2016 Annual Reportrt

GROWING
TOGETHER
A Year of Growth
Richard Eberhardt
Program Manager
Green Economy North
A year ago Green Economy
North was only an idea. The
model had worked in other
places, but it wasnt proven to
work in Northern Ontario.
The community of Greater
Sudbury has a history of
coming together to solve
environmental problems; but
were local businesses ready
to cut their emissions and
take on climate change? The
answer was a resounding YES!
Green Economy North grew to
16 members in our first year.
We are the fastest-growing
The Green
Economy North
network is growing
together towards a
more sustainable
economy.
target-based sustainability
program in Ontario, and we
are moving toward a more
sustainable economy.
There is no such thing as an
insignificant carbon footprint.
Whether its a thousand
cars or one large facility, the
CO2 we are adding to our
atmosphere is causing climate
change. Small actions add
up to a large impact. The
same applies to the work
our members are doing in
reducing their impact.
Green Economy North
members are making a
difference. Small
businesses can
measure and manage
emissions. Sudbury
can set targets for GHG
reduction. Canada can
work toward a low
carbon economy.
Mitigating climate
change will require
hard work and cultural
change. Green Economy
Rebecca Danard
Executive Director
reThink Green
North helps businesses see
the economic benefits of
sustainability: lower energy
costs, engaged staff, satisfied
customers, and the tools
required to navigate new
environmental policies and
legislation. A cultural change
has taken root in Sudbury,
and is starting to branch out.
Our members are working
to embed sustainability into
their business practices and
corporate culture.
We are proud that our
program has helped make
our community a leader in
the low-carbon economy. By
joining the Green Economy
North network, you are
connected to a global
movement of like-minded
businesses and organizations
dedicated to making smart
changes to fight climate
change. We are excited to be a
part of it. We hope you are too.
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 Table of Contents
How We Help..................................................................................... 4

Program Timeline............................................................................. 5

Member Highlights......................................................................... 7
Sudbury INO / Glencore....................................................................... 8
Hia Media Inc........................................................................................... 9
Wahnapitae First Nation...................................................................... 9
A2S Consulting Engineers................................................................... 10
3rd Line Studios Inc.............................................................................. 10
TownePlace Suites................................................................................. 11
Sudbury Theatre Centre...................................................................... 12
EcoLife Home Improvements............................................................ 12
N-Viro by Walker Environmental...................................................... 13
The Townehouse Tavern & The Laughing Buddha..................... 13
Copper Cliff United Church, Trinity United Church &
St. Stephens on the Hill....................................................................... 14
PACS Energy Solutions......................................................................... 15
Cantin Insurance Services - The Co-operators Group .............. 15
Project Site 176 Larch Street.............................................................. 16

Grow With Us..................................................................................... 17

Thank You............................................................................................ 18

Green Economy North is a program of reThink Green powered by

Sustainability CoLab. We are part of a larger network, which operates in eight
communities across Ontario and works with over 200 businesses that are
setting and achieving sustainability goals. Together, were demonstrating that
a more sustainable economy is possible.
Emily Thorn Corthay, Hatch Ltd.
How We Help
Green Economy North is a business support program, helping organizations in Greater Sudbury
measure and manage environmental sustainability. Members have access to a wide variety
of services including direct coaching, technical assessments, and access to experts in energy
management and sustainability. As businesses set and meet sustainability targets, they realize
operational cost savings, and have their achievements recognized by the community.

Measure Manage

Reduce Save

The coaching and

mentorship that
has come from this
membership has been
invaluable and has
paid itself back Jolene Recollet
threefold. Economic Development Officer
Wahnapitae First Nation

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 Program Timeline
2016 was an inspiring first year for Green Economy North. From our exciting launch event to the
signing of our 16th member, we have many highlights to share. We are particularly thrilled by the
response to our first Sustainable Business Forum. We are building on this positive energy to turn
interest into action, working together with business and the community to build Sudburys low-
carbon economy.
APR

JUN

Program Launch Energy Auditing 101

April 22 2016 June 14 2016
Launched Green Economy North Hosted a technical workshop where
with four early-adopter members. attendees learned how to complete a
walkthrough energy audit.

AUG
OCT

10th Member Project Site Launch

October 29 2016
Welcomed Wahnapitae First Nation as
the 10th member of Green Economy
North, and the first Aboriginal
community to join the Sustainability
CoLab network.
NOV
August 25 2016
Introduced an innovative
membership model that brings
together landlords and tenants
on a path to sustainability.

