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July 2020 Newsletter
Carbon 613’s Day of Recognition!
Celebrating Ottawa’s green businesses
On Tuesday, August 11th @ 1:00PM, we’re hosting Carbon 613’s Day of Recognition online, an opportunity to celebrate the sustainability achievements of our member businesses, learn from and network with leaders in Canada’s Green Business sector!
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate with us and your fellow Ottawa green businesses. Get your tickets now!
Carbon 613 Members must complete the short Awards Survey by TODAY, Wednesday July 15th to be considered for awards selection!
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact us!
Green Stories
Building Re-Entry Resources
The CaGBC has put together a list of resources for safe and healthy building re-entry as re-opening continues in phases. New LEED pilot credits are available for cleaning/disinfecting, re-entry precautions, managing air quality and more!
How Companies Can Get Net-Zero Right
In May, more than 150 corporations worth US$2.4 trillion joined a United Nations–backed, CEO-led climate advocacy effort asking governments to align their economic recovery plans with “reaching net-zero emissions well before 2050.” The Pembina Institute and Corporate Knights have laid out a few principles that should guide our collective thinking. Read the article here!
“Green Strings” for Ottawa’s COVID Recovery
More of Canada’s leading environmental organizations are calling for “green strings” on Ottawa’s COVID-19 recovery funding package, saying the government must limit its financial support to companies that adopt a 2050 net-zero deadline. Will your organization be ready to take advantage of green funding opportunities when they become available?
Milky Change: Sustainability on Tour
Alternative rock-folk music group Milky Chance’s blog, “Milky Change”, seeks to influence systemic change on sustainability in the music industry. Have a look for some great inspiration around procurement, energy, and travel from the artists’ perspectives.
Events
Virtual Speaker Series – IKEA Canada
On July 16th @ 2:00pm, we will be joined by Melissa Mirowski, Head of Sustainability for IKEA Canada! Melissa will be talking us through the IKEA People and Planet Positive sustainability strategy, how the economy is transforming to become 100% circular by 2030, and regenerating resources while growing the IKEA business. Register Now!
CaGBC: Building Lasting Change 2020
From Sept 22nd to Oct 20th, join the CaGBC for BLC 2020, five half-days of forward-thinking solutions, practical ideas and education, including online interactions with the leaders, investors and innovators of Canada’s burgeoning green building marketplace. Registration opens on July 15th!
GreenBiz Webcasts
- July 21st @ 1pm – SDG Ambition: Scaling Business Impact for the Decade of Action
This new accelerator initiative aims to empower and equip companies to set ambitious corporate targets aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and accelerate integration into core business management.
- August 4th @ 1pm – Innovation in Forest Carbon Solutions
The rationale for investing in innovative forest projects, how to participate, and top criteria for vetting forest carbon solutions.
News From the Network
Sustainable.Eco Podcast
Sustainable Kingston has launched a new monthly sustainably.eco podcast. The first episode is available now on a variety of platforms. Check it out here!
Green Economy Hub London
Argent Electrical is the newest member of the Green Economy London Hub network. They work on PV solar, LED lighting, off-grid development, cannabis production, EV charging infrastructure and more!
Member Memos
2019 Award Surveys
As mentioned above, our annual Day of Recognition is coming up on August 11th, and will be hosted online. Please register those who will be attending from your organization, and complete the short Awards Survey to give us a snapshot of your your sustainability in 2019.
Not a Carbon 613 member? Join us for a chance to win awards for your sustainability work!
Weekly Wednesday Workplace Tips
Have you been enjoying our workplace sustainability tips each Wednesday? Let us know what your staff thinks!
Non-Members
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