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ACT- Addressing the Climate Threat
Why addressing the climate threat
makes business sense
Richard Mason
ACT- Addressing the Climate Threat
ACT- Addressing the Climate Threat
Why fighting the climate threat makes business sense
In order to achieve the ambitious EU emission reduction targets businesses in all sectors will have to change the way they produce, deliver and consume energy
There are examples from all over the world, of businesses from all sectors already taking action to combat the effects of climate change
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It’s not just cooperatives
This is not just about saving the planet
it’s also about profit
Why else would companies owned by shareholders be taking action?
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Focus on retailers
• Important energy consumers• Influence on consumer purchasing • Engaging and educating customers
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The Co-operative Group 2008– 99% of electricity sourced from renewables – 15% from own renewable sources – 25% energy reduction target by 2012
– Packaging reduction– Carbon offset linked with a number of products
– Campaigning with Friends of the Earth and WWF– Green Energy for Schools - £3m committed– Engagement with members, staff and customers
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Our customers opinions1 of top 3 priorities
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Direct greenhouse gas emissions 2003 - 2007
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007The Co-operative Group 451,696 340,903 275,633 238,564 246,580United Co-operatives 100,453 49,071
339,017 295,651
CO2e tonnes / £m turnover 55.5 46.7 32.8 37.2 31.7
Energy Consumption: 43,185t CO2e
Refrigeration: 123,413t CO2e
Transport: 129,053t CO2e
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Recognition and business benefits
• Energy efficiency programme to save £17m / year
• Positive media coverage of £3m in 2007
• Brand
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The others that think this is a good idea!
• Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Tesco and Ikea to name a few.
• Doing it for business benefits
• In a declaration the retailers said they will cut energy use per square metre by at least 20 per cent by 2020 and "work towards exceeding" a proposed target on renewable energy.
• Welcomed by EU commission
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Marks and Spencer
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Sainsbury’s
Many energy efficiency initiatives 25% reduction by 2012
Support for wind farms in Co-operative Group & others
Internal Communications
Membership magazine
Issue 1 Issue 3Issue 2
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Informing and motivating
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Campaigning
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Housing Sector
• Buildings represent 40% of GHG emissions
• Offers the most affordable way to cut emissions
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Housing sector
Investments are largely offset by energy cost savings
Efficiency measures in residential buildings offer better cost recovery than in commercial buildings.
Social and co-operative housing account for 12% of Europe's residential housing stock.
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Cooperative Advantages
• Most housing companies look for energy saving technology that pays for itself within 5 years.
• Co-operatives, without the need to meet shareholder demands can take a longer term view.
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How can energy efficient housing become a reality?
• The technology to hit global emission reduction targets of 50% by 2050 is already available
• Many co-operatives are already significantly decreasing energy consumption to their advantage
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To talk about this is
Dr Hachmann of CECODAS