Low Carbon Strategies Training for Change Mike Woollacott Greenwatt Technology RETS Conference Stafford University February 23 rd 2011.

Low Carbon StrategiesTraining for Change

Mike WoollacottGreenwatt Technologywww.greenwatt.co.uk

RETS Conference Stafford University February 23rd 2011

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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

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Introduction

GREENWATT TECHNOLOGY

Helping organisations to bring about low carbon change; specialists in resource management and

renewable energy projects

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THE NEED FOR A LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

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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 Deal5

A Low Carbon Economy IS the future

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Building a Low Carbon Britain

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‘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?

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Low Carbon Britain Strategic responses - public sector

1. Redefine the role of local government in a low-carbon economy

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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

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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

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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 level4. Prevent low-carbon social exclusion

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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 level4. Prevent low-carbon social exclusion5. Foster low-carbon innovation

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Developing a Low Carbon Strategy

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THREATS• Carbon Reduction

Commitment (CRC)• Rising energy costs• Legislation• Regulation• Competition• Lose staff / customers• Alienate public

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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

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A Low Carbon Strategy – why bother?

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

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LOW CARBON STRATEGY PROCESS

THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY TRAINING FOR CHANGE

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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)

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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?

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Training for Change in Organisations

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Training for Change in Organisations

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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

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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)

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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 …

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Training for Change in Organisations

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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)

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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

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Training for Change in Organisations

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Planning for a Low Carbon Future

GROUP ACTIVITY SESSION

Led by Dr Susan JunedGreenwatt Technology

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Low Carbon Britain - Scenario 4

Business Revolution - where the public sector is a “low-carbon

facilitator” and ‘carbon efficiency’ has replaced cost efficiency.

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Group Task

1. Group review of 2030 scenario allocated2. Discuss the likelihood of this scenario happening3. List THREE main opportunities you foresee for a

public sector organisation4. List THREE main threats you foresee for a public

sector organisation5. Identify THREE positive actions a public sector

organisation could make to mitigate risk or maximise opportunity

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