ENI1009 Lecture 3 Sustainability PDF

Vevox ENI 1009 Lecture 3 Understanding ESG Introducing John O’Shea Renowned humanitarian, activist and hero. John O’Shea is the founder of GOAL. GOAL predates the SDGs but John’s work impacts pillars 1,2,...

Vevox ENI 1009 Lecture 3 Understanding ESG Introducing John O’Shea Renowned humanitarian, activist and hero. John O’Shea is the founder of GOAL. GOAL predates the SDGs but John’s work impacts pillars 1,2, 4 & 16. Introducing Sibéal Bird Sibéal Bird is Global Sustainability Led for Kerry Group. Sibéal is a graduate of Maynooth University and Smurfit College. Over 400 Hundreds of Jobs Hurricane Milton Lands in Florida 4 days ago Introduction Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable Development 1987 September has become the fourth month in a row to smash global temperature records. Code Red for Humanity Why we should be worried… Wicked Problems & Design Thinking Copyright Dr Peter Robbins, 2020 Simple Problems A simple or tame problem is one that can be solved by choosing and applying the correct algorithm. Simple Problems One of the hallmarks is that there is a Stopping Rule: i.e. You know when it’s complete.  Wicked Problems Fire Flooding Coastal Storms City Storms Extreme rainfall in China: over 25 inches falls in 24 hours, leaving 33 dead July 2021 Germany July 2021 Drought Hunger Conflict Poverty Anxiety and Depression Grief The environment, society and business Business Operates in Society Society Operates in the Environment Business Needs Society & Environment Environment Society Business Environment doesn't need either Understanding Scope Emissions In any product or service, it is estimated that 94% of the inputs are waste Linear Recycling Circular Intangible Assets now making up 80% of firm value Only 8% of products are in the circular economy  The business of business is no longer just business! The origin and rationale for the SDG’s How did we arrive at the SDG’s How are we doing in Ireland? National Review June 2023  Three things that surprised you One thing that worries you the most… Take out a pen One thing that excites you the most… and paper One thing you can take into your practice… ESG and CSR ESG What does it stand for? Environmental Social Governance What’s Europe doing? The European Green Deal New Reporting Framework Mandatory ESG reporting coming to EU What exactly is the EU doing? Sustainability Strategy The Social Aspiration Gap The Social Aspiration Gap The Social Aspiration Gap These 3 are linked Effective Treaties Lifestyle Change Technology and Innovation Public Sector is Good at Hierarchy Private Sector Good at Hierarchy and Individualism Third Sector Good at all Three Can Nature help? Biomimicry Think in metaphors © Trevor Vaugh 2019 Getting to Net Zero © Trevor Vaugh 2019