A growing number of organizations are embracing a net zero strategy to align with the global movement in achieving net zero emissions by 2050. To pursue this business model, organizations must navigate through difficult decisions and thought provoking conversations to better understand the adoption of a net-zero strategy.

Getting to Net Zero episode 3

Carbon offsets are being used as a component of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction planning for a growing number of organizations. When used appropriately, carbon offsets can be a very important tool in the toolbox towards meeting GHG reduction commitments in a defensible and transparent manner.

This webinar will present the what, why, and how of carbon offsets.

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Corporations and governments in Canada are committing to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. What do businesses need to understand about their choices and possibilities in moving to a low carbon high productivity economy?

Over 2020 ClimateWise Business Network is presenting a series of webinars to help you to understand your choices and possibilities and how to take action – NOW.

Join us for the inaugural webinar launch on Earth Day April 22.

Getting to Net Zero

Under a minority government, Liberals need to collaborate with other parties to get legislation passed. Would the influence of the Conservatives, NDP, or Bloc Québécois change the way the federal government delivers on green incentive programs?

Join us for a non-partisan discussion on how sustainability in the business sector will be impacted by the new parliament.

Panelists:

• Julie Tartt, Mantle
• Keith Brooks, Environmental Defence
• Richard Eberhardt, Green Economy Canada
• Robyn Gray, Sussex Strategy

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Green Economy Canada is hosting their annual reception, Connect 2019, at CSI Annex in Toronto. Celebrate the businesses and Green Economy Hubs accelerating Canada's shift to a low-carbon economy, find out the winner of the inaugural Green Economy Builder Award, and hear Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, and Priyanka Llyod, Green Economy Canada's Executive Director, discuss the importance of engaging SMEs and creating an inclusive movement for the low-carbon transition.

Awards season is upon us and ClimateWise is recognizing members and the broader York Region community for their sustainability achievements. This year, the event will be held at the KPMG building at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Toby Heaps, CEO and co-founder of Corporate Knights will deliver a keynote. Join us for an evening of awards, networking and hors d'oeurves.

Join us for the 2nd Annual, York Region Leaders' Sustainability Forum. The Forum brings together business leaders from across the Region to share perspectives on emerging trends and opportunities that will impact their business.

Featuring opening remarks from Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.

Join our partners at York Region for a business waste reduction forum and hear solutions on how your business can reduce waste and achieve bottom-line results.

The event is for York Region businesses only. Space is limited.

Join ClimateWise and Faith & the Common Good for an informative session on how to reduce energy in a cost effective manner. This session is ideal for faith-based communities looking to track their building's energy use and take action on climate change.

The event is free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.

After fifteen years, there is a new party governing Ontario. Would it be business as usual under Premier Doug Ford? Join ClimateWise for a non-partisan, in-depth panel discussion on how sustainability in the business sector can be affected by the provincial election results.

Panelists:

• Joe Mulhall, Immediate Past President - Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
• Keith Brooks, Program Director - Environmental Defence
• Laura Zizzo, Founder and CEO - Zizzo Strategy
• Peter Howard, Vice President - Pond Technologies

Awards season is upon us and ClimateWise is recognizing our members for their sustainability achievements. This year, our event is held at the brand new GM Canadian Technical Centre. The facility focuses on next-generation technological innovation and solutions for environmental sustainability.

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ClimateWise Business Network, in partnership with Energy@Work, is hosting a workshop on Global Adjustment (GA) to address the charge on your electricity bill.

GA was established by the Ontario government in 2005 to cover the cost of providing adequate generating capacity and conservation programs for Ontario. Recent regulatory changes allow commercial consumers (Class “A” with peak demand greater than 1MW) to choose how GA is charged, allowing them to be billed based on their consumption during the top five peak demand hours. While this creates an opportunity for companies to save money by implementing strategies to reduce or offset their load during these peak hours, it has also created some confusion in the industry.

ClimateWise is joining the Aurora chapter of Green Drinks to deliver a special presentation on Building Energy and Water Reporting. Offices, industrial, and retail buildings account for 19% of Ontario's total greenhouse gas emissions and this is your opportunity to learn about how reporting can help reduce your overall emissions.

In partnership with Faith & the Common Good, join ClimateWise for an informative webinar to discover why it is essential for faith communities to respond to the climate crisis.