The Australasian Railway Association announces “Rail and the Sustainability Challenge 2011”. The two day event will examine the challenges and opportunities that sustainability goals and climate change will bear for the rail industry. The conference will take a closer look at the policy framework necessary to introduce an economically sound pathway into a more productive and sustainable future.

1. Presents
Rail and the Sustainability
Challenge 2011
26th & 27th October 2011 | Hotel Realm, Canberra
Examining sustainability and climate change –
What are the challenges and opportunities for rail?
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Contributions from:
Senator Scott Ludlam,
Australian Greens Senator
for Western Australia
Alex Veitch, Head of Unit
- Sustainable Development,
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian
Railway Industry Corporation & Managing
Director, TTG Technology
Rob Mason, CEO, RailCorp
David Warburton, Chief Executive,
Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Prof Barbara Norman, PhD, Foundation Chair and Head of
Discipline Urban and Regional Planning - Faculty of Business and
Government, University of Canberra
Chris Collier, General Manager Environment, RailCorp
Bryan Nye, CEO, Australasian Railway Association
John Devereaux, CEO, Energy Networks Association
Ben Peacock, Creative Director/Partner, Republic of Everyone
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2. Rail and the Sustai
DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY, 26TH OCTOBER 2011 1.45 The social elements of sustainability
s The impact of congestion on our society
8.30 Registration and welcome coffee s The importance of delivering enhanced mobility to our future
population
9.00 Speed networking s Creating more liveable communities through infrastructure delivery
Get to know your peers right from the start in this relaxed and Bill Grace, Principal Consultant - Sustainable Communities, GHD
informal speed networking session. Bring your business cards!
2.20 CASE STUDY: Implementing sustainability into a corporate plan
9.20 Opening remarks from the Chair s The challenges of integrating a sustainable ethos into a rail operation
Gail Broadbent, Sustainable Transport Campaigner, Chris Collier, General Manager Environment, RailCorp
Australian Conservation Foundation
2.55 Afternoon tea and networking
DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
3.15 Communicating the sustainability message
9.30 Integrating rail into the wider solution for climate action s The importance of effectively communicating your organisations
s Examining the realities of climate change how it sustainability message
affects sustainability s Strategies to successfully drive sustainability into your business
s How can the rail industry address these realities? ethos
s Creating a framework for your business projects and operations s The benefits of a well delivered, well directed sustainability campaign
that acknowledges climate change s Lessons learned from unsuccessful campaigns
Prof Barbara Norman, PhD, Foundation Chair and Head of Ben Peacock, Creative Director/Partner, Republic of Everyone
Discipline, Urban and Regional Planning - Faculty of Business and
Government, University of Canberra
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE RAIL INDUSTRY
10.05 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Addressing the need for a strong 3.50 The relationship between sustainability and transport
commitment of railways towards a sustainable leadership in
s How is transport impacted by the issue of sustainability?
the transport sector
s What can transport do itself to influence a sustainable future?
s The UIC Declaration on sustainable mobility and transport
s How can rail enhance its role in a sustainable future?
s Why do we need a long term environment and sustainability
strategy? Senator Scott Ludlam,
Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia
s Starting the innovation process today
Alex Veitch, Head of Unit - Sustainable Development, 4.25 PANEL DISCUSSION: Integrating sustainability into rail
International Union of Railways (UIC) industry projects
10.40 Morning refreshments and networking s The importance of long-term, life-cycle thinking in project planning
s What elements must be considered when planning long term?
11.00 How will climate change impact transport and sustainability? s Improving transport infrastructure resilience
s The changing nature of nature Alex Veitch, Head of Unit - Sustainable Development,
s What impact will this have on the future for transport? International Union of Railways (UIC)
s How can we act now to create a sustainable transport future? Geoff Hudson, Environment & Sustainability Manager, Novo Rail
s Can we effectively climate proof our rail infrastructure? Andy Harland, Project Manager National Rail Operations,
Bryan Nye, CEO, Australasian Railway Association Leighton Contractors
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SUSTAINABLE?
