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An overview of the one planet challenge - looking at using resources sustainably - and how this can apply to and benefit organisations in reducing their environmental impact and creating business opportunities with new eco products and services. Presention for Ecobuild 2011 by Hayley Bell Sustainable Business Manager at BioRegional.TRANSCRIPT
BioRegional’s One Planet Living
approach for businessesapproach for businesses
Hayley Bell ‐ Sustainable Business Manager
Workshop outlineWorkshop outline
• Introducing BioRegional• One Planet Home at B&QOne Planet Home at B&Q• Developing One Planet Action Plans
OutlineOutline
• BioRegional and our approach to sustainabilityy
• BioRegional’s ProjectsB&Q P hi• B&Q Partnership
About BioRegional Development GroupAbout BioRegional Development Group
• Environmental Charity• Practical Solutions• BedZED• One Planet Programmeg
Solutions for sustainabilitySolutions for sustainability
One Planet One Planet One Planet BioRegional Companies Communities Regions
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Global One Planet ProgrammeGlobal One Planet Programme
LondonOlympics
Canada
London
BrightonSutton
UAE
PortugalChina
San FranciscoWashington DC
South Africa
Where do our impacts arise?Where do our impacts arise?
Total footprint = 5.45 gha per person (REAP)
Carbon footprint has increased ninefold since 1963Carbon footprint has increased ninefold since 1963
CarbonCarbon
Ecological Footprint Atlas 2008, Global Footprint Network
One Planet Living PrinciplesOne Planet Living Principles
1 Zero carbon1 Zero carbon
2 Zero waste
3 S t i bl t t3 Sustainable transport
4 Sustainable materials
5 Local and sustainable food
6 Sustainable water
7 Land and wildlife
8 Culture and heritage8 Culture and heritage
9 Equity and local economy
10 Health and happiness10 Health and happiness
One Planet Commitments for CompaniesOne Planet Commitments for Companies
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Zero waste
Reduce
Reuse
Sustainable Transport
Reduce needRenewable energy
100% reduction by 2025
Reuse
Recycle
90% reuse and
educe eed
Alternative and low carbon
% d ti b 9
recycling by 2012 50% reduction by 2025
One Planet Commitments for CompaniesOne Planet Commitments for Companies
Sustainable Materials
Low embodied
Local and Sustainable Food
Low impact
Sustainable Water
Efficient products
Rainwater harvestingenergy
Certification
Waste resources
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Low animal protein
Locally sourced
% li
Rainwater harvesting
Embodied water
10% reduction by Waste resources
100% sustainable procurement by 2025
100% compliance with policy by 2025
2015
One Planet Commitments for CompaniesOne Planet Commitments for Companies
Land Use and Wildlife
Protect and enhance
Culture and Heritage
Support community
Equity and Local Economy
Supplier assessments
Health and Happiness
Promote wellbeingenhance
Communities and charities
100%
community projects
One Planet living staff training
assessments
Ethical and environmental
Good practice by
wellbeing
Flexible training and working
Employee sustainable
timber sourcingIncrease support
up to 20252025 engagement
score of 4.15/5
Why does BioRegional work with businesses?Why does BioRegional work with businesses?
Mainstream Tackle our Mainstream sustainability
Tackle our eco footprint
Challenge businesses to
do more
Ask business to challenge
us
Why do businesses work with us?Why do businesses work with us?
Leaders in Leaders in sustainability Critical friend
Technical expertise
Independent verification
Becoming a One Planet CompanyBecoming a One Planet Company
Endorsement
• Develop One Planet Action Plan, addressing 10 OP principles
• Commitment to deliver publicly availableEndorsement Commitment to deliver, publicly available
Annual
• Action Plan undergoes a BioRegional technical review• Recognition as a One Planet Company achieved• Process repeated annuallyReview • Process repeated annually
B&Q and BioRegional
© B&Q
B&Q and BioRegional
BioRegional & B&Q partnership ‐ UK’so eg o a & &Q pa t e s p U slargest home improvement and gardenretailer
Approach:• Sustainability Action Plan using OPL
principles• One Planet Home product range
accredited by BioRegional
Benefits:Benefits:• 16% CO2 reduction compared to 2006• 48% reduction in waste to landfill,
saving £2 2m since 2006saving £2.2m since 2006• Won Observer Ethical Business Award
2010
Sustainability Action PlanSustainability Action Plan
h d l• Short and long term commitments against 10 principles
• Builds on existing policies e.g. timber
1 Zero carbon
2 Zero waste
3 Sustainable transportg p g• B&Q champions for all 10 principles
including:P d S O i
3 Sustainable transport
4 Sustainable materials
5 Local and sustainable food
6 Sustainable water• Property and Store Operations• Commercial• Human Resources
6 Sustainable water
7 Land and wildlife
8 Culture and heritage
9 Equity and local economyHuman Resources• Logistics• Communications
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10 Health and happiness
• Social Responsibility
Our servicesOur services
Carbon and ecological footprinting• Products and materials (LCA)• Buildings (embodied carbon analysis)• Organisations (full scope 3)
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• Sustainability Action PlansS t i bl t t ti t t d t t t i
Strategies for delivery
• Sustainable energy, waste, construction, transport and water strategies• Sustainable procurement and supplier assessments
Engagement and communications• Sustainability reporting• Staff inductions, green champions and sustainability training programmes for employees
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• Workshops for businesses, design teams, local authorities and government departments
Other workOther work