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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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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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Climate Smart Stories – December 2018
Climate Smart Story: Sylvis Environmental
Climate Smart certified since 2012, SYLVIS Environmental is a leading Canadian residuals management consulting and contracting firm. Sylvis staff are participating in Climate Smart trainings in both BC and Alberta, as part of the City of Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program and Change for Climate initiative here. Sylvis has made impressive strides in reducing GHG emissions from business travel. From the 2012 baseline through 2017, SYLVIS reduced its emissions by 31% overall, including 27% for air and ferry travel, which resulted in a significant financial benefit. Learn more here.
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Local government leaders have a powerful new tool to tackle carbon
June 28, 2018 by Centre for Civic Governance
A small women-led Vancouver company is helping resource-challenged municipalities get the most bang for their climate-fighting buck.
Climate change was always supposed to be a distant threat, something that “other people” would one day have to deal with.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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