11.35 Understanding sustainability and how it impacts your 5.10 Closing remarks from the Chair
business
5.15 Close of day one
s What does sustainability mean?
s Defining the economic and environmental aspects of
sustainability DAY TWO: THURSDAY, 27TH OCTOBER 2011
s Determining which will impact your business and how
s Understanding the social impact of the actions of your 8.40 Networking and welcome coffee
organisation
9.10 Opening remarks from the Chair
Brendan Bateman, Partner Environment & Planning, Clayton Utz
Will Steffen, Commissioner, Climate Commission & Executive
12.10 Lunch and networking break Director, ANU Climate Change Institute
1.10 CASE STUDY: Assessing the sustainability of mobility in DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS
Australia
s Developing and investing in an energy source that will be 9.20 Creating a nationally consistent approach to project
available to 2030 and beyond sustainability across the asset lifecycle
s Ensuring that capital investment is based on long term s The importance and benefits of a nationally consistent approach
decision making to incorporating sustainability outcomes
s Accommodating growth in both our population in urbanised s Introducing the AGIC sustainability assessment tool
areas and projected freight movement and benchmarks
Matt Rait, Market Analyst - Picture the Future, Siemens Rick Walters, Technical Manager,
Australian Green Infrastructure Council
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3. inability Challenge
9.55 Arguing the business case for greater energy efficiency 3.15 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Alternate fuels and renewable
s Can the rail industry be more energy efficient without being energy
driven by policy? s Examining the latest initiatives on research and development
Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian Railway into alternate fuels
Industry Corporation & Managing Director, TTG Technology s Understanding the realistic timescales for improving their
utilisation
10.30 Morning refreshments and networking
s Creating a safer energy future
The Hon. Peter Rae AO, Chairman,
10.50 Examining the relationship between sustainable transport and
International Renewable Energy Alliance *
land use planning
*subject to final confirmation
s Thinking of sustainable transport planning as being inclusive of
social and economic concerns that are linked to environmental
aspects CLIMATE CHANGE
s Moving away from “silver bullet” solutions in transport planning 3.50 DEBATE: The impact of climate change on the sustainability
Brian Smith, Sustainable Transport Leader, Aurecon challenge
s How are the realities of climate change impacting our industries?
11.25 CASE STUDY: The role of sustainability advisers in the s What actions need to be taken to address the evolving climate
delivery of urban rail infrastructure projects challenge in Australia?
s Identifying opportunities associated with the delivery method s Future constraints that may be imposed on the industry as a
and contract type direct result of wider climate change initiatives
s Determining the scale of influence the proponent has control s Is the introduction of a carbon price a step in the right direction?
over and working within those boundaries
Dr. Philip Laird, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
s Providing tangible evidence of the financial and other benefits
Sophie Sturup, GAMUT Faculty of Architecture Building & Planning,
of adopting certain sustainability practices
The University of Melbourne
s Embedding sustainability objectives and targets into all relevant
This debate will allow participants to make a brief introduction to
systems, plans and procedures
their perspectives on the issues. The panellists will then be able to
s The presentation will feature examples from: question the views of each other for 20 minutes, before the panel is
s Gold Coast Rapid Transit, Sydney Metro (project deferred), opened to the floor for the remaining time. The Chairman will then
Olympic Delivery Authority’s transport division (U.K), ask for closing statements from the panellists and summarise the
Crossrail (U.K) key outcomes from the session.
Jane Scanlon, Senior Consultant – Sustainability and Climate For updates on the agenda, please visit our website
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12.00 Lunch 4.25 CEO FORUM: Preparing the rail industry for future climate
impacts
INTEGRATED TRANSPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY s Creating transport infrastructure that is resilient against future
challenges
1.00 CASE STUDY: A sustainable transport plan for Auckland
s Keeping essential services moving during extreme weather
s Understanding and influencing individual transport choices
events
s Working with people and their communities to improve travel
s What are companies doing now to address the sustainability
opportunities
challenge?
s Quantifying the long term impact of sustainable planning
Rob Mason, CEO, RailCorp
David Warburton, Chief Executive,
Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian Railway Industry
Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Corporation & Managing Director, TTG Technology
David Warburton, Chief Executive,
1.35 PANEL DISCUSSION: Promoting active transport initiatives
Auckland Regional Transport Authority
s Examining the social, economic and environmental benefits of
active transport 5.25 Closing remarks from the Chair
s Developing the key elements – what will drive the uptake of
active transport? 5.30 Close of conference
Bryan Nye, CEO, Australasian Railway Association
Stephen Hodge, Government Relations Manager,
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THE ROLE OF ENERGY IN SUSTAINABILITY
2.20 The role of energy networks in delivering a secure energy
future
s What does energy security mean?
s How will energy networks help to deliver it?
John Devereaux, CEO, Energy Networks Association
2.55 Networking and afternoon tea
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