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MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE #1/12
February 2, 2012
Airport Vicinity District Energy Feasibility Study PPG12
Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster PPG17
Executive Committee Update PPG3
Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium PPG23
Good News Stories PPG29
Lean and Green Co -Op Program PPG28
Minutes PPG2
Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update PPG3
Partners in Project Green Web -Based Carbon Benchmarking and Reporting Tool PPG25
Presentation - Jonathan Dogteron, Practice Lead, MaRS Cleantech Practice PPG2
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MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
STEERING COMMITTEE #1/12
February 2, 2012
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The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at the Pub at Molson Coors, located at
33 Carlingview Drive on February 2, 2012. Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:15
p.m.
PRESENT
DebbieBaxter .............................................................. ............................... .........................Member
MikeBrandt ................................................................. ............................... .........................Member
PaulCallegari ............................................................... ............................... .........................Member
ShelleyCarroll .............................................................. ............................... .........................Member
BradChittick ................................................................. ............................... .........................Member
BrianDenney ......................... ...............................
BonnieCrombie ................... ...............................
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TobyLennox .......................... ...............................
PhilipLing .............................. ...............................
TrevorLui ............................... ...............................
Darryl Neate .......................... ...............................
Mark O' Connor ...................... ...............................
Jaipaul Massey- Singh ........... ...............................
Anne Tennier ......................... ...............................
David Wawrychuk ................. ...............................
JimWilson ............................ ...............................
STAFF
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Dennis Braun ........................ ...............................
AdeleFreeman ..................... ...............................
Megan McCombe ................. ...............................
Mary Bracken ....................... ...............................
Randy McGill ......................... ...............................
Bernie McIntyre ..................... ...............................
Alexandra Papaiconomou ..... ...............................
KarenRas .............................. ...............................
ChrisRickett .......................... ...............................
Chandra Sharma ................... ...............................
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GUESTS
JohnKinkead ................................................................................................
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CaroleBerry ...............................................................................
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ScottSmith .................................................................................................
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JohnStephenson .......................................................................................
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DonnaHavinga .............................................................................................
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ChristineZimmer .................. ............. ................ ...................
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REGRETS
SuzanneBarrett ............................................................
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BobCallahan ................................................................
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JohnCoyne .......................................................................................
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ChrisFonseca ..............................................................
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AndrewGustyn .............................................................
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BobGriesbach .............................................................
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JaneHolmes ................................................................
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DavidSzwarc ................................................................
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RES. #PPG1 /12 MINUTES
Moved by: Mike Brant
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/11, held on October 13, 2011, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
(a) Jonathan Dogteron, Practice Lead, MaRS Cleantech Practice
Jonathan Dogteron, Practice Lead, Cleantech, MaRS provided an overview of MaRS
Cleantech Practice and the services they provide to new companies.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Toby Lennox provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on Monday,
January 9, 2012. The main focus of the meeting was the business plan report (agenda item
8.1) to reflect the progress of Partners in Project Green.
RES. #PPG2 /12 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN STATUS UPDATE
Update and review on the progress of the Partners in Project Green
Business Plan.
Moved by: Brad Chittick
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update be received;
THAT the 2012 Partners in Project Green Team priorities be approved;
THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be encouraged to actively
engage in and promote Partners in Project Green programming that supports the revenue
targets of the initiative.
AND FURTHER THAT the Partners in Project Green Project Teams incorporate the results
of the Business Plan Status Update into their respective work plans.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As part of the approval of the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 - 2013, the
Steering Committee requested a regular status update on the results of the business plan. The
goal of this status update is to ensure the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee is kept
apprised of the evolution of the business plan, and to ensure the work being completed is
contributing to the strategic objectives of the initiative.
BUSINESS PLAN STATUS REPORT
The status update provides an overview of the financial aspects of Partners in Project, including
a statement of revenues and expenditures, variance analysis, future implications and related
project team updates.
Program Preliminary Results
The Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update provides an overview of revenue
and expenditure trends through the end of 2013 which can be found in Attachment 8.1.1.
Supporting this document is Attachment 8.1.2 which supplies an overview of Partners in Project
Green's 2011 programs and projects and their ability to generate revenue in relation to project
results. Taken as a whole, these two documents show the overall financial health of Partners in
Project Green and its program delivery trends.
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2011 Revenues
In 2011 Partners in Project Green had projected revenues of $1,755,183.69, while the actual
was $1,533,957.82 as of November 30`h, 2011. An overview of revenue observations through
November 20`h, 2011 are summarized below and can be found in Table 1.
• Commissions - while there were no commissions realized as a result of the Eco -
Efficiency Consultant Roster due to longer than expected contract negotiations,
commissions from the Green Power Challenge exceeded expectations, allowing TRCA
staff to realize 78 per cent of the forecasted total commissions for Partners in Project
Green. Contracts for the Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster have now been finalized and
a marketing plan is being rolled out in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone and Region of
Durham to support it.
• Consulting Services - consulting fees were down as a project for the Town of Caledon
was delayed until 2012 due to a lack of funding. This project is expected to be
undertaken in 2012/13 with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and
the Town of Caledon.
• Government Funding - due to a later than expected payment from the Ontario Power
Authority, this revenue is down; however, it will be received in 2012.
• Grants - this revenue is down due to the District Energy Feasibility Study taking longer
than expected, which meant a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will
not be realized until 2012.
• Sponsorship - this revenue source includes the prior year's deferred revenue; however,
beyond the deferred revenue and GTAA's sponsorship, TRCA had projected $80,000 in
sponsorships and realized just under $73,000 in corporate sponsorships.
• Subscription Fees - as noted by the revenue number, the target of $5,000 was not
reached and subscription fees remain a small contribution to the overall Partners in
Project Green budget.
Summary of Revenue
Sources
Summary of Revenue
mm—
Amount
Sources
%
Actual
%
Variance
Commissions
56,500.00
3.2%
44,127.50
2.9%
78.1%
Consulting Services
174,680.00
10. %
884,090.00
5.5%
48.1%
Fee - for - Service
57,100.00
3.3%
47,869.93
3.1%
83.8%
Government Funding
43,000.00
2.4%
29,500.00
1.9%
68.6%
Grants
120,500.00
6.9%
35,500.00
2.3%
29.5%
Municipal Funding
525,000.00
29.9%
525,000.00
34.2%
100.0%
Sponsorship
773,403.69
44.1%
766,227.86
50.0%
99.1%
Subscription fee
5,000.00
0.3%
1,642.53
0.1%
32.9%
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Table 1: Summary of Revenue Sources
The Partners in Project Green Business Plan provided a strategy for continuously increasing
the amount of revenue generated from private sector initiatives, including commissions, fee -for-
services, sponsorships and grants, while still encouraging government investment by
highlighting the results and value proposition for the business community. At present, the ratio
of public to private sector funding for Partners in Project Green is 32 per cent versus 67 per
cent respectively.
In order to continue to grow private sector revenue generation for Partners in Project Green, the
following are a number of initiatives TRCA staff is undertaking:
Website Monetization — under direction from the Steering Committee, TRCA staff and
the Marketing and Networking team are developing a business plan for the project
website. This will be presented at the June 7'h, 2012 meeting of the Steering
Committee.
Carbon Benchmarking and Reporting Tool — as part of this proposed collaboration with
Zerofootprint, there is potential to realize new commission revenues from referrals to
Zerofootprint's carbon management and benchmarking tool.
Conservation Demand Management Marketing Partnership — in order to assist
Enersource Hydro Mississauga in reaching its conservation targets, TRCA have
finalized an agreement with their delivery partner, Willis Energy, on a marketing and
referral partnership. As part of this partnership, Willis Energy has agreed to
compensate Partners in Project Green for referrals that lead to successful applications.
2011 Expenditures
On the expenditure side of Partners in Project Green, there are more deferred expenditures
than originally anticipated as of November 30`h, 2011. This is mainly due to a delay in
expenditures relating to the District Energy Feasibility Study that will now be incurred in 2012.
However, a large portion of these deferred expenditures will be used in 2012 to begin a
stronger focus on waste management in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone and to fund the
Energy Leaders Consortium. The remaining funds will be used in future years for program and
project development to realize the goals of Partners in Project Green, while providing a cushion
for program delivery in future years as TRCA's business model for Partners in Project Green is
refined and takes root.
An overview of expenditure observations through November 30th, 2011 are summarized below
and can be found in Table 2.
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• Caledon Eco- Business — projected expenditures for this project were based on the
approval of funding from a number of grant applications. Unfortunately, these grants
were not approved, thus this project has been put on hold until 2012 and confirmation
of funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
• District Energy Feasibility Study — while this project has been completed, the structure
of this contract was such that payment were required once a number of deliverables
were completed, all of which were not done until the end of 2011. Given this, these
expenditures won't be realized until 2012.
• Marketing and Networking —there were more expenditures that expected for marketing
and networking, as more staff resources were utilized in this area to fulfill client
engagement opportunities.
• Eco- Efficiency Program — there were more expenditures than expected for this area, as
there were more resources dedicated to staff to complete eco- efficiency assessments
than originally planned. In order to bring these costs down in 2012, TRCA will move
away from utilizing two interns and hire a full -time energy manager to fulfill this role.
This will provide more experience, while still being able to fulfill the client requirements.
• Restoration Projects — expenditures were under for this area as only one private
corporate planting event was undertaken, resulting in less staff and material costs.
• Green Job Team — expenditures were lower in this area as the entire budgeted amount
to fulfill the delivery of the Energy Co -Op Program was not required, as the participating
students required less extra mentoring time than was originally expected.
EXj?erVSes
Expected
Actual
% - Exp
Target
Admin 413 -10
220,000.00
200,828.36
21.3%
91.3%
Marketing 413 -11
124,000.00
143,161.04
15.2%
115.5%
Eco- Efficiency Team 413 -12
87,000.00
95,996.52
10.2%
110.3%
Resource Reutilization Team 413 -13
22,000.00
15,283.77
1.6%
69.5%
Green Parking Lot Team 413 -14
45,000.00
37,689.79
4.0%
63.8%
Restoration Projects 413 -15
29,000.00
17,523.05
1.9%
60.4%
Green Job Team 413 -16
69,500.00
52,756.34
5.6%
75.9%
Green Purchasing Team 413 -17
22,000.00
17,402.49
1.8%
79.1%
Policy Harmonization 413 -18
29,000.00
26,028.40
2.8%
89.8%
Transportation Solutions Team 413 -28
6,500.00
3.15
0.0%
0.0%
GHG Reduction Strategy 413 -20
0.00
0.00
0.0%
0.0%
PPG Events 413 -21
74,500.00
73,687.76
7.8°%
98.9%
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Toronto Eco- Business 413 -22
20,000.00
19,130.45
2.0%
95.7%
District Energy 413 -23
D e n t
183,500.00
36,163.41
3.8%
19.7%
Consortium Program 413 -24
$ sv
100,000.00
75,576.04
8.0%
75.6%
Building Performance Team 413 -25
20,000.00
14,900.85
1.6%
74.5%
ChemTrac 413 -26
97,500.00
96,089.97
10.2%
98.6%
Caledon Eco - Business 413 -27
SUB-TOTAL
Deferred Expenditures
122,000.00
1,271,500.00
488,683.69
19,766.18
941,987.57
591,970.25
2.1%
100%
16.2%
Table 2: Summary of Expenditures
Of Partners in Project Green's expenditures, Figure 1 illustrates an overview of staff costs,
capital costs (program delivery costs, marketing, etc.) and administration costs in terms of
value and percentage of total expenditures for 2011 up until November 30th, 2011.
As can be seen in Figure 1, Partners
in Project Green relies on a majority
of its funding to provide staff
resources. This is a human resource
project that relies on staff to develop
and deliver programs, engage in
sales and marketing, facilitate
relationships, and develop and
implement projects.
Looking forward into 2012, it is
expected that expenditures will rise
significantly due to a number or
high -value projects, including:
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• District Energy Feasibility Study —this Figure 1: Summary of Expenditure Areas
study will be completed and paid for in 2012.
• Town of Caledon Eco - Business Land -Use Policies — funding is expected from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities to launch this project.
• Waste Exchange Platform and Benchmarking Tool — the development of an outreach
program to facilitate waste exchanges and an online benchmarking tool will be
developed and launched.
• Green Parking Lot Program — a funding grant from the Ministry of the Environment will
expand the number of parking lot designs that can be completed, as well as provide
funding for implementation assistance.
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Energy Leaders Consortium —this group of energy leaders will be convened to work
together on energy management planning and implementation.
Moving forward into 2013, the level of expenditures will lessen as a number of the above larger
projects above will have been completed, while those with a program delivery element (i.e.
Energy Leaders Consortium and Waste Exchange Platform) will no longer have major funding
associated with their development.
It is anticipated that by the end of 2013, the utilized revenue models will have proven
themselves (or have been adapted to meet changing conditions) and it will be better
understood the ratio of public versus private funding that will be required to sustain Partners in
Project Green. Overall, TRCA staff continues to drive more private sector revenue, while
highlighting the value for both public and private sector partners to invest in the ongoing
development and delivery of Partners in Project Green.
2012 PROJECT TEAM PRIORITIES
Based upon these results, the following provides an overview of the planned program and
project focuses for 2012 for each of the Partners in Project Green Project Teams.
