This position paper from the Ecodesign Centre discusses links between Wales' proposed Sustainable Development Bill and Innovation Strategy. It argues that ecodesign can play a key role by helping businesses reduce costs and risks from rising resource prices while driving innovation. The paper outlines several strategic levers where ecodesign links the two policies, such as addressing energy demand and facilitating sustainable consumption. It recommends actions for the Welsh government, including leveraging procurement to create sustainable markets and aligning R&D funding to support sustainable products and services.
This document outlines key questions and strategies for improving energy efficiency programs targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It notes that SMEs account for 30% of industrial energy consumption and have significant potential for energy savings. Effective programs use partnerships, address multiple benefits beyond energy savings, understand diverse SME needs, combine various measures, and make assistance easy to access. Strategies include focusing on sector-specific barriers, leveraging existing policies, and motivating banks to view energy efficiency loans as profitable. The presentation seeks perspectives on challenges to and policies needed for progressing SME energy efficiency.
How important is the C2CN for Europe? Igor Jelinski, EC/DG EnvironmentOVAM
The document discusses eco-innovation and merging environmental and cohesion policy in the EU. It summarizes the EU's ETAP (Environmental Technologies Action Plan) from 2004-2009 and proposes moving forward with a new Eco-Innovation Action Plan. The plan would have a new focus on the role of environmental policy in promoting eco-innovation and better coordination between EU and member state actions. It also discusses the potential role of the C2CN (Cohesion for Competitiveness and Innovation) network in supporting innovative regional projects and merging environmental and cohesion policy agendas.
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
Anders Wijkman_Nordic Health and Welfare Innovation ArenaNordic Innovation
This document discusses how public procurement can help improve public services, address societal challenges, and spur innovation. It notes that public procurement represents around 20% of the economy in many areas and the public sector is a major actor. Public procurement can be used as an effective tool to stimulate innovative and transformative solutions, especially with the increased flexibility of the new EU public procurement directive. When done right with a focus on quality over price and whole lifecycle costs, public procurement policies that incorporate environmental and social requirements can positively impact goals for sustainability and innovation.
Presentation by Mr. Tuomo Alasoini (Director, Tekes - Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) on "Workplace Innovation and Workplace Development in Finland" during the study visit of the sub-committee on Innovative workplaces to Helsinki on 25 January 2011
This document discusses eco-innovation in South Africa, including definitions, trends, benefits, and challenges. It notes that while South Africa has several policies that indirectly promote eco-innovation, regulation and initiatives are still not fully developed. A study found that most innovative manufacturing firms in South Africa did not report eco-innovation, suggesting untapped potential. The document concludes that government support programs could help boost private sector eco-innovation and the green economy.
02 LH Ruiters Eco Innovation Pilot Project SA7391456
This document summarizes a project implemented by the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) in partnership with UNEP and Stellenbosch University. The project aimed to promote eco-innovation among small and medium enterprises in the metals fabrication sector in South Africa. Over 2015-2017, NCPC-SA worked with 5 companies, providing workshops and company visits to introduce eco-innovation approaches. Initial findings showed that companies found the process complicated and had concerns about costs and benefits. The project helped companies access new markets while improving environmental performance and productivity.
This document outlines the program for an event on eco-innovation systems in developing countries. The two-day event will bring together experts from academia, business, politics and developing countries to discuss challenges and opportunities for promoting eco-innovation and international cooperation. The program includes sessions on the importance of eco-innovation, business models, strategies for promotion in different country contexts, and working groups on resource efficiency and recycling. The goal is to explore how development cooperation can better support partner countries in strengthening their eco-innovation systems.
This document outlines key questions and strategies for improving energy efficiency programs targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It notes that SMEs account for 30% of industrial energy consumption and have significant potential for energy savings. Effective programs use partnerships, address multiple benefits beyond energy savings, understand diverse SME needs, combine various measures, and make assistance easy to access. Strategies include focusing on sector-specific barriers, leveraging existing policies, and motivating banks to view energy efficiency loans as profitable. The presentation seeks perspectives on challenges to and policies needed for progressing SME energy efficiency.
How important is the C2CN for Europe? Igor Jelinski, EC/DG EnvironmentOVAM
The document discusses eco-innovation and merging environmental and cohesion policy in the EU. It summarizes the EU's ETAP (Environmental Technologies Action Plan) from 2004-2009 and proposes moving forward with a new Eco-Innovation Action Plan. The plan would have a new focus on the role of environmental policy in promoting eco-innovation and better coordination between EU and member state actions. It also discusses the potential role of the C2CN (Cohesion for Competitiveness and Innovation) network in supporting innovative regional projects and merging environmental and cohesion policy agendas.
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
Anders Wijkman_Nordic Health and Welfare Innovation ArenaNordic Innovation
This document discusses how public procurement can help improve public services, address societal challenges, and spur innovation. It notes that public procurement represents around 20% of the economy in many areas and the public sector is a major actor. Public procurement can be used as an effective tool to stimulate innovative and transformative solutions, especially with the increased flexibility of the new EU public procurement directive. When done right with a focus on quality over price and whole lifecycle costs, public procurement policies that incorporate environmental and social requirements can positively impact goals for sustainability and innovation.
Presentation by Mr. Tuomo Alasoini (Director, Tekes - Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) on "Workplace Innovation and Workplace Development in Finland" during the study visit of the sub-committee on Innovative workplaces to Helsinki on 25 January 2011
This document discusses eco-innovation in South Africa, including definitions, trends, benefits, and challenges. It notes that while South Africa has several policies that indirectly promote eco-innovation, regulation and initiatives are still not fully developed. A study found that most innovative manufacturing firms in South Africa did not report eco-innovation, suggesting untapped potential. The document concludes that government support programs could help boost private sector eco-innovation and the green economy.
02 LH Ruiters Eco Innovation Pilot Project SA7391456
This document summarizes a project implemented by the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) in partnership with UNEP and Stellenbosch University. The project aimed to promote eco-innovation among small and medium enterprises in the metals fabrication sector in South Africa. Over 2015-2017, NCPC-SA worked with 5 companies, providing workshops and company visits to introduce eco-innovation approaches. Initial findings showed that companies found the process complicated and had concerns about costs and benefits. The project helped companies access new markets while improving environmental performance and productivity.
This document outlines the program for an event on eco-innovation systems in developing countries. The two-day event will bring together experts from academia, business, politics and developing countries to discuss challenges and opportunities for promoting eco-innovation and international cooperation. The program includes sessions on the importance of eco-innovation, business models, strategies for promotion in different country contexts, and working groups on resource efficiency and recycling. The goal is to explore how development cooperation can better support partner countries in strengthening their eco-innovation systems.
New presentation rene-kemp-at-giz-workshop-in-berlin2UNU-MERIT
This document summarizes a study on renewable energy technology adoption in Kenya and Nigeria. It finds that solar and biomass are the largest renewable energy markets, with most suppliers being young and optimistic about future growth. Barriers to adoption include lack of technical knowledge and financing. While foreign technologies mainly come from China, local capacity is growing. The study evaluates different models for technical cooperation, finding that mutual learning and capacity building are most effective.