DEC

Business Forum 16 in 16
November 29 2016 December 21 2016
Hosted a business forum on Celebrated the membership of the
action planning for sustainability Sudbury Theatre Centre and five
and team engagement. others, bringing the Green Economy
North network to 16 in 2016!

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 Holly Sutton, Richard Eberhardt, Xavier Icardo, Kevin Moffat

Richard Eberhardt, Stephanie Marshall,

Rebecca Danard

Kelly Scott Rebecca Danard, Richard Eberhardt, Jolene Recollet

An important part of
Green Economy North
is really the gathering
with people that have
the same mindset,
because suddenly you
have more ideas.
- Xavier Icardo, TownePlace Suites
Mike Morrice Caleb Marshall

Skye Little, Jolene Recollet,

Tammy Cheguis, Xavier Icardo

Kevin Sherwood Nasser Jeary, Leigha Benford, Rebecca Danard Frances Edmunds

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 Member Highlights
Green Economy North members have been actively measuring, managing and reducing their

Shared
carbon footprint. Read about their sustainability goals, milestones and successes highlighted in
each member profile.

80
GHGs Reduced in 2016

Roots
Milestone Legend
Total tonnes of CO2e (tCO2e) reduced by
reporting members.

Onboarding
Electricity 1
174,669
Members learn about the
Reduced in 2016 program, and identify
Total Kilowatt Hours (kWh) immediate sustainability
reduced by reporting members. goals and support needs.
Membership
Developing
Report
2
2017 Milestones
Members gather data about
sustainability performance,
set a baseline year, and
prepare to report on metrics.

Reporting
3 Members measure
and publicly report on
sustainability metrics, and
prepare detailed action plans.

Targeting
4 Members set a public
sustainability target and
implement action plans.
Carbon Emissions Reporting Legend

Total Emissions: An inventory of all sources of Scope 2 Emissions: Electricity consumption

greenhouse gas emissions is the total amount of
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent produced over the entire
business operation, compiled to ISO 14064-1 standard.
For comparison, 5.23 Tonnes of CO2 are emitted by the
average passenger vehicle in one year.
Scope 1 Emissions: These emissions come from
direct release of greenhouse gases, primarily from
the consumption of fossil fuels from space heating or
vehicle use.
requires generation. A share of Ontarios energy grid
comes from fossil fuel generation, and this share is
reflected in Scope 2, or energy indirect emissions.
Scope 3 Emissions: All other indirect emissions
are categorized in Scope 3. Standard inventories
include scope 3 emissions from solid waste removal,
water and waste water usage, but can also include
many categories from purchased air and rail travel to
employee commuting to work.

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Member

Glencore - Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations

Glencores Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (Sudbury INO) activities include exploration,
Fraser Mine, Nickel Rim South Mine, Strathcona Mill and Sudbury Smelter. The company has been
mining nickel copper ores in the Sudbury area of northern Ontario Canada, since 1928. The facilities
are spread throughout a 60km-long oval shaped geological formation known as the Sudbury Basin.

Baseline 2014 2015

Current Milestone

1 2 246K 193K
Onboarding Developing

3 4 *245,643 exact *193,031 exact

*Includes 2 month Smelter
maintenance shutdown
Reporting Targeting
Tonnes of CO2 Emissions

Scope 1: Energy Direct

Highlights Falconbridge Smelter
Scope 2: Energy Indirect

Sudbury INO has continuously
worked to reduce their energy and
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
through several upgrades within
their facilities. Some of these include
replacing the SO2 Blower Variable
Speed Fan, replacing Converter #8
and also switching to Ventilation on
Demand (VOD).
Established an ISO 14001 Green
Team since the early 2000s comprised
of environmental, operations and
management personnel. They
work towards achieving continual
improvement, pollution prevention
and regulatory compliance. Sudbury
INO is also part of the Environmental
Monitoring Team*, Wahnapitae Nation (now has an environmental
First Nation Environmental Working consulting service group), completed
Group, VETAC Regreening Advisory phase one of the Process Gas project
Panel, Falconbridge Citizens (compliance with Reg. 419 with
Committee and Clean Air Sudbury. respect to SO2 and metals emissions).
Sudbury INO has had some
great successes for 2015, including
maintaining ISO 14001 certification
(an international standard that
specifies requirements for an
effective environmental management
system) on all sites for over 10 years,
regreening efforts in support of
VETAC (e.g. in 2015 VETAC planted
~70,000 trees), maintained high
water quality, carried out capacity
building with Wahnapitae First

Environmental Monitoring

*This team is comprised of the

Sudbury District Health Unit, MOECC,
the City of Greater Sudbury, and Sudbury INO.

