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Sustainable Townsville
By Michael Lunn Managing Director
Sustainable Management Systems Consultancy
SUSTAINABILITY, INDICATORS, STRATEGY
Australia 2001
W N S E
Drivers for Sustainable Queensland
Comparative advantage Cost competitiveness and profitability Resource savings - more with less Risk reduction Performance standardisation internationally Community & Consumer expectations International trends
Sustainable Roadmap for Industry
Economic Performance
Sustainability Roadmap for QLD Business Destination 1 Destination 2 Destination 3 Destination 4 Positioning the Business to R espond to and Set Future Market Realitie s Capitalising on External Strategic Business Opportunties Achieving Greater Internal Operational Efficiencies Establishing Objectives, Targets and Measures Compli ance Tools: Consistency: eg. Engaging Stakeholders, Setting Indicator s, Data Col lecti on ISO1 4031 eg . E c o e ff i ci e n cy As s e s s m e n t, E n v i r o n m e n t a l Re p o rt i n g , E M S ISO1 4001 Codes of Pr actice eg. Supply C hain Ma nagement, LCA, Ex ternal Verification, Gre en La belling ISO14024 ISO14040 Sustainable Management Systems Future Specification
Social Outc omes
Destination 1
The EPA helps industry to;
– Measure and benchmark what they currently do – To conduct audits, reviews and assessments or – To develop a vision for progressing towards sustainability. The EPA helps Communities to; – Develop sustainability indicators – Engage community in gathering performance data – To establish community aims, objectives and targets for progressing towards sustainability.
Destination 2
The EPA helps a industry to; – Use the knowledge gained in destination 1 to develop action plans and systems – Implement processes and technologies that will lead to improved economic, environmental and social performance The EPA helps communities to; – Develop a community strategy and action plans that have the ownership of key stakeholders – Establish strategic partnerships to integrate existing programs – Develop new initiatives to maintain and enhance the quality of life within the community
Destination 3
The EPA helps industry to; – leverage strategic, innovation and marketing benefits from their learnings » Eco-labelling » External Verification » Supply Chain influence » Public Reporting » Socially Responsible Investment » Spin-off technology opportuntities » Re-boot product or company life cycle The EPA helps Communities to; – To position and market themselves as a sustainable destination for working, living & visiting – Engage community in sustainable production & consumption – Provide feedback loops to Local, State & Federal Government – Foster true community engagement in addressing sustainability issues
Destination 4
The EPA helps industry to position themselves to; – Adapt to the rapidly changing market place – Be ready to exploit new opportunities – Set or influence future market realities – Be Sustainable The EPA helps communities to position themselves to; – Ensuring that the community as a whole is able to adapt to the changing world – Give community members a sense of control over their own destiny – Be Smart and Sustainable
Community Sustainability - Process Model
7. Create Vision, objectives, and develop action plan ensuring Management contribution 6. Conduct a regional Sustainability Assessment 5. Develop Sustainability Indicators 4. Identify & Scope Issues Economic Performanc e
Destination 1 Measure Current Performance & Indicators Destination 2 Destination 3 Destination 4 Positioned to respond to or set future market realities Implement gains realised Identified Leverage Innovation & Marketing advantages Advantages leveraged
Social & Environmental Outcomes 3.Engage all Stakeholders 2. Identify and Designate local Champion and Facilitator 1. Ensure Partners are meeting compliance 8. Publication of Strategy and market to clients, suppliers 13. Prepare business to respond to or set new market realities 9. Implement Strategy 10. Measure Impact 11. Report back on Progress and publish strategic direction to others.
12. Leverage strategic, innovation marketing advantages
Business as Usual - Global Warming 2080
Australia could have between 25% and 50% less surface water
Greenhouse Snapshot for Queensland
Queensland 32% Buildings (22%) Land Use (35%) Industrial (2%) Commercial (40%) Other States And Territories 68% Other (43%) Residential (58%) 402 Mt CO 2 -e (1999) National 128 Mt CO (1999) 2 -e Queensland 29 Mt CO 2 -e (1999) Buildings
Greenhouse Emissions for the Gladstone Region (1999)
Executive Summary of the Gladstone Region Sustainability Report
2001 2011 Crimes against persons, property and drugs, alcolhol traffic offences Nox, SO2, PM10, PM2, CO2-e, Electricity, Oil, Gas
Crim e and Disorder Population and Culture
Population grow th, ethnicity, age, sex, indigenous
Education and Training
Retention, qualifications, pass rates, teacher - pupil ratio, distance to school
Com m unity Health
Death rates, cause of death, cancer, ashma, accidents, drugs, alcohol
Tourism and Hospitality
No. and Type of Visitors, Expediture in local economy, Purpose
Building and Planning TBL
Building approvals, value of investment, eco-efficiency
Air Quality 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Energy Consum ption
BOD, Mega-litres, Ph, Sediments, Algae
Water Quality and Consum ption
Species loss, land clearing, habitat mapping, tree planting
Bio-diversity and Eco-System s
Tonnage to landfill, Tonnage recycled,
Waste and Recycling
Investment, new business start ups and closures
Industry and Infrastructure Developm ent Agri-business Em ploym ent and the Econom y
Unemployment rate, Median w eekly family income, Building approvals, investment Value of crops, livestock, holding. Stocking rates, carbon sinks
Social
Triple Bottom Line Summary for the Gladstone Region
Environment 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2001 2011 Economic
Sustainable Index for Regional Queensland (Triple Bottom Line Accounting) 15 Headline Indicators
100 90 80 Colour Description Beyond Repair Very Bad Increasingly Worst Bad Getting Worst No material change Getting Better Good Increasingly Better Very Good Excellent Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 70 40 30 60 50 20 10 Environmental 0 Social Economic 17 30 35 Gladstone 36 30 25 Douglas Shire
Area
20 18 20 BCC
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SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
1. Think long-term. 2. Understand systems. 3. Recognize limits. 4. Protect Nature. 5. Transform business-as-
usual
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6. Practice fairness. 7. Embrace creativity.
