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Examining sustainability and climate change – What are the challenges and opportunities for rail?

26th & 27th October 2011 | Hotel Realm, Canberra

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Key Contributions from:Senator Scott Ludlam,

Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia

Alex Veitch, Head of Unit - Sustainable Development,

International Union of Railways (UIC)

Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian Railway Industry Corporation & Managing

Director, TTG Technology

Rob Mason, CEO, RailCorp

David Warburton, Chief Executive, Auckland Regional Transport Authority

Prof Barbara Norman, PhD, Foundation Chair and Head of Discipline Urban and Regional Planning - Faculty of Business and

Government, University of Canberra

Chris Collier, General Manager Environment, RailCorp

Bryan Nye, CEO, Australasian Railway Association

John Devereaux, CEO, Energy Networks Association

Ben Peacock, Creative Director/Partner, Republic of Everyone

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Rail and the Sustainability ChallengeDAY ONE: WEDNESDAY, 26TH OCTOBER 20118.30 Registration and welcome coffee

9.00 Speed networking Get to know your peers right from the start in this relaxed and

informal speed networking session. Bring your business cards!

9.20 Opening remarks from the Chair

Gail Broadbent, Sustainable Transport Campaigner, Australian Conservation Foundation

DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE9.30 Integrating rail into the wider solution for climate action s Examining the realities of climate change how it

affects sustainability

s How can the rail industry address these realities?

s Creating a framework for your business projects and operations that acknowledges climate change

Prof Barbara Norman, PhD, Foundation Chair and Head of Discipline, Urban and Regional Planning - Faculty of Business and Government, University of Canberra

10.05 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Addressing the need for a strong commitment of railways towards a sustainable leadership in the transport sector

s The UIC Declaration on sustainable mobility and transport

s Why do we need a long term environment and sustainability strategy?

s Starting the innovation process today

Alex Veitch, Head of Unit - Sustainable Development, International Union of Railways (UIC)

10.40 Morning refreshments and networking

11.00 How will climate change impact transport and sustainability? s The changing nature of nature

s What impact will this have on the future for transport?

s How can we act now to create a sustainable transport future?

s Can we effectively climate proof our rail infrastructure?


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SUSTAINABLE?11.35 Understanding sustainability and how it impacts your

business s What does sustainability mean?

s Defining the economic and environmental aspects of sustainability

s Determining which will impact your business and how

s Understanding the social impact of the actions of your organisation

Brendan Bateman, Partner Environment & Planning, Clayton Utz

12.10 Lunch and networking break

1.10 CASE STUDY: Assessing the sustainability of mobility in Australia

s Developing and investing in an energy source that will be available to 2030 and beyond

s Ensuring that capital investment is based on long term decision making

s Accommodating growth in both our population in urbanised areas and projected freight movement

Matt Rait, Market Analyst - Picture the Future, Siemens

1.45 The social elements of sustainability s The impact of congestion on our society

s The importance of delivering enhanced mobility to our future population

s Creating more liveable communities through infrastructure delivery

Bill Grace, Principal Consultant - Sustainable Communities, GHD

2.20 CASE STUDY: Implementing sustainability into a corporate plan s The challenges of integrating a sustainable ethos into a rail operation

Chris Collier, General Manager Environment, RailCorp

2.55 Afternoon tea and networking

3.15 Communicating the sustainability message s The importance of effectively communicating your organisations

sustainability message

s Strategies to successfully drive sustainability into your business ethos

s The benefits of a well delivered, well directed sustainability campaign

s Lessons learned from unsuccessful campaigns

Ben Peacock, Creative Director/Partner, Republic of Everyone

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE RAIL INDUSTRY3.50 The relationship between sustainability and transport s How is transport impacted by the issue of sustainability?

s What can transport do itself to influence a sustainable future?

s How can rail enhance its role in a sustainable future?

