When is the awards event?
The awards event will be held in the Fall of 2020.
Can anyone attend?
Yes. The event is first and foremost a celebration of local sustainable businesses. There will be speakers, videos, food, music and a chance to network with local movers and shakers. Come to learn, meet and mingle, and generally enjoy a great night.
Where is it?
The Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1N 9J2.
Why should I go?
This is your chance to learn about business sustainability, here in town and across the region. You will mingle local businesses, hear from a series of expert speakers, and learn in multimedia style about Ottawa business sustainability. The keynote speaker for the evening is the internationally renowned environmental lawyer, Diane Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
What are the awards?
There two awards: The Climate Mover – Corporate Award; and The Climate Mover – Business Professional Award. Both awards recognize the local business and local business professionals who most significantly moved the needle on local climate action awareness in 2019. Candidates for these award categories are nominated by the local business community and selected by a panel of local experts.
More information about the awards can be found here.
Can anyone be nominated?
Anyone can be nominated for a Climate Mover Award – the more the merrier!
How do I nominate someone?
Information about the awards can be found here. To nominate a business or business professional submit the Nomination Form to carbon613@envirocentre.ca before the nomination deadline.
When is the nomination deadline?
We will start collecting nominations in September 2020. The deadline will be announced then.
Who is on the expert panel?
Coming soon!
What is Conflux Canada?
Conflux Canada is Ottawa’s largest gathering of sustainability professionals who recognize positive actions to address climate change as an opportunity for growth and prosperity. Join executives, change-makers and thought leaders in Ottawa for an exciting dialogue on the convergence of the environment and the economy. Be part of the change.
What is Carbon 613?
Carbon 613 is Ottawa’s membership-based business sustainability program and network. The network consists of local businesses committed to taking action on climate and reducing their carbon footprint through concrete, measurable actions. The program comprises tools, resources, educational opportunities and events that help members understand their impact, set targets, and achieve their goals. To learn more visit www.carbon613.ca.
Is there a discount for Carbon 613 members?
There sure is. Events like these are included in your Carbon 613 membership package. Contact your program coordinator for the discount code.