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INDUSTRY UNLOCKED // for leaders and participants in joining collective learning spaces on climate action and the transition , with expert collaborators : Brav and Projet Collectif .
• Transition pathways , foresight , monitoring and business intelligence : To bring together leaders of manufacturing SMEs – and the ecosystem of those who accompany them – to create a place for exchange and reflection with the aim of increasing collective awareness of the needs and possibilities for change in their sector , develop a transformative vision that will help identify business opportunities and favourably orient short-term decisions towards a likely transition pathway and be on the lookout for best practices in Quebec and beyond , with expert collaborators : Ciblexpert , Chemins de transition and PHAR .
The project is also supported by the Business Development Bank of Canada ( BDC ), and the Centre for sustainable development ( Maison du développement durable ).
SMEs in Transition is one of 16 new research projects announced by Steven Guilbeault , Minister of Environment and Climate Change , and the Net-Zero Advisory Body ( NZAB ) at Americana 2023 , with total funding of nearly CA $ 10 million , supported by the Government of Canada ’ s Environmental Damages Fund , through the Climate Action and Awareness Fund . These projects will address knowledge gaps and enable NZAB to continue its critical mission to help Canada achieve GHG neutrality by 2050 .
Market , Laurentian Bank , said : “ At Laurentian Bank , we put our customers first and are constantly committed to helping them see beyond numbers . We integrate environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) aspects into our operations and have started to engage in constructive dialogue on ESG issues with our clients .
“ We are proud to support this new collaborative action research initiated by Quebec Net Positive and to join a group of leaders committed to helping Quebec SMEs make a successful transition , implement climate actions and get ready to thrive in a low carbon , more just and sustainable economy .”
Leesa Hodgson , Executive Director , Industrial Excellence Saint-Laurent ( Montréal Region ), said : “ Companies are increasingly aware of the importance of integrating sustainability into their operations . In recent years , we have developed services to better inform and support manufacturing SMEs and encourage their sustainable transition . We have done this through industrial ecology workshops and eco-networking between companies to integrate climate change , better manage energy , waste , promote the circular economy and other eco-responsible practices in the borough of Saint-Laurent . We applaud the vision developed by Québec Net Positif for this project , which can only have a positive impact on the Montréal region .” �
Dan Wicklum , NZAB Co-chair , said : “ A robust base of evidence and forward-looking research is integral to drive Canada ’ s progress towards net zero by 2050 . NZAB is proud of catalysing this agenda for the Canadian net zero research community .”
While Marie-Pierre Ippersiel , NZAB Co-chair , added : “ These research projects will spark new conversations and insights on Canada ’ s pathways to net zero . The NZAB looks forward to learning from these research projects to inform our advice .”
Laurentian Bank is supporting the initiative . Éric Provost , Executive Vice President , Business Services and President , Quebec
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