1. Building Performance Team (Projected Revenue: $106,125)
In 2012, the Building Performance Team will continue to work on identifying new programming
opportunities to improve the performance of buildings in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone. A
number of these projects will include:
Continuing Programming and Projects
• Eco- Efficiency Program — continuing to deliver the one - window Eco- Efficiency
Program to local manufacturers and logistics operations.
• Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster — manage and expand the Eco- Efficiency
Consultant Roster.
• Sustainable Energy Plan Program — continuing to deliver the Sustainable Energy
Plan Program to local manufacturers.
• Training and Networking — continuing to develop and deliver training and networking
opportunities for local businesses.
Sustainability Consortium Programming (Projected Revenue: $4,500) — continuing
to deliver and develop sustainability consortiums, including:
• Sustainable Logistics Consortium — logistics leaders working together
on sustainability solutions.
• Sustainable Manufacturing Consortium — manufacturing leaders
working together on sustainability solutions.
• Sustainable Office Consortium — commercial office leaders working
together on sustainability solutions.
• Sustainable Hospitality Consortium — hospitality leaders working
together on sustainability solutions.
• Energy Leaders Consortium — delivery of a facilitation process to assist
local energy leaders in collaborating on energy conservation goals.
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• Water Leaders Consortium - assemble and facilitate a group of the
Greater Toronto Area's largest water users and get them to collaborate
on water conservation.
New Programming
• Carbon Benchmarking Tool - develop and launch a web -based carbon
benchmarking tool that will allow companies to compare their carbon emissions.
• Energy Benchmarking Workshop - develop and deliver a sector based energy
benchmarking workshop.
• Small Business Engagement - engaging small manufacturers in resource
conservation opportunities.
2. Green Purchasing Team (Projected Revenue: $10,000)
In 2012, the Green Purchasing Team will continue to work on a number of projects, including:
• Continuing Programming
• Clinton Climate Initiative Green Purchasing Alliance - continue to offer discounts
on building envelope technologies to local businesses.
• Green Power Challenge Partnership - manage the ongoing green energy marketing
partnership with Bullfrog Power.
• Commitment to Buy Green - continue to promote Greening Greater Toronto's
Commitment to Buy Green to local businesses.
• Green Vendor Directory - manage the green product and service directory on the
Partners in Project Green website.
• Green Procurement Tool Assistance - continue to identify and develop tools to
assist companies in purchasing green products and services.
• New Programming
o New Purchasing Programs - investigate new opportunities for green purchasing
programs as they arise.
3. District Energy Team (Projected Revenue: $85,000)
In 2012, the District Energy Team will complete a feasibility study on the development of an
airport vicinity district energy system. With the study completed, the group will work to the
advance recommendations.
4. Resource Reutilization Team (Projected Revenue: $5,000)
In 2012, the Resource Reutilization Team will continue to work on a number of projects,
including:
• Continuing Programming
• Waste Speed Dating Program - continue to deliver a networking session to educate
companies on the benefits of resource exchanges and help connect them to potential
exchange opportunities.
• Waste Procurement Training - continue to deliver training on procuring waste
management solutions.
• New Programming
o Waste Exchange Platform - develop and deliver a waste exchange program that
identifies waste and potential exchange opportunities.
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• Waste Management Benchmarking - develop and launch a web -based waste
management benchmarking tool that will allow companies to compare their waste
diversion levels.
• Waste Leaders Consortium - assemble and facilitate a group of companies with an
interest in waste management and get them to collaborate on waste reduction and
diversion opportunities.
5. Pearson Area Smart Commute
In 2012, TRCA staff will continue to support the Pearson Area Smart Commute Program and
promote alternative commuting solutions to companies in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
6. Green Jobs Team
In 2012, the Green Jobs team will launch a number of programs and continue to identify
training opportunities for green jobs in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
• Continuing Programs
• Green Jobs Program — continue to deliver a facilitation and recognition program that
connects local employers with a sustainability focus to staffing resources.
• Sustainable Business Plan Internship — continue to promote this program that
connects local businesses to students who will assist them in developing corporate
sustainability plans.
• ChemTrac Assistance Program — continue to connect co -op students to companies
in the City of Toronto to assist them in complying with the Community Right to Know
By -law.
• New Programming
• Lean and Green Co -Op Program — develop and deliver a lean and green co -op
program.
• Green Job Assistance Program — develop and deliver a program that connects
companies to co -op students and training around lean and green principles.
7. Policy Harmonization Team
With the Policy Harmonization Toolkit completed, in 2012 the Policy Harmonization Team will
focus on the following opportunities.
New Programming
• Municipal Policy Implementation — continue to work with Pearson Eco- Business
Zone municipalities on the implementation of the recommendations found in the
Policy Harmonization Toolkit.
• Online Training — develop and deploy a range of online training tools to support the
Policy Harmonization Toolkit.
• Industrial Condominium Tools — develop a range of policy tools that can be used to
promote sustainability in industrial and office condominiums.
• Business Improvement Areas — investigate how to utilize business improvement
areas as a way to promote eco- business zone development and implementation.
8. Green Site Team (Projected Revenue: $143,000)
In 2012, the Green Site Team will continue to work on a number of restoration projects in
collaboration with the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, including:
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• Alfred Kuehne Channel Naturalization — removal of a concrete channel and naturalization
of a portion of the Etobicoke Creek south of Steeles Avenue in Brampton.
• Courtney Park Naturalization — installation of a trail and naturalization work adjacent to
Pratt and Whitney in Mississauga.
• Dixie and Derry Roads Naturalization — naturalization and wetland development at the
corner of Dixie and Derry Roads in Mississauga.
• Kennedy Valley Park — naturalization and trail construction adjacent to the inter - change of
Highway 407 and 410 in Brampton.
In addition, the following programs will continue to be delivered:
• Greening Corporate Grounds — continue to assist local companies in developing and
implementing landscape naturalization and low- impact stormwater management plans for
their sites.
• Corporate Tree Planting Events — continue to deliver an annual corporate tree planting
event.
9. Marketing and Networking Team (Projected Revenue: $23,000)
In 2012, the Marketing and Networking Team will focus on the following projects:
Continuing Programs
• Business Ambassador Program - continued roll -out and management of the
Business Ambassador Program.
• Channel Partnerships - continued development of channel partnerships and
marketing opportunities.
• Networking Events - development and delivery of networking opportunities for local
businesses.
• Annual Report -the development and delivery of the Partners in Project Green
Annual Report in June 2012.
• Sustainable Business Awards - refine and re- launch an awards program for
Partners in Project Green companies.
• People Power Challenge - continued delivery of the People Power Challenge
Program.
• Case Study Development - continued development of case studies on local
business leaders.
• Website Management - continued delivery of online tools to promote eco- business
opportunities.
New Programming
• Small Business Engagement - this business segment was identified as a key area
for engagement for the local economic development departments, the utilities and
Partners in Project Green.
• Social Media - Partners in Project Green will develop a strategy to include social
media (including tools such as Twitter) in its marketing and outreach plans.
• Leveraging Communication Channels - Partners in Project Green develops many
good news stories on local businesses, but is not successful at getting these stories
out through other communication channels. TRCA staff will develop a strategy to
ensure these stories get shared through its public and private sector partners.
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o Green Business Tour — staff will develop a focused online tour for investment
attraction that leverages the Partners in Project Green case study directory to
showcase local sustainable business leaders.
NEXT STEPS
Based on these priorities, TRCA staff will develop an overall meeting schedule highlighting
when these priorities will come before the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee and
their associated Project Teams.
TRCA staff will continue to monitor and report back on the business plan, as well as look to
Steering Committee members for their input and advice on continuing to realize revenue
generation opportunities that support Partners in Project Green's goals.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5316
January 17, 2012
RES. #PPG3 /12 AIRPORT VICINITY DISTRICT ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY
Review of the Pearson Eco- Business District Energy Feasibility Study and
discussion on appropriate next steps for action.
Moved by: Jim Wilson
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT the Draft Pearson Eco- Business Zone District Energy Study be endorsed;
THAT TRCA staff engage the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, Greater Toronto
Airports Authority, Enbridge Gas Distribution, Enersource Hydro Mississauga and other
potential partners to determine their interest and participation in the development and
operation of a district energy system in the vicinity of Toronto Pearson.
AND FURTHER THAT an update on the project be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.
CARRIED
OVERVIEW OF DISTRICT ENERGY
District energy is the distribution of thermal energy using a pipeline distribution system that can
deliver heating or cooling to buildings connected to the system. The central thermal plants may
use various types of fuel including natural gas, oil or renewable energy, with heat being
generated either as a purchased fuel or as waste heat.
The economic viability of a district energy system relates closely to the energy density of the
thermal customers being served, as the system in effect replaces the functions provided by
furnaces, air conditioners, boilers and chillers in the individual buildings.
BACKGROUND
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One of the priorities identified in the Partners in Project Green Strategy was the development of
a district energy system around Toronto Pearson. The strategy recommended engaging one
or all three of the energy generating facilities around Toronto Pearson to determine the
feasibility of them providing heating and /or cooling to a district energy system that could feed
local buildings.
Upon further investigation, a number of challenges arose with the three identified energy
generating facilities, which were as follows:
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (117 MW) — GTAA's Central Utilities Plant features a
central boiler /chiller system that provides heating and cooling for a number of airport
facilities; however, this system will not have excess capacity once the GTAA's future
development plans are fulfilled. While the Central Utilities Plant's combined heat and
power (CHP) facility provides back -up power if required and generates electricity for
sale to the grid, it would not be economical to provide thermal energy to a district
energy system under the GTAA's current generation contract.
TransAlta Mississauga Cogeneration Plant (108 MW) — the long -term existence of this
facility is in question given its location on prime development land at the airport.
Magellan Aerospace Cogeneration Facility (2.5 MW) — there was no interest from
Magellan in utilizing their system for a district energy facility as they are currently using it
for their own demand response program.
Given these constraints the district energy feasibility study was designed to answer the
following two questions:
1. What is the feasibility of developing a district energy system fed by a new central
thermal plant to provide heating to buildings within the vicinity of Toronto Pearson?
2. What are the economic and regulatory conditions that could make running GTAA's CHP
economical as a source to provide heat for a district energy system in the vicinity of
Toronto Pearson?
After a competitive procurement process, the Partners in Project Green Executive Committee
endorsed the following resolution on May 19, 2010:
"THAT FVB Energy Inc. be awarded a contract to complete a Pearson Eco- Business
Zone District Energy System Feasibility Study at a cost not to exceed $140,000 plus
applicable taxes."
QUESTION #1 —
NEW CENTRAL THERMAL PLANT
The Pearson Eco- Business Zone District Energy Study found that there is potential to develop a
district energy system in the vicinity of Toronto Pearson, beginning with 11 potential facilities
near Highway 427 and Airport Road. There is significant thermal energy consumption and
moderate density from the local hotels that would make up the majority of the customers.
However, the major challenge in the area is that it is a retrofit environment which makes
attracting customers to the system much more challenging.
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Demand Identification
In order to identify the potential customer thermal energy demand, aggregate natural gas
consumption was compared against aerial maps to identify potential areas of interest. These
areas were then surveyed from the exterior to identify 36 facilities, shown in Figure 1, with
strong potential as district energy customers. Of these facilities, 15 participated in a detailed
review consisting of an interview with key staff, inspection of the mechanical equipment, and
study of natural gas consumption data. The thermal loads for the remaining facilities were
estimated with benchmark data from the consultants' database of similar buildings. The
thermal heating load for the 36 facilities is estimated at 22,000 kW.
Figure 1: Proposed District Energy System Customers and Route
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The estimated cooling load for the facilities is considerably lower at 6,720 kW, as is typical in
Ontario. District cooling requires higher capital costs and is not cost effective in the study area.
As a result of this analysis, two clusters of buildings were identified to be most suitable for a
district energy system, and are recommended for the initial phase of a potential system. The
first cluster has an estimated thermal load of 4,825 kW and consists of buildings number 1 to 5
in the area bounded by Highway 427, Airport Road and Elmbank Road. The second cluster has
an estimated thermal load of 8,800 kW and includes buildings number 6 to 11 on Dixon Road
to the east of Highway 427.
Thermal Energy Supply
Given the constraints of the existing energy generation facilities in the area, there would be a
need to create a dedicated central thermal plant. For this study, it was assumed that this facility
would be located on a vacant parcel of land on Elmbank Rd. The facility would consist of four
boilers each having a capacity to supply 4MW of heat and a CHP plant with an output of 4MW
of heat and 4MW of electrical power.
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Distribution System
Supply and return pipes are buried at least one meter below grade. Figure 1 shows
recommended piping routes for the buildings under consideration with 3.1 km of piping
required to connect buildings 1 toi 1.
Financial Model
Capital Cost Estimates
The total capital cost of a district energy system connecting buildings 1 to 11, including
construction of a dedicated energy centre consisting of four boilers and one CHIP plant,
distribution pipe systems, and energy transfer stations and building modifications required for
connection is estimated at $28,200,000.
Operating Cost Estimates
Operating costs include forecast commodity fuel and delivery costs, labour, maintenance,
insurance, land lease, and overhead costs.
