The first of its kind; the Regional Local food BR&E project crossed several jurisdictions and included partnerships both entrenched and introductory. The project offered participants a unique opportunity to explore relationships between:
local government,
non-government organizations,
local food businesses, and
stakeholders in the local food movement
The recommendations developed by each community can help Local Food Producers, Processors and Retailers find new markets and identify opportunities to increase revenue.
Jim Harris, an international bestselling author and management consultant is doing a series of weekly columns with Tyler Elm, on how sustainability as a business strategy can cut cost, raise revenue and mitigate risk for business.
In this particular feature, Harris highlights how sustainability can prompt “both incremental and radical improvements in operations while managing risk”. Harris used Canadian Tire as an example noting that in a two year period sustainability initiatives saved the Corporation approximately $10.7 million in annual avoided costs; 215,000 gigajoules (GJ) of energy (enough to power more than 2,000 homes for a year); 14,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 6,600 pounds of waste.
Over the next few months, Sustainable Peterborough, together with numerous partners, will be hosting a series of seminars focused on how sustainability can save your business. Stay tuned!
Peterborough Green-Up and the Greater Peterborough Area Chamber of Commerce are the proud sponsors of a new program focused on recognizing local businesses that have pledged and implemented strategies to reduce waste and adopt sustainable business practises. Called Green Business Peterborough, the program will provide a means to recognize those Peterborough businesses with exemplary environmental performance and to better educate and engage the greater business community in environmental stewardship.
“Teaming up with the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce in this new initiative was a logical first step in not only recognizing those businesses who are taking on environmental initiatives, but also encouraging those who aren’t to get on board,” said Axel Tscherniak, Peterborough Green-Up’s Executive Director.
In addition to the recognition program, Green Business Peterborough will serve as a guide to educate businesses on actions they can take that will both improve operational efficiency and reduce the impact on our environment.
To participate in the program, interested businesses should visit www.greenbusinesspeterborough.ca and complete the green business application, self-audit and pledge. Once approved, businesses will receive a plaque, window decal and be listed on the Green Business Peterborough website.
To learn more about Green Business Peterborough, businesses can contact Alex Mortlock at 705-745-3238 x 200 or
