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Green Business Leaders

Green Business Leaders

photo of shovels caked in dirtPhoto courtesy of Evergreen.

There are many ways that businesses can contribute to ecosystem health and biodiversity and reap real economic benefits. 

Partnering with local organizations provides you with support and guidance as you embark on your “greening” journey.

Creating a Win-Win: Benefits of partnering with Carolinian Canada and local organizations

  • Leverage funds to make projects possible

  • Granting agencies support partnerships with businesses and corporations

  • NGO and agency partners are experienced in writing successful grant proposals

  • Your contribution will go much further with matching funds

  • Expert project advice and planning is tailored to your business needs and interests

  • Partner with neighbouring businesses for bigger impact and sharing of resources

  • Corporate Wildlife Habitat Council Certification and many other forms of community recognition

  • You can participate even if you don’t own lots of land by partnering with organizations that do

Activities are catered to the specific needs and interests of your business.  We will work with you to achieve your goals! Contact us to get started.

Case Study: Teck Metals Inc.

Image displaying before and after photos for the Teck Metals project

Teck Metals Inc., Mississauga partnered with Credit Valley Conservation through their Greening Corporate Grounds Program to enhance biodiversity and reduce costs.

BENEFITS TO BUSINESS:

  • Reduced landscape maintenance costs

  • Visible demonstration of commitment to Corporate Environmental & Social Responsibility

  • Staff engagement & team building opportunities

  • Enhanced workplace environment

  • Good community relations and support through improved community health

  • Meeting investor and consumer demands for “green” practices

Resources to help get you started

Find out about the partners and organizations supporting businesses in their efforts to create healthy communities for people and wildlife. See also the Business Case for Biodiversity page for links to research articles.