for your enterprise
Sustainability and good business go hand in hand
As we move toward a low-carbon future, we need to ensure our local enterprises are well-prepared to adapt and thrive in climate-friendly economy.
First and foremost.
Our collective efforts must be directed at reducing emissions. In Ottawa alone, we are working towards a 70% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 – that’s less than 10 years away.
To get there we need local businesses, organizations, and enterprises on board. Businesses and enterprises can make a significant difference in reducing community emissions in our region and in leading the way towards a better future.
Studies indicate that the best way for businesses to effectively reduce carbon emissions is to set clear targets and track annual carbon emissions so we encourage all businesses to follow this path through EnviroCentre’s business program.
Sharon Coward, Executive Director – EnviroCentre
history
For more than 10 years
EnviroCentre has been a trusted sustainability partner for businesses and social enterprise organizations in the Ottawa region. Through our enterprise services, we help enterprises identify, design and complete sustainability projects that result in measurable emissions reductions and savings.
EnviroCentre’s Enterprise Services are designed to help organizations meet their sustainability goals and prepare for success in the emerging low-carbon economy.
Services
What we offer
Retrofit Accelerator
It’s never been more important for building owners and operators to invest in green retrofits. It’s also never been easier. EnviroCentre provides expert services to guide multi-family building owners through the deep energy retrofit process, from finance planning to retrofit completion.
Transportation Demand Management for Enterprises
Nearly half of all urban emissions come from transportation. Electrification, travel planning and multi-modal transportation can cut emissions and costs dramatically. EnviroCentre provides expert services that can support your enterprise and employees to build and implement a sustainable and progressive fleet and transportation plan.
Waste Diversion for Enterprises
30% of the food Canadians purchase is wasted, and 58% of what is thrown into the garbage and destined for landfill, in Ottawa, could be recycled or composted. This costs residents, property managers and businesses. EnviroCentre’s Waste Diversion services for Enterprises provide practical steps to reduce and divert waste, save money, and reduce emissions.
Tiny Forests
Tiny Forests use a small land footprint, and provide naturalized spaced to capture carbon, reduce localized heat, absorb stormwater, increase biodiversity, and beautify a space. These forests are increasingly popular as a sustainability initiative amongst property owners and businesses. EnviroCentre’s Tiny Forest team plans and delivers the right tiny forest for your space.