Good for Business

1. Why addressing the climate threat makes business sense Richard Mason ACT- Addressing the Climate Threat

2. Why fighting the climate threat makes business sense In order to achieve the ambitious EU emission reduction targets businesses in all sectors will have to change the way they produce, deliver and consume energy There are examples from all over the world, of businesses from all sectors already taking action to combat the effects of climate change

3. It’s not just cooperatives This is not just about saving the planet it’s also about profit Why else would companies owned by shareholders be taking action?

4. Focus on retailers Important energy consumers Influence on consumer purchasing Engaging and educating customers

5. The Co-operative Group 2008 99% of electricity sourced from renewables 15% from own renewable sources 25% energy reduction target by 2012 Packaging reduction Carbon offset linked with a number of products Campaigning with Friends of the Earth and WWF Green Energy for Schools - £3m committed Engagement with members, staff and customers

6. Our customers opinions1 of top 3 priorities

7. Direct greenhouse gas emissions 2003 - 2007 Energy Consumption: 43,185t CO2e Refrigeration: 123,413t CO2e Transport: 129,053t CO2e

8. Recognition and business benefits Energy efficiency programme to save £17m / year Positive media coverage of £3m in 2007 Brand

9. The others that think this is a good idea! Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Tesco and Ikea to name a few. Doing it for business benefits In a declaration the retailers said they will cut energy use per square metre by at least 20 per cent by 2020 and "work towards exceeding" a proposed target on renewable energy. Welcomed by EU commission

10. Marks and Spencer

12. Sainsbury’s

13. Many energy efficiency initiatives 25% reduction by 2012

14. Support for wind farms in Co-operative Group & others

15. Internal Communications

16. Membership magazine Issue 3 Issue 2 Issue 1

17. Informing and motivating

18. Campaigning

19. Housing Sector Buildings represent 40% of GHG emissions Offers the most affordable way to cut emissions

20. Housing sector Investments are largely offset by energy cost savings Efficiency measures in residential buildings offer better cost recovery than in commercial buildings. Social and co-operative housing account for 12% of Europe's residential housing stock.

21. Cooperative Advantages Most housing companies look for energy saving technology that pays for itself within 5 years. Co-operatives, without the need to meet shareholder demands can take a longer term view.

22. How can energy efficient housing become a reality? The technology to hit global emission reduction targets of 50% by 2050 is already available Many co-operatives are already significantly decreasing energy consumption to their advantage

23. To talk about this is Dr Hachmann of CECODAS