Green Economy North
leading northern ontario in sustainable business
Green Economy North is a membership-based sustainable business program of reThink Green and the Northern Ontario hub of Green Economy Canada.
We help businesses, not-for-profits, and the broader public sector reduce carbon emissions each year.
We offer affordable and tailored support to help you set and meet sustainability targets. Services include carbon emissions calculation and reporting, building walkthroughs, and action planning. See below for details on our process.
the milestone process
We guide members through our tried-and-tested Milestone Process.
milestone 1: get engaged
Get oriented at our kick-off meeting and get to know the community. Let’s talk data, emissions sources, and first steps.
milestone 2: measure your footprint
Perform a baseline energy walk-through, produce an emissions report with our Impact Tracking Tool, and understand where there is room for improvement.
milestone 3: set a target
Mobilize your Green Team, outline your emission reduction goals and pathways, and commit to an action plan.
milestone 4: achieve results
Save money, build connections, and demonstrate leadership! Participate in quarterly check-ins and stay up to date with new resources, incentives, and opportunities to succeed.
Sharing ideas at the GEN Regional Business Forum 2023
By working through these checkpoints, Green Economy North members receive the necessary top-class, science-backed training, tools, and resources to help them succeed in our low carbon economy. The program also offers opportunities to form new connections and collaborations across Canada; all while doing great work for the planet, improving your bottom line, and demonstrating leadership!
Green Economy North members enjoy several other benefits.
1:1 support
Capacity-building workshops
Notification of new funding opportunities
Networking events and facilitated introductions
Public recognition of your work with GEN
Access to info-packed summary documents
All of these services go towards making it easier than ever for our members to reduce their carbon emissions is science-based and affordable ways. These are always available to Green Economy North members. We guide, support, and highlight the progress of our members in Northern Ontario as we transition to a more vibrant and inclusive net-zero future.
sign up
If you are interested in joining Green Economy North, please complete this form. The information you enter below will be used to provide your quote for annual membership fee.