Half day interactive open workshop on green initiatives held in Mississauga.

1. Green is the colour! by Toronto Training and HR May 2011

2. Contents 3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR 5-11 Demand for green workers 12-15 Calculating carbon emissions 16-18 Purchasing carbon offsets 19-20 Steps to become carbon neutral 21-22 Drill 23-24 Green washing 25-26 Toronto Green Standard 27-28 Indoor air quality 29-30 Outdoor environment 31-32 Reducing waste 33-34 Conserving energy 35-36 Transport 37-38 Green business processes 39-46 Tourism industry 47-52 Case studies 53-54 Conclusion and questions Page 2

3. Page 3 Introduction

6. Improving employee engagement & morale

8. Page 6 Demand for green workers 1 of 6 IMPORTANT AT PRESENT Computer & Information Systems professionals Residential Homebuilders & renovators Architects & landscape architects Construction trades labourers Trades helpers & labourers Electricians Financiers / Business Development professionals Environmental consultants & analysts Skilled technicians & technologists Professional engineers

9. Page 7 Demand for green workers 2 of 6 VACANCIES DIFFICULT TO FILL Computer & Information Systems professionals Designers, illustrators & interior designers Life scientists & researchers Construction trades labourers & licensed tradespersons Physical scientists & researchers Trades helpers & labourers Environmental consultants & analysts Financiers / Business Development professionals Professional engineers Skilled technicians & technologists

10. Page 8 Demand for green workers 3 of 6 REASONS FOR HIRING PROBLEMS Work requires travel / relocation Immigration restrictions / non-recognition of credentials Heavy workload / long hours Regulations require certifications that people do not have Inadequate remuneration offered Institutions are not offering necessary training/education Lack of perceived career advancement opportunities No qualified staff available / availability shortage Inability to offer permanent employment Requires more or previous experience

11. Page 9 Demand for green workers 4 of 6 OBSTACLES FOR HIRING PROBLEMS Staff retention High cost of living People skills Small population base Field/job not perceived as attractive or interesting Lack of full-time need for people Lack of remuneration / funding Finding people with proper technical skills

12. Page 10 Demand for green workers 5 of 6 EFFECT OF HIRING PROBLEMS Slows exports Curtails expansion plans Limits production levels Requires staff/business owner(s) to work more hours Missed business opportunities

13. Page 11 Demand for green workers 6 of 6 SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE An employment referral service Assistance in developing competitive compensation packages More relevant trades training in schools More appropriate/relevant apprenticeship programs More relevant college/university training Partnerships between schools and business Tax credits for employee training

14. Page 12 Calculating carbon emissions

15. Page 13 Calculating carbon emissions 1 of 3 GATHER DATA Determine your business activities that produce carbon emissions. These fall into two groups: a. Direct emissions: burning fuel to heat or cool buildings, generate electricity, run your business vehicles. b. Indirect emissions: purchasing electricity, heat and steam, and travelling or commuting in vehicles that are not owned by your business such as airplanes, trains, buses and employees‘ cars. This also includes carbon emissions associated with the production and manufacturing of materials you use in your business.

16. Page 14 Calculating carbon emissions 2 of 3 GATHER DATA Consult utility statements and fuel records to determine how much energy you use in each activity. Finding data for indirect emissions-such as the amount of electricity used when you lease space, or carbon released in the production of raw materials-is more complicated since records are not often easily available. Establish the emissions factor that you will use. E.g. to calculate the carbon emissions from transportation, you need to know how many kg of carbon dioxide are produced per litre of fuel for air, train, bus or private vehicle km.

17. Page 15 Calculating carbon emissions 3 of 3 CALCULATE EMISSIONS Use the calculator from one of the following: Environment Canada Tree Canada The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative

18. Page 16 Purchasing carbon offsets

19. Page 17 Purchasing carbon offsets 1 of 2 DEFINITION TYPES OF PROJECT Renewable energy Energy efficiency Sequestration Methane capture

20. Page 18 Purchasing carbon offsets 2 of 2 LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING Details on the types of projects and their success in offsetting carbon emissions, backed up with a monitoring and verification process Emphasis on offset quality Registration process to verify that the same offset has not been sold multiple times Investments in public awareness and education campaigns Benefits that go beyond the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions, such as energy conservation, biodiversity protection, plus local economic and social development

21. Page 19 Steps to become carbon neutral

22. Page 20 Steps to become carbon neutral Determine your carbon footprint Set your goal Reduce your footprint Offset a portion of your footprint

23. Page 21 Drill

24. Page 22 Drill

25. Page 23 Green washing

26. Page 24 Green washing Sin of the Hidden Trade-Off Sin of No Proof Sin of Vagueness Sin of Irrelevance Sin of Lesser of Two Evils Sin of Fibbing

27. Page 25 Toronto Green Standard

28. Page 26 Toronto Green Standard Air quality Greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency Water quality, quantity and efficiency Ecology Solid waste

29. Page 27 Indoor air quality

30. Page 28 Indoor air quality Natural air filtering Floors Walls Lead paint Windows Furniture Office Bathroom Kitchen Basement Cleaning products

31. Page 29 Outdoor environment

32. Page 30 Outdoor environment Landscaping Green roofs Water New development Creating a sustainable outdoor environment

33. Page 31 Reducing waste

34. Page 32 Reducing waste 4 Rs Think longevity Pay the rent Think reusable Bulk up Embrace digital Skip the paper towels

35. Page 33 Conserving energy

36. Page 34 Conserving energy Lighting Washing Fridges Heating and cooling

37. Page 35 Transport

38. Page 36 Transport Green commuting practices Are there pedestrian and cycling-friendly routes to your location? Is employee parking provided at your location? Is it possible for some of your employees to telecommute even occasionally? Do you and/or your employees travel to multiple work locations for internal meetings? Sustainable transport

39. Page 37 Green business processes

40. Page 38 Green business processes Product development Marketing Training and education Administration Purchasing Operations Technology Business and strategic planning

41. Page 39 Tourism industry

42. Page 40 Tourism industry 1 of 7 FOOD Food waste Waste disposal as resource recovery Napkins Local v organic Sustainable seafood Purchasing Water and energy

43. Page 41 Tourism industry 2 of 7 ACCOMODATION Water Laundry Transport Housekeeping Recycling and composting Gardening Swimming Camping

44. Page 42 Tourism industry 3 of 7 BUS/TOUR OPERATORS Transport Biofuels Product design Vehicle washing Idling vehicles

45. Page 43 Tourism industry 4 of 7 ADVENTURE/ECO-TOURISM OPERATORS Sharing the commons Tour size Wildlife encounters In the water On the ground Fires Horses Mountains and snow

46. Page 44 Tourism industry 5 of 7 TRAVEL AGENTS Choosing destinations Transport Carbon offsetting

47. Page 45 Tourism industry 6 of 7 HUNTING AND FISHING OUTFITTERS Habitat conservation Client education Wildlife Keeping it local Respecting the regulations

48. Page 46 Tourism industry 7 of 7 ATTRACTIONS AND VENUES Indoor venues Museums, galleries and historic sites Golf courses Theme parks Water parks & pools Ski and snowboard resorts

49. Page 47 Case study A

50. Page 48 Case study A

51. Page 49 Case study B

52. Page 50 Case study B

53. Page 51 Case study C

54. Page 52 Case study C

55. Page 53 Conclusion & Questions

56. Page 50 Conclusion Summary Questions