Customer Pricing and Revenue Estimates
The maximum price that a potential customer of a district energy system would be likely to pay
is the avoided cost of generating their own thermal energy onsite. This avoided cost includes
the price paid to the utilities as well as avoided operational and capital costs from owning and
running a boiler. The suggested pricing, used in the model, sets a fixed monthly capacity
charge and passes through the cost of energy.
Electricity Revenue Estimates
Electricity supplied by the CHIP to Ontario's grid is assumed to receive revenue under a
contract with the Ontario Power Authority based on the current CHIP Standard Offer Program.
Financial Model Results
The financial model developed for the district energy system connecting buildings 1 to 11
provides an estimated unlevered internal rate of return (IRR) of 5 per cent. Under the base case
financing assumptions (D /E ratio of 6 per cent, repayment term of 20 years and an interest rate
of 6 per cent), the levered IRR is improved to 8 per cent, a rate that is at the low end of the
range for DES projects that typically generate 8 to 12 per cent.
Government funding assistance through programs such as the Green Infrastructure Fund and
Green Municipal Fund may be available to support a District Energy System. If 30 per cent of
project costs were funded, a level received by other Canadian District Energy Systems, the
unlevered project IRR would increase to 9 per cent.
Ownership and Operational Structure
Because of the high capital costs and long investment horizon, utilities (Enbridge),
municipalities (Peel, Mississauga or Toronto), or other public sector bodies with access to low -
cost capital are potential developers and /or owners of a district energy system.
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The system could have a number of potential ownership models, including:
Public- Private Ownership —the municipality (Peel and /or Mississauga) and another
public sector body could partner with a private- sector partner (i.e. Enbridge) to develop
the project in partnership.
Private Ownership — an interested private sector company could develop the project
and provide the municipality annual easement fees for use of its right -of -ways.
Public Ownership — the municipality and another public sector body could develop and
implement the project and operate it as a utility similar to water and wastewater
services.
Regardless of the ownership model, the Partners in Project Green District Energy Team agreed
that a champion from the local municipalities is critical to the success of the system — as the
public trust and influence of the local municipality is important in ensuring buy -in of potential
customers; while access to easements, proper permitting and favourable development
conditions, are crucial to the facility's development.
Regulatory Considerations
The district energy system is not expected to face significant regulatory or legal obstacles. If
federal funding is accessed it may trigger an Environmental Assessment screening. It would
not be expected to trigger a provincial Environmental Assessment.
Municipal easements and permits would be required for the development of a system.
Risk Assessment
There are a number of risks that the development of the district energy system could face,
including:
• Customer Connections - the primary risk with the development of this district energy
system is that customers will not connect. A concerted marketing campaign to educate
potential customers and obtain their intent to connect will be required before
development. In addition, new development in the vicinity of the proposed system
should be educated and encouraged to connect as part of the development process.
• Natural Gas Price Volatility - rates can be structured with a fixed rate and variable rate
component so that customers take -on or share -in the volatility of the energy prices. In
the extreme, district energy systems are resilient to changes in fuel type and can
typically be modified for a new fuel source more cheaply than individual buildings.
• Land Availability - suitable and affordable plots of land appear to be available to host
the central thermal facility, however the owners would need to be identified and
availability and price confirmed.
• Project Financing - availability and cost of capital will be key constraints for the
successful development of the system.
QUESTION #2 —
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR GTAA'S CHP TO BE A THERMAL SOURCE
Currently the GTAA has a Central Utilities Plant that consists of boilers and a CHP plant. While
the boilers are limited by their physical capacity and GTAA's demand for heating and cooling,
the CHP is currently limited by market prices for electricity.
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The CHP plant is dispatched when it is profitable based on market rates for electricity and the
cost of natural gas. In order to utilize GTAA's CHP as the thermal source for the proposed
district energy system, GTAA would need improved contract terms so that it is profitable to run
more often. If this was the case, it is possible that the proposed 4MW dedicated CHP plant
assumed by this study could be avoided.
Improved dispatch rules, specifically a minimum run time per start, and a minimum standby
price for electricity could potentially enable the GTAA to provide the thermal energy from its
CHP plant when needed by the proposed district energy system.
NEXT STEPS
With the completion of this study, it is recommended that TRCA staff focus on facilitating
partnerships among the parties interested in taking a district energy system forward. TRCA will
contribute staff time to support the project, but does not anticipate additional external expenses
in support of the project. The major steps in taking the system to fruition include:
1. Establish owner /operator model with interested parties.
2. Concerted marketing effort to obtain co- operation of property owners in planning
activities.
3. Detail technical definition.
4. Obtain customer commitment.
5. Finalize business model with updated costs and revenue projections.
6. Finalize financing and move to development phase.
Report prepared by: Dennis Braun, dbraun @trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5594
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5316
Date: January 4, 2012
RES. #PPG4 /12 ECO- EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT ROSTER
To approve a standardized protocol for selecting and entering into
agreements with qualified consulting firms for inclusion in the Eco-
Efficiency Consultant Roster.
Moved by: Walter Kraus
Seconded by: Randy Hansuld
THAT the selection protocol for adding new consulting firms to the Eco- Efficiency
Consultant Roster be endorsed.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
One of the goals of Partners in Project Green is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2014 and 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020. To assist in
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this goal, Partners in Project Green has a range of initiatives, including energy management
programs, training around carbon and energy management, and links to energy efficient
technologies and service providers.
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee endorsed the following resolution on
January 13'h, 2011:
"THAT the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consultant Roster be
endorsed and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board for
approval and execution of necessary documents"
The Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster is setup such that TRCA provides client referrals to
qualified consultants. Consultants that enter into contracts for providing energy audits and
similar services as a result of the referral, pay TRCA a referral fee of up to 15 per cent of the
contract value towards the delivery the Partners in Project Green Eco- Efficiency Program.
TRCA and Partners in Project Green provides verified leads to partnering consultants after
completing the following process:
Lead Generation - working with its municipal, utility and business partners, Partners in
Project Green generates leads for companies who are interested in energy conservation
opportunities.
Initial Meeting and Scoping - Partners in Project Green holds an initial meeting with
interested companies, often in partnership with Enbridge and electrical distribution
companies, to review their resource use, identify high -level opportunities and determine
their interest in hiring an outside expert to help reduce their resource consumption.
Referral - companies who are interested in outside expertise for detailed assessments
are referred to up to three partnering consultants, selected based on the interests of the
client and the expertise of the consultants.
Partnering consultants who receive referrals from TRCA and Partners in Project Green agree to
the following activities:
Submit a proposal of services to the client to complete an assessment, implementation
plan, or similar.
Provide a finder's fee to TRCA of up to 15 per cent of the value of services delivered to
clients referred by Partners in Project Green.
Provide the client and TRCA with a final report using standard headings specified by
TRCA, or their own format with pre - approval from TRCA.
CURRENT SELECTION PROTOCOL
The current selection protocol for adding companies to the Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster is
as follows:
• TRCA issues a request for proposals (RFP) for consultants that are interested in being
on the roster.
Received proposals are reviewed by members of the Partners in Project Green Building
Performance Team (includes representation from local electric distribution companies,
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Enbridge Gas Distribution, partner municipalities and businesses from the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone) and those that score higher than 80 are recommended for approval.
Consultants that are recommended for approval are submitted to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee for approval.
Those that are approved by the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee enter into
a contract with TRCA.
There are a number of challenges with this process, including:
• It does not provide for the easy expansion of the consultant roster to include more
service providers, as it requires a new RFP each time there is an interest in expanding
the roster.
• There is a lack of transparency in the process, as consultants who may be interested in
being added to the roster have to wait until the next RFP, and while the RFP provides a
scoring rationale, it does not provide a clear way to be added to the list.
Given these challenges, TRCA staff is recommending the development of a scorecard based
approach that will permit consultants the opportunity to be reviewed and added to the roster on
an ongoing basis. This will increase the number of consultants available on the roster and
create a transparent process for getting onto the consultant roster.
PROPOSED SELECTION PROTOCOL
Organizations that have an interest in being included in the Partners in Project Green Eco-
Efficiency Consultant Roster would be able to submit an application at any time. As part of the
application, the organization would indicate which building categories they would like to be
considered for: Industrial, Warehouse, Commercial Office, and Institutional.
All applications would be reviewed by members of the Building Performance Team, which
includes utility representatives, end -users and experts. The Building Performance Team would
then recommend that an application be accepted if the consulting firm scored at least 80 out of
a 100. TRCA would then enter into an agreement with the consulting firms that are approved by
the Building Performance Team and TRCA management.
To be added to the Energy Management Consultant Roster, a company must:
a. Score 80 out of 100 on the scorecard;
b. Meet at least three of the seven criteria from the Partners in Project Green Public -
Private Marketing Collaboration Evaluation Criteria; and
c. Enter into a referral agreement with TRCA.
If the organization did not score at least 80 out of 100, they would have the opportunity to be
de- briefed by TRCA staff on the areas that the review committee saw room for improvement.
These organizations would then have the ability to re -apply once those areas had been
addressed.
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CONSULTANT ROSTER SELECTION SCORECARD
To ensure that the consultant roster is comprised only of well - qualified and client- oriented eco -
efficiency consultants, a standard scorecard will be used for all applications. The scorecard
criteria include:
1. Independent Consultant (Required Element) —Any financial interest in the
manufacture or sales of specific energy management equipment or technologies will
disqualify a consultant from the roster.
2. Eco- Efficiency Management Process (20 percent)
• 0 per cent - Weak or no eco- efficiency management process articulated
10 per cent - Clear and credible eco- efficiency management process articulated.
Evidence that the process is followed across client reports.
20 per cent - Well defined eco- efficiency management process clearly reflected
in sample client reports.
3. Eco- Efficiency Management Expertise (40 percent)
Level of Education (0 -15 per cent)
Relevant professional designations include Certified Engineering Technologist (CET),
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.):
• 0 per cent - At least one key technical team member does not have professional
designation.
• 5 per cent - All key technical team members have a professional designation.
10 per cent - All key technical team members have a professional designation
and the team includes at least one P.Eng.
15 per cent - All key technical team members have a professional designation,
the team includes at least one P.Eng., and at least one member with graduate -
level education related to resource consuming systems.
Breadth of Expertise (0 -15 per cent)
An area of expertise must be highly relevant to the resource consumption of the
operations category under consideration and supported by diploma or degree
specialization, post - graduate certificate, or a history of specialized project experience.
For each building category under consideration, the application will be evaluated
individually on:
• 0 per cent - No defined areas of expertise. All technical staff are generalists.
• 5 per cent - One technical team member has an area of expertise.
• 10 per cent - Two technical team members have areas of expertise.
• 15 per cent - At least three technical team members have areas of expertise, and
the team's expertise covers the major resource consuming systems for the
operations category.
Depth of Expertise (0 -10 per cent)
Depth of expertise can be demonstrated through the recognition of expertise by
academic and industry bodies. It can include doctoral studies, published peer- reviewed
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papers, conference proceedings, participation in standards or policy development,
membership in august bodies, and awards for eco- efficiency related work from well -
known and respected organizations.
• 0 per cent - No evidence of depth of expertise.
• 5 per cent - Evidence of depth of expertise by one key team member.
• 10 percent -Evidence of depth of expertise by at least two key team members.
4. Quality of Work and Professional References (40 per cent)
Sample Client Reports
For each building and operational category under consideration, applicants will submit
two completed eco- efficiency audit (or related) reports with confidential information
removed. The reports will be evaluated on:
Professional Presentation (0 -5 per cent)
• 0 per cent - Does not meet criteria for 5 per cent, below.
• 5 per cent - Coherent structure, clear writing, and professional formatting.
Analysis (0 -15 per cent)
The report analysis will be evaluated in the reviewers' best professional
judgement based upon the correctness, appropriateness and sufficiency of the
analysis as explained in the report. The evaluation will consider the scope of
analysis, the data, observations, assumptions, and analytical techniques
employed.
• 0 per cent - Significant errors or inadequacies.
• 15 per cent - Minor disagreement or uncertainty in the analysis.
• 20 per cent - No material fault found with the analysis as presented in the
report.
Recommendations (0 -10 per cent)
The report recommendations will be evaluated in the reviewers' best
professional judgement based upon the correctness, appropriateness and
sufficiency of the report recommendations. The evaluation will consider an
understanding of the clients' specific goals and decision - making environment
and the choice and prioritization of recommendations.
• 0 per cent - Significant errors or inadequacies.
• 10 per cent - Minor disagreement or uncertainty with the
recommendations.
• 15 per cent - No material fault found with the recommendations as
presented in the report.
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Professional References (0 -10 per cent)
For each building and operational category under consideration, applicants will submit
contact information and a brief description of work done and eco- eff iciency
conservation outcomes for two client references.
Disqualification — If at least one of the referred clients had a materially negative
experience, the application will be disqualified.
• 0 per cent - The clients had a generally positive experience but aren't able to
provide specific details on the work done and energy conservation achieved.
• 5 per cent - At least one client is able to provide specific information on the
quality of the service, analysis, recommendations and energy savings achieved.
10 per cent - Both client references are able to provide specific information on
the quality of the service, analysis, recommendations and can confirm energy
savings achieved.