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Member Member

Hia Media Inc. Wahnapitae

Hia Media Inc. is a graphic design and
creative production company located in
First Nation
Whitefish, Ontario. Wahnapitae First Nation is a small
Anishinabek community located north
Current Milestone 1 2 3 4 of Greater Sudbury. The WFN Centre of
Excellence houses all administrative facets
of the community including health services,
Baseline 2015 2016 housing services, community development
and sustainable development services.

Current Milestone 1 2 3 4
36 36
Highlights

Hosted Sharing a Sustainable Future in October

2016 Total (CO2e): 35.94t 2016 to highlight their approach to sustainable
resource development. This was an event to bring
2016 Scope 1: 33.45t together technicians from other First Nations to
2016 Scope 2: 2.49t share ideas.

Operates Sustainability Superheroes, a land-

based learning program for youth, and hosted a
Highlights number of events in 2016 to teach them about
sustainable development and environmental issues.
Uses an energy-efficient, electricity-based water-
source heat pump to heat and cool the combined
business and residential property.

Diverts virtually all solid waste, and is the first

creative production company in Sudbury to recycle
coroplast waste.

Buys the most energy efficient equipment possible,

including manufacturing equipment and business
vehicles.

Whatever we can do now to Ted Roque, Chief, Wahnapitae First Nation

reduce our energy use is savings

we can take to the bank.
- Skye Little, President

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A2S Consulting 3rd Line Studios Inc.

Engineers
A2S is a consulting engineering firm that
proudly services Northern Ontario. They
specialize in structural engineering, condition
evaluations and restoration projects. They
strive to be responsible corporate citizens.
3rd Line Studios Inc. is a mid-sized
architectural firm based in downtown
Sudbury. Housed at 289 Cedar St, which is
also a Green Economy North Project Site, 3rd
Lines recent work includes the Grace Hartman
Amphitheatre and the Cambrian College
Sustainable Energy Centre of Excellence.

Current Milestone 1 2 3 4
Current Milestone 1 2 3 4

Baseline 2015 2016

Baseline 2014 2015 2016

7 7
108 95 95

2016 Total (CO2e): 7.09t 2016 Scope 1: 6.18t

2016 Total (CO2e): 95.18t
2016 Scope 2: 0.88t 2016 Scope 3: 0.03t
2016 Scope 1: 82.27t

Highlights 2016 Scope 2: 12.51t

2016 Scope 3: 0.40t

Offsets electricity usage through Bullfrog Power.

Strictly limits solid waste in day-to-day office work.

Uses energy-efficient vehicles for site visits. Highlights

Replaced old, single-paned windows with

Staying in touch with a group
that will stay on top of the latest
sustainability information is what
we value most about the
Green Economy North program.
- Aaron Dent, Principal
aluminium double-pane argon-filled units.
Upgraded main entrance, office, accent, and
second floor lights to LED.
Replaced old boilers with new high-efficiency gas
boilers.

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TownePlace Suites
TownePlace Suites is the latest extended-stay hotel built in Sudbury.

Current Milestone 1 2 3 4
Onboarding Developing Reporting Targeting

Highlights Baseline 2015 2016

Developed a green program called

Becoming Green is Hard which involves
all staff to work together to set a vision,
strategy and policies toward green
257 212
initiatives and efforts. Includes a green
communication board in the break room
with a green mascot, Kermit the Frog.
2016 Total (CO2e): 212.38t

2016 Scope 1: 161.69t

2016 Scope 2: 50.05t

2016 Scope 3: 0.64t

What we value most as

part of Green Economy
North is the accountability
to a local organization,
Started a green team to reduce water the information sessions
and electricity consumption due to the
nature of the business. All departments
and the networking
of the property are represented (front opportunities.
desk, housekeeping, food and beverage,
maintenance and management). - Xavier Icardo,
General Manager
Implemented full recycling of waste
produced by the property and guests.

Xavier Icardo, General Manager

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Sudbury Theatre EcoLife Home

Centre
Sudbury Theatre Centre (STC) is the only
professional theatre between Barrie
and Thunder Bay. STC offers a variety of
entertainment including theatre, music,
dance, and comedy.
Current Milestone 1 2
Improvements
Not all home improvement contractors are
created equal. EcoLife Home Improvements
motto is live green, save green. They
specialize in eco-friendly, energy-efficient
installations for home improvement
projects from the Greater Sudbury Area to
3 4 other parts of Northern Ontario.

