Chamber low carbon event 160710 slideshare

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RECESSION AND DISGUST How the actions of so few have affected so many…..

Story 1 “ ..the Battle for T.A.T…” Time. Attention. Trust.

Deadlines, people problems, home problems,no time, constant interruptions, dog puked on the sofa, flights delayed, laptops crashed, working late, sigh, recession, credit crunch.. “ Oh and would you mind awfully doing your bit for the environment?...”

The Here and NOW Survival Happy to be in a job Hanging on to a pension Waiting for the double dip

Why should I? WII-FM? Whose controlling the big picture? Can “I” really make a difference?

The Big Questions What is Greater Manchester trying to be? – First? Biggest? Best? Lowest? How will it add value to my business in the City Region – Costs? Profits? Customers? Competitiveness?

Personal Bubble World Country City Region Work Me, Me, Me, Me Them! Home Us!

Story 2 “ ..the Battle of the Bins…”

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/how-the-companies-line-up/

Table from The Good Shopping Guide http://www.ethical-company-organisation.org/
Brother identified as the top Ethical company in all areas of our business.

Top 10 Tips 1.Let people work from home more. 2. Switch your stuff off. 3. Re-cycle at work. 4. Make changes in your own personal consumption. 5. Switch energy suppliers.

Top 10 Tips (cont…) 6. Put PIR sensors on your lights. 7. Incentivise your car fleet. 8. Introduce a cycle to work scheme. 9. Print on both sides of the paper. 10. Take the train more/use digital means of communication where appropriate.

If you get it right
1. You reduce your energy bills.
2. You win more business.
3. Your reputation grows.
4. You attract better quality staff.
It doesn’t become a chore anymore.
You sleep soundly at night.
God will let you in when the time comes.

My Advice 1. Leaders have to lead. 2. Sustainability Explainability. 3. Make it Easy. 4. Quick wins first (a bit at a time). 5. Don’t wait for others. 6. Search for financial benefits.

Exec Summary – Twitter Style “ ..If you don’t do it, you might not win as many deals, customers, staff or friends as you do now..” #environment #csr

and if it’s not for you… Customers love to pick the bones over a carcass….

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Chamber low carbon event 160710 slideshare

by Phil Jones on Jul 16, 2010

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