Green Economy Canada

Businesses

Our network works with businesses across Canada that are increasingly concerned about climate change and want to be part of the solution. Whether you’re just beginning to take action, or further along, we offer a cost-effective, practical, collaborative, and community-based approach to help you succeed.

Discover the Business Benefits of Climate Action

Join a national movement of like-minded businesses and discover how sustainability initiatives can:

Improve your bottom line
Mitigate business risks
Recruit and retain employees
Strengthen your brand and reputation with customers

Become a Green Economy Leader

All businesses that join our network commit to setting sustainability targets and publicly reporting on their progress each year. We call these businesses Green Economy Leaders because in making this commitment to measure, reduce, and report on their environmental impacts, they are raising the bar for businesses action on sustainability in their communities.

Across Canada, 250 Green Economy Leaders are demonstrating that sustainability and good business go hand-in-hand.

How We Work Together

When you join a local Green Economy Hub, you will be guided through these milestones, which act as your roadmap to sustainability. Click on each milestone to learn more.

Get Engaged

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

Get Engaged We’ll start by bringing your team together to discuss your goals and how we’ll work together to achieve your sustainability and business objectives. We’ll equip you with a toolkit to share your sustainability ambitions as a member of our network.

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

Get Engaged You can’t manage what you don’t measure. So as a first step, we’ll help you quantify your environmental impacts and create your initial GHG inventory in line with the World Resource Institute’s GHG Protocol Standard. We’ll work with you to streamline your data collection practices and measure your sustainability progress each year.

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

Get Engaged Next, we’ll support you to set an ambitious but achievable sustainability target and develop an action plan to get there. We’ll provide you with tried and tested training and resources, and help you build buy-in and engagement with key decision-makers and employees along the way.

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

Get Engaged With clear sustainability targets and an initial plan in place, we’ll support you every step of the way to reach your goals. We’ll help you build green teams, engage employees, integrate your sustainability goals in your operations, and report on progress.

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

Get Engaged Once you’ve achieved your initial goals (and taken time to celebrate!), we’ll help you to reimagine what comes next. From moving towards net-zero to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we’ve got you covered.

Measure Your Footprint Set a Target Achieve Results Reimagine
Goals

We’ll start by bringing your team together to discuss your goals and how we’ll work together to achieve your sustainability and business objectives. We’ll equip you with a toolkit to share your sustainability ambitions as a member of our network. Get Engaged

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. So as a first step, we’ll help you to quantify your environmental impacts and create your initial GHG inventory in line with the World Resource Institute’s GHG Protocol Standard. We’ll work with you to streamline your data collection practices, and measure your sustainability progress each year. Measure Your Footprint

Next, we’ll support you to set an ambitious but achievable sustainability target and develop an action plan to get there. We’ll provide you with tried and tested training and resources, and help you build buy-in and engagement with key decision-makers and employees along the way. Set a Target

With clear sustainability targets and an initial plan in place, we’ll support you every step of the way to reach your goals. We’ll help you build green teams, engage employees, integrate your sustainability goals in your operations, and report on progress. Achieve Results

Once you’ve achieved your initial goals (and taken time to celebrate!), we’ll help you to reimagine what comes next. From moving towards net-zero to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we’ve got you covered. Reimagine Goals

Case Studies

Onyx Energy

Onyx has shown that going green can be an asset — a way to bring your team together and to foster commitment and pride in the organization.

City of Kitchener

The City of Kitchener realized GHG reductions and cost savings by installing a coil on a supply air duct.

Hillfield Strathallan College

Hillfield Strathallan College has worked to embed a culture of sustainability throughout the school by integrating it into academic programming and strategic plans.

Benefits of Membership

Support & Resources

Tailored 1:1 support and access to best practice resources to help you plan and implement your sustainability initiatives, and engage your staff meaningfully along the way.

Measurement & Reporting

Tools and expertise to measure, track, and annually report your environmental impact and sustainability progress.

Education & Networking

3-5 events and workshops per year to build your knowledge and skills, and connect with other sustainability leaders.

Funding Updates & Advocacy

News on available funding programs and advocacy for policies and investments to help advance your sustainability work.

Celebration & Recognition

Local and national profile for your sustainability commitments through our annual awards, case studies, reports, social media, and website.

In communities across Canada, businesses are demonstrating that profitability and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Become the newest Green Economy Leader.

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