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Speech to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU):

“SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND THE ROLE

OF AUSTRALIAN TRADE UNIONS IN THESE AREAS.”

Matthew Tukaki, CEO

The Sustain Group

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The links between social, economic and environmental development are key

"...the "environment" is where we live; and "development" is what we all do in attempting to improve our lot within that abode. The two are inseparable.“ The Brundtland Report was issued in 1987 "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". It contains two key concepts: the concept of 'needs', in particular the essential needs of the world's poor, to which

overriding priority should be given; and the idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the

environment's ability to meet present and future needs." Social, Economic and

Environmental Growth are not stand alone.

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The role of business

Work to grow and generate wealth Investment decisions now amount to social investment Understanding our social license to operate Commitment to align social, economic and environmental development

Our focus is that of everyone else – sustainable development

Asia Pulp and Paper and its commitment to bio-diversity, the extractive resources sector is focussed on education, job creation and skills development – this all leads to poverty reduction and

wealth creation.

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Building bridges with Government

Knowing that Government and business priorities are one in the same thing

“Re-thinking public sector aid and linking private and public sector funding means better and more

targeted outcomes – achieving more / social impact investments.”

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9 billion The global population...

By 2040….

3 Billion Growth in middle class

consumers All of them who’s purchasing

power will grow and grow and grow

Some facts and figures

Climate Change being the challenge

100 Million New cars on the road in India 80 Million

New appliances connected to Indonesia’s power grid

By 2030 We will need 50%more food, 45% more energy, 30% more

water

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The Carbon

price Changing behaviours

Australia playing our role / China playing hers.

Investing in clean energy technology

Investing in skills and education

Changing attitudes and behaviours

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All employment market participants need to play a role in a sustainable future and the transition into a lower carbon economy

Recruitment industry Trade union movements Employer bodies and organisations Education institutions Job services providers

Role of the Unions

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The black market of labour is estimated to be more than 50 million in Asia and the sub continent alone…. Unions play a role in monitoring the safety and protection of our

migrating skilled and unskilled workforces – population pressures will change how and where we move.

Trade unions and monitors

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“Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” Confucius

matthew.tukaki@sustaingroup.net

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