This document discusses collaboration between SMEs and key partners for eco-innovation in the tourism sector. It outlines the mutual benefits of eco-innovation, including economic benefits like reduced costs and increased revenues, social benefits like community awareness and quality of life, and ecological benefits such as reduced emissions and optimized land use. Effective partnerships require clear agreements, aligned expectations, and win-win solutions that benefit both partners and their clients. Channels for collaboration include strategic alliances, co-opetition, joint ventures, and buyer-supplier relationships.
OECD workshop on measuring the link between public procurement, R&D and innov...STIEAS
OECD workshop on measuring the link between public procurement, R&D and innovation. "Is procurement a tool to pursue various government aims?", presentation by Ianos Bertok
The document discusses emerging guidance areas for extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies based on case studies and the changing waste management context. It identifies 10 areas that guidance could address: governance issues like roles and transparency; economic concerns like competition assessments and cost recovery; and emerging issues like integrating informal waste sectors and anticipating new market conditions. Case studies show EPR increasing recycling but also challenges like cost transfers and free-riding. The document argues policy guidance should help tailor EPR instruments to specific country and product contexts.
The document discusses policy tools for clean innovation. It notes that while renewable energy is growing, significant carbon emission reductions require further technology development and deployment. Market forces provide insufficient incentives for environmentally-friendly technologies due to externalities and public goods problems. Both environmental policy and R&D policy are needed, with environmental policy creating demand for clean technologies to drive innovation, and R&D policy helping to lower costs. A wide range of policy instruments can be used, with market-based ones providing stronger innovation incentives than command-and-control approaches. Government R&D should focus on long-term basic research. Technology transfer depends on demand in recipient countries, with the large U.S. market being key for driving innovation.
This document discusses the opportunity for Oman to create value and jobs from waste through sustainable development and clean technology approaches. It notes that clean technology can provide economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equitable job opportunities. The document summarizes a study on barriers to waste management in Oman and priority areas for further research to identify solutions. These include developing markets for recycled materials and raising awareness of the employment potential of resource recovery. The presentation recommends stimulating research and private sector investment to industrialize clean technology and overcome challenges to realizing the financial and employment benefits of recycling waste in Oman.
The document summarizes discussions from the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2019 on various topics related to chemicals safety. The forum brought together 191 delegates from 31 countries to discuss five main themes: 1) Choosing the best options to manage risks from substances of very high concern, 2) Approaches to plastic circularity, 3) The struggle between data access and protection of intellectual property, 4) Grouping of chemical substances to avoid regrettable substitution, and 5) Measuring the performance of different chemical management systems. Panel discussions covered issues such as predictability and transparency in risk management, promoting substitution of hazardous chemicals, ensuring recycled goods do not reintroduce hazardous substances, and challenges in measuring the impacts of chemicals regulations.
This document summarizes the different phases of an UNEP Eco-Innovation project conducted with several South African metal companies. It discusses the theory behind each phase and compares it to the realities encountered. Key phases included assessing companies, generating ideas, developing business models, and creating roadmaps. While the theory proposed structured processes, collecting data and gaining company buy-in proved challenging. Ultimately, only one company advanced to the implementation phase due to changing business conditions.
Sustainable public procurement (SPP) considers environmental, social and economic factors when purchasing goods and services by public entities. The document discusses SPP and the UN Environment's efforts to promote it. These include a 10 Year Framework of Programmes on SPP involving 107 partners worldwide working to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals. UN Environment assists countries with SPP policies and implementation through assessments, training and demonstration projects. Knowledge products provide guidance on measuring SPP benefits and tools.
Measuring Environmental Policies and Their Economic ImpactsOECD Environment
This document discusses measuring environmental policies and their economic impacts. It covers:
1. Measuring different dimensions of environmental policy stringency, including flexibility, predictability, and competition friendliness.
2. An indicator developed by the OECD to measure environmental policy stringency across countries based on market and non-market policy instruments.
3. Research finding that more stringent environmental policies do not necessarily lead to higher barriers to entry and competition and may have neutral or positive impacts on productivity growth over time.
Green skills and innovation for inclusive growthMario Verissimo
The greening of the economy is a shared goal for advanced and less advanced
economies alike, particularly where sustained and inclusive employment is an
objective for policy-makers. However, the challenges of such greening, and the
implications for employment and skills, vary across regions and countries.
This document discusses the strategic implementation of procurement processes. It begins by establishing that effective procurement requires sound business practices to maximize organizational value through acquiring goods and services. The document then discusses factors like competition and technology that impact procurement strategies. It provides examples of companies that struggled or succeeded by effectively aligning their corporate and procurement strategies. Finally, it discusses developing procurement capabilities that strategically fit customer needs and demands while considering uncertainties. The key is finding the right balance between responsiveness and efficiency.
ISCV 2012 Cycle: Supply Chain ManagementFGV Brazil
Innovation and Sustainability in the Value Chain.
Cycle 2012 - Supply Chain Management.
This report proposes not only to demonstrate the win-win relationship between the corporate client and the small supplier, but also to come up with proposals to meet the challenges of incorporating sustainability into supply chain management and sustainability innovation into value chains.
GVces - Center for Sustainability Studies
www.gvces.com.br
The document outlines Wales' proposed Energy Efficiency Strategy, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions, tackling poverty, and supporting jobs and growth through greater energy efficiency. It will cover public, private and domestic sectors over the next 10 years. The strategy aims to make Wales a leader in energy efficiency through developing skills and innovation in its supply chain to deliver efficiency improvements. It seeks input on barriers and opportunities to drive behavior change among households, businesses and the public sector to increase uptake of efficiency solutions. The strategy will undergo consultation and be finalized in late 2015.
TCIOceania14 Economic & social impacts of clustersTCI Network
Clusters provide economic and social benefits to member businesses. Firms in clusters experience higher value added growth, profitability growth, and wages compared to non-cluster firms. Clusters also increase innovation performance, integration into supply chains, and average wages. Cluster participation boosts the probability of innovation and research collaboration. Strong clusters drive regional employment growth and new industry emergence through connections between related industries.
Priorités thématiques et dimension internationale du projet H2020Pasteur_Tunis
Présentation du programme cadre H2020, par Aurélie Pancera, Expert PASRI, durant la journée de présentation du H2020, lors de la journée sur le programme H2020 organisée à l'Institut Pasteur de Tunis, le 20 septembre 2013
The document discusses trends impacting the pharmaceutical industry and strategies for implementing change. Major trends include the patent cliff resulting in lost revenue, a shift in power from doctors to payers and patients, cost containment pressures, and empowered patients. This requires pharmaceutical companies to improve market access, find growth in new areas, increase productivity, create partnerships, and become more patient-centric. All functions within pharmaceutical companies are affected, including strategy, marketing, sales, R&D, manufacturing, and partnering. Management Centre Europe provides support for individual managers and teams in dealing with these challenges through consulting, programs, workshops, coaching and developing management skills.
Companies can set science-based climate targets to prepare for risks and opportunities from climate change. The new Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA) methodology divides the remaining global carbon budget between sectors based on their mitigation potential. It then sets targets for companies based on their sector's emissions trajectory. Over 100 major companies have already committed to setting science-based targets using this approach.
