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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Green Economy North is Boosting
Cost Savings, Sustainability, and Innovation
in the Almaguin Highlands
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BY David St. Georges
Communications and Sponsorship Manager
reThink Green
reen Economy North, a membership-based sustainable
provides members with up to $5,000 for up to 50% cost on
business program operating under reThink Green, serves as the
various innovative project-based solutions to reduce their carbon
Northern Ontario hub of Green Economy Canada. This exceptional
output. The funds can be allocated towards equipment, materials,
program supports businesses, not-for-profits, and the broader
external labor, and planning-related activities, further enhancing
public sector in reducing carbon emissions year after year, offering
the program’s offerings and supporting members in their quest for
affordable and tailored support to help organizations set and achieve
sustainability.
sustainability
targets.
Services
provided
As the Northern Ontario hub of Green Economy
include carbon measurement and reporting,
“We’re a company that’s
Canada, Green Economy North benefits from the
committed to making a difference
power of this larger organization. Green Economy
With the generous backing of Fednor, Green
in the world by creating economic
Canada has supported over 500 members
Economy North is broadening its influence
opportunities and promoting
nationwide, each facing unique environmental
energy auditing, and action planning.
across Northeastern Ontario and into the
sustainability.”
challenges. Members gain access to world-class
Almaguin Highlands region. This expansion fosters sharing best
solutions and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded
business practices to minimize carbon emissions connected to
organizations by joining the program.
operational expenses.
Green Economy Canada recognizes the necessity of transforming
Green Economy North implements a comprehensive process
business practices. Organizations need to adapt their operations
that guides organizations of any size towards industry standards
as we confront pressing environmental issues and growing social
in sustainability. The program takes members through a series of
inequalities. Green Economy Canada supports this transition
milestones, starting with engagement and orientation to understand
by listening, understanding, providing guidance, tools, and
the in and out of carbon tracking. Members then measure their
connections, and fostering collaboration between businesses, non-
carbon footprint by conducting baseline energy walk-throughs and
profits, and governments. The network serves as a platform for
creating emissions reports. Once organizations have identified
leaders who challenge conventional approaches and strive for a
areas for improvement, they set targets for emission reduction and
vibrant, inclusive net-zero future.
develop action plans. Lastly, the program supports members in
achieving results through regular check-ins, providing resources and
One of the most significant benefits of the Green Economy
incentives that help them succeed in their sustainability journey.
North program is the strong connection between reducing
carbon emissions and lowering business costs. By implementing
A recent and exciting addition is the Green Economy North
sustainable practices, businesses can significantly improve their
Microgrant program. Supported by Fednor, this funding opportunity
energy efficiency, which directly translates into cost savings.
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