W N S E
The Compass is …
A SYMBOL OF DIRECTION
N W E S
The Compass is …
A SYMBOL OF SUSTAINABILITY
Nature Well-being Economy Society
© AtKisson, Inc.
The Compass is …
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INDICATORS
An Introduction
“Indicators” are …
… measurable trends … using best available data … presented in a clear and understandable format … that open the door to a deeper exploration of important issues
Indicators …
Build Clarity and Accountability Build a Sense of Common Purpose Build Relationships Have Their Strongest Impacts over Years and Decades
INDICATORS ALSO …
Define sustainability in concrete terms Introduce systems thinking (linkages) Reveal invisible driving forces Make implicit (unspoken) goals explicit Create a common basis for community discussion and planning
Good Indicators are …
Relevant
Reliable
Understandable
Clear in Direction
Reflective of Change over Time
Systemic
Responsive
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NATURE
Total Energy Use Renewable Energy Use Total Materials Use Recycled and Renewable Materials Use Packaging Hazards Biodiversity Impacts
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NATURE (cont’d)
Water Use Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ozone Depleting Chemicals Waste & Recycling Transport Land Use Environmental Compliance
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ECONOMY
Scale of Operation Sales/Revenues Costs Value Added Assets & Liabilities Profits/Losses Productivity Patents and Intellectual Property
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SOCIETY
Management Quality Management Systems Stakeholder Relationships Sustainability Policies (e.g., Precautionary Principle) Participation in Industry Associations Performance and Compensation Issues
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WELL-BEING
Employee Retention Employee Orientation to Vision Job Satisfaction Wage Sufficiency Health and Safety Non-Discrimination Training Human Rights
The Indicator Process
Moving from Values To Metrics
Indicator Development Process
1) Identify Identify Values / Parameters 2) Develop “Candidate Indicators” 3) Refine options with technical input 4) Select for priority and meaningfulness 5) Research and document 6) Publish and promote
The Indicators Process
DECISION MAKERS
INDICATORS REPORT
ORGANIZATION ADVISORS
(x 3)
PROJECT TEAM TECHNICAL REVIEW
To Create an Indicators System
Create internal buy-in from the beginning Design the system for clarity and utility Make a long-term commitment Constantly upgrade Position the project appropriately in the context of emerging “best practice”
Indicators and Innovation
General Considerations on Introducing New Ideas
Source: Everett Rogers, reported in Alan AtKisson, “Believing Cassandra”
Source: Alan AtKisson, “Believing Cassandra”
YOU ARE HERE
CURMUDGEON
The Anatomy of Cultural Change
SPIRITUAL RECLUSE ICONOCLAST INNOVATOR REACTIONARY CHANGE AGENT LAGGARD
Source: Alan AtKisson, “Believing Cassandra”
MAINSTREAMERS ("NOISY MAJORITY") TRANSFORMER
INNOVATION THEORY
THE GILMAN EQUATION:
N - O > CC, or ...
Perceived Value of the NEW WAY Perceived Value of the OLD WAY Perceived Cost of the CHANGE
Source: Robert Gilman, founder, In Context (www.context.org)
From Indicators to Strategy
Introducing The Pyramid of Sustainable Development
BUILDING THE PYRAMID INDICATORS
BUILDING THE PYRAMID SYSTEMS ANALYSIS INDICATORS
BUILDING THE PYRAMID INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS INDICATORS
BUILDING THE PYRAMID STRATEGIES INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS INDICATORS
BUILDING THE PYRAMID TRUST COMMITMENT AGREEMENTS STRATEGIES INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS INDICATORS DISCIPLINE