This document discusses the concept of slow design and whether slowness can be found in the products we use. It notes that 80% of a product's environmental and social impacts are locked in at the design stage. Therefore, designers have the ability to influence how consumers use products. The document questions whether there is a design crisis due to products being comprised of many components from around the world. It explores where slow design fits in and what its goals and principles are, such as revealing overlooked experiences and inducing reflective consumption. Examples of slow design products and projects are provided. The document considers where design practice may go in the future.
The Ecodesign Centre (EDC) was established in 2006 through funding from the Welsh Assembly Government to build capabilities around ecodesign in Wales. The EDC conducts applied research through industry demonstrations and acts as a knowledge hub through communications, training, and partnerships between policy, industry, education, and academia. Its goal is to enable effective ecodesign practices in Wales.
New presentation rene-kemp-at-giz-workshop-in-berlin2UNU-MERIT
This document summarizes a study on renewable energy technology adoption in Kenya and Nigeria. It finds that solar and biomass are the largest renewable energy markets, with most suppliers being young and optimistic about future growth. Barriers to adoption include lack of technical knowledge and financing. While foreign technologies mainly come from China, local capacity is growing. The study evaluates different models for technical cooperation, finding that mutual learning and capacity building are most effective.
This document discusses collaboration between SMEs and key partners for eco-innovation in the tourism sector. It outlines the mutual benefits of eco-innovation, including economic benefits like reduced costs and increased revenues, social benefits like community awareness and quality of life, and ecological benefits such as reduced emissions and optimized land use. Effective partnerships require clear agreements, aligned expectations, and win-win solutions that benefit both partners and their clients. Channels for collaboration include strategic alliances, co-opetition, joint ventures, and buyer-supplier relationships.
OECD workshop on measuring the link between public procurement, R&D and innov...STIEAS
OECD workshop on measuring the link between public procurement, R&D and innovation. "Is procurement a tool to pursue various government aims?", presentation by Ianos Bertok
The document discusses emerging guidance areas for extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies based on case studies and the changing waste management context. It identifies 10 areas that guidance could address: governance issues like roles and transparency; economic concerns like competition assessments and cost recovery; and emerging issues like integrating informal waste sectors and anticipating new market conditions. Case studies show EPR increasing recycling but also challenges like cost transfers and free-riding. The document argues policy guidance should help tailor EPR instruments to specific country and product contexts.
The document discusses policy tools for clean innovation. It notes that while renewable energy is growing, significant carbon emission reductions require further technology development and deployment. Market forces provide insufficient incentives for environmentally-friendly technologies due to externalities and public goods problems. Both environmental policy and R&D policy are needed, with environmental policy creating demand for clean technologies to drive innovation, and R&D policy helping to lower costs. A wide range of policy instruments can be used, with market-based ones providing stronger innovation incentives than command-and-control approaches. Government R&D should focus on long-term basic research. Technology transfer depends on demand in recipient countries, with the large U.S. market being key for driving innovation.
This document discusses the opportunity for Oman to create value and jobs from waste through sustainable development and clean technology approaches. It notes that clean technology can provide economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equitable job opportunities. The document summarizes a study on barriers to waste management in Oman and priority areas for further research to identify solutions. These include developing markets for recycled materials and raising awareness of the employment potential of resource recovery. The presentation recommends stimulating research and private sector investment to industrialize clean technology and overcome challenges to realizing the financial and employment benefits of recycling waste in Oman.
The document summarizes discussions from the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2019 on various topics related to chemicals safety. The forum brought together 191 delegates from 31 countries to discuss five main themes: 1) Choosing the best options to manage risks from substances of very high concern, 2) Approaches to plastic circularity, 3) The struggle between data access and protection of intellectual property, 4) Grouping of chemical substances to avoid regrettable substitution, and 5) Measuring the performance of different chemical management systems. Panel discussions covered issues such as predictability and transparency in risk management, promoting substitution of hazardous chemicals, ensuring recycled goods do not reintroduce hazardous substances, and challenges in measuring the impacts of chemicals regulations.
This document summarizes the different phases of an UNEP Eco-Innovation project conducted with several South African metal companies. It discusses the theory behind each phase and compares it to the realities encountered. Key phases included assessing companies, generating ideas, developing business models, and creating roadmaps. While the theory proposed structured processes, collecting data and gaining company buy-in proved challenging. Ultimately, only one company advanced to the implementation phase due to changing business conditions.
Sustainable public procurement (SPP) considers environmental, social and economic factors when purchasing goods and services by public entities. The document discusses SPP and the UN Environment's efforts to promote it. These include a 10 Year Framework of Programmes on SPP involving 107 partners worldwide working to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals. UN Environment assists countries with SPP policies and implementation through assessments, training and demonstration projects. Knowledge products provide guidance on measuring SPP benefits and tools.
Measuring Environmental Policies and Their Economic ImpactsOECD Environment
This document discusses measuring environmental policies and their economic impacts. It covers:
1. Measuring different dimensions of environmental policy stringency, including flexibility, predictability, and competition friendliness.
2. An indicator developed by the OECD to measure environmental policy stringency across countries based on market and non-market policy instruments.
3. Research finding that more stringent environmental policies do not necessarily lead to higher barriers to entry and competition and may have neutral or positive impacts on productivity growth over time.
Green skills and innovation for inclusive growthMario Verissimo
The greening of the economy is a shared goal for advanced and less advanced
economies alike, particularly where sustained and inclusive employment is an
objective for policy-makers. However, the challenges of such greening, and the
implications for employment and skills, vary across regions and countries.
This document discusses the strategic implementation of procurement processes. It begins by establishing that effective procurement requires sound business practices to maximize organizational value through acquiring goods and services. The document then discusses factors like competition and technology that impact procurement strategies. It provides examples of companies that struggled or succeeded by effectively aligning their corporate and procurement strategies. Finally, it discusses developing procurement capabilities that strategically fit customer needs and demands while considering uncertainties. The key is finding the right balance between responsiveness and efficiency.
ISCV 2012 Cycle: Supply Chain ManagementFGV Brazil
Innovation and Sustainability in the Value Chain.
Cycle 2012 - Supply Chain Management.
This report proposes not only to demonstrate the win-win relationship between the corporate client and the small supplier, but also to come up with proposals to meet the challenges of incorporating sustainability into supply chain management and sustainability innovation into value chains.
GVces - Center for Sustainability Studies
www.gvces.com.br
The document outlines Wales' proposed Energy Efficiency Strategy, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions, tackling poverty, and supporting jobs and growth through greater energy efficiency. It will cover public, private and domestic sectors over the next 10 years. The strategy aims to make Wales a leader in energy efficiency through developing skills and innovation in its supply chain to deliver efficiency improvements. It seeks input on barriers and opportunities to drive behavior change among households, businesses and the public sector to increase uptake of efficiency solutions. The strategy will undergo consultation and be finalized in late 2015.