Public- Private Marketing Collaboration Evaluation Criteria
In addition to scoring at least 80 out of 100 on the scorecard, prospective consultants would
also have to meet at least three out of the seven criteria from the Partners in Project Green
Public- Private Marketing Collaboration Evaluation Criteria.
The Public- Private Marketing Collaboration Criteria is developed in order to provide an
overview of the typical elements that TRCA looks for when considering a product and /or
service marketing collaboration to serve companies within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
The following are the considerations that TRCA reviews:
1. Operations within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone - this supports and promotes
businesses within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone and stimulates relationships among
Partners in Project Green companies.
2. Partners in Project Green Partner or Business Ambassador - this rewards members
for participation and ensures familiarity with the goals of Partners in Project Green.
3. Published Corporate Sustainability Report - this provides transparency and
accountability in regards to the company's commitment to sustainability.
4. Contributes to promote the goals of Partners in Project Green - it is important to
include vendors who understand and promote Partners in Project Green goals in order
to ensure the overall success of projects.
5. Recognized Environmental Leader - this recognizes and rewards environmental
leaders for their work, and also ensures the high environmental standards are adhered
to. This will be measured by media reports, third party verifications, and overall
reputation.
6. Established Relationship with Pearson Eco- Business Zone Companies - vendors
with pre- existing relationships will have specialized knowledge of the needs of
businesses in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone and provide an opportunity to develop
new business connections for Partners in Project Green.
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7. Environmental Product Certifications —the company has its products and /or services
certified by third -party or government environmental certifications in order to ensure
companies in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone are utilizing the highest level of
environmental standards in products and services.
NEXT STEPS
TRCA has received inquiries from interested consulting firms. These companies will be invited
to submit applications. In addition, the application protocol will be posted on the Partners in
Project Green website.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Dennis Braun, dbraun @trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5594
Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 -661 -6600, extension 5316
January 4, 2012
RES. #PPG5/12 EXECUTIVE LEADERS SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM
To seek approval for the development of a Partners in Project Green
Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium.
Moved by: Brad Chittick
Seconded by: Philip Ling
THAT the Partners in Project Green Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium be
approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 2010, Partners in Project Green launched four sustainability consortiums to serve the office,
manufacturing, logistics and hospitality sectors. Building on the success of these consortiums
in 2011, Partners in Project Green launched the fifth consortium called Energy Leaders
Consortium to provide a format for leveraging best practices in energy management.
The key objective of these consortiums is to allow member companies to leverage each other's
strengths through sharing, learning, and improving, to achieve accelerated results in their
sustainability programs. Ultimately, each participating organization is able to promptly
implement successful sustainability initiatives at a lower -cost, which could not be accomplished
if they had worked alone.
Each consortium allows organizations to get exposure to other members' best practices and
methods to improve the implementation of these best practices in their own operations. In
addition, employees are provided an opportunity to collaborate with their peers in other
organizations, giving them the ability to learn, share and implement hands -on learning.
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Overall, the results are improvements in implementation time, levels of innovation, organization
and personal performance, while providing a foundation to sustain improvements.
EXECUTIVE LEADERS SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM
Based on this sustainability consortium model, TRCA staff is recommending the development
of an Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium that transcends sectors and focuses on
executive leadership.
Given that a successful sustainability program requires executive buy -in and leadership that
can drive the program into every reach of the organization, providing a trusting environment for
executive leaders to collaborate with their peers, share best practices and challenge each other
to improve, can help executives speed up the implementation of their sustainability programs.
It is proposed that the Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium will work in the following
manner:
12 to 16 leading executives (decision makers) from Partners in Project Green Partners
or Business Ambassadors that have (or are developing) a corporate sustainability
strategy.
Include a full day strategy development / deployment session to provide vision,
alignment and objectives for the consortium.
Half -day consortium meetings at a different host facility on a bi- monthly basis that
include a facilitated session with the following elements:
• Development of a focused agenda with the host organization prior to the
session.
• A presentation / discussion by the host company on their current sustainability
strategy focus and deployment, including current performance gaps and
improvement initiatives, all of which members provide feedback on.
• An executive gemba walk in the host facility to observe / share best practices
and to identify potential opportunities for improvement. This can include hands
on problem solving based on the needs of the host.
• Open sharing through a discussion with the entire group on current business
conditions, challenges, accomplishments and any help that's required from the
members.
• Follow -up with individual members and updates on their commitments from the
previous meeting.
• Development of individual organization actions and next steps for the member's
sustainability strategy based on lessons learned from the meeting.
The Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium will help participating organizations
understand how to integrate sustainability into their overall corporate strategy, while ensuring it
filters down throughout the organization. And, just as importantly, the group will help generate
ideas that Partners in Project Green can then share with the larger Pearson Eco- Business Zone
community.
FUNDING
Given the potential value of the Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium to not only help
drive sustainability deeper into the participating companies and generate ideas that can be
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shared with the broader Pearson Eco- Business Zone community, TRCA staff and High
Performance Solutions (who delivers five of Partners in Project Green's other consortiums)
propose to deliver the consortium at no -cost to the participating members for the first 6
months.
Following those initial meetings, the consortium will be delivered on a cost - recovery basis with
participating companies paying a fee in order to be a member. However, the initial members
will play a role in setting the price point based on the value they feel they are receiving from the
consortium.
The delivery and administration of the Executive Leaders Sustainability Consortium would be
delivered by TRCA staff and High Performance Solutions.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5316
December 29, 2011
RES. #PPG6 /12 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN WEB -BASED CARBON
BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING TOOL
Collaboration agreement with Zerofootprint to develop and deploy a
web -based carbon benchmarking and reporting tool for the Partners in
Project Green website.
Moved by: Jaipaul Massey -Singh
Seconded by: David Wawrychuk
THAT a collaboration agreement be developed with Zerofootprint to develop and deploy a
web -based carbon benchmarking and reporting tool for the Partners in Project Green
website;
THAT the terms of the collaboration agreement be reviewed on an annual basis;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) to take necessary action to implement this collaboration
agreement including signing and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
One of the goals of Partners in Project Green is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2014 and 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020. To assist in
this goal, Partners in Project Green has a range of initiatives, including energy management
programs, training around carbon and energy management, and links to energy efficient
technologies and service providers.
However, as TRCA and Partners in Project Green have realized, it is often interaction with
industry peers and the ability to share and learn best practices that can assist an organization
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in embracing energy conservation much more quickly than if they were left to their own
devices. TRCA has seen this through its management of the Mayor's Megawatt Challenge,
Greening Healthcare and, most recently, through its involvement with Greening Greater
Toronto's Race to Reduce.
Building on this knowledge, TRCA staff has been looking into developing a cost - effective —
ideally no -cost - platform that would enable businesses to compare in real -time their energy
consumption and carbon emissions anonymously against similar facilities. A number of
solutions were identified, but all came with a cost.
However, in discussions with Toronto -based Zerofootprint, a collaboration has been explored
that would see Zerofootprint leverage the knowledge and data collection of Partners in Project
Green for new product development, while providing Partners in Project Green a web -based
real -time energy consumption and carbon emissions benchmarking tool.
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED COLLABORATION
Under the proposed collaboration, TRCA and Zerofootprint agree to share their relevant
expertise and data to develop new product opportunities that can assist businesses in reducing
their GHG emissions and energy consumption.
For TRCA and Partners in Project Green, this means sharing its understanding of the
commercial and industrial marketplace, relevant datasets, including its sustainable
opportunities database, green vendor directory, case study directory and anonymous energy
consumption data (organized by sector and three digit postal code) developed as part of the
Partners in Project Green Strategy. In exchange, Zerofootprint will share its knowledge of
carbon management software, web - interface design and product development and marketing.
Based on this collaboration, Zerofootprint and TRCA have identified three potential products
that can be developed via this collaboration, including:
• Partners in Project Green Web -Based Carbon Benchmarking Tool - hosted on the
Partners in Project Green website, this tool will allow companies at no -cost to enter their
energy consumption data and anonymously compare their energy use and carbon
emissions against those within their sector normalized by square footage, number of
employees and annual sales.
• Velo Energy Benchmarking Software -for companies who have an interest in a more
detailed and ongoing assessment of their energy use and carbon emissions, they will
be able to click through the Partners in Project Green website to utilize Zerofootprint's
Velo Energy Benchmarking Software for a fee. This software enables companies to:
• measure and track energy and water usage;
• set goals and track progress in energy and water usage costs;
• anonymously benchmark energy and water consumption against similar facility
types; and,
• plot energy efficiency scenarios, graph return on investment, and set a course
for investments in conservation.
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Utilizing datasets shared by Partners in Project Green, Zerofootprint will upgrade this
software to allow clients to also do the following:
identify ways to reduce their energy consumption based on typical interventions
in their sector (using the Partners in Project Green sustainable opportunities
database);
learn what other companies in their sector have done to reduce their carbon
emissions (using the Partners in Project Green case study database); and,
connect to green product and service providers (using the Partners in Project
Green vendor directory).
• Velo Report — for companies that have an interest in reporting to the Carbon Disclosure
Project, they will be able to create an auditable report using Zerofootprint's Velo Energy
Benchmarking Software for a fee.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
As part of this collaboration, Zerofootprint agrees to provide TRCA and Partners in Project
Green a commission on any fees generated through client purchases of the Velo Energy
Benchmarking Software and Velo Report. The proposed commissions are as follows:
• Product Sale —10 per cent
• First Renewal — 8 per cent
• Subsequent Renewals —7 percent
The price of the Velo Energy Benchmarking Software and Velo Report are still to be
determined, but will range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year depending on the size and
complexity of the organization.
In exchange for sharing its expertise and data tools, Zerofootprint will develop the Partners in
Project Green Web -Based Carbon Benchmarking Tool at no -cost, with TRCA covering the
website integration costs.
COLLABORATION BENEFITS
For TRCA and Partners in Project Green, there are a number of benefits that can be realized
from this collaboration, including:
Web -Based Energy Management Tool — Partners in Project Green receives a real -time
web -based energy management and carbon benchmarking tool at no -cost for its
website.
• Vendor Directory Exposure — the Partners in Project Green Vendor Directory receives
additional exposure through Zerofootprint's website and its sales in other markets,
potentially driving additional revenue from the Eco- Efficiency Consultant Roster.
• Case Study Exposure —the leadership of Pearson Eco- Business Zone companies will
be shared through the Zerofootprint website.
And, most importantly, TRCA and Partners in Project Green receives a web -based tool that can
assist its efforts in driving conservation in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone, while providing real -
time data to measure progress over time.
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NEXT STEPS
Based on the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, the collaboration
agreement with Zerofootprint will be finalized and the tool development completed with a
public launch expected in the spring of 2012.
A robust marketing plan will be developed to engage local utilities, business associations and
property management firms, to make them aware of the tool and its ability to help in identifying
conservation opportunities and connecting businesses to solutions.
Regular updates on the use of the various tools and input on further refinement will be
completed through the Partners in Project Green Building Performance Team.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5316
December 29, 2011
RES. #PPG7 /12 LEAN AND GREEN CO -OP PROGRAM
To seek approval for the development of a Partners in Project Green
Lean and Green Co -Op program.
Moved by: Philip Ling
Seconded by: Walter Kraus
THAT the Partners in Project Green Lean and Green Co -Op Program be approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 2010 and 2011, Partners in Project Green delivered the Energy Management Co -Op
Program which provided both participating students and companies with energy management
training and assistance with the implementation of conservation opportunities.
The program was successful in engaging 23 organizations employing 24 students over three
co -op terms, while highlighting and implementing a range of successful conservation
measures. Funding for the program was provided by the Ontario Power Authority, Region of
Peel, GTAA and Woodbine Entertainment.
Based on the success of this program and the feedback from participating companies, TRCA
staff is recommending the development and delivery of a Lean and Green Co -Op Program that
expands beyond energy to encompass all wastes within an organization.
OUTLINE OF PROPOSED PROGRAM
The focus for the Lean and Green Co -op Program will be on providing students with the
necessary Lean and Green skills to start and drive a Lean and Green Program within their host
company. In addition, the training sessions will allow the opportunity for students to learn and
share best practices amongst each other.
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Much like the Energy Management Co -Op Program, participating companies would be
responsible for hiring students from participating schools, while TRCA would provide at no-
cost, facilitation and hiring assistance, along with a detailed training and mentoring program to
support the participating companies and students.
Program Overview
Participating companies and students would be provided four full -day training sessions as
follows:
• Lean and Green 101 — Students will be trained on the Lean and Green Process and the
seven green wastes. Modules of this training session include learning how to identify
and measure each of the seven green wastes in order to create a current value stream
map that pinpoints sources of waste visually. Students will then be required to apply
this learning at their host company.
• Lean and Green 201 — Students will learn how to minimize and eliminate each of the
seven green wastes in order to create a future state green value stream that identifies
and documents projects and opportunities to reduce impacts. In addition to the
reduction of environmental impacts, the projects and opportunities identified will lead to
immediate cost savings with little to no investment and quick implementation. Students
will then be required to apply this learning at their host company.
• Lean and Green 301 — Students will be trained on specific Lean and Green Tools that
will support and drive the Lean and Green opportunities identified at the host
companies. A number of tools are covered such as Standard Work, 3 Up Visual Boards,
5S, Zero Waste, Employee Suggestion Programs, Gemba Walks, etc. In addition,
students will learn about techniques for creating metrics and KPI's that can be used to
measure and manage Lean and Green related projects. Students will apply this learning
by implementing one or more of the tools and techniques at their host company.
