Presentation as part of the BSCD-UK\'s Low Carbon Economy Event at the Camponile Hotel in Glasgow. Focussing on Supply Chain opportunities for skills transfer into new low carbon sectors.

1. Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy in Scotland Gerry Brannigan Associate Director February 23rd 2010

2. Change in Culture February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 2 1989 2009 POWERFUL ENGINE “Boasting even greater fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, the new Golf delivers and impressive combination of performance and fuel economy.” “It’s not just a Volkswagen with a more powerful engine. It’s a more powerful engine inside a rethought and refined Volkswagen” GREATER FUEL ECONOMY... LOWER CO2 EMMISSIONS..... PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY

3. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 3 Legislation & Guidance

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6. Sustainability is not just about Energy & Carbon February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 6

7. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 7 The Low Carbon Economy

8. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 8 The Low Carbon Economy

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10. Improving Your Business February 23rd 2010

11. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 11 Business Development Roadmap

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13. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 13 Supporting your Clients Service Industry Off-shore Wind Energy On-Shore Wind Energy Electricity Generation Biogas Networks Biomass Suppliers Smart Metering District Heating Systems Solar Energy Geothermal Energy Air Source Energy Micro-Generation Construction Social Housing Healthcare Consultancy Engineering Waste Management Green Transport ...many more

14. Who can be Involved in these Sectors – eg to Build and Erect a Wind Turbine... February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 14

15. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 15 Updating your Skillset…An Example

16. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 16 Updating your Skillset…An Example

17. February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 17 Updating your Business Strategy…what you should do? Market Analysis Business Review Identify a Carbon Champion Operational Review Energy Audit Corporate Social Responsibility Introduce Green Travel Plans Understand the Forecasted Changes in your Sector Identify Skill Crossovers Green Refurbishments Good Housekeeping

18. Why Should Change Your Business Strategy? February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 18 “It’s the Right Thing to do” “It will look good in the Marketing Brochures” “Your Client’s need your Help to achieve Their Targets” “Opportunity” If not... Your Competitors WILL be doing it

19. Action Now is Essential February 23rd 2010 Getting a Slice of the Low Carbon Economy Page 19 “The Scottish Government's Climate Change Bill is the most comprehensive and ambitious Climate change legislation anywhere in the world.... 2050 is a long way off and we need to be certain we are taking effective action now.” Alex Salmond, First Minister 2009

20. Thank You gerry.brannigan@aecom.com T: 0141 222 6400 M: 07921 646 064