TCIOceania14 Economic & social impacts of clustersTCI Network
Clusters provide economic and social benefits to member businesses. Firms in clusters experience higher value added growth, profitability growth, and wages compared to non-cluster firms. Clusters also increase innovation performance, integration into supply chains, and average wages. Cluster participation boosts the probability of innovation and research collaboration. Strong clusters drive regional employment growth and new industry emergence through connections between related industries.
Priorités thématiques et dimension internationale du projet H2020Pasteur_Tunis
Présentation du programme cadre H2020, par Aurélie Pancera, Expert PASRI, durant la journée de présentation du H2020, lors de la journée sur le programme H2020 organisée à l'Institut Pasteur de Tunis, le 20 septembre 2013
The document discusses trends impacting the pharmaceutical industry and strategies for implementing change. Major trends include the patent cliff resulting in lost revenue, a shift in power from doctors to payers and patients, cost containment pressures, and empowered patients. This requires pharmaceutical companies to improve market access, find growth in new areas, increase productivity, create partnerships, and become more patient-centric. All functions within pharmaceutical companies are affected, including strategy, marketing, sales, R&D, manufacturing, and partnering. Management Centre Europe provides support for individual managers and teams in dealing with these challenges through consulting, programs, workshops, coaching and developing management skills.
Companies can set science-based climate targets to prepare for risks and opportunities from climate change. The new Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA) methodology divides the remaining global carbon budget between sectors based on their mitigation potential. It then sets targets for companies based on their sector's emissions trajectory. Over 100 major companies have already committed to setting science-based targets using this approach.
This document discusses the concept of slow design and whether slowness can be found in the products we use. It notes that 80% of a product's environmental and social impacts are locked in at the design stage. Therefore, designers have the ability to influence how consumers use products. The document questions whether there is a design crisis due to products being comprised of many components from around the world. It explores where slow design fits in and what its goals and principles are, such as revealing overlooked experiences and inducing reflective consumption. Examples of slow design products and projects are provided. The document considers where design practice may go in the future.
The Ecodesign Centre (EDC) was established in 2006 through funding from the Welsh Assembly Government to build capabilities around ecodesign in Wales. The EDC conducts applied research through industry demonstrations and acts as a knowledge hub through communications, training, and partnerships between policy, industry, education, and academia. Its goal is to enable effective ecodesign practices in Wales.
Joined up thinking and ecodesign requires empathyInfo EDCW
There is a disconnect between people and people and planet. To achieve the environmental and social change required we need to put ourselves in other peoples shoes, take time to listen and understand, extend trust and co-create our future.
The document summarizes a guest webinar on ecodesign given at a summer course on green industry. It discusses how design impacts the environment and society. Ecodesign considers all environmental, social and economic impacts of a product over its full life cycle from material sourcing to disposal. Effective ecodesign requires assessing impacts, selecting strategies to address them, and communicating the environmental benefits. Common ecodesign approaches include rethinking needs, assessing life cycle impacts, selecting strategies, and communicating the brand's sustainability.
The document outlines the agenda for a meeting focused on ecodesign and sustainability for professional designers in Wales. The agenda includes presentations on ecodesign from Jonathan Crinion and Rob Brown of Sprout Design, followed by a Q&A session and food. In the afternoon there will be a 60 minute design challenge in three groups to discuss opportunities, issues, and values related to establishing an ecodesign knowledge network in Wales.
This document discusses strategic questions for design education for sustainability. It notes that sustainability is a dynamic process rather than a problem with a solution. It also discusses the need to educate designers for sustainability at multiple levels - policy, social, institutional, and individual. The document outlines a feasibility study conducted in Sweden to understand how sustainable design research and education are currently approached and how they could be strengthened going forward. It recognizes that designing for sustainability and driving educational change is a complicated, complex issue that requires action at different levels through approaches like capacity building, overarching strategies, relevance to industry/society, interdisciplinary collaboration, and changing mindsets.
Ecodesign and the use of sustainable materials is important for designers to consider. Designers have tools to design for recyclability, closed-loop systems, and to avoid toxic materials. They can also ensure durability and use materials intelligently. Sugru is a silicone material that allows users to repair items instead of replacing them. It bonds well and is flexible, waterproof, and heat resistant. Treeplast is a biocomposite made of wood chips, corn, and resin as a natural alternative to plastics. It can be injection molded but takes longer to cool and needs lacquer finish for water resistance.
This document discusses supporting sustainability and ecodesign in the design sector through research, knowledge exchange, and international partnerships. It notes that while other business sectors have received sustainability support, the design sector remains underrepresented. The proposed support would include strategic consultations, papers, and conferences as well as applied and basic research efforts.
M9 CSR - Adaptation to Circular Economy Innovation.pptxcaniceconsulting
This module discusses aligning circular economy innovation with corporate social responsibility. It explains that a circular economy is more sustainable than a linear economy by reducing resource use and waste. Companies can benefit from a circular economy through cost savings, increased competitiveness, and compliance with environmental regulations. The module encourages businesses to join the global effort for a circular economy by implementing its principles like designing durable products and using renewable energy. It provides examples of Irish small and medium enterprises that have adopted circular business models.
M9 CSR - Adaptation to Circular Economy Innovation.pptxcaniceconsulting
This module discusses circular economy innovation and how it aligns with corporate social responsibility. It explains how a circular economy is more sustainable than a linear economy by extending product lifecycles and using fewer resources. The document provides examples of European companies that have adopted circular economy models and discusses the benefits for businesses, including cost savings, increased competitiveness, and compliance with environmental regulations. It encourages businesses to join the global effort towards circular economy by implementing its core principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.
This document provides a five-step guide for companies to transition to a circular economy model. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the benefits of a circular economy, including generating $1.8 trillion for the European economy by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The guide then describes each of the five steps: 1) assess the company's current circular practices, 2) integrate circular design principles, 3) build business cases, 4) ensure stakeholder support, and 5) lead by example. The overall objective is to help companies unlock more value while using fewer resources.
Next-Manufacturing-Revolution-full-reportSimon Brown
This document summarizes opportunities for UK manufacturers to improve their resource
productivity in areas like energy efficiency, waste reduction, packaging optimization, transport efficiency,
and supply chain collaboration. Implementing these opportunities could generate substantial benefits,
including £10 billion additional annual profits for manufacturers, 314,000 new manufacturing jobs, and a
27 million tonne reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. However, barriers like a lack of senior leadership,
information, skills, and cross-company collaboration need to be addressed. The document proposes a
programme to establish a community for knowledge sharing, provide tailored support to companies, and
resolve barriers through stakeholder workshops. This is aimed at realizing the significant economic
Sustainable Product & Business Model InnovationThreebility
Lecture notes for the 2018 module Sustainable Product & Business Model Innovation at Steinbeis University Berlin.
The lecture presents established and novel methods for product and business model innovation with a focus on profitability and sustainability (triple bottom line). 38 sustainable business model examples in the are of the circular economy, collaborative & sharing economy and Internet of Things are included. A collaborative sustainable innovation method based on the Sustainable Business Model Canvas is presented as well.
The methods taught in this course have been applied and implemented in practice in a wide range of industries and can be downloaded for free at threebility.com.
The concepts taught in this course have been introduced in several other universities. If you are a university lecturers wishing to introduce these methods into your curriculum, please get in touch.
