Going green in business

Adopting a green strategy for redefining success in business

8:10 a.m. – Going green and creating value: A proven combo

Learn how your company can create value by integrating environmental factors into its business model. We will discuss the need for both large companies and SMEs to include environmental protection in their policies, as well as the requirements of Canadian and international regulators regarding environmental transparency.

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8:35 a.m. – Company testimonials: Succes stories of a sustainable business model

Join us to learn how to build a sustainable economic future and hear from companies that have successfully adopted a green strategy.

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9:00 a.m. – Carbon neutral program unveiled

Graham Carr will present a new Concordia project to accelerate the energy transition to carbon neutrality.

9:20 a.m. – Networking Break

How to develop, implement and evaluate your strategy

9:45 a.m. – From strategy to action: the keys to building a responsible model

This discussion will explain the key steps for developing and building a responsible strategy. Learn from companies that have already integrated sustainable environmental practices into their policies, met the challenges and seized the opportunities associated with this development. .

9:55 a.m. – Financing and supporting your sustainable transition: Where to start?

Attend this panel to learn about existing programs that can help you find the support and funding you need to make your transition project a reality.

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10:25 a.m. – How to put the employee at the heart of its eco-responsible approach

Learn more about initiatives to encourage employees to adopt sustainable practices and how their involvement can improve your company's environmental impact through the presentation of the case of Aecon, first construction company in North America to complete a comprehensive inventory of direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all its operations. By mobilizing its employees, Aecon was able to set its targets for direct CO2 emissions reduction and carbon neutrality.

10:35 a.m. – Measuring and evaluating your strategy's performance

Join us for an exciting discussion to discover the monitoring and measurement tools available for assessing your company’s environmental performance.

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Montreal, leader of the green economy in 2030

11:05 a.m. – Fueling a sustainable future: Our energy choices

11:25 a.m. – Flash presentation: profiles of local champions

Let’s celebrate local green transition champions and build on their achievements to successfully transition businesses in urban areas!

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11:45 a.m. – Integrating the new environmental standards

Participate in our panel on integrating the new environmental standards. We will discuss the opening of the ISSB office in Montréal, its impact on the finance sector, and the role of companies in decarbonizing the economy. Montréal, as a leading city in the green economy, will be at the centre of this discussion.

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