• Lean and Green 401 — In this final training session, students will focus on the softer
skills required to drive and sustain Lean and Green related activities and programs.
Topics include employee engagement, leadership, gaining buy -in etc. Students will also
have an opportunity to formally share best practices with each other.
NEXT STEPS
Based on the input of the Steering Committee, TRCA staff will work with the Green Jobs Team
to develop and implement the proposed Lean and Green Co -Op Program.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
CrZ0Z•I1 Jt `A a]; I. 9
Chris Rickett
Chris Rickett, crickett@trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5316
December 29, 2011
Chris Rickett welcomed new staff Susan Beasley.
Dennis Braun announced that on October 20, 2011, Toronto and Region Conservation's
(TRCA) Mentoring to Placement (M2P) Program will celebrate the successes of the program
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and its participants in a celebration, recognition, and graduation event of 40 M2P participants,
newcomers to Canada from 19 different countries. The M2P Program is a bridge training
program, funded by the Government of Ontario, that opens the door to employment
opportunities for internationally trained environmental professionals with experience and
background in: Environmental Planning; Terrestrial or Aquatic Biology; Ecology and Green
Building Technologies. The program helps to overcome the challenges that newcomers, who
are internationally trained professionals, face when looking to continue their environmental
careers in Canada. The program helps participants learn about local practices, legislation,
workplace culture and communication and context of the environmental industry in Canada
through mentorships, occupation- specific workshops, coaching and work experience
opportunities in their field.
Randy Hansuld mentioned the recent RBC announcement on January 24, 2012 where RBC will
be committing $20 million to a new social and environmental initiative aimed at facilitating
solutions to social and environmental problems.
The GTAA recently installed LED lights in the parking lot for Terminal 3. Infrastructure to
support the electrical fleet vehicles has also recently been completed.
Mike Brant announced that TRCA and Credit Valley Conservation were awarded $1.6 million for
projects within their watersheds from the provincial Showcasing Water Innovation program,
which funds leading edge, innovative and cost - effective solutions for managing drinking water,
wastewater and stormwater systems in Ontario communities. The program has made $17
million available over a three year period.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 4:20 p.m., on February 2, 2012.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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GTAA
Partners in
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A PEARSON ECO- BUSINESS ZONE
MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
STEERING COMMITTEE #2/12
June 7. 2012
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The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at General Electric in the Granite
Room at 2300 Meadowvale Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5N 6129 on June 7, 2012. John Coyne
called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m.
PRESENT
SuzanneBarrett .......................................................
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DebbieBaxter .........................................................
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MikeBrandt .............................................................
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Jeremiah Brenner ...................................................
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PaulCallegari ..........................................................
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BradChittick ............................................................
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JohnCoyne ..............................................................
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BonnieCrombie ......................................................................
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JonathanDavies ......................................................
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AdeleFreeman .......................................................
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AndrewGustyn ........................................................
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JaneHolmes ............................................................
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RaeHorst .................................................................
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WalterKraus ............................................................
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NeilLacheur ..............................................................
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EricLange ................................................................
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PhilipLing ................................................................
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TrevorLui ..........................................................................................
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KevinMartin ............................................................
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LearieMiller ............................................................
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DanPastoric ............................................................
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ErnieSpringolo ........................................................
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AnneTennier ...........................................................
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JimWilson ..............................................................
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STAFF
Susan Amring ..............................................................
............................... City of Mississauga
JeffBaines ........................................................................
............................... City of Brampton
CindyBarr ...........................................................................................
............................... TRCA
Megan McCombe ..................................................................
............................... Region of Peel
Alexandra Papaiconomou ...................................................................
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Karen Ras ...................................................................................
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ChrisRickett .......................................................................................
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SrnaStambuk .....................................................................................
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GUESTS
Storm Cunningham .................................... ......................Recitizen on Restorative Development
REGRETS
BobCallahan ........................................................... ...............................
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ShelleyCarroll .......................................................... ...............................
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BrianDenney ........................................................... ...............................
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FergDevins ............................................................. ...............................
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ChrisFonseca .......................................................... ...............................
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BobGriesbach ......................................................... ...............................
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RandyHansuld ........................................................ ...............................
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IanHowcroft ............................................................. ...............................
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PhilJago ................................................................. ...............................
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TobyLennox .........................................................................................
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MarkO' Connor ......................................................... ...............................
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JaipaulMassey- Singh .............................................. ...............................
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DarrylNeate ............................................................. ...............................
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John Sanderson ...................................................... ...............................
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SteveShiels ............................................................ ...............................
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ReneeSpurrell ......................................................... ...............................
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DavidSzwarc ........................................................... ...............................
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DavidWawrychuk .................................................... ...............................
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RES. #PPG8 /12 MINUTES
Moved by: Paul Callegari
Seconded by: Dan pastoric
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/12, held on February 2, 2012, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
(a) Storm Cunningham, CEO, Recitizen on Restorative Development as an Economic
Opportunity.
Storm Cunningham, gave examples of how Restorative Development can play an
important role in economic opportunities and community revitalization.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Chris Rickett provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday, May
17, 2012. The main focus of the meeting was the steering committee agenda for Thursday,
June 7, 2012.
RES. #PPG9 112 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN STATUS UPDATE
Update and review on the progress of the Partners in Project Green
Business Plan.
Moved by: Brad Chittick
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update be received;
AND FURTHER THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be
encouraged to actively engage in and promote Partners in Project Green programming
that supports the business plan's objectives and goals.
BACKGROUND
As part of the approval of the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 — 2013, the
Steering Committee requested a regular status update on the results of the business plan. The
goal of this status update is to ensure the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee is kept
apprised of the evolution of the business plan, and to ensure the work being completed is
contributing to the strategic objectives of the initiative.
BUSINESS PLAN STATUS REPORT
The status update provides an overview of the financial aspects of Partners in Project, including
a statement of revenues and expenditures, variance analysis, future implications and related
project team updates.
Program Preliminary Results
The Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update provides an overview of revenue
and expenditure trends through the end of 2013 which can be found in Attachment 8.1.1.
Supporting this document is Attachment 8.1.2 which provides an overview of Partners in Project
Green's 2012 programs and projects and their ability to generate revenue in relation to business
plan objectives. Taken as a whole, these two documents show the overall financial health of
Partners in Project Green and its program delivery trends.
2012 Revenues
In 2012, Partners in Project Green has projected revenues of $1,651,225.31, while the actual
revenue up until the end of April is $1,332,968.25. An overview of revenue observations are
summarized below and can be found in Table 1.
• Commissions — at this point there have been no commissions realized for 2012. TRCA
staff is looking for ways to grow this revenue; however, the Eco- Efficiency Programs rate
of conversion from basic assessments provided at no -cost to paid detailed assessments
has been low with only two companies asking for referrals to consultants thus far this
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year. TRCA staff are reviewing this process and looking for ways to increase this
conversion.
• Consulting Services — the projected consulting fees should be realized by the fall of 2012
as a number of these projects are currently underway.
• Government Funding — this funding is on track and is contingent on completing the
Green Parking Lot initiatives slated for 2012, including the development of designs for
five sites and the implementation of two of those sites.
• Grants — this revenue is expected in the coming months from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for the completion of the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone District Energy Study.
• Sponsorship — beyond the GTAA's sponsorship, Partners in Project Green expects to
raise $52,500 in sponsorships this year and at this point has generated $34,150 thus far
in 2012.
• Subscription Fees — a number of subscription fees have been realized, but it is still
questionable whether the target of $5,000 will be reached.
Summary of Revenue Sources
Projected
Amount
Actual as of
April 2012
Commissions
36,750.00
0.00
Consulting Services
56,565.00
25,000.00
Fee - for- Service
45,125.00
9,420.00
Government Funding
130,000.00
0.00
Grants
63,369.74
0.00
Municipal Funding
525,000.00
525,000.00
Sponsorship
327,500.00
310,650.00
Subscription fee
5,000.00
982.68
Deferred Expenditures
Total Revenue
461,915.57
1,651,225.31
461,915.57
1,332,968.25
Table 1— Summary of Revenue Sources
2012 Expenditures
On the expenditure side of Partners in Project Green, TRCA staff continue to work towards the
implementation of a number of larger projects that are not reflected in the costs as of yet this
year, including the development and launching of the By- Product Synergy Program and the
delivery of the Energy Leaders Consortium.
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NEXT STEPS
TRCA staff will continue to monitor and report back on the business plan, as well as look to
Steering Committee members for their input and advice on continuing to realize revenue
generation opportunities that support Partners in Project Green's goals.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 4, 2012
RES. #PPG10 112 PEARSON ECO- BUSINESS ZONE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT
Overview of the Pearson Eco- Business Zone 2011 Annual Report.
Moved by: Suzanne Barrett
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the Pearson Eco - Business Zone 2011 Annual Report be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Pearson Eco - Business Zone 2011 Annual Report captures the achievements of our
partners, including impressive reductions in energy and water use, innovative sustainability
projects, and protection of natural heritage within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
This year Partners in Project Green staff moved the annual report to an online version that can
be found at www. partnersinprobectgreen .com /2011annualreport. The report features an array of
video highlights and testimonials, case studies on local sustainability leaders and results from
Partners in Project Green programs.
ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The following are highlights from the annual report:
• Partners in Project Green hosted 1,465 participants and 674 companies at training
events, networking sessions and community tree plantings.
• Overall, 316 businesses were engaged in Partners in Project Green programs.
• Throughout 2011, 3,527 businesses in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone engaged in
energy efficiency projects, conserving 46,479,458 MWh of electricity and 3,146,000 m3
of natural gas.
• In 2011, 2,421 KW of renewable energy was generated and used.
• In 2011, 43 businesses in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone engaged in water reduction
projects, conserving 377,390,043 litres /day
Report prepared by: Jennifer Taves
For more information contact: Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5570
Date: May 2, 2012
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RES. #PPG11/12 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STRATEGY UPDATE
Review of the Partners in Project Green Strategy and its implementation
in order to update its goals, targets, eco- business opportunities and
delivery model to meet the needs of the initiatives partners.
Moved by: Bonnie Crombie
Seconded by: Dan Pastoric
THAT the Partners in Project Green Program Strategy Update be undertaken;
THAT members of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee and Executive
Committee be engaged in the Strategy Update.
AND FURTHER THAT the results of the Partners in Project Green Strategy Update be
brought back to the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee's fall 2012 meeting.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 2008, TRCA staff completed the Partners in Project Green Strategy which laid the foundation
for the development of an eco- business zone around Toronto Pearson International Airport.
The Partners in Project Green Strategy laid forth a range of eco- business opportunities,
associated targets and governance structure for the initiative.
PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STRATEGY REVIEW
The end of 2012 will mark four years since Partners in Project Green began implementation and
will also mark the completion of the second term of the Steering Committee. Given this
anniversary and the potential change in Steering Committee leadership, TRCA staff
recommends revisiting the Partners in Project Green Strategy in order to:
• measure success and areas for improvement in terms of program delivery;
• review targets to ensure there are realistic and align with the targets and goals of other
partners;
• ensure Partners in Project Green is delivering value to the business community and its
Steering Committee members; and
• identify further ways for Partners in Project Green to generate revenues to fund its
operations in the future.
This review will serve as an update to the Partners in Project Green Strategy to ensure that the
goals, targets and programs of the initiative are aligned with those of the business community.
Proposed Work Plan
The proposed work plan will include an overall review of Partners in Project Green from an
internal perspective, including:
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• Program Review— review the various forms of program delivery that Partners in Project
Green undertakes to determine their relevance to businesses, their success in meeting
program targets, and recommendations on program changes and approaches.
• Targets —the purpose of this review will be to not only review the original targets set for
Partners in Project Green and the success in meeting them thus far, but also include a
review of corresponding targets of community partners and suggestions on alignment of
targets and goals in the business community.
• Delivery Model — based upon the review of targets and programs, this element will
review the delivery and business model for Partners in Project Green and make
recommendations on how the initiative can ensure it is providing value for the business
community and its Steering Committee members.
In addition to this internal review, TRCA staff also proposes reviewing the corporate
sustainability strategies of its many corporate partners to identify common themes, targets and
interest areas. Through this review, TRCA staff aim to better align the targets and delivery of
services in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone with that of its corporate partners and their
business plans.
To complement this external review, TRCA staff will also look to engage the business
community in a dialogue on the value they see from Partners in Project Green. To gather this
input, it is recommended the following be completed:
• Business Community Charrette — Partners in Project Green has engaged over 1,000
businesses since its launch and the goal of this charrette will be to get input from those
businesses on the value they have derived from Partners in Project Green.
• Steering Committee Charrette — a Steering Committee retreat will be scheduled to
engage members in identifying the value they have derived from Partners in Project
Green, but also in identifying further ways that the initiative can help them in their goals.
• Business Community Survey —a general survey will be sent out to the business
community to gather feedback on business priorities and the Partners in Project Green
initiatives they gather the greatest value from.
This review would take place over the summer of 2012 with recommendations being provide at
the fall Partners in Project Green Steering Committee so that any change can be incorporated
into the 2013 -14 Steering Committee term.