M1 CSR - Introduction to SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 04.07.202...caniceconsulting
This document provides an introduction to a module on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It discusses how SMEs are central to Europe's economy and sustainability, employing around 100 million people and accounting for over 50% of Europe's GDP. Implementing CSR strategies can benefit SMEs through improved financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, and reputation. The module will explore how aligning CSR with the UN Sustainable Development Goals can further unlock opportunities and impact.
The document outlines the business case for companies to transition to a green economy. It provides numerous examples showing that sustainability strategies can generate positive returns on investment by improving financial metrics. A green economy benefits businesses through more resilient supply chains, new opportunities, increased consumer demand, sales growth, job creation, and reduced resource dependency. However, significant barriers remain such as short-term thinking. The transition requires new skills and innovation. An action plan is provided to help companies anticipate and capitalize on opportunities in the green economy.
Partnerships for the Goals - 11 Best Practice Examples from the Chemicals Ind...Finch & Beak
The chemicals industry may be one of the most active sectors when it comes to collaborating and partnering, particularly in (open) innovation models. However, sector-wide industry data from eRevalue on what chemical companies report on in terms of SDGs showed that reporting on goals 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and 17 (partnerships for the goals) stays far behind.
Are chemical players being too modest, or take this for granted? We have selected a number of partnerships that illustrate how the industry collaborates in order to create impact across a range of the sector’s most material Sustainable Development Goals.
The document discusses cleaner production promotion. It defines cleaner production as the continuous application of preventative environmental strategies to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. It emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement, including industry, governments, local authorities, educational institutions, employees, suppliers, customers, financial organizations, and NGOs in cleaner production strategies. It also outlines some of the international organizations, networks, and national cleaner production centers that promote cleaner production principles and implementation.
How Innovation and Technology Will Fuel the Transition to Sustainable Enterpr...EricCuka
This report has been created to provide insight as to why businesses should adopt sustainability practices into their core business strategies. Innovation and technology have not only created increased pressure and transparency, they have also created enormous opportunity for businesses in today's high-demand economy. There are incredible examples covered in the included research which demonstrate how organizations have utilized eco-efficiencies to increase margins while simultaneously benefiting both core and fringe stakeholders. The key concept of this paper is to encourage companies to embrace sustainability into their corporate culture in order to fuel innovation and create competitive advantages. Technology can be leveraged in a wide array of possibilities to maximize operational efficiencies, increase margins, and impact society at the same time. The research conducted to support the main argument of this report includes readings from Saint Cloud State University's MBA 605 - Strategies for Sustainable Development class, as well as multiple external readings from credible internet sources.
Anyone who is employed in a technology field will find this report especially interesting; however, the content is relevant to multiple areas of business and business strategy. Whether you are passionate about sustainability or not, the research in this paper will apply to you if you are interested in maximizing operational efficiencies through innovation and technology. The key eco-efficiencies covered include: reduced material and waste expenses, reduced energy expenses, and reduced water expenses. As companies embrace technology, combined with a sustainable strategy, additional innovations will be constructed as these companies strive towards becoming sustainable. The bottom line is that technology and innovation will fuel the transition to sustainable enterprises. Is your company going to be left behind?
The document discusses the Circularity Indicators Project which aims to address the lack of established ways to measure how effective companies are in transitioning from linear to circular models. The project developed indicators to measure how well products and companies perform in the context of a circular economy. Specifically, it created a Material Circularity Indicator to quantify the restoration of material flows, with additional complementary indicators. It also contributed to a web-based tool for businesses to track their progress towards circular economy models.
The Circular Economy Handbook shows how companies are taking transformative steps toward circularity, creating new opportunities for competitiveness. Read more. https://accntu.re/36AfPX6
Advanced environment protection techniques by industries potential for corporateIAEME Publication
This document discusses corporate social responsibility and environment protection initiatives by industries and institutions globally. It provides examples of initiatives by companies and educational institutions to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact. The document outlines 6 business reasons for embracing corporate social responsibility, including innovation, cost savings, brand differentiation, long-term thinking, customer engagement, and employee engagement. It also lists the top 11 most socially responsible companies according to Fortune magazine and provides specific initiatives by General Electric to improve environmental, health and safety standards.
Advanced environment protection techniques by industries potential for corporateiaemedu
This document discusses corporate social responsibility and environment protection techniques by industries. It provides six business reasons for embracing corporate social responsibility, including innovation, cost savings, brand differentiation, long-term thinking, customer engagement, and employee engagement. It also lists the top 11 most socially responsible companies in the world according to Fortune Magazine, which include energy companies like Statoil and ENI as well as retailers like Walt Disney and Whole Foods. Finally, it outlines potential actions for developing general knowledge programs around energy conservation and sustainability, such as integrating related topics into school curricula and facilitating energy audits of buildings.
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The document summarizes UNIDO's Energy Programme, which has three pillars: industrial energy efficiency, renewable energy for productive uses, and climate policy and networks. It describes the structure of UNIDO's Energy Branch and its three units focusing on these pillars. It also outlines some of UNIDO's flagship programmes, including the Low-Carbon Low-Emission Clean Energy Technologies Transfer Programme and the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs. The overall aim of UNIDO's Energy Programme is to promote sustainable energy solutions to support inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
The document discusses sustainable construction practices in Malaysia's construction industry. It outlines several key challenges to adopting sustainable practices, including higher upfront costs deterring developers and a general lack of awareness and knowledge. However, it also highlights some achievements and breakthroughs, such as the growing use of Industrialized Building Systems that reduce costs and environmental impacts, and the Tanarimba housing project that successfully used local and natural materials to minimize environmental harm. While progress has been made, the document suggests that broader adoption of sustainable practices in Malaysia still faces challenges from short-term economic priorities and a need for greater knowledge sharing across the industry.
AUDIT EXERCISEWhen trying to determine the ability of the organi.docxikirkton
AUDIT EXERCISE
When trying to determine the ability of the organization to manage technology and innovation, it is important for managers to understand the firm s capabilities. Capabilities are the set of characteristics an organization possesses to facilitate and support its strategies. In the management of innovation and technology, there are a number of frameworks for determining the innovative capabilities of the organization. The Innovative Capabilities Audit Framework22 indicates five categories of variables for a business to consider. These categories are:
1. Resource availability and allocation
2. Capacity to understand competitors' strategies and industry evolution with respect to innovation
3. Capacity to understand technological developments relevant to the business
4. Structural and cultural context of the business unit affecting intrepreneurship (internal entrepreneurship)
5. Strategic capacity to deal with innovation initiatives by internal entrepreneurs
What type of information would you need to collect in each of these five areas to determine when, where, how, if, and what innovations should be undertaken in the business? Be specific and justify your answer.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Discuss the definition of technology from a strategic point of view.
2. Discuss the role of innovation in the strategic management process.
3. Define management of technology and give an example based on your knowledge.
4. Define management of innovation and give an example of how a firm can manage innovation processes.
5. Give an example of GE s management of technology and how they were able to gain a competitive advantage from those activities.
