SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS FORUM SCOTLAND

27 March 2014

Louise Macdonald – Vice Chair

@Louisemac

@2020ClimateGrp

Working together to deliver a low carbon future

for Scotland - through

smarter collaborations and

better conversations

Formed in 2009

Supported by the Scottish Government

Purpose: to ensure all sectors of Scotland’s

economy and civic society contribute fully to

achieving Scotland’s ambitious climate change

targets

Climate change and delivering a sustainable economy are twin challenges for the wellbeing of Scotland’s environment and people.

Government alone cannot hope to tackle these challenges. The 2020 Group has come from a view that those key people in Scotland who are in a position to contribute to or influence action should work together.

140 members across 100 organisations

“Companies that understand the new climate reality – and that are willing to invest in preparedness and risk management – are also best equipped to seize the opportunities.”

KPMG International

Main Group: Chair, Vice Chairs x 5, Chairs of Sub-Groups plus Project Delivery Team

Sub-Groups:

Transportation

Heat

Built Environment

Land Use and Forestry

Waste and Resource

Finance

Public Engagement

At a top level: Encourage shared best practice and knowledge between

members

Raise profile externally to help share best practice to wider market

Encourage businesses and Scottish public to play their part

Achieve sustained carbon reduction and eventually 42% reduction by 2020

2020 Group – a world-class example?

Each one is an exciting opportunity for members of the Group to get involved with driving forward Scotland’s ambition on reducing climate change.

Launching May 2014…

A sneak preview… The Business Case for Paris Convention of Parties

(CoP) 2015 – a routemap for transformational sustainable business practice

Climate Justice Fund

Low Carbon Behaviours – ISM Tool

2050 Climate Group – Young Leaders

Plus…heat; transport, peatland, circular economy, open data…

“The 2020 Group is very engaged at a senior level and provides valuable support to a number of initiatives.”

“The Group has successfully engaged in a range of activities and actions aimed in addressing arising issues related to the development of effective policies and actions for mitigating and adapting to climate change.”

The challenge for all 2020 Climate

Group members..and for you…

Are we missing a trick in using our collective clout – especially in investment terms?

Are we clear what concepts such as “responsible investment” really mean in the light of the climate change and other big challenges of the 21st century?

“Our experience has also taught us that if leaders make the right decisions for the right reasons, their (voters) will support them. By raising their sights – and shrugging off the restraints imposed by vested interests and short-term ‘political’ considerations – they can also inspire hope, rebuild trust and mobilise action across society.”

Kofi Annan – former UN SecGen & Mandela “Elder”

2020climategroup.org.uk

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