matthew tukaki, sustainability, climate change, unions, business, china, carbon pricing, change...
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Making a presentation on the role of trade unions in China when it comes to sustainable development and climate change, business change and transformationTRANSCRIPT
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
www.sustaingroup.net
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
