Case Studies

Explore case studies of businesses demonstrating sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand.

Year
Industry
Business Size
Benefits

Brightening Up the Studio

A charitable arts organization conducts an LED retrofit project


Finding a Cleaner Way to Keep Cool

A Coop retailer upgrades their refrigerant equipment to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality










Shining New Light on Fine Cheese

A destination cheese manufacturing cooperative conducts an LED retrofit project








Turning Trash into Buried Treasure

A farm uses a unique heat recovery process to produce biochar more efficiently










Doughnuts For Delivery, Hold the Fossil Fuels

A boutique doughnut shop greens their product deliveries with a bike










Grind Big or Go Home

A plastics manufacturer installs a more efficient scrap grinder to reduce operating costs and electricity demand










The Doorway to Energy Savings

Located in a heritage building, Parry Sound Bikes needed to replace two old doors that were creating a significant drain on their heating and cooling.








Saving 1,700 Bottles a Year

With the help of the Climate Action Microgrant, Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia and Lambton Inc. installed a water dispenser, saving up to 1740 plastic bottles each year.










Engage Engineering

Engaging in EV Infrastructure

The Climate Action Microgrant helped Engage Engineering install an Electric Vehicle charging station to reduce their carbon footprint from employee commuting—their largest source of emissions.










Waste Streaming Takes Off!

New Brunswick’s busiest airport installs a liquid disposal bin to reduce waste contamination








Norquest College

Higher Education Heat Pump

The Climate Action Microgrant helped NorQuest College install a new Air-Source Heat Pump.










What Gets Measured Gets Managed

A school board implements real-time electricity and natural gas monitoring to reduce its energy use and cut costs










A Heat Pump Makeover

BlueStone Properties Inc. is upgrading the heat pumps in one of their commercial buildings to more efficient, environmentally-friendly models.










Electrifying Energy Use

The Climate Action Microgrant helped AET pursue their goal to transition away from natural gas with the installation of a cold climate heat pump and electric hot water heater.










City of Kitchener

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

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Walker Emulsions

Walker Emulsions realized natural gas reductions as well as water and cost savings by installing a water softener.

 










Making the Most out of their Water

An emulsions manufacturer implements a water recirculation project to reduce water and energy use










Shining a Light on Sustainability

The Climate Action Microgrant helped Unity Design Studio overhaul their office lighting system to brighter and more efficient fixtures.










Split Rail Brewing Co.

Split Rail eliminated the waste associated with grain leftover from the brewing process, by delivering spent grain to farmers for feeding livestock.

Doing Away with 6,000 Gallons of Waste

The Climate Action Microgrant helped Play Away Indoor Park install a commercial dishwasher and make the transition to reusable cups, plates and cutlery.








Heeman’s

Recognizing that growing food has an impact on the environment, Heeman’s has always searched for better solutions to minimize their environmental impact.

Alectra Utilities (York Region)

Alectra Utilities realized GHG reductions and cost savings by conducting an idling reduction initiative for fleet and personal vehicles.

Compugen Finance

Compugen Finance developed CarbonBank, the world’s first program that creates verified carbon credits from the sale of refurbished technology.