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A Clean Growth Bonanza, Hidden In Plain Sight

At Climate Smart, we’ve always known that you don’t have to be big to make a big difference. For the better part of a decade we’ve helped companies with fewer than 500 employees profitably reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We’ve also equipped cities, ports, airports and financial institutions with tools to help them more effectively engage with their partners on carbon.
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Press Release – Canada Has “200 Million Tonne Opportunity” to Address Warming

VANCOUVER — As governments turn over rocks in search of opportunities to cut carbon emissions, a new report concludes that a leading solution may be hidden in plain sight.

Canada’s 1.2+ million small- and medium-sized businesses have direct control over roughly 200 million tonnes of carbon pollution, the same amount produced each year by every car, truck, train, plane, and ship in the country, the report finds. With coaching and support, these businesses could significantly shrink Canada’s overall carbon footprint, its authors conclude.
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Climate Smart Stories – February 2018

Climate Smart Story: Nature’s Path

Climate Smart certified since 2014, Nature’s Path Foods Inc. has reduced their GHG emissions by 917 tonnes (4%) while cutting annual costs by $344,000. The company has rolled out several initiatives including: 1) efficient use of intermodal shipping, 2) a “Green My Ride” program for employees, 3) process improvements, and 4) zero-waste certification. Underpinning these efforts are employee sustainability goals and individual key performance indicators to engage all team members at all facilities. Check out the full story here!
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