the green industry initiative and platform
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GLOBAL CONTEXT
Source: Dittrich, M. et al., Green Economies Around the World, Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI), Vienna, 2012
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Rapidly Increasing Global Resource ExtractionProjection up to 2030
Source: www.materialflows.net
This figure shows a scenario of global extraction of economically used resources up to the year 2030. It is a business-as-usual scenario - without any additional policy measures to increase
resource efficiency and decrease resource use. This scenario was calculated with an econometric model.
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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Rising Population & Increasing Energy Demand
Source: Basic Facts - Trends 2050 - WBCSD
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Primary Energy Demand (Indexed)
Developed (GDP/cap > $US 12,000)
Emerging (GDP/cap < $US 12,000)
Developing (GDP/cap <$US 5,000)
Poorest (GDP/cap < $US 1,500)
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Low povertyBase case
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INCOME DRIVES RESOURCE CONSUMPTION
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Metabolic ratet/cap/yr
Source: International Resource Panel, Decoupling Natural Resource Use and Environmental Impacts from Economic Growth,United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi, 2011
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China
India
BrazilR2 = 0.60
THE CHALLENGE
Source: International Resource Panel, Decoupling Natural Resource Use and Environmental Impacts from Economic Growth, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi, 2011
Resource use
Human well-being
Economic activity (GDP)
Environmental impact
Resource decoupling
Impact decoupling
Time
Decoupling of Growth from Natural Resource Consumption and Negative Environmental Impacts
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MAJOR STEPS TOWARDS DECOUPLINGA Comprehensive, Consistent and Holistic Approach in all Productive Activities
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1. Greening of Existing IndustriesAdapting production processes to increase material and energy efficiency, redcue waste, safely manage chemicals, phase out toxic substances, use renewable energy sources
2. Re-Design of ProductsTo optimize resource use in production and during lifetime, enable their re-use and/or remanufacturing, and allow safe disposal or recycling
3. Dematerialization of the EconomyReducing the material footprint of industrial economic activity, for instance through new business models
4. Closing the Recycling LoopEnsure the recyclability of all non-renewable materials
Global Resource Efficiency Savings Opportunities
Source: McKinsey (2011) 11
• Building energy efficiency• Reducing food waste• Reducing municipal water leakage• Higher energy efficiency in the iron and steel industry• Increasing transport fuel efficiency• Improving end-use steel efficiency• Improving power plant efficiency
• US$ 2.9 trillion savings in 2030 from capturing resource productivity potential
• Rising to US$ 3.7 trillion if carbon is priced at $30 per tonne, subsidies on water, energy, and agriculture are eliminated, and energy taxes are removed
• 15 opportunities can deliver about 75% of total resource productivity benefits, for example:
Ferrous Foundries in Russia
Russia’s ferrous foundry industry could save up to US$ 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)13
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Nearly half of the costs of German manufacturing companies are due to materials. Studies and projects have shown that short term efficiency measures can save appr. 20% of the material costs.(Sources: German material efficiency agency (demea )and Federal Statistical Office
Savings from the Recycling Industry
*Source: BIR Study on the Environmental Benefits of Recycling (2009) 19
End-of-Life (post consumer) functional recycling rate (EOL-RR) for 60 metals
Source: UNEP (2011) Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report 20
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)
THE GREEN INDUSTRY INITIATIVE
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Launched by UNIDO in 2009, the Green Industry Initiative is the sector-strategy for the realization of Green Economy and Green Growth in the manufacturing and allied industry sectors.
Green Industry promotes “industrial production and development that does not come at the expense of the health of natural systems or lead to adverse human health outcomes” by:
Scaling up and mainstreaming proven practices to reduce negative environmental impacts Transforming manufacturing and associated sectors into more effective contributors to sustainable industrial
development Helping enterprises improve resource productivity and environmental performance (greening of existing
industry), and Establishing new operations delivering environmental goods and services (creating new green industries)
The Green Industry Initiative is fully in line with the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) outcome document
COMPONENTS OF THE INITIATIVEGreening of Industries
Helping enterprises improve resource productivity and environmental performance
Creating New Green IndustriesEstablishing new operations delivering
environmental goods and services
Efficient use of materials, energy and water
Reduction of wastes and emissions Safe and responsible management of
chemicals, renewable raw materialsPhasing out toxic substances Substituting fossil fuels with renewable
energy sources Product and process redesign, Green
Chemistry
Reduce, reuse and recycle (3R) industries Pollution control technology and
equipment Renewable and energy-efficient
technologies Waste management and resource recovery Environmental advisory and analytical
services
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BENEFITS OF GREEN INDUSTRY
EconomicMore Innovation and Growth;
Increased Resilience…
SocialMore Employment, Rising
Incomes and Empowerment…
EnvironmentalMore Efficient Resource Use;
Less Waste and Pollution…
Increase resource productivity
Bring down production costs Foster technology
development and innovation Improve competitiveness Open up new markets Develop new businesses
Create new jobs and make existing jobs more secure
Reduce poverty Develop new skills and
capacity Improve occupational health
and safety conditions Safeguard health and safety
of communities Lower risks to consumers
Reduce environmental pollution
Counteract resource depletion
Prevent degradation of ecosystems
Mitigate climate change Combat water scarcity
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• High-level, multi-stakeholder, transformative partnership framework
• Businesses, governments, international and civil society organizations have joined by signing the “Statement of Support”
• Scales up and mainstreams Green Industry throughout global industry• Reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing
• Increases social and economic benefits
• Only comprehensive, targeted and practical sector-based strategy
GREEN INDUSTRY PLATFORM LAUNCHED AT RIO+20
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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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MEMBERSHIP STATUS
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26 Governments 84 Businesses 62 Int’l, Business,
Civil Society Organizations
{Platform Members
172
Africa, 21
Asia, 56
Caribbean, 1
Europe, 66
Latin America,
12
Middle East; 9
North America, 6Oceania; 1
ADVISORY BOARD
Governments Businesses OrganizationsColombia(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism)
Jordan(Ministry of the Environment)
Kenya(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Philippines(Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
Poland(Ministry of the Environment)
Broad Group (China)
Microsoft Corporation(United States of America)
Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
soleRebels(Ethiopia)
ViyellaTex Group(Bangladesh)
European Commission, Environment Directorate-GeneralGlobal Environment Facility Global Green Growth Institute International Chamber of Commerce Turkish Association for Energy Efficiency
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The Advisory Board is supported by a Technical Expert Committee which advises on detailed aspects of the Platform’s operations.
Resource Efficiency Water Optimization
Industrial Energy Efficiency Chemicals Management
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PRIORITY AREAS
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Thank You
Heinz Leuenberger Director, Environmental Management BranchUNIDO