PART ONE OPENING CASE: GENERAL ELECTRIC
The GE case illustrates the changes a company can go through because of a change in technology and innovation. What changes in technology do you think GE has undertaken? In process? In product? What type of innovation do you think these changes illustrate (see Figure 1.4)
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White, Margaret A., Garry Bruton. The Management of Technology and Innovation: A Strategic Approach, 2nd Edition. South-Western, 2014-08-04. VitalBook file.
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APPENDIX 1 Social Responsibility and Management of Technology and Innovation
This appendix discusses social responsibility and managing technology and innovation. In recent years, societys expectations of business have changed. Society expects that firms will act in the public interest rather than focus on maximizing profits at any cost. The expectations that firms will act to benefit society will continue in the future and in fact will be expected to become even stronger.1 As a result the social issues surrounding either internal innovation or externally obtaining technology will increase both the complexity of technology management and the impact on firm performance. Thus, by considering social issues, managers may not only impact the firms ...
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Research is the systematic investigation of any subject. There are different types of research including fundamental/pure research, applied research, and design research. Research can be descriptive, relational, causal, for decision making, or predictive. Being a good researcher requires being inquisitive, reading extensively, refining skills, and clearly communicating. The general research process involves identifying an opportunity, establishing aims and questions, undertaking literature review, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating findings.
This document discusses the importance of good design and the circular economy. It notes that most products are thrown away within 6 months and that 80% of environmental impacts are locked in at the design stage. Designers can influence how people consume and use products through good design that considers the full lifecycle and recyclability of materials. The circular economy aims to keep resources in use for longer through reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling. Good design criteria include designing for the long life, using non-toxic materials, localizing production and using renewable energy.
The document discusses the importance of design and provides examples from Wales. It examines what design is, why it is important, how designers work, and examples of designing, making, and remaking in Wales. The key points are that design is about understanding people, prototyping ideas, and using imagination to solve problems. Designers follow a structured process that involves understanding needs, observing interactions, testing ideas, and remaking designs to improve them.
Simon O'Rafferty works on several sustainability projects including developing new LCA tools, supporting zero waste policy, and closed loop LED production. His work focuses on ecodesign, interdisciplinary design education, and assessing LCA and C2C frameworks for SMEs. He is developing a sector-specific LCA web tool to help 100 European SMEs conduct streamlined LCAs to support ecodesign decisions and identify high impact materials and processes. The free online tool will provide training, mentoring, and sector-specific data to analyze photovoltaics, smart textiles, and other industries.
Cleanstream Carpets operates a carpet tile reuse and recycling service in the UK. They collect used carpet tiles, sort them, and either reuse tiles that are still in good condition or send damaged tiles to be shredded and recycled. This extends the lifespan of carpet tiles and diverts waste from landfill. Cleanstream employs local people and works with social enterprises. They have diverted increasing amounts of carpet tile waste from landfill each year. Their business model provides both environmental and social benefits.
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This document outlines the key steps and aspects of life cycle assessment (LCA) including defining the goal and scope, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. It discusses impact categories like climate change, ozone depletion, and resource depletion. The document also mentions how LCA can help with innovation, decision making, communication, management, and be used by industry, government, and non-governmental organizations.
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- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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1. July 2012
Ecodesign Centre Position Paper
on links between the proposed SD
Bill and the proposed Wales
Innovation Strategy
Simon O’Rafferty, Dr. Frank O’Connor, Sharon Prendeville
not for circulation, any content from this document needs to be cited as work of authors
2. We make ecodesign happen
through collaborative projects
with design-led companies,
policy-makers, industry
associations, research
centres, educators and social
enterprises.
3. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
This position paper produced by the Ecodesign
Centre has three aims;
1. to broadly support two current consultations from the
Welsh Government: the SD Bill and proposed Innovation
Strategy
2. to highlight synergies between the two consultations in
terms of actions and outcomes
3. to highlight the role ecodesign can play in these
synergies
This paper is based on existing Global or European
research. The Ecodesign Centre is currently working with
the Welsh Government to develop insights specific to
Wales - i.e. long term potential for ecodesign impact in
Welsh Industry and the economic rationale for doing so.
4. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
highlights
Economic rationales for linking discussion
on SD Bill and Innovation Strategy
1. Dutch consultancy Ecofys suggests that by 2020, ecodesign
could lead to a €90 billion saving on the EU’s energy bill which
could drive employment growth
2. research by DEFRA shows there are £23 billion worth of savings
per year available to UK companies through simple resource
efficiency measures that would pay back in less than a year
3. 29% of profit warnings issued by FTSE350 companies in the UK
in 2011 were attributed to rising resource prices
4. recent McKinsey report indicates potential global savings of
between $2.9-$3.7 trillion by 2030 through a range of resource
efficiency measures
Key strategic levers for ecodesign
1. Tackling resource security to reduce business risk
2. Addressing energy demand
3. Creating value and accelerating the green economy
4. Facilitating sustainable consumption
5. Renewing design education
5. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
Key actions for Welsh Government
1. Display leadership through action and impact
2. Leverage Public procurement to create demand and facilitate
supply of sustainable products and services
3. Strategically align R&D funding to leverage market pull of
sustainable products and services
4. Enable Sustainable Innovation Systems - aim to prevent
dependence on unsustainable technologies and sectors that can
have significant negative externalities
5. Ensure policy coherence for business (demand side) and for
wider Welsh Government (supply side)
6. Enable strategic collaboration, particularly in the area of
transnational public-private partnerships for the purpose
of analysing opportunities, diagnosing problems, exploring
sustainable options and strategic planning
7. Build on existing strengths in Wales to incorporate Design
Thinking at all levels of government and explore opportunities
offered by Social Innovation
6. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
1. Background
Welsh Industry can contribute to a sustainable society by developing more responsible
business practices and designing products and services with higher sustainability
performance. A higher sustainability performance means developing solutions that are
commercially viable while having positive environmental and social impacts.
Historically environmental impacts of manufacturing have been regulated through
pollution control and emission reductions. A failure to embrace more sustainable practices
has resulted in higher operating costs, e.g. fines, penalties and, most importantly,
customers choosing to go elsewhere. Successfully implementing more sustainable
practices, on the other hand, can reduce costs, build a strong brand reputation, attract
investment, drive innovation, secure loyal customers and create repeat business.
Because of these benefits, innovative companies are moving towards more sustainable
business practices such as ecodesign and integrated sustainable strategies and
management systems. For example, last month Electronics manufacturers Philips,
Electrolux and the Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group issued a joint statement
calling on the European Commission to harness the potential of existing ecodesign
regulations so that products can be designed more sustainably 1.
There are many examples of other companies working with their supply and value chains
in environmentally responsible ways. These sustainable approaches are helping these
companies to innovate their business model and maximise value.
While there are some positive examples, the current policy and business actions around
closed-loop production, circular economy, resource efficiency and innovation demand
stronger leadership and direction. It is crucial for manufacturing companies in Wales to
embrace these innovative approaches in order to remain competitive and relevant in
rapidly changing global markets.
