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

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.

Royal Botanical Gardens
As an organization with a mandate to connect people, plants, and place to serve our planet, RBG has long held environmental stewardship at the core of its strategic priorities.

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

Split Rail Brewing Co.
Split Rail Brewing is based in the idyllic rural community of Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island. The brewery prides itself on the production and sale of craft beer, which is now being sold in locations across the Province of Ontario. They also recently introduced an all-natural locally sourced and berry-based non-alcoholic drink made from the Hawberry – an Island icon; plus introduced a new locally sourced menu, with some delicious cuisine! Split Rail cares deeply about their social, environmental, and economic impact. The company has been a member of our Green Economy North program for several years now, and we have assisted them in making choices from sustainable packaging, to support obtaining funding for an entire new canning line. This development enabled them to reduce their total Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions, while placing an emphasis on local jobs, and greater control over the production process. Split Rail eliminates the waste associated with grain leftover from the brewing process, by delivering spent grain to farmers for feeding livestock. It continues to explore a range of ways to reduce their impact on the environment and save money!

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.