Low Carbon Strategies Training for Change Mike Woollacott Greenwatt Technology RETS Conference Stafford University February 23 rd

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 2

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

THE NEED FOR A LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND SOCIETY 4

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 5

A Low Carbon Economy IS the future The UK low carbon market alone is valued at around £31bn between now and 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

Building a Low Carbon Britain 7

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 Governments timeframe of 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050? 8

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

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 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 3.Build resilience at the local level 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 4. Prevent low-carbon social exclusion 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 5. Foster low-carbon innovation 13

Developing a Low Carbon Strategy 14

THREATS Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Rising energy costs Legislation Regulation Competition Lose staff / customers Alienate public 15 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 16 A Low Carbon Strategy – why bother?

17 RAISE AWARENESS LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

18 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

19 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS FORMULATE STRATEGY LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

20 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS FORMULATE STRATEGY CREATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

21 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS FORMULATE STRATEGY CREATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT TRAIN CHAMPIONS & STAFF LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

22 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS FORMULATE STRATEGY CREATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT TRAIN CHAMPIONS & STAFF IMPLEMENT LOW CARBON STRATEGY LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY TRAINING FOR CHANGE 23

24 RAISE AWARENESS LEADERSHIP & DECISIONS FORMULATE STRATEGY CREATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT TRAIN CHAMPIONS & STAFF IMPLEMENT LOW CARBON STRATEGY LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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) 25

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? 26

Training for Change in Organisations 27 Low Carbon Leader

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

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 29

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

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 31

Training for Change in Organisations 32 Low Carbon Leader Low Carbon Manager

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 –

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) 34

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 … 35

Training for Change in Organisations 36 Low Carbon Leader Low Carbon Manager Low Carbon Technician

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) 37

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 38

Training for Change in Organisations 39 Low Carbon Leader Low Carbon Manager Low Carbon Change Agent Low Carbon Technician

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

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 –

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 42

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

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

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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 1.Group review of 2030 scenario allocated 2.Discuss the likelihood of this scenario happening 3.List THREE main opportunities you foresee for a public sector organisation 4.List THREE main threats you foresee for a public sector organisation 5.Identify THREE positive actions a public sector organisation could make to mitigate risk or maximise opportunity 50