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THE CITY-BUSINESS CLIMATE ALLIANCE FORUM
The CBCA Forum is a network for leading cities, or leaders of local business networks, to exchange ideas on how cities can use their formal and informal powers to influence, regulate and collaborate with the private sector to achieve ambitious climate actions.
We achieve this by:
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Webinar: How can cities support small businesses to meet sustainability targets and deliver climate actions locally
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Friday 20 September 2024
Why are small & medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) important for the climate transition in cities?
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�Key city stakeholders & employers
Backbone of city economies + local solution providers
Increasing pressure to reduce GHG Emissions
Most vulnerable to climate impacts
SMEs employ between 50-70% of the world’s workforce and represent at least 90% of all global businesses
In most OECD countries, SMEs contribute more than 50% of GDP, with some estimating they contribute up to 70%
Large corporations report that supply chains, often SMEs, contribute 11.4 times more emissions than operational activities
Climate change compounds risks for businesses of all sizes. Yet, SMEs are most vulnerable given their localized supply chains, centralized infrastructure, and dependence on the communities in which they operate
Meet our Speakers�Conheça os nossos oradores
Emily White
Margarida Figueiredo
Claire Jacob
City-Business Engagement Senior Manager, C40 Cities
Director of Economy and Innovation, Lisbon City Council
Head of Communications & Partnerships, Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership
PLATAFORMA LISBOA SUSTENTÁVEL EMPRESAS
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About us
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Purpose
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Organizations PLSE
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What we offer
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Impact
Activities
Teams
Partnerships
About Us
PLATAFORMA LISBOA SUSTENTÁVEL EMPRESAS
The Lisbon City Council (CMLisboa) plays an active role in promoting sustainability and innovation, in line with the European Union's guidelines on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).
Aligned with these commitments, the Municipal Directorate of Economy and Innovation of Lisbon takes the lead in the creation of PLSE – Plataforma Lisboa Sustentável Empresas (Lisbon Sustainable Business Platform), as a project to support the city's business sector.
The PLSE - Plataforma Lisboa Sustentável Empresas aims to promote and consolidate the transformation of Lisbon into a leading city in sustainability, innovation, and social inclusion, actively involving the business sector in achieving these objectives.
Purpose
PLATAFORMA LISBOA SUSTENTÁVEL EMPRESAS
PLSE ORGANIZATIONS
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SUBSCRIBERS
98% são Micros e PME´s , dos sectores de Consultoria, Informação e Comunicação.
PLSE SUBSCRIBERS GROWTH
The overall percentage growth from 2021 to 2024 is 30.13%. This figure reflects the total increase in the number of companies that have joined the platform over these four years.
The PLSE - Lisbon Sustainable Business Platform, has the mission of supporting and mobilising the business sector towards carbon neutrality, while also maintaining a focus on the social responsibility of organisations and their good governance
311 ORGANIZATIONS
“ but we wish to reach much more” Only by doing so will we make a difference in making Lisbon a sustainable city in all its aspects (ESG).
MISSION
IMPACT
We measure the impact on companies through ESG indicators and monitor these data annually.
Monitoring is an important factor but it's totaly up to the organizations to do it or not.
2020-30 IMPACT PREVIEW
PROPORCIONAMOS
ÀS EMPRESAS DA PLSE
What we offer
INICIATIVES
TRAINING | WORKSHOPS
We provide training and specialised workshops on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), focused on helping our companies integrate sustainable practices into their business processes.
This training and these workshops cover various topics related to sustainability, carbon management, circular economy, and sustainability reporting.
GOOD PRACTICES ROADSHOW
The objective is to create a virtual space where companies from different sectors can showcase their best practices.
Each month, a company presents its best practice, followed by an online discussion on the topic.
The Online Roadshow is structured into several sessions, covering a variety of themes and sectors.
SUSTAINABLE LISBON
CONVERSATION SERIES
The "Lisbon Sustainable Business Conversations" are a discussion forum dedicated to promoting sustainability in businesses, with a special focus on crucial topics for corporate governance.
This quarterly series of in-person conversations invites experts to discuss current and relevant topics, fostering learning and the exchange of experiences among business leaders, managers, and professionals from various fields.
We keep European sustainability standards and regulations up to date, which is essential to ensure that companies operate responsibly and competitively.
