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Introduction
2
Chris Coulter Co-CEO
GlobeScan
Mark Lee Executive Director
SustainAbility
Ben Ferrari Director of Partnerships
The Climate Group
Ann Condon Director, Resource and
Environmental Strategies
GE Global Operations
Agenda
3
1. Introduction
2. Expectations for COP21
3. Institutional Leadership
4. Corporate Leadership
5. Instruments & Strategies for Effective Action
6. Q&A
About the GlobeScan / SustainAbility Surveys and the 2015 Climate Survey
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Collaborative, research-driven insight.
- 624 qualified sustainable development
experts from 69 countries took part in the
2015 Climate Survey, including:
– Corporate
– Government (incl. multi-lateral)
– NGOs
– Institutional (e.g. academics)
– Service (e.g. consultants, media)
Expectations for COP21
Experts predict COP21 will result in a treaty, but differ on how much force it will have.
Question
Which one of the
following, if any, do
you think will be the
most likely outcome
of the COP21
meeting?
92%
Agreement
60%
Agreement that falls
short of binding
mechnism
28%
Agreement does not reduce
emissions in line with 2oC target
32%
Agreement
with binding
mechanism
4% Agreement reduces emissions
in line with 2oC target
5%
No agreement
Institutional Leadership Ahead of and Beyond COP21
Scientists and NGOs are seen as leaders in advancing solutions to climate change.
8
Question
Thinking of the past five
years, please rate the
overall contribution that each
of the following types of
organizations has made to
advancing solutions to
climate change.
14
17
28
29
29
43
58
66
42
53
34
37
26
19
13
9
National governments
Religious communities
Private sector
Municipal governments
MLO (non-UN)
UN
NGOs
Scientific institutions
A very large contribution (4+5) No contribution (1+2)
Private sector faces high expectations for its role after COP21.
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Question
Assuming an agreement
is reached at COP 21, how
important will the role of each
of the following organizations
be to the effective
implementation of the post-
Paris climate change
framework?
36
59
59
64
72
75
86
90
33
9
10
9
8
5
3
2
Religious communities
MLO (non-UN)
NGOs
UN
Municipal governments
Scientific institutions
Private sector
National governments
Very important (4+5) Not important at all (1+2)
Governments and business will face pressure to step up performance post-2015.
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Question
1. Thinking of the past
five years, please rate the
overall contribution that each
of the following types of
organizations has made to
advance solutions to
climate change
2. Assuming an agreement is
reached at COP 21, how
important will the role of each
of the following organizations
be to the effective
implementation of the
post-Paris climate
change framework?
Imp
ort
an
ce p
ost-
CO
P2
1
Hig
h
Lo
w
Recent contribution High | 3.9 2.3 | Low
National governments
Private sector
Municipal governments
Scientific institutions
UN
NGOs MLOs
Religious communities
Corporate Leadership on Climate Change
Consumer and technology companies dominate the landscape of corporate leadership.
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Question
Please name up to two
companies that you think
have made the biggest
contribution to advancing
solutions to climate
change in the past
five years.
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
13
20
SolarCity
Apple
Siemens
Toyota
Walmart
General Electric
IKEA
Tesla
Unilever
2
2
3
3
3
5
5
6
6
11
Dupont
BT
Vestas
Shell
Marks and Spencer
Walmart
BP
Toyota
Interface
General Electric
2015 2009
Why specific companies are seen as leaders on climate change.
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Investing in
renewable energy
around 1 billion euros.
“ Integrated low carbon
strategy and delivering on
ambitious commitment.
“ Energy
independence by
2020 (wind/solar).
“ They have committed a
tremendous amount of money
to address climate change.
“
Clear mechanisms
to limit carbon
emissions.
“ CEO has made bold statements
and action; other CEOs are just
doing lip service.
“ Commitment
to published
targets.
“ They look closely
at all elements of
their value chain.
“
Building solar
farms to generate
electricity.
“ Created a tool to
view climate change
around the globe.
“ Pro-active
on emission
reductions.
“ Reducing its
own footprint
“
Commitment to developing
new renewable energy
technologies.
