Green Economy Hubs

Communities

We work in communities across Canada to accelerate Canada’s transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future.

Calgary

Launched in 2024, Green Economy Calgary is a non-profit Hub that supports local businesses to adapt and thrive in the low-carbon transition. Green Economy Calgary was developed as a collaboration between Alberta Ecotrust and Green Economy Canada.

Sudbury

Launched in 2016, Green Economy North champions sustainability and resiliency for small businesses across Northern Ontario. It is led by a team from the local non-profit, reThink Green.

Peterborough

Launched in 2021, Green Economy Peterborough is led by the local non-profit Peterborough GreenUp.

York Region

Launched in 2016, the ClimateWise Business Network is led by the local non-profit Windfall Ecology Centre.

London

Launched in 2019, Green Economy London takes a collaborative and practical approach to help businesses set and achieve their sustainability goals. Green Economy London is led by the London Environmental Network, a local non-profit organization.

Waterloo Region

Launched in 2009, the Impact Network is the original and longest-standing Green Economy Hub. It is led by the local non-profit Sustainable Waterloo Region, which created Green Economy Canada to share the model with other communities.

New Brunswick

Launched in 2021, Green Economy New Brunswick is the first provincial Hub in the network and is led by Green Economy Canada in partnership with local New Brunswick stakeholders.

National Hub

Launched in 2022, the National Hub provides support to businesses outside of existing local Hub communities.

Calgary

Launched in 2024, Green Economy Calgary is a non-profit Hub that supports local businesses to adapt and thrive in the low-carbon transition. Green Economy Calgary was developed as a collaboration between Alberta Ecotrust and Green Economy Canada.

Sudbury

Launched in 2016, Green Economy North champions sustainability and resiliency for small businesses across Northern Ontario. It is led by a team from the local non-profit, reThink Green.

Peterborough

Launched in 2021, Green Economy Peterborough is led by the local non-profit Peterborough GreenUp.

York Region

Launched in 2016, the ClimateWise Business Network is led by the local non-profit Windfall Ecology Centre.

London

Launched in 2019, Green Economy London takes a collaborative and practical approach to help businesses set and achieve their sustainability goals. Green Economy London is led by the London Environmental Network, a local non-profit organization.

Waterloo Region

Launched in 2009, the Impact Network is the original and longest-standing Green Economy Hub. It is led by the local non-profit Sustainable Waterloo Region, which created Green Economy Canada to share the model with other communities.

New Brunswick

Launched in 2021, Green Economy New Brunswick is the first provincial Hub in the network and is led by Green Economy Canada in partnership with local New Brunswick stakeholders.

National Hub

Launched in 2022, the National Hub provides support to businesses outside of existing local Hub communities.

How We Work With Communities

Green Economy Canada works with community partners to launch and grow Green Economy Hubs — a proven model for engaging local businesses in taking climate action and building sustainability into their operations.

Green Economy Hubs

Climate change is the defining issue of our time and businesses have a critical role to play in solving this challenge.

Green Economy Hubs work with local businesses to set and achieve sustainability targets — bringing together, supporting, and celebrating businesses as they achieve their goals. To date, over 500 businesses have collectively reduced over 200,000 tonnes of GHGs — the equivalent of the energy needed to power 46,000 homes or taking over 60,000 cars off the road for one year.

While each Green Economy Hub is adapted to meet the needs of the local community, all Hubs follow the same four core approaches.

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Community-Led

Hubs are focused on transforming communities and are developed and led with the buy-in and support of local stakeholders.

Business-Focused

Hubs engage local businesses of all sectors and sizes to take climate action and build sustainability into their operations.

Revenue-Generating

Hubs work to financially sustain their impact through the membership fees businesses pay for the support they receive.

Target-Driven

Hubs work with businesses to set and achieve sustainability targets and publicly report on progress.

Transforming Businesses and Communities

Green Economy Hubs are the go-to place for businesses sustainability. Advance the arrows to explore how Hubs help to transform businesses and communities and create a tipping point for a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future.

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We couldn’t be more excited about supporting London businesses through the new Hub. Not only will Green Economy London complement our existing programs, but Green Economy Hubs are a proven way of engaging businesses to incentivize them to tackling climate change and improving business sustainability.

Skylar Franke, Former Executive Director, London Environmental Network
(host organization of Green Economy London)

How We Support Green Economy Hubs

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Training and Resources

We guide you through a 7-step process to launch your Hub, and provide training and resources to help you accelerate its growth and impact.

Tailored Support

With over 10 years of experience in launching and growing Hubs, we provide 1:1 coaching and access to partnerships along your journey to help your Hub succeed.

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Amplified Impact

We leverage the scale and collective impact of Green Economy Hubs to advocate for policies and secure funding to advance your on-the-ground efforts. We share your stories nationally to give you and your Green Economy Leaders greater recognition, and showcase the greater movement happening across Canada.

A Supportive Community of Practice

We are not just a network of Hubs — we are a community of people, like you! From our online community to in-person retreats and events, learning from and connecting with smart, passionate people working towards the same goal is one of the highest value benefits of being a Hub in the Green Economy Canada network.

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Learn how to start a Green Economy Hub in your community.