On a regular basis we share information on legislative updates, ensuring legal compliance and preparing businesses for the future challenges and opportunities of a sustainable economy
EUROPEAN RULES AND
REGULATIONS
ENCONTRO ANUAL PLSE
These meetings seek to promote networking among companies in order to strengthen the spirit of community.
NETWORKING | EVENTS
PROMOTION
Every year, we hold an annual PLSE meeting where the results of the monitoring carried out by companies throughout the year are presented
ANUAL PLSE MEETING
PARTNERSHIPS
We intend to establish partnerships with companies and institutions of excellence across various fields, with the aim of supporting and encouraging businesses to effectively prepare for and adapt to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
We believe that, with the expertise of these recognised entities, we can provide companies with more robust guidance and a more comprehensive set of resources, essential for successfully addressing the challenges associated with ESG criteria.
On going PARTNERSHIPS
2024
2025
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAI
JUN
JUL
AGO
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
CICLO DE CONVERSAS LISBOA SUSTENTÁVEL
ENCONTROANUAL PLSE
MONITORIZAÇAO
PRÉMIO BOAS PRÁTICAS
ROAD SHOW BOAS PRÁTICAS DA PLSE
SEL/UNICORN
WEEK
1ª CAPACITAÇÃO
2ª CAPACITAÇÃO
CICLO DE CONVERSAS LISBOA SUSTENTÁVEL
2024 PLSE ATIVITIES
ROAD SHOW BOAS PRÁTICAS DA PLSE
EVENTS TO COME��2 de outubro, 10h-11h, Valormed, Luís Figueiredo, O Sistema de Gestão de Resíduos gerido pela Valormed
��6 de novembro, 10h-11h, PwC, Ana Catarina Carnaz e Margarida Malvar, Caminho para o Net Zero 2030�
GOOD PRACTICES ROADSHOW
PAST EVENTS
7 de fevereiro, 10h-11h, Banco de Fomento, António Sala, Modalidades de Financiamento do Banco de Fomento, às PME
��6 de março, 10h-11h, Aliança Portuguesa Blockchain, Rui Serapicos, Estratégias de Tecnologias Disruptivas em PMEs, para impulsionar Inovação e Competitividade
��3 de abril, 10h-11h, Reutilbox, Ricardo Valadas, Sistema Digital para Embalagens Reutilizáveis
��8 de maio, 10h-11h, Loyal Ecosystem, Pedro Pires, Estratégias de Crescimento para os Mercados Maduros em Sustentabilidade da Europa Central e do Norte
��5 de junho, 10h-11h, Fujitsu, Joana Albuquerque e Silvia Pacheco, A sustentabilidade na Fujitsu: desde o Japão até Portugal
��3 de julho, 10h-11h, Goparity, Manuel Nina, Financiamento Colaborativo para Projectos Sustentável
4 de setembro, 10h-11h, AHP – Associação da Hotelaria de Portugal, Cristina Siza Vieira, Programa HOSPES – Programa de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
18 de setembro, 10h-11h, Lispolis, Pedro Rebordão, Processo de transição energética em curso – o início e a visão para a LISPOLIS
TO COME
26 de setembro, 14h15 -15h15, Casa Jardim da Estrela
3ª Conversa Lisboa Sustentável Empresas - Uma nova contabilidade
17 de outubro, 14h15 -15h15, Casa Jardim da Estrela
4ª conversa lisboa Sustentável empresas - Como reportar informação não financeira
SUSTAINABLE LISBON CONVERSATION SERIES
PAST EVENTS
19 de março, 14h15 -15h15, Casa Jardim da Estrela
1ª Conversa Lisboa Sustentável empresas - A importância do ESG como factor competitivo para as PME
19 de abril, 14h15 -15h15, Casa Jardim da Estrela
2ª Conversas Lisboa Sustentável Empresas - A relevância da Governance na implementação da estratégia de sustentabilidade
TO COME
PAST
TRAINING | WORKSHOPS
REALIZADOS E PREVISTOS
1º CICLO DE CAPACITAÇÃO
8, 15, 22, 28 de maio, 10h-12h, Systemic
1º Ciclo de Capacitação online - Estratégia ESG: Riscos, Desafios e Oportunidades.
