Accelerating Decarbonization
Sharing Knowledge and Building Network: A collaborative approach to Accelerating Decarbonization across Canada
This project is designed to empower businesses and communities across Canada to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Introduction
The Government of Canada’s Implementation Readiness Fund supports activities and investments that increase the readiness to deploy greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects and remove barriers to low-carbon adoption. Through program funding and support, ECO Canada will empower businesses and communities across Canada to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by:
This project commenced on April 1, 2024, and will conclude on March 31, 2027.
Developing a Decarbonization Toolkit
We are developing a user-friendly online toolkit to provide businesses and communities with practical approaches and easy steps any Canadian SME can take to save money and cut emissions. The toolkit will include information on emissions, its data sources and calculations, helpful resources to reducing your GHG emissions, GHG reporting guidelines, best practices, federal and provincial financial resources available to businesses in Canada.
Future Ready SME’s Tour: Competitive Solutions to Cut Risks and Emissions
We have begun hosting a series of events from coast to coast that bring together industry representatives, environmental experts, and Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) to discuss practical and easy steps to reduce emissions. We encourage a collaborative dialogue so our panelists and attendees, which include organizations, communities, and business associations, can share best practices, case studies, and practical steps to net zero implementation.
Establishing Sustainability Industry Networks
We launched the “Forum for Sustainable SMEs”, a platform for businesses committed to or exploring emissions reduction initiatives. Members can:
- Connect with like-minded organizations
- Share insights on decarbonization strategies and technology adoption
- Access exclusive resources and discussions on sustainability best practices
Creating and Launching a National Sustainability Award Program
We launched the premier Sustainability Trail Blazers Award program at the ECO Impact in February 2025 and the recipient of the award was “Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative” The Sustainability Trailblazers Award celebrates expertise and leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are currently accepting Nominations till October 31ST 2025.
Here are a few ways you can participate
Future Ready SME’s Tour
Attend one or more of our upcoming events to connect with industry experts and learn from businesses, associations, and communities implementing emissions reduction strategies. Register for upcoming events.
Sustainability Trailblazers Award
Nominate an individual or organization making significant strides toward decarbonization. Nominations close October 31, 2025.
Sustainability Industry Networks
Join our LinkedIn platform, “Forum for Sustainable SMEs,” to engage in discussions on decarbonization strategies, share best practices, and champion sustainability within your organization. It’s free to join!
I Am Interested in Participating
Join the movement toward decarbonization and connect with like-minded businesses, experts, and communities across Canada.
Take the first step toward measurable impact today!
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For more information about any of these opportunities to move Canada closer to net zero, reach out to our project team by clicking below.
Thank you to our partner for making these programs possible.
