Transcript LSIS LSx Talk - London Sustainability Exchange

Can we build sustainability into
growth and jobs?
About LSx
Provides organisations and networks of
individuals with the motivation, knowledge
and connections they need to put
sustainability into practice
Our vision:
Of London as the most sustainable world city
Our partners:
Growth?
Spontaneous Optimism
The Plan
•skills & employment:
•small & medium sized enterprises:
•science & technology
•infrastructure
Key projections
• Te employment projections show an
increase in jobs requiring degree level
or higher qualifications of 800,000
between 2011 and 2036.
• London residents qualified to degree
level or higher and in employment
increase by 560,000 between 2011 and
2036.
Key projections
• London's working age population is to
increase 5.7 million in 2011 - 6.6 million
by 2036
• The number of jobs to increase from
4,896,000 in 2011 to 5,757,000 in 2036.
• Manufacturing, wholesale,
transportation, storage, and public
administration declines
The need for sustainability
Identifying Areas of Water Stress, EA
East London inequality
• 64.2% of the population are employed (70.4% in
London).
• The percentage of households overcrowded
conditions is between 18% and 38%.
( London average under 7%).
• 17% of adults have no Qualifications (11.6% in
London)
• 36% of adults have NVQ4 (40.6% in London)
• There is almost an 8% gap in GCSE attainment from
the London average.
• An extra 15 people per 100,000 of the population die
prematurely than in London overall.
• One in four children are classified as obese by Year
Six, above the London average.
Convergence vision
• Employment rates
• Average incomes in the bottom two fifths of earners
• GCSE results to at least the London average
11 year olds will have at least the same educational
attainment
• The number of families in receipt of benefits will fall
• The rate of violent crime will continue to fall
• Residents, particularly men, will have increased life
expectancy to the London average
The Colour of Growth
Green or growth is a ‘false
choice’
• The low-carbon economy
could be a real engine of
growth in the UK
• There is a risk that this
potential will not be realised
• Improved conditions are
needed to drive low-carbon
markets and stimulate
investment
• This should be underpinned
by a strategic approach to
maximise economic value
Marmot
“open spaces, sports and recreational
facilities have a vital role to play in
promoting healthy living and preventing
illness, and in the social development of
children of all ages… Well planned
and maintained open spaces
and good quality sports and
recreational facilities can play
a major part in improving
people’s sense of well being in
the place they live. As a focal point
for community activities, they can bring
together members of deprived
communities and provide opportunities
for people for social interaction.”12
The sustainability impact of the
Regeneration
Sustainability is central to London
2012 vision
London 2012 Firsts
& achievements
First..
• Independent assurance body
• Event management standard BS8901
• Carbon footprint
• Food strategy
Achievements
• 2 million tonnes of soil cleaned
• 98.5% materials reclaimed or re-used
• Largest urban park for 150 years
• 50% reduction CO2 in building operations
energy use
Concerns
Jackson…….
For more info…
T: 020 7234 9400
E: [email protected]
W: www.lsx.org.uk
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