Building a lower-carbon construction industry Turning good environmental performance into competitive advantage

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1 Building a lower-carbon construction industry Turning good environmental performance into competitive advantage Dominic Burbridge Associate Director Business Advice The Carbon Trust Carbon Trust Advisory Services Ltd 2014

2 Building a lower-carbon construction industry Turning good environmental performance into competitive advantage Developing & implementing a low-carbon business strategy Taking a carbon lens to your projects, operations and supply chain, can help reduce the environmental impact of your business as well as: Minimise waste from your supply chain and manufacturing processes so as to keep you prices competitive Find new ways to promote the enhanced features and benefits of your products in a way that your customers will value Identify where next to best focus R&D resources so as to continue to enhance the environmental and economic performance of your products and overall business 2

3 What do we mean by a carbon lens? Carbon is the common currency to account for all aspects of the financial benefits of enhancing your environmental performance 3

4 Why manage carbon emissions? Because where there s carbon there s cost What gets measured gets managed Cutting Carbon Emissions Delivers cost Savings detecting and controlling your carbon footprint and the carbon hotspots in your business is the best way to maximise cost savings at the same time as reducing your environmental impact 4

5 The Carbon Trust How we can help We can help you take a carbon lens to your supply chain, operations and your projects, measure and hotspot your emissions, and help you implement a strategy to enhance the financial & environmental performance of each aspect of your business LOW CARBON BUSINESS STRATEGY Your suppliers Engagement and setting standards for procuring sustainable, resource-efficient materials / products / services Your operations Setting and achieving stretching targets, supported by governance structure, operational procedures and a sustainability culture Your Products Growing revenues by enhancing the sustainability of your products / services, tapping into emerging markets and creating new routes to market Your stakeholders Working collaboratively, and sharing information, with customers, suppliers and external bodies Independent validation through 3 rd party certification and assurance 5

6 The Carbon Trust - How we can help Our services Consulting Implementation Certification Strategic advice and consulting to help enhance the economic and environmental performance of you business. Support with: Strategy development Target setting Life-cycle assessments Product development Ensure you select and implement the best solution for energy efficient equipment Support with: Site surveys and opportunity appraisals Business case development Supplier and technology sourcing Reviewing tenders Post implementation review Finance Organisational carbon footprint and reduction certification Awards the Carbon Trust Standard Product and service carbon footprint certification Awards the Carbon Label 6

7 The Carbon Trust - How we can help Our services Software 7

8 Holcim Cut costs 8

9 Grow Revenues

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11 Holcim Grow revenues 11

12 Any questions...? Dominic Burbridge Associate Director Business Advice The Carbon Trust Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0)

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