6 th March 2013, New York Sustainable Industrial Development: the role of Networks Heinz Leuenberger PhD Director, Environmental Management Branch
May 27, 2015
6th March 2013, New York
Sustainable Industrial Development: the role of Networks
Heinz Leuenberger PhDDirector, Environmental Management Branch
World Ecological FootprintRelative to Bio-Capacity
Source: www.footprintnetwork.org accessed 9 May 2010
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USA
China
India
Brazil
Metabolic ratet/cap/yr
R2 = 0.60
Source: UNEP Decoupling Report 2011.
Income driving resource consumption
Data for the year 2000
Regional Energy Consumption per Capita
Regional Resource Consumption per Capita
Source: Dittrich, M. et al., Green Economies Around the World, Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI), Vienna, 2012
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Sustainable consumption
The Green Industry Challenge
Resource use
Human well-being
Economic activity (GDP)
Environmental impact
Resource decoupling
Impact decoupling
Time
Two Aspects of “Decoupling”
Source: International Resource Panel Decoupling natural resources use and environmental impacts from economic growth, 2011
Resource Efficiency Savings Opportunities US$ 2.9 trillion savings in 2030 from capturing the resource
productivity potential… Rising to US$ 3.7 trillion if carbon is priced at $30 per tonne,
subsidies on water, energy, and agriculture are eliminated, and energy taxes are removed
15 opportunities can deliver about 75% of total resource productivity benefits:
Source: McKinsey (2011)
• Building energy efficiency• Increasing yields on large-scale farms• Reducing food waste• Reducing municipal water leakage• Urban densification (leading to major
transport efficiency gains)• Higher energy efficiency in the iron
and steel industry• Increasing yields on smallholder
farms• Increasing transport fuel efficiency
• Increasing the penetration of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Reducing land degradation• Improving end-use steel efficiency• Increasing oil and coal recovery• Improving irrigation techniques• Shifting road freight to rail and barge• Improving power plant efficiency
Ferrous Foundries in Russia Russia’s ferrous foundry industry could save up to US$ 3.3 billion
annually, and improve individual foundry profitability by up to 15 percent, by matching EU standards in the more efficient use of natural resources
Source: IFC (2010)
Raw Material Life Cycle
Source: UNEP (2011) Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report
Savings from the Recycling Industry
*Source: BIR Study on the Environmental Benefits of Recycling (2009)
RecyclingRecycling Industry
Recycled materials could supply 40% of the global raw material needs today
Approximately 1.6 million people worldwide are active now in the recycling industry
They handle more than 600 million tonnes of recyclables every year
With an annual turnover of more than $200 billion, similar to the GDP of countries such as Portugal, Colombia and Malaysia, the sector has already become a key driver for tomorrow’s sustainable development
About 10% of this amount is spent on new technologies, research and development that contribute to creating high-skilled jobs and making recycling more efficient and environmentally sound.
Source: Bureau International Recycling (2009)
End-of-Life (post consumer) functional recycling rate (EOL-RR) for 60 metals
Source: UNEP (2011) Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report
WWW.GREENINDUSTRYPLATFORM.ORG
• High-level, multi-stakeholder, transformative partnership framework
• Reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing
• Increases social and economic benefits• Only comprehensive, targeted and practical sector-
based strategy launched to date• Members include businesses, governments,
international and civil society organizations
GREEN INDUSTRY PLATFORM LAUNCHED AT RIO+20
Resource Efficiency Water Optimization
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Chemicals Management
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PRIORITY AREAS
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MEMBERS COMMIT TO… Improving Resource Efficiency Strengthening Waste Management Reducing and Eliminating Toxic Materials Pursuing Energy Efficiency and Using Renewable Energy Adopting a Lifetime Approach to Product Manufacture Making Finance Available to Green Industry Promoting Technology Transfer and Sharing Best Practices Greening Global Value Chains Supporting Green Industry Research and Innovation Fostering Green Industries and Jobs Setting Green Industry Targets
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FUNCTIONS OF THE PLATFORM
Awareness Raising Profiles Green Industry objectives through events, engagement, actions at the enterprise, national and
regional level
Convening Brings together members to discuss specific themes, approaches and issues Connects members to third parties on areas of mutual interest
Networking and Information Sharing
Shares contact information between signatories Provides a web portal to exchange information amongst signatories Provides one-stop advisory services for signatories seeking specific information Provides an introductory and mediating role
Partnering
Provides a framework for members to explore possible partnerships between different sectors and stakeholder groups
Identifies and encourages synergies and partnerships between members Identifies possible partnerships with non-members such as in the supply chain context
Researching Identifies strengths and weaknesses of current Green Industry approaches and commissions research on
relevant topics
Promotional Provides a framework in which members’ actions in pursuance of Green Industrial policies and practices can
be made public and promoted
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Increased opportunities to create jobs and grow sustainable economic development
Facilitate the transition to a green economy Increase efficiency and reduce waste Improve organizational/national competitiveness Network and partner on green industry policies and projects Shape organizational/national roadmaps towards green industry Access information on global green industrial policies and practices Foster innovation and new technological and management approaches Heighten profile, attract investment and access markets
BENEFITS
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MEMBERSHIP STATUS
• Expressions of interest from over 50 more entities• Second wave of targeted invitations upcoming
(Top performers in sustainability, academic and research institutions and charitable foundations)
As of 21/11/2012
25 Governments 68 Businesses 43 International / Civil Society
Organizations
{Platform Members
136
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ADVISORY BOARD
Governments Businesses Organizations
Colombia(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism)
Jordan(Ministry of the Environment)
Kenya
Philippines
Poland(Ministry of the Environment)
Broad Group (China)
Microsoft Corporation(United States of America)
Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
Viyellatex (Bangladesh)
European Commission (Environment Directorate-General)
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Turkish Association for Energy Efficiency (ENVERDER)
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