Green Jobs The Gender Perspective Esin Esat Director of Sustainability Bedford College

Green JobsThe Gender Perspective

Esin EsatDirector of Sustainability

Bedford College

Presentation Outline

• Background• Green Economy• Skills needed to implement the UK Low

Carbon Transition Plan• Bedford College’s contributions to green

economy and green skills developments• Sustainability in the Learning & Skills Sector

Background• BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering• PGCE• MSc Microelectronic Technology• PGD in Management (Education)• MSc Architecture Energy & Environmental Studies

• School Teacher• FE Lecturer & Course Leader• Curriculum Manager• Head of School• Director of Technology• Director of Sustainability

• ‘A’ Levels– Tutors: All M– Students: 1 F

• BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering– Tutors: All M– Students: 1 F

• MSc Microelectronic Technology– Tutors: All M– Students: 2 F

• MSc Architecture– Tutors: 4F & 4M

Environment

Economy

Society

Sustainable Development

Green Economy

Serves society without an adverse impact on the environment

The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By:By:20152015 All lofts & cavity walls insulatedAll lofts & cavity walls insulated

20162016 All new homes zero carbonAll new homes zero carbon

20182018 All new public sector buildings zero carbonAll new public sector buildings zero carbon

20192019 All new non-domestic buildings zero carbonAll new non-domestic buildings zero carbon

20302030 All homes undergone a ‘whole-house’ packageAll homes undergone a ‘whole-house’ package

The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By:By:20152015 Around 200,000 new jobs in renewable energyAround 200,000 new jobs in renewable energy

20202020 Around 500,000 new jobs in renewable energyAround 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy

20202020 Increase renewable electricity by around 30%Increase renewable electricity by around 30%

20202020 Smart meters in every homeSmart meters in every home

The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By:By:20102010 End fuel poverty in vulnerable householdsEnd fuel poverty in vulnerable households

20162016 End fuel poverty in all other householdsEnd fuel poverty in all other households

20202020 Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on 2008 levels2008 levels

20502050 UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% on 1990 levelsby at least 80% on 1990 levels

Green JobsThe UK Low Carbon The UK Low Carbon

Transition PlanTransition PlanJobsJobs

Loft & cavity wall insulationLoft & cavity wall insulation Installing insulationInstalling insulation

Zero carbon new buildings & low Zero carbon new buildings & low carbon refurbishmentscarbon refurbishments

DesignDesignConstructionConstructionSupplies & servicesSupplies & services

500,000 new jobs in renewable 500,000 new jobs in renewable energyenergy

Technology design & developmentTechnology design & developmentTechnology installation & maintenanceTechnology installation & maintenance

Ending fuel povertyEnding fuel poverty Insulation & RE installationInsulation & RE installationEnergy audits & adviceEnergy audits & advice

Cut emissions from workplacesCut emissions from workplaces Energy audits & adviceEnergy audits & adviceOperational efficiency supportOperational efficiency support

Buildings account for 40% of carbon emissions in the UK. With less than 1% of the existing building stock being replaced

by new build each year, in 2050 70% of existing buildings will still be in use.

Contributions to Green Economy and Green Skills Developments

Getting StartedGetting Started

• Sharing the vision & stimulating interestSharing the vision & stimulating interest• College ExecutiveCollege Executive• CorporationCorporation• Curriculum teamsCurriculum teams

• Utilising external links & partnershipsUtilising external links & partnerships• Investment (time & money)Investment (time & money)• Developing skills & resourcesDeveloping skills & resources• Course developmentsCourse developments• Regional and national projectsRegional and national projects

Potential Effects of Climate Change on Bedford

(ND Graphics) Potential Effects of Climate Change on Bedford

(HND Fine Art)Making a Difference

(Level 3 Holistic Therapy) Solar Cooking (L1 Sustainable Development-

Computing)Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

(Business & Administration) Conservation of the Rainforest(L2 Carpentry and Joinery)

Free Electricity from the Sun(Electrical Installation)

Making Bio Diesel from Used Vegetable Oil(Motor Vehicle) Key Skills Communications

Electric Cars & Alternative Energy Technologies(L1&2 Motor Vehicle)

Research into the Quality of Bedford’s Environment

(L3 Business Finance)

Documentaries: Transition Bedford &

Brundtland Building(BTEC ND Media Production)

Creating a Play Area/Sensory Garden for Peter Pan Children’s

Centre(L2 & L3 Horticulture)Re-fashioned Clothes

(L3 & 4 Fashion & Textiles)Developing a GUI for a BMS

(Engineering, Computing, Design) Designing and building a children’s garden for Edward

Peake Middle School(L2 & L3 Horticulture) Design & Develoment of

Riseley Eco-House(FdSc Building Services

& Construction)Low Carbon Retro-fit of Social Housing Stock

(FdSc Building Services & Construction) Ornaments from Recycled

Materials(Foundation Diploma in

Art & Design)Recycled Furniture(BTEC ND 3-D Design)

Sustainable Efficiency East Partnership

Consign(Industry representative)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Renewables East (RDA-funded)

Prospect College(Private training provider)

Bedford College(Lead Partner)

Lowestoft College

West Suffolk College

Skills for Sustainable Development Partnership

Training Providers

Construction Union UCATT Eastern

ACER

Industry representatives

Supported by:

Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations

Local Councils

Job Centre Plus

Sector Skills Councils

The NSA in Environmental Technologies

2020

A Selection of Low carbon Retro-fit technologies Installed in Bedford College’s Brundtland Building

Working with LSIS

• Reaching Forward Index in Sustainable Development http://rfi.excellencegateway.org.uk/http://rfi.excellencegateway.org.uk/

• Leaders of the Future in Sustainable Development• Stepping up in Sustainability

http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/11056 • Sector Reference Group for Sustainability• SD Alliance for Learning and Skills• Regional Sustainability Adviser

• LSIS Leaders of the Future in SD– Developed by 3 F & 1M– Delivered by 5F & 1M

• LSIS RFI– Content development: 4F + 4M– LSIS Regional Sustainability Advisers (6F, 3M)

• Bedford College Sustainability Team– 4F & 4M

• Construction– 90% M– 10% F

• Engineering– 95% M– 5% F

• Motor Vehicle– 98% M– 2% F

• Plumbing– 100% M– 0% F

• LSIS Leaders of the Future in SD– Developed by 3 F & 1M– Delivered by 5F & 1M

• LSIS RFI– Content development (4F +

4M)– LSIS Regional Sustainability

Advisers (6F, 3M)

• Bedford College Sustainability Team– 4F & 4M

Thank You

Esin EsatEsin EsatDirector of Sustainability, Bedford CollegeDirector of Sustainability, Bedford College

eesat@bedford.ac.ukeesat@bedford.ac.uk01234 291 38401234 291 384