iema.net

10.12.2019Marc Jourdan - Policy & Engagement Lead, IEMA;

Kirsten Dutton - Programme Manager, Digital Environment at Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);

Stephanie McGibbon (FIEMA) - Director of Environment at ARUP

Member of the IEMA Fellows Working Group on Disruptive Technologies & the Digital Economy;

Dorry Price (PIEMA) - Sustainability Consultant at WSP

Member of the IEMA Futures Steering Group.

IEMA Webinar:IEMA Publication Launch: Fellows Thought Piece on Disruptive Technologies & Sustainability

iema.net

Overview• The world is undergoing immense change at an incredible pace.

Climate change, population growth, threats to nature, resourceconcerns, and global development pressure, have all combined tocreate the ‘perfect storm of issues’ impacting on organisations,economic prosperity, communities, health and wellbeing andpresenting numerous challenges to professionals supporting thetransition to sustainability.

• The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and disruptive technologiessuch as Artificial Intelligence have the potential to lead to newbusiness models, products, and services and help sustainabilityprofessionals tackle this perfect storm.

• During this session we will:

• Present the findings of the IEMA Thought Piece on Disruptive Tech &Sustainability and its relevance for professionals;

• Discuss the risks and opportunities for sustainability brought aboutby the 4th Industrial Revolution and give examples of key initiativeshelping to lead the way.

iema.net

Speakers

Marc JourdanPolicy and

Engagement Lead

IEMA

Dorry Price(PIEMA - Member of the IEMA Futures Steering

Group)Sustainability Consultant

WSP

Kirsten DuttonDigital Environment

Programme Manager

Natural Environment Research Council

(NERC)

Stephanie McGibbon (FIEMA –Fellows WG on

Disruptive Technologies & Digital Economy)

Director of Environment

ARUP

iema.net

Webinar slides and recordingAll IEMA webinars are recorded.

They can be found here:

https://www.iema.net/event-reports

iema.net

Questions and AnswersWe will have a Q&A/discussion session at the end of the presentations.

Send in your questions as we go through today’s webinar.

iema.netiema.net

IEMA Engagement

• Fellows Working Group on Disruptive Technologies & the Digital Economy:

• Formed in September 2018;

• Group of 20 IEMA Fellows with expertise/interest in 4IR

• 4 working group meetings throughout 2019;

• Extensive project research;

• Internally reviewed.

• External expert peer review (i.e. Microsoft, NERC, PwC, etc…)

Available from 10.12.19: https://www.iema.net/iema-shop

iema.netiema.net

Aim of the document

• Highlight key challenges for business in making the transition to a sustainable digital economy;

• Provides some insight on the impact of disruptive technologies on society, the environment and the global economy;

• General call for action by the wider IEMA membership in this area, suggesting what first steps professionals may take within their respective organisations to begin that transition;

• The first in a planned series…. In 2020, the IEMA Fellows will take a further deep dive on a sub-topic in collaboration with IEMA policy networks, highlighting further case studies of what organisations in a sector are doing to ensure that disruptive technologies support the transition to sustainability.

iema.netiema.net

Structure

1. Challenges for organisations;

2. The need for action;

3. Listing the technology;

4. Key actions for sustainability and environment professionals;

5. Annex A – Disruptive technologies.

iema.netiema.net

Challenges for Organisations

• Trust;

• Accountability;

• Systems change;

• Tech landscape planning;

• Training.

iema.netiema.net

Need for action

Sustainability professionals should be part of the debate to:

1. Assess which technologies in their sector can best support the world’s transformation to sustainability;

2. Help identify sustainability issues associated with emerging disruptive technologies.

iema.netiema.net

Listing the technology

Annex A:

Provides selected examples of tech to highlight the relevance of disruptive technologies to environment and sustainability professionals

iema.netiema.net

Key actions

1. Thinking about your business strategy (key market drivers in your industry and where the main opportunities and risks lie);

2. Developing a clear short term plan for upskilling management and board level professionals with enhanced technology and sustainability skills

3. Creating or participating in forums with other stakeholders and technology providers to learn, discuss and explore new opportunities offered by disruptive technologies and innovators within your industry/sector.

4. Using your sustainability expertise to engage in multi-stakeholder debates with tech companies, finance professionals and your govt representatives to ensure a suitable infrastructure for a sustainable digital economy.

iema.netiema.net

Key actions (continued)

5. Adopting a ‘circular economy approach and whole systems thinking’ when engaging in your organisation with 4IR and new technology;

6. Encouraging/investing in the use of data analytics and more open and collaborative cross sector data exchange models within your sector, and establishing the sustainability value of disruptive technologies.

7. Supporting a ‘cyber security culture’ that extends beyond information exchange when using technology.

iema.netiema.net

Next steps

• Live event in 2020;

• Further webinar series;

• Further collaboration with IEMA Policy Networks

• To find out more look out for IEMA newsletters and visit: https://www.iema.net/events

iema.net

Questions

Marc JourdanIEMA Policy & Engagement Lead m.jourdan@iema.net

Presentations

Disruptive technologies and sustainability

Stephanie McGibbon - Director of Environment at ARUP (FIEMA, Member of the IEMA Fellows Working Group on Disruptive Technologies & Digital Economy)

Disruptive Technologies & Sustainability

Mechanisation and steam power

Mass production

using electricity

Automation, electronics

and computers

Autonomous decision making using

machine learning

1st

1700s

2nd

1800s

3rd

1900s

4th

Today

Industrial revolutions

Master Innovation and Development plan. Toronto Tomorrow

https://www.sidewalktoronto.ca/plans/introduction-to-the-idea-district/

Example: Google Sidewalk labs

/https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/McKinsey%20Digital/Our%20Insights/Digital%20Europe%20Pushing%20the%20fronti

er%20capturing%20the%20benefits/MGI-Digital-Europe-In%20brief-June-2016.ashx

Digitalisation Index

Opportunities

Automation removes manual repetitive

tasks

Automation reduces hours and saves costs

Big data allows for detailed analysis of

trends

Big data enables us to solve more complex

problems

Digital innovation calls for more collaboration

Upskilling will help create an agile

workforce

So many questions...

• What technologies do you invest in?

• How to incorporate technology?

• Is this a waste of resources?

• How much will it cost?

• How do you stay competitive?

• Will this change replace jobs?

• Who are the people resistant to change?

• How do you bring employees with you?

• Where do you find the expertise – upskill or hire?

• How do you find good partnerships?

• Do you know how to deal with IP?

• How do you prevent unintended consequences of data?

“Agile is the new way to

compete”

iema.net

Dorry Price (PIEMA)

Member of the IEMA Futures Steering GroupSustainability Consultant, WSP

• WSP and the emerging technology space;

• IEMA Futures;

• Value of the thought piece (from an IEMA Futures perspective)

Questions and Answers

iema.net

Speakers

Marc JourdanPolicy and

Engagement Lead

IEMA

Dorry Price(PIEMA - Member of the IEMA Futures Steering

Group)Sustainability Consultant

WSP

Kirsten Dutton Digital Environment

Programme Manager

Natural Environment Research Council

(NERC)

Stephanie McGibbon (FIEMA –Fellows WG on

Disruptive Technologies & Digital Economy)

Director of Environment

ARUP

iema.net

Where next?• Record your CPD on IEMA’s new

CPD Portal: Plan, record and reflect on your learning.

• Join us at an event near you on www.iema.net/events

iema.net

Thanks for joining us

You’ll be sent a link to the slides & recording from today’s session