Industry Reports
“A fundamental principle within our corporate “Framework for Action” is being a leader in bringing truth to the energy management and lighting industry by creating innovative channels for the sharing of information that nurtures awareness and education. The Industry section of our website is one specific platform we utilize to share our industry knowledge with our partners, clients and people within our community that are interested in green initiatives. Sharing knowledge through transparency and collaboration is a driving force behind this initiative.”
Electronic VS Print Media - Environmental Impact Analysis
Every decision to communicate has some impact on the environment.
For example, whether we email or send a letter, we consume energy and resources. There are environmental tradeoffs in every choice we make, and there is no simple “right answer”. Effective stewardship requires a careful examina- tion of the larger picture that compares the entire lifecycle, from raw materials to energy use and end of life, to fully understand the impact and performance of both electronic media and paper. The facts may surprise you.
Equipment Decommissioning Best Practices
The saveONenergy Retrofit Program participant agreement states:
“The Participant will take all necessary steps to have equipment that was removed or replaced as part of any Project disposed of or decommissioned in accordance with appropriate disposal or decommissioning processes, applicable laws, and in accordance with commercially reasonable environmental practices and shall evidence such activities by appropriate disposal certificates or similar documentation.”
The intent of this summary sheet is to provide additional information to the marketplace so that participants may make informed decisions with respect to equipment disposal and decommissioning for specific products or technologies. While there are no specific documents that can be referenced in the table below, to meet the requirement for “evidence of reasonable environmental practices” it is recommended that program participants ask each service provider to provide copies of any disposal certificates that are obtained while dropping off any material at a licensed waste disposal and recycling sites.
Ethical Investing - The Green Guide
High returns are now available whilst making an environmentally and financially responsible investment.
This guide aims to explore ways in which investors can most effectively engage in the global effort to address climate change. The investment volumes required to avoid the catastrophic impact of climate change are substantial and success will largely depend on the successful mobilization of both the public and private sectors. This report highlights viable business opportunities in the energy and carbon sector that could potentially generate high investment returns.
Investors and policy-makers are facing an historic choice. At the very time when commentators are branding green investing as a luxury the world cannot afford, enormous investment in the world’s energy infrastructure is required in order to address the twin threats of energy insecurity and climate change. Waiting for economic recovery, rather than taking decisive action now, will make the future challenge far greater. As the cost of clean energy technologies decreases and policy support is put in place, the shape of the eventual energy system is emerging with the investment demand substantial.
Green Supply Chain Management - Logistics & Transportation Services
While competing in a highly commoditized service sector, Canadian logistics and transportation service providers are placing increasing importance on green supply chain management (GSCM). Even though the value of GSCM activities is rarely disputed, literature to-date has been sparse in providing tangible evidence regarding performance and business benefits. For
this reason, Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada (SCL) partnered with Industry Canada to review the important service business function of GSCM. This resulting report provides unique insights to help Canadian logistics and transportation services execu- tives understand the current trends and to recognize the benefits of adopting GSCM practices.
Companies that have adopted GSCM practices in distribution activities have successfully improved their business and environmental performance on many levels.
Green Supply Chain Management - Manufacturing
With increased attention to corporate responsibility and the requirement to comply with environmental regulations, green supply chain management (GSCM) is becoming increasingly important for Canadian manufacturers. While the value of GSCM activities is rarely disputed, literature to-date has been sparse in presenting tangible evidence regarding performance and business benefits. For this reason, Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada (SCL) and Cana- dian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) partnered with Industry Canada to review the important service busi- ness function of GSCM. This resulting report provides unique insights to help Canadian manufacturing supply chain executives understand current trends and to recognize the benefits of adopting GSCM practices in distribution activities.
Companies that have adopted GSCM practices with a focus on distribution activities have successfully improved their business and environmental performance on many levels.
Green Supply Chain Management - Retail & Consumer Chains
With increased consumer interest in environmental impacts, green supply chain management (GSCM) is becoming increasingly important for Canadian retail chains and consumer product goods (CPG) business partners. While the value of integrating environmental thinking into distribution practices is rarely disputed, literature to-date has been sparse in conveying tangible evidence regarding performance and business benefits. For this reason, the Supply Chain & Logistics Associa- tion Canada (SCL) and the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) have partnered with Industry Canada to review the important service business function of GSCM.
This resulting report provides unique insights to help Canadian retail and consumer products supply chain executives understand the current trends and to recognize the benefits of adopting GSCM practices in distribution activities.
Save on Energy Retrofit Application Checklist
The following is a list of the information and supporting documentation required to complete an application for the RETROFIT PROGRAM via saveonenergy.ca. Understanding what needs to be included as part of your RETROFIT PROGRAM application will help your local electric company expedite the pre-approval process. Please see the saveONenergy Application Training Manual for the RETROFIT PROGRAM for detailed information on how to complete the following information.
Save on Energy Retrofit Program FAQ
The RETROFIT PROGRAM provides substantial financial incentives to encourage the replacement of existing equipment with energy efficient equipment and new control systems that will provide cash flow savings and improve the efficiency of your operational procedures and processes. All kinds of businesses can participate: Commercial, institutional, agricultural and multi-residential facilities, including social housing.
RBC - The Sustainability Audit Tool
This Sustainability Audit is a self-assessment tool to help you and your managerial teams identify just how sustainable your company is and where improvements can be made. It was created by MIT Sloan Management Review, with The Boston Consulting Group, based on research of organizations that “boast first-class capabilities in sustainability.” It is offered as a companion tool to the Greening your business guide available on the RBC Commercial Advice Centre at www.rbc.com/business-advice. For each of the 10 statements at left, choose one of the four Levels of Agreement. By candidly evaluating where your level of agreement is with each statement, you will gain insight into where your organization stands today, and the areas you need to focus on to become a more sustainable business.
Ontario's Energy Future - A Climate Change Perspective
In the lead-up to the October 6, 2011 Ontario Election, the David Suzuki Foundation and Sustainable Waterloo Region have partnered to create this expert review of the energy policies of leading political parties with the goal of informing the debate surrounding the province’s energy and climate future.
Our organizations share a common vision of a future where a strong economy and vibrant environment exist interdependently. We recognize climate change as both an incredible challenge requiring us to fundamentally change the ways in which we live, as well as an incredible opportunity to improve our standards of living and the natural environments that sustain us.
Elections provide a means for this opportunity to be explored as we discuss big ideas, and evaluate competing approaches. We are happy to see energy and environmental issues brought to the forefront of this election, and we look to our political leaders to face the challenges, as well as embrace the opportunities. We also challenge the public to inform themselves on the
