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2 Sisältö 1. Taloudellinen kasvu, ilmastonmuutos, resurssitehokkuus 2. Jäsenet ja painopistealueet 3. Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

3 1. Taloudellinen kasvu, ilmastonmuutos, resurssitehokkuus Muutos aiheuttaa valtavat liiketoimintamahdollisuudet - Global infrastructure investment requirements about $90 trillion (total $ trillion) (The New Climate Economy report 2014) - Global energy investments about $50 trillion (48 NP, scen.) (IEA World Energy Investment Outlook 2014) Source: IEA World Investment Outlook 2014 J Keronen, Climate Leadership Council Helsingin ilmastoseminaari

4 1. Muutos tarjoaa valtavat liiketoimintamahdollisuudet sekä kaupunkien että yritysten transformaatioissa Keskimääräinen CO2-vähennys 9% v 2014 CO2-vähennystavoitteet v 2020 Ruotsi 35 kaupunkia Suomi 9 kaupunkia J Keronen, Climate Leadership Council Yhtiökokoukset 2015 päättivät, Että BP ja Shellkin (ASG 19.5) Tavoittelevat CDPn A-listalle pääsyä!

5 1. Taloudellinen kasvu, ilmastonmuutos, resurssitehokkuus Ilmastonmuutos- ja hiilisijoitusriskit kasvavat Carbon Tracker; < 60$/barrel oil is burnable Climate Summit: >120 Heads of States 74 countries, > 1,000 companies with more than $24 trillion in assets expressed their support for carbon pricing; responsible for 54% of global GHG emissions and 52% of global GDP and almost half the world s population, including China, Russia. (Source: World Bank) 5 J Keronen, Climate Leadership Council

6 Sisältö 1. Taloudellinen kasvu, ilmastonmuutos, resurssitehokkuus 2. Jäsenet ja painopistealueet 3. Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

7 Climate Leadership Council: Focus areas in 2015 Key project: Development of the capital area into a global cleantech reference area Theme areas to be launched during spring 2015 Carbon price: Development of global carbon pricing mechanisms Investors: Development climate and carbon and climate risk methods Carbon footprint: Reducing organizations carbon foot print Transport: Developing low-carbon strategies and solutions Construction and living: Developing low-carbon strategies and solutions Renewable energy system: Developing renewable energy, energy storage and demand-side management solutions Other theme areas could be established based on member proposals. J Keronen, Climate Leadership Council

8 Sisältö 1. Taloudellinen kasvu, ilmastonmuutos, resurssitehokkuus 2. Jäsenet ja painopistealueet 3. Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

9 Kansainvälinen yhteistyö 1. World Bank : CLC member in Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition ( 2. Partner with We Mean Business (

10 Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition Plan of Action January 2015 Strictly Confidential 2013 Strictly Confidential 2013

11 We are reaching a tipping point in political support for Carbon Pricing Momentum from the UN Climate Summit At the UN Climate Summit, Carbon Pricing was put back on the map with a strong showing of support from a wide variety of stakeholders: A growing chorus of leaders voices 74 countries and 23 states, provinces and cities joined over 1,000 businesses and investors in signaling their support for carbon pricing These countries together are responsible for 54% of GHG emissions, 52% of GDP and almost half of the world s population The WBG co-hosted a high-level session with the UN Global Compact that included 50+ heads of state, 250 CEOs and other leaders focused on carbon pricing The World Bank Group followed this success by launching the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition at the October IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings, which concluded with an invite from finance ministers and CEOs to deepen the public-private dialogue After the Annual Meetings, the WBG has engaged over 150 stakeholders to provide input via a survey on the top priorities for the Coalition Strictly Confidential 2013

12 The Coalition will build on this momentum by working through Dialogue, Knowledge, and political support for Action Knowledge deliverables: Synergies between carbon pricing and other policies, including INDCs Safeguarding competitiveness Networked carbon markets Use of revenues to support economic development Protection mechanisms for low-income groups Dialogue Knowledge Convene leaders from government, business, and civil society in high-level meetings to share knowledge and drive political support Action COP21 Clear and loud political support for carbon pricing in a growing number of major economies Country plans include carbon pricing as a key element Accelerated implementation of existing schemes Corporate leadership on carbon pricing Strictly Confidential 2013

13 Join the Coalition The Coalition will work with CEOs, Heads of State/ministers and civil society leaders who commit to put a price on carbon Governments Private sector Investors Other partners Countries that commit to price carbon and to encourage others to join April 13 Companies that publicly support effective carbon pricing policies and prepare readiness Investors that agree to decarbonize portfolios and help shape carbon pricing scenarios Partners that provide expertise and analysis/data to support carbon pricing December Announce initial set of Lima COP Complete literature review, filling in any gaps from OECD, CPI papers Jan-April Use Davos, other events to bring in additional leaders April-September Advance country engagement, scenarios and principles for sound carbon pricing September- December Communication with leaders to build momentum to COP21 Outcomes: Country plans include carbon pricing as a key element Accelerated implementation of existing schemes Corporate leadership on carbon pricing Strictly Confidential 2013

14 CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

15 90+ Companies have already committed to one or more initiatives. Colgate Palmolive Company Philip Morris International Principal Financial Group Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Duratex S/A British Land Company BT Group Carillion Cobham Diageo Plc Innovation Group Marks and Spencer Group plc Morgan Sindall Group plc National Express Group Plc National Grid Reed Elsevier Group TUI Group Unilever plc Pick 'n Pay Stores Ltd Tiger Brands Woolworths Holdings Ltd ACCIONA S.A. AXA Group Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG Commerzbank AG Gecina H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB Iberdrola SA Kering Koninklijke KPN NV (Royal KPN) L'Oréal Nestlé Orange Pirelli Royal Philips Sodexo Suez Environnement Swiss Re T.SINAİ KALKINMA BANKASI A.Ş. Terna Veolia YOOX SpA AU Optronics CLP Holdings Limited Lenovo Group Link Real Estate Investment Trust Lite-On Technology PTT PTT Exploration & Production Public Company Limited StarHub Wipro Dentsu Inc. Honda Motor Company KAO Corporation Kintetsu Corporation Kirin Holdings Co Ltd Konica Minolta, Inc. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Ricoh Co., Ltd. CFS Retail Property Trust Warehouse Group Westpac Banking Corporation

16 Join us and by committing to one or more of our initiatives. Business-focused actions Adopt a Science-Based GHG Emissions Reduction Target Put a Price On Carbon Commit to Responsible Corporate Engagement in Climate Policy Procure 100% of Electricity from Renewable Sources Remove Commodity- Driven Deforestation from All Supply Chains by 2020 Report Climate Change Information in Mainstream Reports as a Fiduciary Duty

17 Investor-focused actions Sign the Montreal Pledge for carbon transparency in equity portfolios Join Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition to reduce the carbon footprint of equity portfolios Invest in Green Bonds to increase levels of debt investment in climate solutions

18 Important milestones

19 How to take action 1. Visit us at 3. Join our regular Introductory webinars Companies are requested to sign up before October 30, 2015.

20 Kiitos! J Keronen, Climate Leadership Council

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