2. Innovation and Sustainable Development
Innovation is a cornerstone of many national strategies for prosperity and
competitiveness. Recently, policy makers, industry organisations such as the OECD and
World Economic Forum are placing a greater emphasis on the role innovation has in
responding to the grand challenges of society 234. Some of these grand challenges include
1 http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/electronics-companies-want-stron-news-513467
2 http://ec.europa.eu/research/erab/pdf/conference-speech_en.pdf
3 http://www.oecd.org/document/27/0,3746,en_2649_34269_43998427_1_1_1_1,00.html
4 http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dokumentarkiv/stoltenberg-ii/kd/tema-og-redaksjonelt-innhold/Kampanje-
sider/2010/vitenskapsaret/arrangementer/the-oslo-workshop-on-international-co-op.html?id=644047
7. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
emergent technologies, climate change, new domains of healthcare, ageing population,
global poverty, well-being, material security and resource efficiency.
These grand challenges mean that the context within which the decisions that drive
innovation are made is more complex and interdependent than ever before. This
complexity is driven by transformations in economic, geo-political, societal, technological
and ecological systems that are challenging existing systems of governance (e.g. norms,
standards, policies) and existing approaches to innovation.
In the face of these grand challenges, the incremental, radical/disruptive or systemic
nature of innovation is of key interest.
3. What is ecodesign?
Design is a process that connects technological innovation to people. Without design
very few technological innovations reach the market on a significant scale. Ecodesign
is a strategic approach to managing design. It helps companies understand the relative
sustainability of their products and services. Ecodesign considers the full life cycle impacts
of products and services (e.g. energy, materials, distribution, packaging, use and end-of-
life treatment).
While not all sustainability problems are related to design, ecodesign can assist businesses
by considering multiple business and stakeholder interests, provide practical and creative
solutions to complex problems and add value through improved products and services.
Some of the key principles of ecodesign include;
• all product life cycle stages are considered (from raw materials, production, use,
transport and end of product life)
• design activities are focussed on areas of greatest impact
• all sustainability issues are taken into consideration (inc. social impacts)
• no shift of environmental pressure between stages of the life cycle (e.g. avoidance of
legacy waste)
• creation of goods and services with higher overall quality and value
8. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
4. Strategic levers and links to ecodesign
There are a number of “strategic levers” that link ecodesign, innovation and sustainable
development. It is essential that these links are addressed coherently in policy.
4.1 Tackling resource security to reduce business risk
“A resource-efficient Europe” is a flagship initiative under the Europe 2020 Strategy.
This initiative clearly highlights the value of design as follows: “improving the design of
products can both decrease the demand for energy and raw materials and make those
products more durable and easier to recycle. It also acts as a stimulus to innovation,
creating business opportunities and new jobs”.
This initiative is timely for business as the cost of materials in manufacturing are rising
significantly. 29% of profit warnings issued by FTSE350 companies in the UK in 2011 were
attributed to rising resource prices according to EEF, the Manufacturers’ Organisation 5.
Over 80% of chief executives of manufacturing companies suggested that access to raw
materials and shortage of supply was a risk to their business in 2012 6.
A Eurobarometer survey from 2011 suggests that material costs account for around 50%
of the total production value of manufacturing companies in the EU 7. These price rises
are caused by increasing scarcity or reduced availability of supply of key materials.
The business risks from rising material prices is exacerbated by price volatility for raw and
commodity materials. In a Price Waterhouse Cooper report ‘Minerals and metals scarcity
in manufacturing: the ticking time bomb’ it was suggested that “in Europe, almost 80% of
senior executives from global manufacturing companies cite mineral and metals scarcity
as a pressing issue and 67% see this evolving into an area of opportunity, including the
possibility of adopting alternative approaches or substitutes 8. In fact, having the ability to
substitute technologies for those not requiring the use of critical raw materials is the most
frequently cited requirement to mitigate the effects of mineral and metal scarcity”. This
issue of scarcity is now so significant that the EU has set about identifying key resources,
such as rare earth elements, cobalt and indium, that are at risk from both growing global
demand and politically constrained supply.
4.2 Addressing energy demand
While many governments, in particular those in the EU, are setting ambitious targets for
5 http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/files/pb13719-resource-security-action-plan.pdf
6 http://www.eef.org.uk/blog/file.axd?file=2012%2F1%2FExecutive+Survey+2012.pdf
7 http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/flash/fl_315_en.pdf
8 http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/sustainability/research-insights/metal-minerals-scarcity.jhtml
9. Position Paper on links between proposed SD Bill and proposed Wales Innovation Strategy
a reduction in energy use and resource consumption current consumption trends are
increasing. The debate is still largely dominated by the supply argument and there is much
less of a focus on demand. Energy demand is both a social and technical issue. The social
aspects of demand relate to how people understand and consume energy. The technical
aspects relate to the relative energy efficiency of the products and services they use. A
recent report by the Dutch consultancy Ecofys suggests that by 2020, ecodesign could lead
to a €90 billion saving on the EU’s energy bill. This saving is largely driven by the Ecodesign
Directive facilitating the development of products that use less energy 9.
Interestingly the report also highlights that these financial saving can be distributed
elsewhere in areas of the economy that have higher labour intensity, e.g. services and
retail. This suggests that a fall in demand for energy could potentially have a positive
impact on employment within the EU. Ecofys suggest that this spending shift could result
in an extra million jobs by 2020.
4.3 Creating value and accelerating the green economy
The business opportunities from ecodesign, environmental goods and services and the
clean revolution are significant. There are a cluster of opportunities through cost savings,
increased brand equity and niche market opportunities. In terms of direct cost savings,
a recent McKinsey report indicates potential global savings of between $2.9-$3.7 trillion
by 2030 through a range of resource efficiency measures. The McKinsey report suggests
that 70% resource efficiency measures would have investment returns of 10% or more per
year 10.
Also research by DEFRA shows there are around £23 billion worth of savings per year
available to UK companies through simple measures that would pay back in less than a
year. This £23 billion of potential savings is unevenly spread across all sectors with some
of the greatest savings identified in chemicals, metal manufacturing and construction 11.
According to the UK Manufacturing Advisory Service, the global market for low-carbon
products is already estimated to be worth over USD 5 trillion and growing. Also in 2010
they conducted survey of UK-based manufacturing SMEs shows that 56% are already
investing in low-carbon technologies and strategies 12.
Ecodesign and sustainable business practice has the potential to drive up financial
value. A study by Harvard and London Business Schools found that financial analysts
rate companies with a visible reputation for environmental responsibility higher than
9 http://www.ecofys.com/en/publication/economic-benefits-of-the-eu-ecodesign-directive/
10 McKinsey Global Institute (2011) Resource Revolution: Meeting the world‘s energy, materials, food and water
needs.
11 http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/files/pb13719-resource-security-action-plan.pdf
12 http://www.mas.bis.gov.uk/news/green-light-for-low-carbon-future-says-manufacturing-advisory-service
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others. Conversely, poor performance can be a serious risk. Companies with significant
environmental problems, including litigation, have to pay up to 0.64% more to service
their debts and secure credit 13 14.
