Odense Municipality Climate Framework Carsten Jespersen, projectleader, Odense Kommune

Our CO 2 -reductions targets 8 % i % i 2025 CO 2 -neutral 2050

Climate paradoxs

Goals and intension Cooperation with the whole business community in Odense - Use / Evolve our existing contacts - Attrative framework - Evolve a climate network for the business community

Target group: Shops, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, banks, etc. Purpose: Develop, test and disseminate innovative and effective model where the government is driving the implementation of measures to reduce CO2 emissions in the trading sector. Task we needed to combine 2 branches in one effort:

Target Groups: Small and medium enterprises Purpose: Finding the best way to get local SMEs involved in energy conservation and thus CO2 reduction.

Common project objectives in the 2 projects Establish climate network (across barriers) – engaged the whole business community Develop a diploma scheme Develop and implement courses Hold events Train staff as Climate Ambassadors

Netværksideen One network Three membership levels Volunteerism and Responsibility Quantity and rings in the water Motivation, inspiration and support The climate network is for the business community

First Workshop held the 30th of august 2011 Bl.a.: Kreativ Grafisk Merkur Andelskasse Kaffe- og Thehuset Odense Cityforening Gertrud´s Café Grønttorvet

BP case 1 Climate + Climate and environment network for businesses Green Business, Climate + is Copenhagen's network for companies that voluntarily work with the climate and environment. Their ambition is to do environmental work easy, relevant, business-oriented and fun. There are no demands on specific goals for being member of Climate+ and use the membership in branding the members. The municipality have opted not to control the involved business, but instead they offer a variety of tools to help the members of the Climate+ initiative. They have not created specific tools but they promote existing tools on their website in order to help the members, they have created controls-list that aims specifically towards the different target groups in the various businesses. These lists are created to help the members to understand where they typically can take action that promotes the green agenda.

BP case 2 Project Zero: Zero-Store Sønderborg municipality area's own brand: green climate in shop windows and the interest of making green procurement is increasing. Zero shop's future climate mark The goal is to get as many stores as possible with as zero stores. Shops must be a showcase for the area's efforts on climate change, and climate effort, customers and visitors will be reminded that here in the area, we make a difference. As Zero shop includes your company in a strong and high profile network that also includes leading companies in the company and zero ZEROambassador programs. How do we store zero? You can be zero-shop if you focus on energy and carry out the replacements and renovations for the climate, which pays back in less than two years. There are a lot of.

KICK OFF

Checklist

The concept We have decided 3 levels was the best choice :  Interest members  CLIMATE QUICK  CLIMATE COMETS PROTECTION -ENERGY PRICES MEET MARKET REQUIREMENTS GET A STRONGER IMAGE BECOME WISER BE MORE VISIBLE GETTING STARTED CREATE OWNERSHIP TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Interest members (Trial members) This level gets regular newsletters and invitations to project meetings and events. On its website it will appear what companies are interest members and thus supports the climate network. Interest members are not obligated to grant special effort for the climate, but in helping to promote the network and to put climate on the agenda. It is always possible to expand the membership to either CLIMATE QUICK or CLIMATE COMET. It is obviously something we hope the Interest members would do, so that as many as possible makes an active contribution to preserve our climate.

CLIMATE CLEAVER (KLIMAKVIK) Being CLIMATE Cleaver is an opportunity for all businesses in Odense, regardless of type and size. ( this level is aimed at the trading sector Zerotrade) The important that there is a focus on the possibilities to minimize energy consumption and other relevant climate-friendly initiatives. When a company signs up as CLIMATE QUICK they will be branded from our website. The companies will be highlighted when the requirements for this membership level is met.

CLIMATE QUICK A Benefits and obligations CLIMATE QUICK members receives: Free membership CLIMATE WORK CLIMATE WORK newsletter Free access to academic meetings and events on energy and climate Network with other companies A logo package Profiling of the business climate in the work site We expect you to: Is a voluntary agreement with CLIMATE WORK Every two years initiator least two actions that reduce climate impact

CLIMATE COMETS A CLIMATE COMET company benefits from an even more efficient energy consumption - partly to reduce costs, and to take part in solving climate problems with the possibility of an enhanced image. A CLIMATE KOMET achieves its goal by establishing a systematic approach, so energy consumption is measured and evaluated regularly so that savings opportunities are identified and continuous improvements can be implemented. When a company signs up as CLIMATE COMET it will be referenced in our site. The company highlighted when the requirements for membership levels are met. Free membership CLIMATE WORK climate work newsletter Training in energy and climate leadership that strengthens employees' skills Training in preparing a climate records documenting the company's climate impact Diploma as visible climate efforts A logo package Free access to academic meetings and events on energy and climate Network with other companies Profiling of the business climate in the work site

We expect following from this category: A voluntary agreement with the network to work to reduce energy consumption Every two years initiate least two actions that reduce climate impact Reporting on objectives and initiatives for energy saving and CO 2 accounting for climate network Puts the energy work in the system through the application of known principles of energy management Shortcuts to become a CLIMATE COMET Up and running certified energy or environmental management system, or work with environmental statement under the Environmental Forum Funen (partner in VACO 2 R) guidelines CLIMATE KOMET. Biennially launch at least two operations (Sustainable/Climate), and prepare a CO 2 accounting, as documented for their contribution. CLIMATE COMETS

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