NEXT STEPS
Based upon the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA staff will
begin implementing the work plan highlighted in the report.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416 - 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 4, 2012
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RES. #PPG12/12 PEARSON ECO- BUSINESS ZONE BY- PRODUCT EXCHANGE
PROGRAM
Development and implementation of a By- Product Exchange Program for
the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
Moved by: Walter Kraus
Seconded by: Philip Ling
THAT TRCA begin the development and implementation of the Pearson Eco- Business
Zone By- Product Exchange Program.
AND FURTHER THAT the Resource Reutilization Project Team provide updates on the
project to the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the April 11`", 2012 meeting of the Resource Reutilization Team, the group approved moving
ahead with the development of a by- product exchange program for the Pearson Eco- Business
Zone.
The Partners in Project Green Strategy identified the development of a Regional Resource
Reutilization Network (by- product material exchange) in the Pearson Eco - Business Zone as
way to help local businesses turn waste into new revenue sources, while reducing the amount
of industrial waste going to landfill in the area. There was broad support for the development of
such a network from the business community in the Partners in Project Green Strategy.
In 2010, TRCA staff completed a report entitled "The Feasibility of Establishing a Materials
Exchange in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone." The report provided the following findings as
relevant to initiating a by- product materials exchange in the business community:
• Areas with large manufacturers, packagers and distributors of goods are considered ideal
for the operation of an exchange. The ideal catchment area should have a high
concentration and variety of manufacturers, import/exporters, packagers and distributors
from different industry sectors. In practice, industries of any sector generating large
quantities of simple raw materials or finished goods are ideal.
• A dedicated and diverse Technical Advisory Committee was also identified as an important
component of promoting the service and facilitating exchanges.
• Research clearly indicates that passive websites alone are not sufficient for a materials
exchange to be successful. A staff compliment of two full -time operators (i.e., an exchange
manager and an outreach worker) supported by an administrative assistant was found to be
a workable model for launching an exchange with the number of outreach workers growing
as warranted.
• Approximately six months are required to organize and launch a material exchange or
similar initiative during which time the number of exchanges will not be significant.
• Active involvement of stakeholders and sponsors is considered critical to promoting and
supporting the efforts of exchange services and resource reutilization initiatives.
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• Ongoing and aggressive outreach remains a key component of an effective marketing
strategy for a materials exchange. Notwithstanding this comment, effective web sites are
now considered equally important to successful service delivery and profile development.
Following the release of the report, TRCA staff worked to identify funding sources to support the
development of a By- Product Materials Exchange Program; however, no funding was identified
at the time to support the staffing and technical requirements for an exchange.
OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITY
In mid -2011, TRCA staff was able to connect with the Centre de transfert technologique en
ecologie industrielle (CTTEI), a Quebec -based college that focuses on technical training and
facilitation of by- product exchanges in the province.
CTTEI has acquired a unique expertise in by- products synergy projects through the
development of an effective methodology and a web tool (see Figure 1) to compile data and
identify potential synergies among the participating companies. Over the last three years, more
than 400 companies have been recruited to participate in five by- products synergy projects in
Quebec, leading to the deviation of several thousand tons of wastes from landfill sites.
In discussions with CTTEI, TRCA staff feel that the solution they can provide is a cost - effective
one that can provide a web -based forum and technical expertise to help establish a By- Product
Materials Exchange in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
Proposed Partnership
TRCA and CTTEI propose to work together on the implementation of a two -year by- product
materials exchange program, with each party having the following roles and responsibilities:
TRCA will complete the following:
(a) Ongoing identification and recruitment of companies with an interest in identifying
by- product synergies.
(b) Collect and enter data collected from interested companies into CTTEI's web -
based analysis tool.
(c) Provide high -level screening of potential opportunities identified through CTTI =I's
web -based analysis tool.
(d) Provide participating companies with a report on the synergies that are offered to
them and provide assistance in identifying next steps.
(e) Facilitate meetings between interested businesses with potential matches, as
well as involve CTTEI as required for additional research assistance.
(f) Provide ongoing client support to facilitate by- product synergies between
participating companies, limited to technical assistance and knowledge sharing.
(g) Report and share the results of by- product synergies with broader Partners in
Project Green community.
CTTEI will complete the following:
(a) Provide training and share its expertise on business engagement, data collection,
communications and facilitation in relation to by- product synergies.
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(b) Provide access to its web -based analysis tool in English for a period of two years.
(c) Provide initial data analysis on potential by- product synergies, categorizing them
according to their feasibility: "A" for "High potential," "B" for "Average potential" and
"C" for "Low potential."
(d) Provide technical support and /or research and development as required on potential
by- product synergies.
Client Engagement & Synergy Identification Process
Under the proposed partnership with the above roles and responsibilities, the following would be
the recruitment and client engagement process for the initiative:
Step 1— Business Selection & Recruitment
TRCA and its partners will lead the identification and recruitment of companies for involvement
in the By- Product Materials Exchange Program.
Step 2 — Data Collection & Entry
TRCA and its partners will collect data from the companies identified during Step 1 through
phone or in- person interviews and put it into the web -based system.
Step 3 — Initial Data Analysis & Synergy Identification
CTTEI will review data to screen the synergies proposed by the program and categorize each of
them according to their estimated feasibility: "A" for "High potential," "B" for "Average potential"
and "C" for "Low potential." Categorizing these synergies will help the companies prioritize their
actions and start with the easiest and most profitable synergies to implement.
Step 4 - Client Engagement
TRCA will provide each participating company with a report (one - pager) on the synergies that
are available to them. At this step, companies might require some help to understand the
whereabouts of each action proposed. They are then asked to contact their potential partners to
discuss each synergy's feasibility and eventually negotiate the terms and conditions of a
business deal.
Step 5 — Technical Research
Some matches will necessitate further technical investigation or even applied research and
development to take form; TRCA will rely on CTTEI to provide this specialized technical support
through a block of hours to be spent as decided by TRCA according to the participants' needs.
Step 6- Ongoing Client Engagement
TRCA will continue to engage the clients and check on implementation status to encourage
discussions, business deals and collect data on both economic and environmental gains.
Program Costs
The costs for this initiative will include a base licensing agreement for the use of CTTEI's web -
based tool and for training TRCA staff and its partners in the client and synergy identification
process. Remaining costs to provide technical assistance for clients will be covered through an
hourly consulting rate.
Beyond these expenses with CTTEI, TRCA will also need to resource the initiative, including
providing the staffing and ongoing marketing.
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PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
Beyond the basic partnership with CTTEI, the following considerations from the feasibility study
completed by TRCA have to be incorporated into the project:
• Study Recommendation: a dedicated and diverse Technical Advisory Committee was also
identified as an important component of promoting the service and facilitating exchanges.
TRCA Proposal: that the Resource Reutilization Team becomes the Technical Advisory
Committee to provide guidance on marketing and client engagement, as well as review
of identified by- product exchanges.
• Study Recommendation: research clearly indicates that passive websites alone are not
sufficient for a materials exchange to be successful. A staff compliment of two full -time
operators (i.e., an exchange manager and an outreach worker) supported by an
administrative assistant was found to be a workable model for launching an exchange with
the number of outreach workers growing as warranted.
TRCA Proposal: TRCA will provide two staff members for the first six - months of the
exchange to help build the database, while long -term the data collection and analysis
function will be incorporated into the responsibilities of existing Partners in Project Green
program staff.
In addition, TRCA staff proposes engaging partner waste haulers and consultants in the
use of the web -based tool and process, so that they too can help identify and facilitate
by- product exchanges in the area.
• Study Recommendation: active involvement of stakeholders and sponsors is considered
critical to promoting and supporting the efforts of exchange services and resource
reutilization initiatives.
TRCA Proposal: beyond the Resource Reutilization Team and engaging partner waste
haulers and consultants in the program, TRCA staff will develop coordinated marketing
plans with each of the municipal economic development departments to promote the by-
product exchange. In addition, industry associations with a large footprint in the area will
also be engaged to take advantage of the program.
Business Model
In order to launch the By- Product Materials Exchange Program for the Pearson Eco- Business
Zone, funding from the Region of Peel and City of Toronto will be utilized to cover the costs for
the first two- years.
Looking beyond that two -year project span, it is anticipated that the Resource Reutilization
Team and the partners involved can help develop a long -term business model that can make
the process self- sustaining.
TRCA staff believes that by first launching the program and highlighting the value to partners
and local businesses, revenue streams can be identified from partners with a stake in the
initiative's long -term success.
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NEXT STEPS
Based on the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA staff will begin
implementing the proposed By- Product Materials Exchange Program.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
RES. #PPG13/12
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Chris Rickett
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
April 24, 2012
WATER LEADERS CONSORTIUM
To provide an overview of the proposed development of a Water Leaders
Consortium.
Mike Bryant
Ernie Springolo
THAT the Partners in Project Green Water Leaders Consortium be approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Partners in Project Green has been delivering sustainability consortiums based on continuous
improvement methods since 2010. These consortiums focus both on broad corporate
sustainability goals, as well detailed operational areas such as electricity and waste. These
consortiums have been important in driving sustainability into member organizations through the
leveraging of best practices, the knowledge of the group and joint training opportunities.
PROPOSED PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Partners in Project Green proposes to develop a Water Leaders Consortium that will bring
together the Greater Toronto Area's larger water users and municipal water departments to
work together on identifying ways to reduce water consumption and introduce water innovations
into their respective production processes.
The focus of the Water Leaders Consortium will be to get the participants to leverage peer -to-
peer strengths through sharing, learning and improving, in order to achieve accelerated results
in water conservation. The main benefit of working together as a consortium will be that each
organization will get exposure to the best practices of each member, while identifying ways to
improve implementation and drive conservation within their respective industries. The results
will be improvements in water conservation, while identifying innovative solutions to
conservation by working together.
The Commitment
The Water Leaders Consortium will meet on a bi- monthly basis for a half day. Each member
will be required to host one of these meetings, which will include:
• An overview of the host's water conservation program — including their successes and
biggest challenges.
• A tour of the host's operations that will highlight processes, technologies and practices
from which members can learn and suggest improvements.
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• A sharing element where attendees will share their latest successes and challenges in
order to identify further ways to work together on solutions.
There is no -cost to join this group — and it is by invitation only for key Partners in Project Green
partners and large production water users in the Greater Toronto Area.
Benefits for Participating Companies
The benefits for being involved include:
• Access to a knowledgeable network of manufacturing leaders with an interest in water
conservation.
• Ability to leverage the water conservation best practices of industry peers.
• Opportunity to collaborate and identify new water conservation and management
solutions.
• Drive cost savings, while building organizational capacity for water management.
NEXT STEPS
TRCA has already confirmed the interest of Coca -Cola Bottling, Molson -Coors and Unilever. All
three companies are in the processing of further scoping the concept. Based upon input from
the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA will continue working with these
corporate partners to recruit other corporate leaders in order to launch the Water Leaders
Consortium.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
April 24, 2012
RES. #PPG14/12 MARKETING AND NETWORKING TEAM UPDATE
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on the
current work of the Marketing and Networking Team.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Marketing and Networking Team be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Marketing and Networking Team met on
activities of the team.
CARRIED
March 215`, 2012 to discuss current and future
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People Power Challenge Update
The People Power Challenge has been highly successful, with 20 companies competing in its
first year. The People Power Challenge was created to achieve the following:
• increase environmental communications to employees, based on webinar views and
communication methods used by organizations;
• increase capacity of employees to undertake environmental projects, based on a
number of suggestions given and training; and
• increase the number of conservation projects undertaken by companies, based on
actual projects implemented and projects implemented over the next twelve months.
The following table outlines the success of the program in achieving those goals in the first sub -
challenge (waste reduction). Data on the remaining two sub - challenges will be provided upon
challenge completion.
Activity
Number
Suggestions Received
299
Training Days*
Activity
77
Number
Projects implemented
50
Projects planned/ next 12 month
168
Based on the initial success of the People Power Challenge and interest from the business
community, the Marketing and Networking team recommended continuing the program in
2012/13. It is recommended that the current structure (3 sub - challenges over 1 year) remain
the same for the following reasons:
• The model has been very successful and there was a high level of participation despite
the time commitment required by companies.
• Following the same format will allow companies to benchmark themselves overtime if
they participate year after year.
• Maintaining the model allows the program to build equity and brand recognition.
To facilitate benchmarking, the three sub - challenge areas will remain the same (waste, water,
and energy). To verify this view, a survey will be conducted with current participants, and the
program design will be refined to reflect the feedback received.
Currently, companies must compete in all three challenges. To resolve the issue of time
pressures on companies, the program will be changed to allow participants to compete in one,
or all three, sub - challenges. Only participants who participate in all three will be eligible for the
People Power Challenge grand prize.
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2012 Sustainability Awards
The Marketing and Networking team has selected the category 'Employee Engagement in
Sustainability' category for the 2012 Sustainability Awards. This will leverage the work that
Partners in Project Green has been doing in the area, reward companies for participating in the
People Power Challenge, and solicit best practices on employee engagement that will be
developed as case studies and disseminated though the Partners in Project Green network.
