This document discusses how Canadian organizations are addressing climate change in a business context. It provides examples of companies that are reducing their environmental impact and integrating climate considerations into their strategies. It also encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and governments to work together on ongoing environmental engagement and emphasizes that addressing climate change can be good for business.

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CLIMATE CHANGE
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THE GLOBE AND MAIL FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
Deb Doncaster
is president of Earth Day Canada
From developing low-carbon energy systems to embracing environmentally responsible practices, Canadian
organizations are proving that going green can be done – and it’s good business
Making environmental engagement an ongoing team effort of individuals,
businesses, organizations and government
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Anthony Communications, in partnership
with The Globe and Mail’s advertising
department. The Globe’s editorial
department was not involved in its creation.
Online? Visit globeandmail.com/adv/businessclimatechange for more information.
TAKING ACTION
TRANSPORTATION
ENERGY
RESOURCES
Finance team key to integrating
climate change considerations
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Earth Day: every day
Earth Day Canada encourages Canadians of all walks of life to sign the
pledge to reduce their carbon footprint and help restore our forests.
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CLEAN , RENEWABLE , RELIABLE
HYDROPOWER
Hydropower is Canada’s #1 source of
electricity, giving Canada one of the
cleanest and most renewable electricity
systems in the world.
Canada’s Forum on Hydropower
Canada’s Clean Electricity SuperHero
June 8-9, 2016 | Ottawa

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STRATEGY
Bracing for climate change? Include the finance team
By Gordon Beal, CPA, CA
Gordon Beal is vice-president of
research, guidance and support with
CPA Canada, which represents more
than200,000 businessandaccounting
professionals in Canada and globally.
Understanding the implications of climate change is important for all businesses, including retailers like MEC, and CPA
Canada offers guidance that can help companies and finance professionals respond to the challenge.
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Cleaner air.
Bigger dreams.
In 2014, we stopped burning coal to make
electricity.It was NorthAmerica’s largest action
to combat climate change. And the power we
now generate is 99.7 percent free of smog and
greenhouse gas emissions. Because we know
the future is our most powerful resource.
Clean, reliable power. For the future.
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MAKING POSITIVE STEPS
At Kruger Products, we’re working to make our operations and
products more sustainable. And we’re making great progress.
See for yourself at krugerproducts.ca/sustainability
Official Partner
NAMED GTA
TOPEMPLOYER
4 CONSECUTIVE
YEARS
CANADIAN
BREAST CANCER
FOUNDATION
TOP 5
NATIONAL
CONTRIBUTOR
REDUCED
WATERCONSUMPTION BY
18.8%*
MATERIAL BY
13.5%*
REDUCED
PROUDLY
CANADIAN
REDUCED
GHGEMISSIONS
AT CANADIAN
OPERATIONS BY
34%*

3. CPAS
HELP BUSINESSES
WEATHER
CLIMATE CHANGE.
cpacanada.ca/climatechange
FIND OUT MORE AT
Chartered Professional Accountants can help your organization
make more informed decisions—and be more resilient—in the
face of climate change. By identifying risks and opportunities.
Estimating financial impacts. Costing solutions. And advising
on business planning and reputational risk.
Looking for discipline, rigour and an integrated response
to a changing climate? Enlist a CPA.