climate change + sustainability =the new business model for the future
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Climate Change + Sustainability = The New Business Model For The future
ARE YOU PREPARED?
What do we mean?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
*The efficient use of resources.
Water (Consumption)Energy (Usage)Atmosphere (Air Quality)Materials (Wood)
Why is this important ?
Viewing the use of resources through the “lens” of sustainability and theirEssential connection to society,Economy and environment as a whole.
Global Warming: accelerates Climate ChangeElevated temperaturesAre altering the earth’s Natural cycles And disrupting Various ecosystems.
Disruption of HydrologicalCycles result in Increased evaporation, Which causes droughts inSome areas and floods inOthers.
The Realities of Climate Change
What Does This Mean For You and Your Business?
• How will these ever increasing environmental impacts affect your enterprise “NOW” and in the “FUTURE”.
Have you assessed how these impacts will affect your:-Revenues & Costs -Profits & Loss-Insurance & Liability-Business Processes-Sector & Industry-Supply Chains-Reputation & Image-Customers & Employees-Stakeholders & Investors
2010: The Year of a Shifting Change Across The World
• Earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, China• Wild Fires throughout the Russian countryside• Massive flooding in India, parts of Europe and Asia• Volcano eruptions that shut down Flights throughout Europe• Unseasonably rapid changing weather patterns across various
parts of Canada, Greenland, the United States and South America This short list does not comprehensively take into account the dozens of other
calamities that are currently CHANGING the world as we know it.
When you combine these ever increasing impacts with the very unstable Global market conditions we’re currently experiencing, what do you get?
A business environment that’s full of uncertainty….and a business model that must successfully change and adapt to remain economically viable.
What Are You Doing Right Now To Prepare Your Enterprise For Change?
Within your sector, industry, or part of the world….Are your employees, staff, and supply chain partners equipped with the necessary skills, training, and knowledge needed to help your organization successfully survive and thrive in this rapidly changing business environment?
The New Business Model For The Future Is Taking Shape Right Now
• Smart agile forward looking companies are preparing and positioning themselves “NOW”
through comprehensive “enterprise-wide” sustainability awareness and initiatives.
Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Climate Initiative: Climate Change Advisory office
The national move towards a greener economyPresident Barak Obama raised the development of agreener economy to the top of Americas agenda after taking office.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included more than $80 billion in clean energy investments .
$11 billion for a bigger, better, and smarter grid that will move renewable energy.
$5 billion for low-income home weatherization projects.
$4.5 billion to green federal buildings and to cut energy bill, saving taxpayers billions of dollars.
$6.3 billion for state and local renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts.
$600 million in green job training programs – $100 million to expand line worker training programs and $500 million for green workforce training.
New York City’s move towards a greener economyWith NYC’s PlaNYC agenda to address land, water,Transportation, energy, air, climate change, GHGEmissions, already up and running, green/sustainability knowledge and skills are currently in demand.
Add to this
Mayor Bloomberg’s Greener, Greater Building’s Planmandating buildings over 50,000 sq ft. get energyand lighting audits as well as the implementation ofother energy efficiency measures.
All across the nation, cities, states, and towns aregearing up to make their homes and work environmentsmore sustainable and energy efficient.
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How does your enterprise compare whenmeasured against this forward sustainablemovement? Are you prepared?
What is meant by the term Green Skills or Green Job?
The term is used when a job, building, manufacturing process, Product, service and /or position : a. Helps to Increase the efficient use of energy b. Reduce costs, Reduce production of waste c. Improves the durability & efficiency of products, services & things d. Reduces environmental damage and impactse. Helps to reduce GHG’s and negative contributors to climate change
What are Green Job skills? They impact the following areas: a.Environmental Impact i. Reduces pollution ii. Conserves natural resources iii. Reduces amount of fuel used iv. Reduces fossil fuels used to generate electricity
b. Economic Impact i. Reduces energy costs, business process & operation costs ii. Improves business & contributes to a sustainable economy
c. Health Impact i. Reduces harm from pollutants (CO, Mold) ii. Improves health, well-being, and quality of life for people
Brief description of various Green Skills in demand now
Energy /Sustainability ProfessionalEnergy Auditor /Market AnalystCarbon Finance /Abatement SpecialistSolar /Alternative Energy ConsultantElectronic Waste Management OfficerBPI Building AnalystEnergy Industry AnalystRetail Energy Sales WorkerGreen Building ConsultantNatural Resource ManagerCommissioning AgentCommercial /Residential InspectorRegulatory Compliance SpecialistWeatherization Outreach WorkerEnergy Funding Program SpecialistSustainability Power /Utility Educator
Climate change has forced us to become ever more sustainable in life and in business…Are You Prepared?
The business model and rules of 15, 10, and even 5 years ago, can no longer satisfy an ever changing planet, people, and global society.
The companies who will lead the pack and have a significant competitive advantage in the near future are those who realize that the time to act is now……time and climate waits for no man….nor business.
Will you be left behind?....Or will you be one those whoare far ahead?.....What are you prepared to do?