Senator Scott Ludlam, Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia

4.25 PANEL DISCUSSION: Integrating sustainability into rail industry projects

s The importance of long-term, life-cycle thinking in project planning

s What elements must be considered when planning long term?

s Improving transport infrastructure resilience

Alex Veitch, Head of Unit - Sustainable Development, International Union of Railways (UIC)

Geoff Hudson, Environment & Sustainability Manager, Novo Rail

Andy Harland, Project Manager National Rail Operations, Leighton Contractors

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5.10 Closing remarks from the Chair

5.15 Close of day one

DAY TWO: THURSDAY, 27TH OCTOBER 20118.40 Networking and welcome coffee

9.10 Opening remarks from the Chair

Will Steffen, Commissioner, Climate Commission & Executive Director, ANU Climate Change Institute

DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS9.20 Creating a nationally consistent approach to project

sustainability across the asset lifecycle s The importance and benefits of a nationally consistent approach

to incorporating sustainability outcomes

s Introducing the AGIC sustainability assessment tool and benchmarks

Rick Walters, Technical Manager, Australian Green Infrastructure Council

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9.55 Arguing the business case for greater energy efficiency

s Can the rail industry be more energy efficient without being driven by policy?

Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian Railway Industry Corporation & Managing Director, TTG Technology

10.30 Morning refreshments and networking

10.50 Examining the relationship between sustainable transport and land use planning

s Thinking of sustainable transport planning as being inclusive of social and economic concerns that are linked to environmental aspects

s Moving away from “silver bullet” solutions in transport planning

Brian Smith, Sustainable Transport Leader, Aurecon

11.25 CASE STUDY: The role of sustainability advisers in the delivery of urban rail infrastructure projects

s Identifying opportunities associated with the delivery method and contract type

s Determining the scale of influence the proponent has control over and working within those boundaries

s Providing tangible evidence of the financial and other benefits of adopting certain sustainability practices

s Embedding sustainability objectives and targets into all relevant systems, plans and procedures

s The presentation will feature examples from:

s Gold Coast Rapid Transit, Sydney Metro (project deferred), Olympic Delivery Authority’s transport division (U.K), Crossrail (U.K)

Jane Scanlon, Senior Consultant – Sustainability and Climate Change, Manidis Roberts

12.00 Lunch

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY1.00 CASE STUDY: A sustainable transport plan for Auckland s Understanding and influencing individual transport choices

s Working with people and their communities to improve travel opportunities

s Quantifying the long term impact of sustainable planning


1.35 PANEL DISCUSSION: Promoting active transport initiatives s Examining the social, economic and environmental benefits of

active transport

s Developing the key elements – what will drive the uptake of active transport?


Stephen Hodge, Government Relations Manager, Cycling Promotion Fund (10 minutes)

Greg Mews, Active Living Coordinator, National Heart Foundation Australia (10 minutes)

The panel will then take questions from the floor (30 minutes)

THE ROLE OF ENERGY IN SUSTAINABILITY2.20 The role of energy networks in delivering a secure energy

future s What does energy security mean?

s How will energy networks help to deliver it?

John Devereaux, CEO, Energy Networks Association

2.55 Networking and afternoon tea

3.15 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Alternate fuels and renewable energy

s Examining the latest initiatives on research and development into alternate fuels

s Understanding the realistic timescales for improving their utilisation

s Creating a safer energy future The Hon. Peter Rae AO, Chairman,

International Renewable Energy Alliance * *subject to final confirmation

CLIMATE CHANGE3.50 DEBATE: The impact of climate change on the sustainability

challenge s How are the realities of climate change impacting our industries?

s What actions need to be taken to address the evolving climate challenge in Australia?

s Future constraints that may be imposed on the industry as a direct result of wider climate change initiatives

s Is the introduction of a carbon price a step in the right direction?

Dr. Philip Laird, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong

Sophie Sturup, GAMUT Faculty of Architecture Building & Planning, The University of Melbourne

This debate will allow participants to make a brief introduction to their perspectives on the issues. The panellists will then be able to question the views of each other for 20 minutes, before the panel is opened to the floor for the remaining time. The Chairman will then ask for closing statements from the panellists and summarise the key outcomes from the session.

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4.25 CEO FORUM: Preparing the rail industry for future climate impacts

s Creating transport infrastructure that is resilient against future challenges

s Keeping essential services moving during extreme weather events

s What are companies doing now to address the sustainability challenge?

Rob Mason, CEO, RailCorp

Dale Coleman, Board Member, Australian Railway Industry Corporation & Managing Director, TTG Technology


5.25 Closing remarks from the Chair

5.30 Close of conference

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