Ecodesign and sustainable business practice also has the potential to help companies
attract young workers. A 2010 survey of 5300 respondents worldwide, carried out
by Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, shows that over 96% of 18-45 year
olds want their employer and workplace to be environmentally friendly or at least
environmentally aware. Over 70% of all respondents would like to share printers and have
recycling bins in the office, while 47% want to have water saving devices and solar panels
installed on site 15.
Retailers are demanding that suppliers respond to green consumers. A number of high
profile sustainability initiatives by retailers include the Marks and Spencer Plan A and
the Asda ‘Green is Normal‘ campaign 16 17. In 2009, Walmart, the largest retailer in the
world, introduced a worldwide sustainability index. The index will be applied to over 100
000 global suppliers to give consumers a clear environmental and social rating for every
product it sells 18.
4.4 Facilitating sustainable consumption
Design does not just involve the aesthetic aspects of a product but also the overall
technological performance and character situated within an organisational and cultural
context. Therefore, while the term “design” is commonly understood to describe an object
(output), design is a process. The design process involves not just shaping a product’s
appearance but also involves a range of inputs into the creation of the form and function
of a product, its production, marketing and appeal to the consumer. Designers are
uniquely positioned to combine multi-disciplinary talents of aesthetics, engineering and
physical sciences while incorporating an appreciation of culture, values and preferences of
clients and users of their products.
Design has been one of the most effective tools used by business to influence behaviour.
Because design has been so effective at developing consumption patterns (e.g. adoption
of new technologies, trends and product renewal) there are significant lessons to be
learned as to how people can be supported to make sustainable consumption choices.
13 Ioannu, I. and G. Serafeim (2010), The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Investment Recommenda-
tions, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA.
14 Bauer, R. and D. Hann (2010), Corporate Environmental Management and Credit Risk, European Centre for
Corporate Engagement, University of Maastricht, Maastricht
15 Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Innovation (2010), Generation Y and the Workplace Annual Report 2010,
Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
16 http://plana.marksandspencer.com/
17 http://your.asda.com/sustainability
18 Walmart (2010), Sustainability Index website, http://walmartstores.com/sustainability/9292.aspx
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4.5 Renewing design education
Design education needs to prepare the designers of tomorrow. This is not to suggest
that we turn away from traditional design practices and commitments, such as to
technology, industry and consumers, but these commitments need to be aligned to
broader commitments towards society and the environment, i.e. sustainability. Because
sustainability is multidimensional and complex we can not rely on current thinking
to solve problems. This is one of the central challenges of education for sustainable
development, i.e. how do we ensure that education in still relevant in a rapidly changing
and dynamic world that is presented with complex challenges to which few appear to
have solutions (or at least the ability to implement the solutions at an appropriate scale).
The last few years has seen the integration of sustainability into a significant number of
design courses, especially product design and architecture. There is a need to accelerate
the development of new, and strengthening of existing, design education programmes
to move forward with integration of sustainability principles, and innovative forms
of learning in design education, lifelong learning and entrepreneurship training. Even
though the boundaries become blurred there is a need for structured co-ordination and
a consideration of these issues within existing design education programmes. There is
an urgent need to strengthen the understanding of competencies of design practice to
facilitate mainstreaming sustainability in design education.
5. What can business do?
As we stated in the introduction, business is central to a sustainable society and there
are significant short and medium term risks from not addressing sustainability at an
organisational level. There are many steps that business can take to improve sustainability
importance. We understand that not all businesses are the same so we outline some key
actions below for large and small companies
5.1 Large businesses
• Map key strategic drivers and resource related risks, e.g. critical materials, water
footprint, responsible supply chain
• Understand impact over full life cycle, benchmark and report
• Engage in transnational networks such as the UN Global Compact, World Business
Council for Sustainable Development
• Strive for radical transparency, e.g. use Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs),
certifications
• Challenge existing business model, do not settle for ‘greening business as usual’
• Involve all of your workforce from the outset, sharing responsibility for change
• Support your supply chain and other life cycle actors to understand and reduce your
impact as well to drive sustainable innovation
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5.2 Small and medium sized enterprises
• Map business risks e.g. critical material supply, energy costs, water footprint
• Understand impact over full life cycle - using simplified life cycle assessment tools
• Develop niche sustainable market opportunities that are not served by larger companies
• Involve all of your workforce from the outset, sharing responsibility for change
• Work with customers and suppliers to understand and reduce your impact as well to
drive sustainable innovation
• Engage in national and transnational knowledge networks to build capacity and
knowledge
6. What the Welsh Government can to do
Initiatives and programmes that promote ecodesign are diverse and include both supply-
side and demand-side measures. Many supply-side initiatives involve the creation of
networks, platforms or partnerships that engage different industry and non-industry
stakeholders, in addition to conventional measures for funding research, education and
technology demonstration.
6.1 Other key actions
1. Display leadership through action and impact
2. Leverage Public procurement to create demand and facilitate supply of sustainable
products and services and reduce risks through supplier development and forward
commitments
3. Leverage R&D funding to create strategically aligned market pull of sustainable
products and services - for example, using mechanisms similar to the TSB small business
research initiative to tackle the significant sustainability challenges facing Wales
4. Enable Sustainable Innovation Systems - prevent institutional and technological lock-in
that can entrench unsustainable sectors with significant negative externalities
5. Ensure policy coherence for business (demand side) and for wider Welsh Government
(supply side)
6. Enable strategic collaboration, particularly in the area of transnational public-private
partnerships for the purpose of analysing innovation opportunities, diagnosing problems,
exploring sustainable options and strategic planning
7. Build on existing strengths in Wales to incorporate ‘Design Thinking’ at all levels of
government and explore opportunities offered by Social Innovation
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6.2 Spotlight on procurement
Public procurement is an essential source of demand for companies. In addition to this, a
lack of demand or poorly developed markets are often a key constraint for ecodesign. The
public sector is a large consumer: in the EU15, for example, approximately 16% of GDP is
spent on public procurement.
Green or sustainable public procurement has been promoted by many OECD countries
since the 1990s as part of environmental policy. However, it has not been mainstreamed
in as many countries as expected. This is often to knowledge gaps among procurement
officers, confusion regarding costs, and payback periods, concerns over potential market
distortion lack of understanding of key issues.
Public procurement, as an eco-innovation policy tool, can generate or maintain demand
for new environmental goods and services. In facilitating demand procurement policies
can address structural failures regarding the translation of societal or consumer needs
into functioning markets for ecodesigned products. A key outcome of sustainable public
procurement is resource efficient public infrastructure and services.
For many years, public procurement was not considered a key means of leveraging
innovation or part of innovation policy and there was poor alignment between supply-side
and demand-side measures. As attention to demand-side policies gradually increases,
some governments have started to highlight procurement as a way to enable innovation.
The European Commission issued a strategic innovation policy paper that sheds light
on the importance of public procurement for innovation and for creating a lead market.
In 2007 it published a guide for using public procurement to drive innovation. There
is a need for a more focused approach to leveraging ecodesign activities alongside a
more comprehensive understanding of the interaction between supply and demand for
ecodesign.
Government may also directly support business and individual consumers with subsidies,
tax incentives or other benefits for purchasing particular eco-products and services such
as renewable energy, energy-efficient electronics and green buildings in order to stimulate
demand.
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