1º Workshop presencial
28 de maio, 10h-13h I 14h00-17h00, Systemic
2º CICLO DE CAPACITAÇÃO
1, 8, 15, 22, de outubro, 10h-12h, Systemic
2º Ciclo de Cpacitação online - Ferramentas ESG: Medir, Comunicar e Impactar
2º Workshop presencial
23 de outubro, 10h-13h I 14h00-17h00, Systemic
EQUIPA
Ana Coelho
TEAM LEADER
Patrícia Seixas
Project Manager
Carla Gonçalo
CommunicationsProject Manager
Elisabete Rocha
Project Manager
Marline Furtado
Project Manager -
CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMME
Claire Jacob, Head of Communications & Partnerships
claire@bristolclimatenature.org
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Bristol
A city in the south-west of England with a population of just under 500,00 people.
There are approximately 18,300 businesses operating in Bristol, the large majority being independent micro and small businesses.
Bristol has a reputation for being an environmentally progressive city, having been European Green Capital in 2015.
About Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership
Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership catalyses collective citywide action towards a zero-carbon, socially just Bristol where all our communities and nature thrive.
We were founded in 2007 and became a Community Interest Company in 2014.
Although it has taken many forms over the years and grown in size, the focus of the Partnership has always been on collaborative action towards positive change.
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So, who are we, and what do we actually do?
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1,200+
City-wide organisations
We are a free membership network for Bristol-based organisations of all sizes and sectors, that enables positive change around climate, nature and social justice.
We collaborate with policymakers, the public sector, businesses, charities, communities, and underrepresented groups.
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We deliver projects and activities which work towards our vision of a zero-carbon, socially just Bristol where all our communities and nature thrive.
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The Climate Action Programme
By offering a suite of events, resources and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, the Climate Action Programme provides support and inspiration to organisations of all kinds.
We promote best practice, identify solutions to challenges, and foster a sense of community amongst organisations in Bristol that are committed to positive change.
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We host free events that focus on providing practical information and inspiration to organisations.
These include introductory breakfast events and more in-depth workshops, and tend to feature expert speakers and case studies of positive progress from organisations.
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How to engage employees
Creating Climate Action Plans
Minimising digital footprint
Supplier engagement
Climate and nature action on a shoestring
Decarbonising commercial buildings
Behaviour change
Climate risks: Building resilience
Reducing emissions from energy
Events
PRESENTATION / CHAPTER 01
“This event was a great introduction and summary of what the main issues and challenges are…in relation to climate change…after listening to the speakers, I felt reassured that our charity are heading in the right direction and confident that we can make even more progress.”
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SARAH
Climate Action Breakfast attendee
“Attending these events has helped focus our direction and provided insight into what has worked for other companies. It's also great to know there are local companies all working towards a common goal.”
MADDY
Climate Action Programme participant
We’ve created a suite of tools, guides articles and case studies to support organisations at every stage of their climate action journey. These are available for free in our library.
We also regularly share stories of positive action and progress by organisations in the city.
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Tackling business waste
Unlocking the power of procurement to reduce your scope 3 emissions
Spotlight on: Negotiating with landlords
Scope 3: Business travel, commuting and homeworking
Conversations with Climate Leaders: Climate literacy
Fleet decarbonisation tips
Spotlight on: Nature-based solutions
Getting started on your climate action journey
Resources
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The Climate Action Group is a community of organisations who are leading the way with climate action in Bristol. It is for those with ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030 and a plan for reducing emissions.
Working together the group shares experiences and best practice, identify and implement solutions to challenges, and amplify the progress of members to support and inspire others.
Climate Leaders
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Climate Leaders
There are certain criteria that need to be met to join the Climate Leaders group, including having a 2030 carbon neutral target, a plan in place for reducing emissions, and be monitoring scopes 1 and 2 and attempting to monitor scope 3.
Members of the group also need to share their carbon data each year, which we publish in our annual report. Currently there are 30 organisations in the group.
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443+
Organisations attended events in first three years
15,000+
Downloads of resources
What’s next?
Continuation of core programme of events, resources, communications
Deepening of our relationships with organisations, especially in the BID areas
Focus on supplier engagement
Getting started programme
Sector-specific activity
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THANK YOU!
Claire Jacob, Head of Communications & Partnerships
claire@bristolclimatenature.org
bristolclimatenature.org
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2024 CBCA Forum Calendar | |
20 Sep | CBCA Webinar on SME Climate Support |
23-27 Sep | C40 Activities at NYC Climate Action Week |
TBC Oct | CBCA Webinar on Rio de Janeiro Resilience Incubator |
7 Nov | CBCA Forum Workshop at Barcelona Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona, Spain |
TBC Dec | CBCA Webinar on City-Business Collaboration to decarbonise food systems |
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