Employee Engagement in Sustainability will be evaluated on three criteria:
• Employee Participation: percentage of facility employees participating in environmental
initiatives and projects;
• Governance: established governance structures supporting employee engagement; and
• Results: projects and innovations directly resulting from employee engagement.
An overview of the project outline can be found below.
Date
2012
Action
Monday May 14`
Release call for submissions
Wednesday August 15
Deadline for submissions
Monday August 20th
TRCA circulates award submissions and scoring matrix to
selection committee
Wednesday Aril 29th
Scoring matrices are due to the TRCA
Tuesday September 4
Selection committee meets via conference call to select winners
October 4
Awards ceremony at Partners in Project Green Fall Networking
event
Sustainable Supply Chain Speed Dating Session
The business -to- business relationships that develop through Partners in Project Green are seen
as one of the great assets of the initiative. Through peer -to -peer learning that connects
companies to each other to leverage best practices and lessons learned, or through client and
service - provider relationships that get established through Partners in Project Green networks,
the value created through these relationships helps drive the sustainability agenda in the
Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
To bring more focus on connecting Partners in Project Green clients to sustainable solutions for
their operations, the Marketing and Networking team recommends the development of a
"Sustainable Supply Chain Speed Dating Session." The goal of the session would be to: first
educate attendees on the sustainability of their supply chain; and secondly, connect them to a
variety of potential solutions.
In delivering each session, it would focus on a specific sector, such as offices, and identify all of
the elements that go into a sustainable office, ranging from operational items such as office
supplies and waste management services, to furniture and energy efficient technologies. With
all of these elements identified, end -user office facilities would be invited to learn about how to
make their facilities more sustainable and then have the opportunity to formally network with the
suppliers and vendors along their supply chain.
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TRCA staff will continue to refine the session based on guidance from the Marketing and
Networking team, and will bring a progress report back to the Steering Committee.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Jennifer Taves
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 2, 2012
RES. #PPG15/12 BUILDING PERFORMANCE TEAM UPDATE
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on the
current work of the Building Performance Team.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Building Performance Team be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
CARRIED
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Building Performance Team met on April 11th, 2012 to discuss current and future activities
of the team. The team is currently working on the following new initiatives:
• Energy Leaders Consortium — working with 12 manufacturers on energy conservation
collaboration;
• Web -Based Carbon Benchmarking Tool — developing a web -based carbon
benchmarking tool for local companies;
• Water Leaders Consortium — developing a group of corporate leaders that will work
together on water conservation opportunities; and
• Race to Reduce — promoting Greening Greater Toronto's Race to Reduce to local
commercial office facilities.
In addition, the Building Performance Team is also looking to develop an Energy Management
Collaboration Forum. Partners in Project Green has found that facilitating peer -to -peer
knowledge sharing is a key benefit that it brings to the business community.
There are a number of avenues through which this already takes place. Seminars and
workshops act as gathering points for businesses with a common interest providing
opportunities to meet and learn about what their neighbors are doing. At the other end of the
spectrum, Partners in Project Green has developed several consortiums that are specifically
designed to leverage the expertise of its members by sharing the experiences and best -
practices of its members. Finally, through the redesign of its website and ongoing relationships
with businesses in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone and GTA, TRCA staff connect businesses
with their peers on an ad hoc basis.
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TRCA is working with Enbridge Gas Distribution to explore an opportunity to create an ongoing
forum to connect with a community of their peers without having to make the commitment
required to join a consortium — something Enbridge customers have indicated they would want.
The forum is proposed to initially focus on energy management and if successful, would expand
to include a broader range of themes, including water conservation and waste management.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Dennis Braun, dbraun @trca.onca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5594
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 4, 2012
RES. #PPG16/12 GREEN SITE TEAM UPDATE
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on the
current work of the Green Site Team.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Green Site Team be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
CARRIED
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Green Site Team met on February 24`h, 2012 to discuss current and future activities of the
team.
2012 RESTORATION PROJECTS
Through TRCA's Restoration Services Department, a number of restoration projects are being
undertaken in the Pearson Eco- Business Zone, including the following:
• West Etobicoke Creek — Edward Scarlet Trail and Restoration
• West Etobicoke Creek — Kings Park Restoration Project
• Etobicoke Creek Channel Naturalization — Alfred Kuehne Channel
• Mimico Creek Channel Naturalization — Sithe Global
• West Etobicoke Creek — Kennedy Valley Trail and Restoration
Moving forward, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will also share their restoration projects
taking place within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
2012 CORPORATE PLANTING EVENTS
Through Partners in Project Green, TRCA delivers two corporate planting events each year —
one in the spring and one in the fall. These events typically include a planting component, a
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stewardship education element and are finished off with a barbeque lunch for all of the
volunteers.
Volunteers for the event are recruited from companies who agree to participate in the event and
attendance ranges from 150 to 400 people from between 15 to 20 companies depending on the
season and weather.
The team decided that TRCA and CVC would alternative in the delivery of a corporate planting
each year — one of which will take place in the spring and the second of which take place in the
fall. Each year TRCA and CVC will deliver one of these events — alternating between spring
and fall each year.
GREEN PARKING LOT PROGRAM
Through a partnership with the University of Toronto, TRCA and CVC staff is developing greer
parking lot designs for local businesses that help to improve onsite stormwater management
and introduce low maintenance natural vegetation. The 2012 sites include Keilhauer Furniture,
Jane & Finch Mall, Coca -Cola, Broan Nutone and Canadian Tire.
In addition, thanks to funding from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Showcasing Water
Innovation Fund, TRCA will be providing implementation funding assistance and monitoring for
two of the designs completed in 2012.
GREENING CORPORATE GROUNDS
Greening Corporate Grounds is a program delivered through CVC and partners in the
municipalities of Mississauga and Brampton to help companies green their landscaped areas
and outdoor infrastructure. The program works with interested corporations, institutions and
places of worship to implement ecological landscaping projects on their sites, providing design
assistance, planting assistance, advice and educational resources.
TRCA and CVC staff are planning to work together to reach out to the business community in
TRCA's jurisdiction to promote access to the program.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Jennifer Taves
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 2, 2012
RES. #PPG17 112 RESOURCE REUTILIZATION TEAM UPDATE
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on the
current work of the Resource Reutilization Team.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Resource Reutilization Team be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
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Partners in Project Green Steering Committee June 7, 2012
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Resource Reutilization Team met on April 11`", 2012 to discuss current and future activities
of the team.
By- Product Materials Exchange Program
The main focus of the team in 2012 will be on developing and implementing a by- product
materials exchange program for the Pearson Eco- Business Zone. A detailed report on the
project is provided in the Steering Committee Report 9.3.
Waste Management Benchmarking Tool
The team sees value in developing a web -based benchmarking tool for waste management
practices that goes beyond simply tracking waste diverted, but more importantly the
management processes of the company in how they deal with their waste (i.e. education,
outreach, hauler relationship, etc.).
TRCA staff are going to work with the Recycling Council of Ontario to utilize their 3R Certified
Assessment Process as the benchmark for creating the web -based tool
Zero -Waste Special Interest Group
For the past year and a half, TRCA has been delivering a range of Sustainability Consortiums
that bring together like- minded companies to work together on sustainability issues. There are
four sector -based consortiums covering manufacturing, hospitality, offices and logistics.
As part of each consortium, members can set -up a SIG that digs into a specific sustainability
issue that all of the members share an interest in. One of the SIGs that has been developed is
the Zero Waste SIG, which includes representation from all four sector based consortiums.
The Zero Waste SIG includes a range of companies with a shared interest in zero waste. They
meet bi- monthly for a half -day at a member's facility and use the opportunity to:
Tour the host facility — the host provides a tour of their facility and identifies their
successes and challenges.
Problem Solve — the host facility and other members share their challenges and
members brainstorm and identify potential solutions.
Educate — the group completes a training module based upon their shared interest.
In addition, the Zero Waste SIG is used as a platform for developing tools and resources for the
members. Since its inception, the group has worked on the following:
• Waste Hauler Audit Tool
• Employee Education and Engagement
• Tools for Tracking and Diverting Waste
• Life -Cycle Assessment Tool for Waste
While membership in the Zero Waste SIG has been limited to Sustainability Consortium
members (who pay a monthly fee of $500), members of the group have agreed to open up
membership to other businesses with an interest in waste management who are not involved in
the consortiums.
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There will be a cost associated with being a member which is to be determined and
membership will have to be approved by all members of the Zero Waste SIG.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chris Rickett
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 2, 2012
RES. #PPG18/12 SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM UPDATE
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on the work
of the Pearson Eco- Business Zone Sustainability Consortiums.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Pearson Eco- Business Zone Sustainability Consortiums be
received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Since the initial commencement of the first four sustainability consortiums in 2010, two
additional consortiums have been developed and launched. The following is an update on their
activities.
Consortium Video Case Study
In order to highlight the innovative work that is being undertaken by the four Partners in Project
Green sector based sustainability consortiums and to drive participation in the sustainability
consortiums, a Consortium Video Case Study has been developed. This video case study
provides an overview of the consortium model and showcases the consortiums in action,
highlighting the benefit of membership, which ultimately is the acceleration of an organizations
journey towards environmental sustainability by leveraging the resources of the consortium and
other members.
Venues Aligned for Sustainability Excellence (VASE) Update
The VASE Consortium launched in 2010 focuses on the hospitality sector. Current VASE
members include:
• GTAA
• The International Centre
• Woodbine Entertainment Group
• Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport
• Tourism Toronto
VASE continues to reach out to additional members. The Harbourfront Centre and Metro
Toronto Convention Centre are potential new members. In addition, the promotional video and
news article are expected to drive interest in the consortium.
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The Zero Waste Special Interest Group (SIG), which is housed under VASE, continues to be
successful. Due to high interest from sectors outside the hospitality industry and the long term
potential of SIG, it is currently being reviewed whether SIG should be transformed into a
separate consortium.
Sustainable Manufacturing Partnership (SMP) Update
The SMP Consortium launched in 2010 focuses on the manufacturing sector. Current SMP
members include:
Spec Furniture
• KIK Corporation
• Powersmiths International
• Velco Canada
• ABS Friction
• SC Johnson
• RuggedCom
• Tremco
• RIM
• Voith Hydro
• Filamat
• Nestle
SMP team members have achieved a solid working relationship, and membership levels are
satisfactory. The SMP SIG was focused on Employee Engagement, however, due to lack of
participation, the SIG has been cancelled. Currently SMP is determining a new topic area for its
SIG.
Properties and Offices for Sustainable Innovation (POST) Update
The POSI Consortium launched in 2010 focuses on the commercial office sector. Current POSI
members include:
• GTAA
• Loyalty One
• Bentall Real Estate
• Sears Canada
• TRCA
• Maple Leaf Foods
• Woodbine Entertainment Group
• Nestle
The POSI Consortium is well into its second year, and has established good working
relationships amongst its members. POSI continues to recruit new members through all
available channels. Currently POSI members are engaged with the SMP Employee
Engagement SIG and VASE Zero Waste SIG.
Logistics Leaders Executing Sustainability Solutions ( LLESS) Update
The LLESS Consortium launched in 2010 focuses on the logistics sector. Current LLESS
members include:
• GTAA
• Sears Canada
• Canadian Tire
• Ontario Natural Food Co -op
• Vista Cargo
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• Grand and Toy
• Nestle
LLESS currently has 7 members, and is actively seeking new membership. Currently LLESS
members are engaged with the SMP Employee Engagement SIG and VASE Zero Waste SIG,
and is examining the feasibility of creating a new SIG focused on metrics.
Energy Leaders Consortium
The Energy Leaders Consortium launched in the fall of 2011 and brings together a number of
companies with an interest in working together on energy management. The group includes the
following:
• GTAA
• Broan Nutone
• Bayer
• Husky Injection Molding
• Janes Family Foods
• Lange Transportation
• Pratt and Whitney
• Weston
• Fileco
• Crown Holdings
• Orenda (Magellan Aerospace)
• Sobeys
The group will work together to develop energy management plans for their respective
organizations through a series of six facilitated full -day sessions. The sessions will focus on
how to integrate energy management into their organizations, while sharing best practices and
working together to solve energy conservation problems.
The start of the facilitated energy management planning process will be in May 2012.
Senior Leader Sustainability Network
The Senior Leaders Consortium will focus on creating a sustainable organization through the
development and deployment of an effective long term strategy. Through the Senior Leader
Sustainability Network, collaboration with other leaders allows for accelerated results in the
three dimensions of sustainability; social, economic and environment. The Senior Leader
Sustainability Network kick off meeting will be held on May 28`h, 2012. Companies that
attended the initial meeting or expressed interest in participating in the consortium include:
• Greater Toronto Airports Authority
• Powersmiths International
• Pepsico
• International Centre
• Woodbine Entertainment Group
• Tremco
• Sears
• Monteco Group
• Bayer Inc.
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Steering Committee members are encouraged to participate in the Senior Leader Sustainability
Network.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Jennifer Taves
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 2, 2012
RES. #PPG19/12 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN 2012 SUMMER /FALL EVENTS
To highlight Partners in Project Green 2012 summer /fall events.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the staff report on the Partners in Project Green 2012 summer /fall events be
received for information.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The following is a list of the 2012 summer /fall Partners in Project Green training and networking
events. Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members are encouraged to share these
opportunities with their organizations and to attend when appropriate.