“ Winning market share and
making other manufacturers
invest heavily in electric cars.
“ Combining good
design with low
emissions.
“ Vision of its
Founder and
President
“
Role in climate
change
advocacy.
“ Showing that mitigating
climate change is a profitable
business opportunity.
“ R&D
investments.
“ Stringent
targets.
“
Sustainability
program and
"green" factories.
“
Electric cars that
the masses actually
want to buy
“
Global
influence.
“
Renewables and technology solutions are key factors in corporate leadership.
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Question
Why do you think (...)
is a leader in addressing
climate change?
- Total Mentions
10
10
10
10
11
11
12
17
Products and services
Committed / real results
Leadership from top
Core strategy / governance
Communication / advocacy
Targets / strategy
New technologies / innovation
Leader in alternative energy
Renewable energy and supply chain initiatives will be most effective strategies after COP21.
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Question
How effective or ineffective
do you think each of the
following instruments and
strategies will be for
companies to take action
on climate change and
advance the
implementation of a
post-Paris framework?
51
60
64
65
66
66
66
68
79
87
18
13
12
8
8
6
9
6
3
2
Integrating financial and non-financial reporting
Influencing consumers to adopt more sustainablelifestyles
Divesting fossil fuel assets/investments
Advocating for climate change policies on nationaland international scale
Introducing an internal price on carbon
Pursuing science-based emissions goals in line with the 2⁰C target
Valuing ecosystem services and/or otherexternalities likely to be affected by climate change
Eliminating commodity-driven deforestation fromsupply chain
Reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain
Increasing the use of renewable energy
Very effective (4+5) Not effective at all (1+2)
Consumer and technology companies dominate the landscape of corporate leadership.
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Question
Please name up to two
companies that you think
have made the biggest
contribution to advancing
solutions to climate
change in the past
five years.
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
13
20
SolarCity
Apple
Siemens
Toyota
Walmart
General Electric
IKEA
Tesla
Unilever
2
2
3
3
3
5
5
6
6
11
Dupont
BT
Vestas
Shell
Marks and Spencer
Walmart
BP
Toyota
Interface
General Electric
2015 2009
Instruments and Strategies for Effective Climate Change Action
Economic instruments remain key to global progress on climate change.
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Question
Thinking of the post-Paris
period (i.e., after 2015), how
would you rank the following
approaches in terms of their
(likely) effectiveness in
providing global solutions to
climate change?
25
5
14
23
26
21
7
12
24
27
13
14
14
26
29
Developing new science/technology
International cooperation and diplomacy
Public education/persuasion
Regulatory approaches
Economic instruments
2015
2012
2006
Views on most effective climate strategies differ across geographies.
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Question
Thinking of the post-Paris
period (i.e., after 2015), how
would you rank the following
approaches in terms of their
(likely) effectiveness in
providing global solutions
to climate change?
27
35
13
11
11
38
24
12
13
10
22
18
13
16
21
Economic instruments
Regulatory approaches
Improved diplomacy /international cooperation
Developing new science/technology
Public education/persuasion
Europe
North America
Emerging markets*
*Includes Asia, Africa / Middle East, and Latin America / Caribbean
Removal of fossil fuel subsidies and taxes on emissions are seen as the most effective economic instruments.
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Question
How would you rate each
of the following economic
instruments in terms of its
(likely) effectiveness to
reduce climate change
after 2015, if
implemented?
47
61
61
65
67
72
79
81
19
9
9
10
14
7
5
6
National and international emissions tradingsystems
Rebates on purchases of energy-efficientequipment, cars, appliances, etc.
Accelerated depreciation rates / tax credits onlow-carbon assets
Financial support from government forresearch into "climate-friendly technologies"
Divestment from fossil fuels
Subsidies for renewable energy
Taxes on greenhouse gas emissions
Removal of subsidies for fossil fuels
Very effective (4+5) Not effective at all (1+2)
Q&A
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Chris Coulter Co-CEO
GlobeScan
Mark Lee Executive Director
SustainAbility
Ben Ferrari Director of Partnerships
The Climate Group
Ann Condon Director, Resource and
Environmental Strategies
GE Global Operations
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