

  41. Low Carbon Change Agents “Existing skills will need to be enhanced to meet environmental challenges and generic resource efficiency skills must be developed across the economy. Germany has shown how an active organisational skills policy can help stimulate widespread economic growth and job creation.” Mind The Gap: Skills for the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy – Aldersgate Group – 2009

  42. Low Carbon Change Agents • Liaise with senior management • Provide informed strategic input • Raise awareness • Train and mentor • Carry out site audits • Prepare feasibility studies • Co-ordinate projects • Exchange good practice • Provide feedback and evaluation

  43. Perhaps we can leave it until tomorrow …? THE CLOCK IS TICKING THE OPPORTUNITY IS NOW! CALL US IF YOUR ORGANISATION NEEDS HELP! www.greenwatt.co.uk

  44. Planning for a Low Carbon Future GROUP ACTIVITY SESSION Led by Dr Susan Juned Greenwatt Technology

  45. Low Carbon Britain - Scenario 1 Community Action  - where a “well-being” economy values meaningful work and low-carbon impact lifestyles, with a smaller, more localised state. 

  46. Low Carbon Britain - Scenario 2 Technology and Choice  - where low-carbon industries compete for business, with councils which invested early in reducing carbon emissions reaping rewards.

  47. Low Carbon Britain - Scenario 3 Emergency State Control  - where the state replaces the market as the driver of change with economies forcibly reorientated in favour of carbon reduction.

  48. Low Carbon Britain - Scenario 4 Business Revolution  - where the public sector is a “low-carbon facilitator” and ‘carbon efficiency’ has replaced cost efficiency.

  49. Group Task • Group review of 2030 scenario allocated • Discuss the likelihood of this scenario happening • List THREE main opportunities you foresee for a public sector organisation • List THREE main threats you foresee for a public sector organisation • Identify THREE positive actions a public sector organisation could make to mitigate risk or maximise opportunity

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