Workshop 4: Implementing GHG Reduction & Climate Resilience Projects
Reducing GHG emissions and improving business climate resilience requires action.
Join Partners in Project Green and other experts to learn how your business can start implementing projects today. This workshop will cover tips for creating an effective business case, engaging decision-makers, as well as provide an overview of available funding and financing programs.
This free workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 from 8:00am to 10:00am at the Humber River Centre in Bolton, Ontario. Doors open at 7:30am for networking and refreshments. The session starts at 8:00am. Workshop space is limited so be sure to register today!
Benefits of attending:
- Learn how to develop an effective business case for your GHG reduction projects
- Identify best practices in engaging decision makers within your organization to move projects forward
- Discover available programs and incentives that can help enhance the payback period of your project
- Hear from like-minded businesses on how they’ve approached project implementation
Who should attend:
- Sustainability professionals
- Facilities and operations managers
- Finance managers
- Consultants
- Energy mangers
- People managers
- Risk managers
Speaker Bios
Martha Breithaupt, BDO Canada LLP
In her role as Clean Economy Tax Credit leader in Canada as well as the Founder and Director of the educational video series, State of Science, Martha has championed innovative research and industrial capacity in Canada for nearly 25 years. Her educational startup has raised awareness about cutting-edge advancements and their impact on various industries while as an advisory firm Partner, she has directly helped secure millions of dollars in funding for her clients.
Panelists
Yogesh Chauhan, Silcotech
Yogesh is the Chief Operating Officer at Silcotech. He is responsible for operations and quality/regulatory and has implement several operational efficiency and business improvement systems. He has over 25 years of experience in operation and quality assurance in medical, automotive, and electronics industries.
David Reed, St. James Anglican Church
David is the Duty Warden at St. James Anglican Church in Caledon East. As part of his role, David is helping the church navigate important energy system upgrades to ensure that building operations continue to meet the needs of the community they serve.
Martin Kouprie, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Martin is the Managing Partner at Alton Mill Arts Centre, a heritage-designated gem in Caledon known as “a jewel in the crown of the Hills of Headwaters.” As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Alton Mill follows good practices of energy and land conservation, integrating sustainable measures such as heat pump heating, water conservation, and habitat protection to ensure the centre remains a thriving and responsible community resource for generations to come.
For more information, contact our Program Manager, Energy Performance, Matt Brunette at matt.brunette@trca.ca.
The GreenBiz Caledon Climate Partnership program is a collaboration effort between the Town of Caledon and Partners in Project Green, a part of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.