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Sustainability in the Age of Trump2017 Sustainability Outlook Webinar
Presented by:
• Introductions
• Sustainability Survey Results
• Panel Discussion
• Audience Questions
Agenda
Tim Porter Director, OEM/Channel Sales
@urjanet | @timporta_urja
Zachary Shelin Energy Efficiency Manager
@cadmusgroup
Ralf VonSosen CMO
@lucidconects | @rvonsosen
Panelists
“For the foreseeable future, perhaps more than ever, the most effective enterprises will be those with strategies that account for sustainability factors at the core of the business and have the capacity to measure and communicate performance on the merits.”
– William L. Thomas Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLC
Is Sustainability Still a Priority?
73% of surveyed
organizations expect
their commitment to
sustainability to remain
the same in 2017
21.3% plan to increase
their commitment
Only 7.7% plan to
decrease sustainability
efforts
Organizational Commitment
12.5%
25%
37.5%
50%
10%
20%
30%
40%
15%
30%
45%
60%
7.5%
15%
22.5%
30%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Compliance/Government Reporting
Business Performance
Industry Recognition
Corporate Mission
Employee Satisfaction
Not at all Slightly Moderately Significantly N/A
To what extent do the following factors drive your organization’s sustainability
operations?
“I believe we will see some companies become more vocal about sustainability as a push back. Before, they preferred to say nothing because sustainability was seen by some of their customers as an ecologist thing. This is changing right now.”
The Question of Budget
12.5%
25%
37.5%
50%
Expected Change in 2017 Budgeting
Decrease Greatly
Decrease Slightly
No Change Increase Slightly
Increase Greatly
How do you expect the part of
your job related to budget to
change in 2017?
“Our firm anticipates that any downturn in sustainability funding will not be seen until after the next two years. We also feel that local regulations and government commitments in Washington state will ameliorate legislation at the national level.”
“While a change in administration could have an effect on activities, trends suggest that corporate entities see that their patrons and customers are more and more focused (and vote with their dollars) on companies that demonstrate good environmental stewardship.”
State of the Profession
Pessimistic Cautious Neutral Hopeful Optimistic
How do you feel about the future of
the sustainability profession over the
next 1-2 years?
10%
20%
30%
40%
10%
20%
30%
40%
6%
12%
18%
24%
In the U.S.
In Your Role
In Your Organization
“While a change in administration could have an effect on activities, trends suggest that corporate entities see that their patrons and customers are more and more focused (and vote with their dollars) on companies that demonstrate good environmental stewardship. As such, it seems the movement by many companies on sustainability will continue...”
Sustainability Jobs
“... it seems the movement by many companies on sustainability will continue. Additionally, it is hopeful that where a Federal administration backs away from sustainability, the individual states [will] step up to ensure public safety and a better environment for future generations.”
12.5%
25%
37.5%
50%
12.5%
25%
37.5%
50%
15%
30%
45%
60%
12.5%
25%
37.5%
50%
Size of Your Team
Focus on Quantitative Metrics
Cross-organizational Support
Collaboration With Other
Sustainability Professionals
How will these aspects of your job
change in 2017?
Decrease
Greatly
Decrease
Slightly
No Change Increase
Slightly
Increase
Greatly
What types of quantitative data do you expect to be most important for tracking your sustainability progress in 2017?
Energy Use
Water Consumption
Energy Cost
GHG Emissions
Occupant Satisfaction
Employee Productivity
Benchmarking
Other Data
22.5% 45% 67.5% 90%
It’s All About the Data
“There are those who look to undermine the work that sustainability
professionals do. This places added importance on accurate data.”
“Energy efficiency and COST savings will continue to be important,
as well as increasingly GRANULAR data collection.”
Panelist Q&A
Making the Business Case
Zachary ShelinEnergy Efficiency Manager
Tim PorterDirector, OEM/Channel Sales
Ralf VonSosenCMO
• How is making the business case for sustainability projects changing?
• What types of projects do you see getting the most traction and investment from management?
• How do I convince my management to invest in energy efficiency?
Collecting the Right Data
Zachary ShelinEnergy Efficiency Manager
Tim PorterDirector, OEM/Channel Sales
Ralf VonSosenCMO
• What data should I collect to help understand sustainability opportunities?
• Once I have the data, what should I look for in the data?
• What are examples of solutions that tackle sustainability data collection, measuring, and reporting?
Identifying the Right Tools
Zachary ShelinEnergy Efficiency Manager
Tim PorterDirector, OEM/Channel Sales
Ralf VonSosenCMO
• What tools are out there to help me in my sustainability efforts; how do I pick the right toolset or solution stack for my sustainability projects, and what should I look for in selecting the right one?
• What solutions are available to help me with my data access challenges?
• How do I translate reports and metrics into action steps to save energy?
Preparing for the Future
Zachary ShelinEnergy Efficiency Manager
Tim PorterDirector, OEM/Channel Sales
Ralf VonSosenCMO
• Do you foresee the reporting requirements of building energy usage changing?
• Do you anticipate more local regulatory and reporting requirements?
• What challenges should I be anticipating or preparing for over the next few years and how might I stay ahead of the curve?
Takeaways
Identifying the Right Tools Preparing for the Future
Making the Business Case Collecting the Right Data
Audience Q&A
Tim Porter Director, OEM/Channel Sales
@urjanet | @timporta_urja
Zachary Shelin Energy Efficiency Manager
@cadmusgroup
Ralf VonSosen CMO
@lucidconects | @rvonsosen
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