New Report Released
Green Economy Canada completed a study to understand the pathways to net zero for small and medium-sized manufacturers in Atlantic Canada, and the opportunities and barriers they face in making the net-zero transition. We recruited one participant from each Atlantic province to complete net-zero technical studies, conducted a scan of policies and programs that could impact the net-zero transition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and interviewed service providers in Atlantic Canada to understand the local capacity to support the transition.
This project was made possible with funding from the
Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency.
Report Recommendations
Accelerate grid decarbonization to net-zero in Atlantic Canada
Ensure that coal is phased out by 2030 and that Atlantic Canadian provinces have a plan and resources in place to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2050. The decarbonization of the electricity grid is imperative for SME manufacturers in Atlantic Canada to achieve their net-zero goals.
Increase climate awareness and capacity-building support for Atlantic SMEs
Invest in initiatives to educate SME manufacturers on the benefits of energy efficiency and emission reductions to help spur action. Alongside awareness-building, invest in capacity-building initiatives to help SMEs understand their emissions, develop reduction strategies, and take advantage of other decarbonization supports that may exist.
Increase the number of SME-friendly funding opportunities available pan-Atlantically
Expand provincial and federal decarbonization incentive programs for SME manufacturers and ensure a more level playing field in incentives available across all Atlantic provinces. Ensure programs are designed with the characteristics of business realities of SMEs in mind.
Boost workforce development for the green economy in Atlantic Canada
Invest in expanding job skills training programs to provide the technical knowledge and skills required to support industrial energy efficiency, clean technology deployment and broader business decarbonization efforts. These programs should also include soft skills to ensure local talent can work effectively with the variety of stakeholders involved in the net-zero transition.
Contact Us
Have questions?
We’re here to help.
If you’d like to learn more about how to transition your manufacturing processes to net-zero, please email Emma Murphy at: info@greeneconomy.ca.
Emma Murphy
Director, Sustainability and Innovation
Project Leads
Green Economy Canada
Green Economy Canada is a national non-profit accelerating Canada’s transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future by engaging businesses and organizations in communities across the country. Through our growing network of 10 Green Economy Hubs and 250 Green Economy Leaders, we’re making business better together.
Technical Partner
CBCL Limited
Since 1955, CBCL has been providing world-class multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting services in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute is a non-profit think tank that works to advance a prosperous clean energy future for Canada through credible policy solutions that support communities, the economy, and a safe climate.
Do More with Green Economy Canada
Green Economy Canada is a national non-profit accelerating Canada’s transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future. We support businesses of all sectors and sizes in taking action on climate change and creating more sustainable operations.
Through our growing network of Hubs, members and partners,
we’re making business better — together.
New Report Released
Green Economy Canada completed a study to understand the pathways to net zero for small and medium-sized manufacturers in Atlantic Canada, and the opportunities and barriers they face in making the net-zero transition. We recruited one participant from each Atlantic province to complete net-zero technical studies, conducted a scan of policies and programs that could impact the net-zero transition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and interviewed service providers in Atlantic Canada to understand the local capacity to support the transition.
This project was made possible with funding from the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency.
Recommendations
Accelerate grid decarbonization to net zero in Atlantic Canada
Ensure that coal is phased out by 2030 and that Atlantic Canadian provinces have a plan and resources in place to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2050. The decarbonization of the electricity grid is imperative for SME manufacturers in Atlantic Canada to achieve their net-zero goals.
Increase climate awareness and capacity-building support for Atlantic SMEs
Invest in initiatives to educate SME manufacturers on the benefits of energy efficiency and emission reductions to help spur action. Alongside awareness-building, invest in capacity-building initiatives to help SMEs understand their emissions, develop reduction strategies, and take advantage of other decarbonization supports that may exist.
Increase the number of SME-friendly funding opportunities available pan-Atlantically
Expand provincial and federal decarbonization incentive programs for SME manufacturers and ensure a more level playing field in incentives available across all Atlantic provinces. Ensure programs are designed with the characteristics of business realities of SMEs in mind.
Boost workforce development for the green economy in Atlantic Canada
Invest in expanding job skills training programs to provide the technical knowledge and skills required to support industrial energy efficiency, clean technology deployment and broader business decarbonization efforts. These programs should also include soft skills to ensure local talent can work effectively with the variety of stakeholders involved in the net-zero transition.
Emma Murphy
Director, Sustainability and Innovation
Contact Us
Have questions?
We’re here to help.
If you’d like to learn more about how to transition your manufacturing processes to net-zero, please email Emma Murphy at: info@greeneconomy.ca.
Project Leads
Green Economy Canada
Green Economy Canada is a national non-profit accelerating Canada’s transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future by engaging businesses and organizations in communities across the country. Through our growing network of 10 Green Economy Hubs and 250 Green Economy Leaders, we’re making business better together.
Technical Partner
CBCL Limited
Since 1955, CBCL has been providing world-class multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting services in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute is a non-profit think tank that works to advance a prosperous clean energy future for Canada through credible policy solutions that support communities, the economy, and a safe climate.
Do More with Green Economy Canada
Green Economy Canada is a national non-profit accelerating Canada’s transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future. We support businesses of all sectors and sizes in taking action on climate change and creating more sustainable operations.
Through our growing network of Hubs, members and partners,
we’re making business better — together.