be seen, be green february 2011

Be seen , be green!

by Toronto Training and HR

February 2011

Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Definitions7-8 Growth sectors of the green economy9-10 Drivers of change11-16 Skills17-18 Carbon footprint19-20 Recognizing ecosystem health21-24 Community, green business & climate

change adaptation-green jobs strategy25-26 The corporate zoo27-28 Self-identifying as green organizations29-31 Green goods or services produced32-35 Green programs and initiatives36-38 Links between HR and environmental

performance39-41 Trends and policies affecting green

organizations42-43 Drill44-51 Case studies52-53 Conclusion and questions

Introduction

Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden

• 10 years in banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR

are:- Training course design- Training course delivery- Reducing costs- Saving time- Improving employee engagement &

morale- Services for job seekers

Definitions

DefinitionsThe green economy-technical perspective, economic perspective and development process perspectiveGreen jobs-practices or productionGreen skills

Growth sectors of the green economy

Growth sectors of the green economy

Renewable energy and energy efficiencyBuildings, retro-fitting and constructionTransportation and alternative transportationWaste recycling and waste management

Drivers of change

Drivers of change

PRIMARY DRIVERSFinancial incentives (i.e. benefits of reducing energy consumption)Regulatory necessity / government policyConsumer demandMarketplace competitive advantageCorporate stewardship / corporate reputationCatastrophes / environmental impact of operations

Skills

Skills 1 of 5

SKILLS GAPSTechnological changeSustainable developmentInterdisciplinary thinkers

Skills 2 of 5

CURRENT SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCESpecific environmental training/educationIndustrial trades/occupationsEngineeringReducing environmental impactRemediation/pollutants/waste disposal and treatment of the environmentEducationSustainable products/recycling

Skills 3 of 5

CURRENT SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEEnergy conservation/alternative electricity productionSolar electric systems/wind turbines/alternative electricity productionWater filtration/managementEffective communication/customer, public and government relations

Skills 4 of 5

FUTURE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEKeeping up to date on green trends & issuesSpecific environmental training/educationIndustrial trades/occupationsReducing environmental impactInnovative green ideas and productsEffective communication/customer, public and government relations

Skills 5 of 5

FUTURE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEEnergy conservation/alternative electricity productionSustainable products/recyclingEngineeringRemediation/pollutants/waste disposal and treatment of the environment

Carbon footprint

Carbon footprint

What is a carbon footprint?Business reasons for manufacturers looking to fund a Greenhouse Gases (GHG) inventory programHow of carbon foot printing-Scope one, Scope two, Scope threeGuiding the documentation and reporting of carbon footprints

Recognizing ecosystem health

Recognizing ecosystem health

Healthy forestsHealthy aquatic ecosystems-streams, rivers and lakesHealthy agriculture-soil healthHealthy shoreline

Community, green business & climate change adaptation-green jobs strategy

Community, green business & climate change adaptation-green

jobs strategy 2 of 3CLIMATE CHANGE IN ONTARIO The new projections for Ontario in 2050, based on middle of the road assumptions about GHG reductions, show an increase in annual average temperature of 2.5 degrees C to 3.7 degrees C. Southern Ontario, like the Far North, is projected to see the greatest seasonal increase in precipitation in winter, much of it likely to fall as rain. The combination of increased evaporation with little change in precipitation raises the likelihood of more intense dry periods with low run-off water and low soil moisture.

Community, green business & climate change adaptation-green

jobs strategy 3 of 3CLIMATE CHANGE IN ONTARIO Expected impacts of climate change in Ontario include: 1. increases in heat-days combined with poor air quality and its adverse affects on human health; 2. decreases in Great Lakes water levels; 3. increased risk to the Boreal forest as a result of drought, pests and fire; 4. extreme precipitation events causing (flash) flooding; and 5. damage due to both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species.

The corporate zoo

The corporate zoo

GorillasPeacocksOstrichesMule

Dolphin

Self-identifying as green organizations

Self-identifying as green organizations

Provides services/technology/materials/knowledge that reduce(s) the environmental impactBusiness is energy management/alternative energy productionProtect environment mandate/limited amount of waste/pollutionEnvironmental consultants/researchRecycling organization/collects/processes materials for recycling purposesWaste disposal/containment/treatment

Green goods or services produced

Green goods or services produced 1 of 2

Performs a service related to consulting/education/researchPerforms a service related to environmental consulting/trainingPerforms a service related to engineering/consultingPerforms a service related to designPerforms a service related to recycling/remanufacturing

Green goods or services produced 2 of 2

Performs a service related to water/air filter/treatment equipmentPerforms a service related to water/air filter/treatment/waste waterPerforms a service related to heating/cooling/energy managementPerforms a service related to waste disposal/containment/treatment/collection

Green programs and initiatives

Green programs and initiatives 1 of 3

Making internal operations more greenMaking products and/or services more greenGranting special leave to employees for participation in green activitiesEnvironmental protection programs and initiativesActive participation in green eventsFinancial support and/or sponsorship for various initiatives Providing services free/or at low cost to green organizationsProviding resources and assistance to raise money for green concerns


Site remediationAir quality assessmentInternal training / education coursesSustainable packaging Reducing energy consumptionWater usage reductionEmission reductionEnergy efficiencyLight weighting initiatives (automotive)


Energy auditing / energy efficient buildingsAlternate fuel / bio fuels research and developmentIntegrated training / interdisciplinaryFuel usage reduction

Links between HR and environmental performance

Links between HR and environmental performance 1

of 2Have younger employees or less unionization. Older or highly unionized employees may be more resistant to change.Have more involvement and support at the managerial level.Demonstrate transformational leadership at thehighest levels. Allow for flexibility in HR policies, which in turnfosters employee satisfaction.

Links between HR and environmental performance 2

of 2Have a dedicated environmental unit—ideally, witha privileged position within their organization.Have greater employee involvement, communication, and cross-functional collaboration relating to environmental programs. The best-performing companies used several communications vehicles including screens, magazines, videos, PDAs, posters, interactive software, e-mail, and the intranet.Use specific rewards to incentivize ideas or behaviours.

Trends and policies affecting green organizations

Trends and policies affecting green organizations 1 of 2

Changing government regulations and/or policies in CanadaDecreasing access to raw resources for my sectorChanging technologies that make my sector less relevantLack of skilled / educated / trained human resourcesIncreasing international competitionDecreasing access to investment capitalIncreasing domestic competitionChanging public demand/expectations from companies in my sectorChanging government regulations and/or policies in other countries

Trends and policies affecting green organizations 2 of 2

GOVERNMENT POLICIESHigh costs of going greenHigh taxesLack of funding for clean energy projects, companies, R&DGovernment bureaucracy / inefficiency / posturingContinued preference for fossil fuel energy / lack of support for reducing carbon Lack of supportive regulations / enforcement

Case study A

Case study B

Case study C

Case study D

Conclusion & Questions

Conclusion

SummaryQuestions