climate change and mechanisms to address governance, risk management and sustainability
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Climate Change
and mechanisms to address governance, risk management and
sustainability
Governance model• Engagement at all levels of organisation• Genuine commitment required from Chair,
board and executive• Process to measure and monitor
• Support strategic direction with systems throughout the organisation
• Report and monitor constantly• Celebrate success
Risk management• Business risks – what are the implications of
not being ahead of the curve?• Supply chain risks – How will you affect your
suppliers, and what will their impact be on you – e.g. Toyota model
• Product life cycle issues – Service - Advisory• Consumer activism
Risk management• Communicate and consult
– Establish the context– Identify the Risks– Analyse the risks– Evaluate the risks– Treat the risks
Monitor and reviewBased on Climate Change Impacts and Risk Management A Guide for Business and Government Prepared by Australian Greenhouse Office
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/
National and State Issues
• All levels of government have Departments of Climate Change and aligned strategies
• Similarities – Reducing carbon emissions – Maintaining economic stability – Planning
• Unique geographic differences – weather patterns, population, housing, industries
Sustainability• Carbon emissions• Water usage and management• Waste management• Health issues• Biodiversity• Population
ResourcesSensis SME success stories athttp://about.sensis.com.au/small-business/free-sustainable-
growth-bookCarbon Compass at:http://www.carboncompass.com.au/ClimateWorkshttp://www.climateworksaustralia.com/
low_carbon_growth_plan.html
Success stories
Pitt and Sherry Carbon Emissions Index
• http://www.pittsh.com.au/cedex/
Carbon accounting
The solution
http://www.wasea.com.au/
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