If you missed the multi-unit residential buildings webinar, catch the replay! Watch here 👉https://lnkd.in/gg9h7ue5 The webinar was centered on pathways and support tools to plan and achieve healthy buildings. Topics discussed: •How to access free expert services to guide multi-unit building owners through the deep energy retrofit process. •How to significantly improve building performance without affecting the balance sheet. •How Durham Greener Buildings can help identify your buildings' opportunities for cost savings and GHG reductions. Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre
ClimateWise Business Network
Environmental Services
Aurora, Ontario 99 followers
York Region Business — Taking Action on Climate Change
About us
A program of Windfall Ecology Centre, ClimateWise is a network of leading businesses and organizations operating in York Region, Ontario, setting and achieving sustainability goals. ClimateWise Business Network's mission to help organizations effectively play their part in emission reductions launched the ClimateWise Building Challenge. This initiative supports the reduction of GHG emissions through a friendly competition involving building owners and business tenants. With zero cost to join, participants of the challenge enjoy many benefits, including community recognition for their climate action. Network members are supported with training, a cloud-based carbon accounting platform, expert plan review, and a comprehensive event season. We are focused on connecting members with the expertise and collaborative learning opportunities necessary to move their organizations toward more sustainable operations. The ClimateWise event season culminates in a gala evening of recognition to acknowledge the accomplishments of our members. Together with our business and institutional members, their employees, and supporting partners, ClimateWise builds the business case for sustainability. The program demonstrates how reducing emissions can improve the bottom line, mitigate business risks, help develop a credible brand, and improve the ability to attract and retain consumers, shareholders, and top-tier employees.
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https://climatewise.ca
External link for ClimateWise Business Network
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Aurora, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
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Primary
93a Industrial Pkwy S
Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V5, CA
Updates
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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honor the survivors, families, and communities impacted by the lasting trauma of residential schools. 🧡🌿#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousRights #ClimateWiseBusinessNetwork
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Did you know that the average company generates 4.3 tons of waste per year? Implementing waste-to-resource initiatives and optimizing resource efficiency can significantly reduce this impact. Embrace a circular economy in your workplace! 🌍💼 #CircularEconomy #ClimateWiseBusinessNetwork #SustainableBusiness #WorkplaceSustainability #ClimateAction #GreenBusiness
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Windfall Centre Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool, vHEAT Windfall Centre has launched its AI-powered Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool, vHEAT, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to designing and delivering innovative home energy solutions. The interactive user-friendly tool aims to engage homeowners in monitoring, understanding and getting custom recommendations to improve their home energy efficiency from the comfort of their homes. Just launched in Durham Region, this free-to-use AI tool is now available to over 200,000 Durham homeowners who apply for the Durham Greener Homes program, an initiative by the Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham), administered by Windfall Ecology Centre. Read full news release👉https://lnkd.in/g9-ZrpZJ
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Canadian Companies' Profits Take a Hard Hit from Climate Change - KPMG Survey A new KPMG survey of 350 Canadian business owners and executives, released on Wednesday, July 17 found 56 per cent had seen profits affected last year by extreme weather events made more likely by climate change, whether it was forest fires, flooding or extreme heat. According to the survey, the vast majority of businesses are concerned that climate change will hit their operations this year while more than half report that it’s already affected profits. Of the 350 businesses surveyed, 92 per cent fear their company will feel the impacts of extreme weather, including 67 per cent being either extremely or very concerned. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7PbbS5b
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Canada's parliament grills bank CEOs on climate policy in rare meeting The CEOs of Canada's big five banks last week reassured members of parliament about their commitment to fighting climate change, but said reducing funding for fossil fuel extraction would take time and more works need to be done to reach net zero emissions. In a rare meeting, MPs grilled the heads of Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO), TD Bank (TD.TO),Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO),Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO), and CIBC (CM.TO), appeared before a House of Commons committee to answer questions about any steps their banks are taking to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and steer away from fossil fuel funding. Read More👉 https://lnkd.in/gFwnt2G7
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Highlights from a Successful ClimateWise Conversation Forum! 🏢🔍🌱🌎 We are excited to share that the first session of ClimateWise Conversation, a new forum by ClimateWise Business Network was a huge success. ClimateWise Conversation is a forum designed to focus on discussions centered on pivotal sustainability issues such as fleet decarbonization strategies and transparency in greenhouse gas reporting among peers from various industries. The inaugural session of the forum, which took place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Riverside Natural Foods facility brought together experts from various sectors who contributed great insights to conversations. Discussions centered around pivotal sustainability issues such as fleet decarbonization strategies and transparency in greenhouse gas reporting. As we plan future sessions of the ClimateWise Conversation to engage more organizations and experts, we would like to thank to Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood) for hosting us and all the participants from esteemed organizations who contributed to these meaningful discussions. Also, thank you to all our participants. Your diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts are what drive the success of these conversations. If you missed this session, stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you at the next ClimateWise Conversation. 🤝 Let’s keep the conversation going! See full details on the first session of ClimateWise Conversation 👉https://lnkd.in/gpmpfFMF #ClimateWiseConversations #Sustainability #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #EnvironmentalImpact ClimateWise Business Network
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We are hiring! ClimateWise Business Network is seeking a post-secondary student for the position of Research Assistant. This is a summer contract job position, but training will be provided to the applicant to understand Windfall Centre's programs to enable the applicant to function successfully in the role. Visit https://lnkd.in/gzz5sMG to see details of the position you are interested in, and apply. Harry French
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Green Economy Canada's Climate Action Bootcamp is back! The global transition to a net-zero world is underway, and every company in every industry will be impacted. Is your business ready? The Climate Action Bootcamp is a free, introductory workshop series especially designed for small and medium-sized businesses to understand the growing business case for reducing your #GHG emissions. Some practical examples of actions you can take, and what support (including financial incentives) exist to help you realize the benefits of greening your operations we'll be shared at the bootcamp Learn more and register for one or more Spring dates in this series. Spots are limited! ➡ bit.ly/4dbc9Mz
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ClimateWise Business Network is excited to be participating in #CanadasNetZeroForum in Toronto.👉https://lnkd.in/gHsNQ3TN Date: May 14–15, 2024. We hope to see you there too! The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition Harry French