Connect 2019

G﻿reen Economy CanadaGreen Economy Canada is a national non-profit accelerating Canada's transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future. Through our network of Green Economy Hubs, we help businesses take action on climate change and build sustainability into their operations. Altogether our network has engaged over 600 businesses to collectively reduce over 225,000 tonnes of GHG emissions -- the equivalent of removing 69,000 cars off the road for one year.  Join us, and let's make business better, together!Économie verte CanadaÉconomie verte Canada est un organisme national sans but lucratif qui a pour mission d'accélérer la transition du Canada vers un avenir dynamique et inclusif  sobre en carbone. Nous soutenons un réseau de carrefours de l'économie verte à travers le Canada qui aide les entreprises à prendre des mesures contre le changement climatique et à intégrer la durabilité dans leurs activités.  Nous partageons également des exemples de réussite d'entreprises qui prennent des mesures afin d'inspirer d'autres entreprises à faire de même et de rendre l'économie verte visible. Enfin, nous travaillons en collaboration avec les décideurs politiques afin d'éclairer les politiques et les investissements verts qui peuvent accélérer les efforts de durabilité des entreprises. Nous avons une dizaine d'années d'expérience de travail avec les entreprises à travers le pays et nous comprenons leurs besoins.  À ce jour, notre réseau a impliqué plus de 600 (six cent) entreprises qui ont réduit collectivement plus de 225 000 tonnes d'émissions de gaz à effet de serre, ce qui équivaut à retirer plus de 69 000 voitures de la circulation chaque année.

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Join us at our annual reception, Connect 2019, to celebrate the <A HREF="https://greeneconomy.ca/green-economy-leaders/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">businesses</A> and <A HREF="https://greeneconomy.ca/green-economy-hubs/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Economy Hubs</A> accelerating Canada's shift to a low-carbon economy.
We'll be giving out the inaugural Green Economy Builder Award, which will recognize a business in our network that has not only demonstrated leadership through its organizational sustainability initiatives, but has also increased sustainability interest and action among its employees and in the wider community.  
Green Economy Builder Award finalists:
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.compugen.com/en/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Compugen</A> & <A HREF="https://green4good.ca" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Compugen Finance</A>, a member of <A HREF="http://windfallcentre.ca/climatewise/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ClimateWise Business Network</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://delphi.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Delphi Group</A>, a member of <A HREF="http://carbon613.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carbon 613</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://heeman.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heeman’s</A>, a member of <A HREF="https://greeneconomylondon.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Economy London</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St. Lawrence College</A>, a member of <A HREF="https://www.sustainablekingston.com/green-economy-program-1/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Kingston’s Green Economy Leader Program</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://www.sables-spanish.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers</A>, a member of <A HREF="http://www.greeneconomynorth.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Economy North</A></LI>
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<H4> SPECIAL FEATURE What’s Missing? A Conversation with Dr. Dianne Saxe and Priyanka Lloyd</H4>
Over the past year, there has been significant discussion on the climate crisis we’re facing in light of the 2018 IPCC Global Warming of 1.5 ºC special report.
While a lot of the conversation has focused on policy changes, technological solutions, greater investments, and shifts big businesses need to make, we're not going to overcome this challenge without engaging and building the capacity of SMEs to take part in the low-carbon transition.
Join Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, and Priyanka Lloyd, our Executive Director, for a candid conversation on the importance of engaging SMEs and creating an inclusive movement to meet the scale and urgency of the low-carbon transition we need to make.
You’ll also hear insightful video contributions from:
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<LI>Nicole Vadori, Associate Vice President and Head of Environment, TD</LI>
<LI>Sarah Burch, Professor, University of Waterloo</LI>
<LI>Brad Steeves, Director of Marketing, Merchandising & Procurement, Beatties</LI>
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A short Q&A session will follow. 
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<H4> AGENDA</H4>
6:00pm - Registration opens & networking
6:50pm - Welcome remarks
7:00pm - What’s Missing? A Conversation With Dr. Dianne Saxe and Priyanka Lloyd
7:25pm - Green Economy Builder Award presentation
7:45pm - Food, drinks & networking 
We'll have a selection of sustainably-sourced vegetarian hors d'oevures and a cash bar featuring Ontario craft beers from breweries in our network and Ontario wines. 
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<H4> GREEN ECONOMY HUBS </H4>
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<H4> SPONSORS </H4>
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