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We have helped more than 800 businesses and
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Vancity invests in its business members to
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Climate Smart certified since 2013, Pacific Blue Cross
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has cut carbon emissions by 10%.
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We help businesses measure and reduce their carbon footprint while cutting costs. We'll show you how to calculate your emissions and strengthen your business.
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Partnering with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and with funding support from HSBC Bank Canada, Climate Smart has gone national with its award-winning program that helps businesses profitably reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – turning carbon risk into opportunity.
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Climate Smart Stories – March 2019
Climate Smart Story: Global Container Terminals
The marine sector as a whole contributes approximately 3% of global greenhouse gases, so when Canada’s largest container terminal operator commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the potential for impact is significant. Established in Vancouver in 1907, Global Container Terminals (GCT) is a homegrown private company that has continuously invested in building cleaner, safer, and more efficient facilities. Learn more here: https://climatesmartbusiness.com/case-studies/global-container-terminals/
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HSBC Climate Smart Initiative Kicks Off!
With HSBC and Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Canada) support, Climate Smart is delivering its award-winning program across Canada, engaging businesses in climate action in all regions and sectors. We’re thrilled to welcome HSBC staff to help us in launching training sessions here in Vancouver and beyond.
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Our Customers
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As a small business with limited time, having the Climate Smart system at our fingertips makes it much easier to integrate our [sustainability] efforts into our day-to-day business.
Shelley Penner Director of Practice
Penner & Associates -
Calculating our carbon footprint forced us to look at ways of streamlining our operation and to monitor what effect these changes will have on our bottom line in the future.
Sandra Oldfield Head of Operations, Winemaker
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Last year, we invested in a new energy efficient kiln which saved us $1,500 in power and cut our carbon emissions by 17 percent.
Steve Roscoe Owner, Woodland Flooring
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Being able to tap into the Climate Smart network helped me bridge the gap between my company’s social consciousness and our social action.
Dale Dubberley Owner, Thai Away -
Climate Smart was an eye-opener for our new Fleet and Operations Manager. [...] This is a valuable course for co-ops and other positive change-minded organizations
Tanya PazClient Relations and Development Director
The Car Co-op and The Company Car -
We are excited to embark on projects that will streamline our business operations and enhance our guest experience in the park.
Kimberley Mulla Human Resources Manager
Capilano Suspension Bridge -
Net operating costs are down, our board of directors is supportive, as are our members, and we recently received a national social change award for this project.
Scott Jackson Communications Director
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC -
The Climate Smart program was well worth the time commitment, even as a growing, understaffed startup. I know it will benefit us for years to come.
Doug Burgoyne Co-founder
Frogbox -
The software was extremely straightforward to use when inputting carbon related data, allowing me to easily organize and communicate my results to coworkers and Climate Smart staff.
Jesse Galicz Planning Assistant
SFU Community Trust -
The quality of the workshops and the delivery are excellent and the enthusiasm of the participating businesses is truly inspiring.
Amanda Pitre-HayesDirector, Sustainability Group
City of Vancouver