Current Milestone 1 2 3 4
Highlights

Completed a lighting retrofit to replace

fluorescents with LED bulbs.

Implemented a number of conservation practices

and policies for day-to-day operations.

Gathered data to establish a carbon emission

inventory and baseline.

Baseline 2016
2016 Total (CO2e): 55.73t

2016 Scope 1: 35.16t

56
2016 Scope 2: 19.46t

2016 Scope 3: 1.11t

Dave Murray, Owner

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Member Member

N-Viro by Walker The Townehouse

Environmental Tavern & The
Sudburys N-Viro biosolids plant is a
centralized wastewater sludge de-watering
Laughing Buddha
and stabilization facility producing Class The Townehouse Tavern and The Laughing
A biosolids at the Sudbury Wastewater Buddha restaurants have long been the
treatment plant on Kelly Lake Road. anchors of Sudburys downtown Elgin St.
Its an environmentally responsible scene.
and sustainable plant that is safe to all
surrounding communities, delivering a Current Milestone 1 2 3 4
long-term, modern approach to wastewater
management. Highlights
Current Milestone 1 2 3 4 Installed air-source heat pumps in The Laughing
Buddha.
Baseline 2016 Replaced most lighting to LED.

2016 Total (CO2e): 360.14t Completed a walkthrough audit with support from
Green Economy North and the Laurentian University
360 2016 Scope 1: 271.44t Project Engineering Society.

2016 Scope 2: 87.72t

2016 Scope 3: 0.98t

Highlights

Opened a newly-built facility in spring 2015 and

set a baseline on first full year of operation.
Paul Loewenberg, Manager
Plans in the works for efficiency upgrades.

Richard Eberhardt & Laurentian University Project Engineering Society

Michael Ricci-Lyddiat, General Manager

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Members

Copper Cliff United Church

Trinity United Church
St. Stephens on the Hill
The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about
climate change, an issue which has profound ethical
and moral dimensions. Three United Churches in the
Manitou Conference have become members of Green
Economy North. These churches are small not-for-profit We greatly value the
organizations, administered by volunteers and funded support we receive from
by members and adherents. Green Economy North to
define the resources needed
to achieve the upgrades at
Current Milestone
our church.
- Len Wisemen,
1 2 3 4
Copper Cliff United Church
Onboarding Developing Reporting Targeting

Copper Cliff United Church Trinity United Church

Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Baseline 2014 2015 2016

129 95 70
16 16 12

2016 Total (CO2e): 69.83t 2016 Total (CO2e): 12.13t 2016 Scope 2: 0.79t

2016 Scope 1: 67.8t 2016 Scope 1: 11.24t 2016 Scope 3: 0.1t

2016 Scope 2: 2.03t

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Member Member

PACS Energy Cantin Insurance

Solutions
Offering a cutting edge power correction
system, PACS Energy is working with
businesses to implement real time energy
management. The trusted technology
behind their Power Application Correction
System actively helps to increase the
efficiency of electrical systems by
eliminating waste, integrating renewables
and battery storage systems. They are
involved in many energy efficiency projects Current Milestone
Services - The
Co-operators Group
Greg Cantin and his team at Cantin Insurance
Services at the Lasalle Court Mall in Sudbury
deliver a personalized approach with one-
on-one advice and answers to all of your
insurance and investment questions.
1 2 3 4

in Greater Sudbury.
Baseline 2015 2016
Current Milestone 1 2 3 4

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2016 Total (CO2e): 10.94t

2016 Scope 1: 9.17t

2016 Scope 2: 1.77t

Bob Montgomery, Manger & Kevin Sherwood, CEO

Rebecca Danard, Greg Cantin, Richard Eberhardt, Mike Morrice

Kevin Sherwood, CEO

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Project Site 176 Larch Street

176 Larch Street in downtown Sudbury is a model of co-operation between
commercial building owners and users, with the goal of increasing energy
efficiency and reducing carbon footprint. The building is owned by
Al Vardy, Private Wealth Advisor of Raintree Financial Solutions. Tenants
include Sandra Mews and Associates, Eat Local Sudbury, and reThink Green.

