6th March 2013, New York

Sustainable Industrial Development: the role of Networks

Heinz Leuenberger PhDDirector, Environmental Management Branch

World Ecological FootprintRelative to Bio-Capacity

Source: www.footprintnetwork.org accessed 9 May 2010

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China

India

Brazil

Metabolic ratet/cap/yr

R2 = 0.60

Source: UNEP Decoupling Report 2011.

Income driving resource consumption

Data for the year 2000

Regional Energy Consumption per Capita

Regional Resource Consumption per Capita

Source: Dittrich, M. et al., Green Economies Around the World, Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI), Vienna, 2012

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The Green Industry Challenge

Resource use

Human well-being

Economic activity (GDP)

Environmental impact

Resource decoupling

Impact decoupling

Time

Two Aspects of “Decoupling”

Source: International Resource Panel Decoupling natural resources use and environmental impacts from economic growth, 2011

Resource Efficiency Savings Opportunities US$ 2.9 trillion savings in 2030 from capturing the resource

productivity potential… Rising to US$ 3.7 trillion if carbon is priced at $30 per tonne,

subsidies on water, energy, and agriculture are eliminated, and energy taxes are removed

15 opportunities can deliver about 75% of total resource productivity benefits:

Source: McKinsey (2011)

• Building energy efficiency• Increasing yields on large-scale farms• Reducing food waste• Reducing municipal water leakage• Urban densification (leading to major

transport efficiency gains)• Higher energy efficiency in the iron

and steel industry• Increasing yields on smallholder

farms• Increasing transport fuel efficiency

• Increasing the penetration of electric and hybrid vehicles

• Reducing land degradation• Improving end-use steel efficiency• Increasing oil and coal recovery• Improving irrigation techniques• Shifting road freight to rail and barge• Improving power plant efficiency

Ferrous Foundries in Russia Russia’s ferrous foundry industry could save up to US$ 3.3 billion

annually, and improve individual foundry profitability by up to 15 percent, by matching EU standards in the more efficient use of natural resources

Source: IFC (2010)

Raw Material Life Cycle

Source: UNEP (2011) Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report

Savings from the Recycling Industry

*Source: BIR Study on the Environmental Benefits of Recycling (2009)

RecyclingRecycling Industry

Recycled materials could supply 40% of the global raw material needs today

Approximately 1.6 million people worldwide are active now in the recycling industry

They handle more than 600 million tonnes of recyclables every year

With an annual turnover of more than $200 billion, similar to the GDP of countries such as Portugal, Colombia and Malaysia, the sector has already become a key driver for tomorrow’s sustainable development

About 10% of this amount is spent on new technologies, research and development that contribute to creating high-skilled jobs and making recycling more efficient and environmentally sound.

Source: Bureau International Recycling (2009)

End-of-Life (post consumer) functional recycling rate (EOL-RR) for 60 metals

Source: UNEP (2011) Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report

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• High-level, multi-stakeholder, transformative partnership framework

• Reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing

• Increases social and economic benefits• Only comprehensive, targeted and practical sector-

based strategy launched to date• Members include businesses, governments,

international and civil society organizations

GREEN INDUSTRY PLATFORM LAUNCHED AT RIO+20

Resource Efficiency Water Optimization

Industrial Energy Efficiency

Chemicals Management

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PRIORITY AREAS

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MEMBERS COMMIT TO… Improving Resource Efficiency Strengthening Waste Management Reducing and Eliminating Toxic Materials Pursuing Energy Efficiency and Using Renewable Energy Adopting a Lifetime Approach to Product Manufacture Making Finance Available to Green Industry Promoting Technology Transfer and Sharing Best Practices Greening Global Value Chains Supporting Green Industry Research and Innovation Fostering Green Industries and Jobs Setting Green Industry Targets

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FUNCTIONS OF THE PLATFORM

Awareness Raising Profiles Green Industry objectives through events, engagement, actions at the enterprise, national and

regional level

Convening Brings together members to discuss specific themes, approaches and issues Connects members to third parties on areas of mutual interest

Networking and Information Sharing

Shares contact information between signatories Provides a web portal to exchange information amongst signatories Provides one-stop advisory services for signatories seeking specific information Provides an introductory and mediating role

Partnering

Provides a framework for members to explore possible partnerships between different sectors and stakeholder groups

Identifies and encourages synergies and partnerships between members Identifies possible partnerships with non-members such as in the supply chain context

Researching Identifies strengths and weaknesses of current Green Industry approaches and commissions research on

relevant topics

Promotional Provides a framework in which members’ actions in pursuance of Green Industrial policies and practices can

be made public and promoted

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Increased opportunities to create jobs and grow sustainable economic development

Facilitate the transition to a green economy Increase efficiency and reduce waste Improve organizational/national competitiveness Network and partner on green industry policies and projects Shape organizational/national roadmaps towards green industry Access information on global green industrial policies and practices Foster innovation and new technological and management approaches Heighten profile, attract investment and access markets

BENEFITS

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MEMBERSHIP STATUS

• Expressions of interest from over 50 more entities• Second wave of targeted invitations upcoming

(Top performers in sustainability, academic and research institutions and charitable foundations)

As of 21/11/2012

25 Governments 68 Businesses 43 International / Civil Society

Organizations

{Platform Members

136

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ADVISORY BOARD

Governments Businesses Organizations

Colombia(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism)

Jordan(Ministry of the Environment)

Kenya

Philippines

Poland(Ministry of the Environment)

Broad Group (China)

Microsoft Corporation(United States of America)

Novozymes A/S (Denmark)

Viyellatex (Bangladesh)

European Commission (Environment Directorate-General)

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Turkish Association for Energy Efficiency (ENVERDER)

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