Current Milestone
1 2 3 4
Onboarding Developing Reporting Targeting

Highlights Baseline 2015 2016

Winterized the third floor office

space The Forge, which houses reThink
Green, and sealed areas of heat-loss. 44 41
Completed an LED lighting retrofit in
Eat Local Sudburys store and offices.

Assessed the efficiency of the 2016 Total (CO2e): 41.36t

building and identified plans to
improve. 2016 Scope 1: 30.58t

2016 Scope 2: 10.78t

As a landlord, I want
to reduce the cost of
the electrical and water
usage passed onto the
tenants.

- Al Vardy, Landlord &

Private Wealth Advisor

Erica Lagios, Store Manager, Eat Local Sudbury

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 Grow With Us
Join the Program
If you own a business or work in an
organization that is not yet part of
Green Economy North, consider signing up.
Every organization has capacity to benefit
from becoming more sustainable.
Become a Sponsor
Your contribution increases our capacity to
support businesses and organizations in
Greater Sudbury to measure and manage
their carbon emissions.
Connect to the
Network
By attending our workshops and events,
you will not only learn about business
sustainability, but also connect with others
and work towards the same goals.
Welcome New Members!
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Growing with the
CoLab Network
Years ago, after Id finished pitching a new climate
action plan for my community, a city councillor
asked me why we should do anything at all. Climate
change is, after all, a global problem.
I replied with what I felt was true then, and still do
today: the progress we make locally matters a great
deal and perhaps, beyond that, we could inspire
others too.
Ive learned since then just how true this is. Because
we really are all Growing Together. While you build
a movement here, CoLab and others supporting
you are doing the same provincially and federally.
You can see it in the 200+ businesses participating
in similar programs as Green Economy North,
right across Ontario. And you can hear it in the
words of politicians across Canada, from Wynne
to Trudeau. But what do we need more of? We
need more businesses like TownePlace Suites and
HiaMediabusinesses that are doing more than just
talking. Because while others can set a vision, your
leadership in Sudbury is showing what that vision
looks likebe it at a smelter or a theatre. Youre
showing that businesses can save money, reduce
their emissions, and grow the low-carbon economy
at the same time. This is where the magic happens.
So, please, keep going.
Find others to bring into
this movement. And you
may be surprised just
how much of an impact
you have, not only here
in Sudbury, but what you
can inspire right across the
country.
Growing Together?
More than you may even
know. And at CoLab, we
couldnt be more proud to Mike Morrice
be alongside you every step Executive Director
of the way. Sustainability CoLab
 Thank You
Green Economy North would not be possible without the generous support of our members,
sponsors, funders, volunteers, board members, and staff.

Founding Partner Volunteers Board Members

Vale Ali El Mohd Amber Baechler
Andrew Hunter Brett Buchanan
Event Season Sponsors Holly Sutton Carlee Vendramin
Kaella-Marie Earle Kyle McCall
Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc - Liam Klemm Suzanne Perdeaux
Energy Savers Manisha Bhattarai Ted Wilson
Laurentian University Shane Pennant Victoria Armit
TD Canada Trust Victoria Scagnetti
Staff
Funders
Cassidy McAuliffe
Eco Canada Interns Chris Blackmore
Ontario Ministry of Environment Jennifer Harvey
Caleigh Yaworsky
and Climate Change Leigha Benford
David Berardi
Ontario Trillium Foundation Nasser Jeary
Justin Killah
FedNor Rebecca Danard
Sydney Little
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Richard Eberhardt
Corporation Paul Morse

Event Season Speakers

Brad Boychuk, Enviro Energy Kelly Scott, Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Zheng, Clearesult Kevin Sherwood, PACS Energy Solutions
Charles Coimbra, Hydro One Kristen Rutland, Greater Sudbury Hydro
Derek Satnik, Mindscape Innovations Louise Rubletz, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Emily Thorn Corthay, Hatch Ltd. Skye Little, Hia Media Inc.
Frances Edmonds, HP Canada Tammy Cheguis, Sudbury and District Health Unit
Jill Kirwan, Greater Sudbury Hydro Weston Sagle, Greater Sudbury Hydro
Jolene Recollet, Wahnapitae First Nation Xavier Icardo, TownePlace Suites

Annual Report Credit

The 2016 Annual Report was

designed and produced by
Cassidy McAuliffe, with cover
design and thematic support
by Terra Designs.

Sydney Little, Nasser Jeary, Rebecca Danard, Leigha Benford, Chris Blackmore, Cassidy McAuliffe, Richard Eberhardt

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