To register for any of the below events, please visit: www.partnersinproiectgreen.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The following table provides an overview of upcoming Partners in Project Green events.
Event
Date
Description
Partners in Project Green AGM
Thurs. June 7
A speaking engagement and
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
cocktail reception.
Energy Efficient Technology
Thurs. June 14
A peer -based technology
Series - Lighting
8:00 a.m. to 12:00
showcase on energy efficient
noon
lighting technologies.
Green Technology Webinar -
Thurs. June 21
A green technology webinar -
Bloom
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Bloom Energy.
Eco- Business Breakfast: Water
Thurs. June 21
A session to discuss the business
Conservation (PPC)
8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
and environmental opportunities
of water conservation.
Pearson Eco- Business Zone
Fri. June 22
Tour of the Pearson Eco -
Tour
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 m.
p'
Business Zone — Waste
Management.
Green Technology Webinar
Thurs. July 19
A green technology webinar.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Green Technology Webinar
Thurs. Aug. 16
A green technology webinar.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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Driving Water Innovation: Best
Tues. Sept. 18
A water innovation training
Practices in Business Water
8 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
session.
Management
Green Technology Webinar -
Thurs. Sept. 20
A green technology webinar -
Etime
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Etime Energy.
Eco- Business Breakfast: Waste
Thurs. Sept. 27
A waste management education
Dating Session
8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
and dating session.
A networking session that
Thurs. Oct. 4
includes the announcement of the
Fall Networking Session
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
winners of the PPG Sustainability
Awards and the People Power
Challenge.
Energy Efficient Technology
Thurs. Oct. 11
A peer -based technology
Series - Manufacturing Process
8:00 a.m. to 12:00
showcase on Manufacturing
Technologies
noon
Process technologies.
Driving Performance - Energy
Thurs. Oct. 18
Energy Benchmarking Workshop
Benchmarking Workshop
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
focused on the commercial office
(Commercial Office)
sector.
Green Technology Webinar
Thurs. Oct. 18
A green technology webinar.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Eco- Business Breakfast:
Thurs. Oct. 25
Eco- business breakfast focused
Generating Savings from Air
8 :00 to 10:30 a.m.
on reducing air compressor costs.
Compressors
Partners in Project Green Tree
Sat. Oct. 27 (TBC)
A tree planting and Creek clean -
Planting
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
up along the Etobicoke Creek at
Dixie and Derry Roads.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
GOOD NEWS STORIES
Jennifer Taves
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
May 2, 2012
Chris Rickett welcomed new staff Cindy Barr and Adam Viaya.
Renee Spurell announced that she would be handing over GE's spot on the Steering Committee
to her colleague, Jonathan Davies. Steering Committee members thanked Rene for her
contribution in the development of Partners in Project Green and her work on the Green
Purchasing Team.
Ernie Springolo announced Bayer Inc. celebrated four years as one of Canada's 55 Greenest
Employers. In addition, Bayer Inc. has begun to install a new chiller system for their head office
that will use ice created at night to cool their building during the day. This will have the result of
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reducing their peak demand load and reducing the strain on Ontario's electricity grid during hot
days.
Jeremiah Brenner announced that Loyalty One was recognized as one of Canada's 55
Greenest Employers and that they will be focusing on LEED EBOM certification for their
downtown office.
John Coyne announced that Unilever Canada Recognized with 2012 GLOBE Award for
Corporate Environmental Excellence.
Anne Tennier reported that Maple Leaf successfully navigated an endangered species issue for
the bobolink and the eastern meadowlark.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff has been directed to send minutes and agendas by email only. If anyone wants a printed
copy they can contact Cindy Barr at cbarr(a)trca.on.ca.
It was recommended that the agenda and important information be projected on the screen.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 4:20 p.m., on February 2, 2012.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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A PEARSON ECO- BUSINESS ZONE
MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
STEERING COMMITTEE #3/12
October 4, 2012
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The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens in
the Cooking School Room at 60 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M513 1J2 on October 4, 2012.
Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
PRESENT
SuzanneBarrett ....................................................... ...............................
.........................Member
MikeBrandt ............................................................. ...............................
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Jeremiah Brenner ................................................... ...............................
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BradChittick ............................................................ ...............................
.........................Member
Jonathan Davies ...................................................... ...............................
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BrianDenney ........................................................... ...............................
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RandyHansuld .................................................................................
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RaeHorst .................................................................................
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IanHowcroft ............................................................. ...............................
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WalterKraus ............................................................ ...............................
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NeilLacheur ............................................................. ...............................
.........................Member
EricLange ................................................................ ...............................
.........................Member
TobyLennox .........................................................................................
............................... Chair
PhilipLing ................................................................ ...............................
.........................Member
TrevorLui ..........................................................................................
............................... Member
LearieMiller ............................................................ ...............................
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DanPastoric ............................................................ ...............................
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AnneTennier ........................................................... ...............................
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JimWilson .............................................................. ...............................
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STAFF
John Alderice ............................. ...............................
...........................City of Toronto
CindyBarr ...........................................................................................
............................... TRCA
AdeleFreeman ....................................................... ...............................
.........................Member
DeborahKenley ...................................................................
............................... CVC
Gino Piscelli ...........................................................
............................... Region of Peel
RandyMcGill .....................................................................
............................... GTAA
AlexandraPapaiconomou ...................................................................
............................... TRCA
ChandraSharma ................................................................
............................... TRCA
JenniferTaves ....................................................................................
............................... TRCA
REGRETS
DebbieBaxter ......................................................... ............................... .........................Member
PaulCallegari .......................................................... ............................... .........................Member
BobCallahan ........................................................................... ............................... .........Member
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ShelleyCarroll .......................................................... ...............................
.........................Member
JohnCoyne .............................................................. ...............................
..................... Vice -Chair
BonnieCrombie ...................................................... ...............................
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FergDevins ............................................................. ...............................
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BobGriesbach ......................................................... ...............................
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AndrewGustyn ........................................................ ...............................
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JaneHolmes ............................................................ ...............................
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PhilJago ................................................................. ...............................
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KevinMartin ............................................................ ...............................
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DarrylNeate ...................................................................
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MarkO' Connor ......................................................... ...............................
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Jaipaul Massey- Singh .............................................. ...............................
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DarrylNeate ............................................................. ...............................
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ErnieSpringolo ........................................................ ...............................
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DavidWawrychuk .................................................... ...............................
.........................Member
RES. #PPG8 /12 MINUTES
Moved by: Brad Chittick
Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/12, held on June 7, 2012, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Walter Kraus, Senior Director, Environmental Affairs at Weston Foods (Canada) Inc.
Walter outlined the environmental projects by Loblaws and specifically the features of
Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Toby Lennox provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on Monday,
September 10, 2012. The main focus of the meeting was the steering committee agenda for
Thursday, October 4, 2012.
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RES. #PPG20 112 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN STATUS UPDATE
Update and review on the progress of the Partners in Project Green
Business Plan.
Moved by: Jonathan Davies
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
CARRIED
THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update be received;
THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be encouraged to actively
engage in and promote Partners in Project Green programming that supports the
business plan's objectives and goals;
AND FURTHER THAT the Project Teams be updated on program targets and progress to
seek their active engagement in achieving business plan objectives and goals.
BACKGROUND
As part of the approval of the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 — 2013, the
Steering Committee requested a regular status update on the results of the business plan. The
goal of this status update is to ensure the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee is kept
apprised of the evolution of the business plan, and to ensure the work being completed is
contributing to the strategic objectives of the initiative.
Based on the business plan review, staff anticipate that between October and December 2012
the following programs will require active engagement and support of Steering Committee and
Project Teams:
• Eco- Efficiency Program - To engage business in energy assessments and cost
reduction opportunities from energy savings;
• Web -Based Carbon Benchmarking - The program needs to recruit companies as beta
testers;
• Lean and Green Co -Op Program - The program needs host companies to recruit
students and support PPG's green jobs objectives;
• By- Product Exchange Program - The program needs to engage a minimum of 19
companies in 2012 to meet its target of 45 companies by 2015. It is anticipated that at
least 15 of these companies will also be engaged in the "Waste Leaders Consortium" to
facilitate peer -to peer learning on waste management;
• Green Power Challenge — The program needs companies to purchase almost 40 MWh
of renewable energy to meet 2012 targets;
• People Power Challenge - At least twenty two companies need to be engaged in this
very innovative and successful employee engagement program; and
• Eco- Business Policies Development - Peel Region municipalities will be engaged.
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BUSINESS PLAN STATUS REPORT
The status update provides an overview of the financial aspects of Partners in Project Green,
including a statement of revenues and expenditures, variance analysis and future implications.
Program Preliminary Results
The Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update provides an overview of revenue
and expenditure trends through the end of 2012 which can be found in Table 1 and 2.
Supporting this document is Attachment 8. 1.1 which provides an overview of Partners in Project
Green's 2012 programs and projects and their ability to generate revenue in relation to business
plan objectives. Taken as a whole, these two documents show the overall financial health of
Partners in Project Green and its program delivery trends.
2012 Revenues
In 2012, Partners in Project Green has projected revenues of $1,578,226.31, while the actual
revenue up until the end of August is $1,377,242.90. An overview of revenue observations are
summarized below and can be found in Table 1.
Commissions — at this point there have been no commissions realized for 2012. TRCA
staff is looking for ways to grow this revenue; however, the Eco- Efficiency Programs rate
of conversion from basic assessments provided at no -cost to paid detailed assessments
has been low with only two companies asking for referrals to consultants thus far this
year. TRCA staff are reviewing this process and looking for ways to increase this
conversion.
• Fee - for - Service — revenue generated from participant registrations for events comprises
the majority of this forecast, and is on target for the year. The expected revenues from
fee - for - service activities increased due to additional funding to deliver project specific
restoration services.
• Government Funding — the targeted funding will be realized by the end of 2012 as
funding is expected from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Showcasing Water
Innovation Fund to deliver the Green Parking Lot Program. The remaining funds should
be received by the end of 2012.
• Sponsorship — the targeted sponsorship revenue will be realized by the end of the 2012,
as GTAA and Woodbine Entertainment contributions will be received later in the year.
With these contributions, and others to be potentially realized via events, the target for
2012 will be exceeded.
• Subscription Fees — a number of subscription fees have been realized, but it is still
questionable whether the target of $5,000 will be reached.
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Table 1: Summary of Revenue
Summary of Revenue Sources
Sources
Projected
Amount
Actual as of
August
2012
Commissions
36,750.00
0.00
Consulting Services
56,565.00
48,311.09
Fee - for - Service
45,125.00
91,040.61
Government Funding
57,000.00
9,625.00
Grants
63,369.74
63,967.95
Municipal Funding
525,000.00
525,000.00
Sponsorship
327,500.00
176,400.00
Subscription Fee
5,000.00
982.68
Deferred Expenditures
461,915.57
461,915.57
Total Revenue
1,578,225.31
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Overall, thanks to increased sponsorships and fee - for - service opportunities, it is expected that
the revenue projections will be met for 2012.
2012 Expenditures
On the expenditure side of Partners in Project Green, TRCA staff continue to work towards the
implementation of a number of large projects that may extend into 2013 to seek alignment with
partner priorities and initiatives. As a result some budgeted funds for 2012 may not be
expended until 2013. A number of other projects are proving to be lower costing than originally
expected. The following provides an overview of a number of project teams.
• Caledon Eco- Business Program —due to the timing of funding approvals and procuring
the services of a consultant to assist with this project, final expenses towards this project
will be completed in 2013.
• Building Performance Team — the major expenditure for this team in 2012 is the Energy
Leaders Consortium. While there are 12 members of this group, a number of them did
not require the data management portion of the program, thus there will be a reduction in
the cost of delivering the overall initiative. It is expected, that this project will be
completed in early 2013, thus a portion of the expenditures will not be realized until next
year.
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• Toronto Eco- Business Program —this project aims to map out how to expand eco-
business programming across the City of Toronto. Toronto staff are currently in the
process of receiving reports, and therefore the project may be extended into 2013.
• Policy Harmonization Team —to align with the Caledon Eco - Business Program, this
project has been rescheduled to the fall of 2012. The majority of the funds will be
expended in 2013.
• Green Purchasing Team —this budget will be under spent as no new procurement tools
have been identified by partners for development.
• Green Job Team —this budget will be under spent in 2012 as the delivery of new green
job programming, specifically the lean and green co -op program, will not launch until
January 2013.
• Resource Reutilization Team — the By- Product Exchange Program made up a large
portion of this budget; however, its delivery is expected to be less than originally
expected in 2012 as a result of less reliance on the post- secondary partner to provide
program support. In addition, a planned waste benchmarking tool project has been put
off until 2013. Table 2 is a summary of the expenditures to the end of August, 2012.
Table 2:
Summary of Expenditures
Summary of Expenditures
Actual
as of August 2012
Budgeted
—
Administration
106,975.52
255,00.00
Marketing
87,602.34
134,000.00
Eco- Efficiency Team
42,410.28
96,500.00
Resource Reutilization Team
41,480.33
130,000.00
Green Parking Lot Team
70,320.00
92,500.00
Restoration Projects
14,776.87
29,000.00
Green Job Team
3,159.23
55,00.00
Green Purchasing Team
3,120.46
21,000.00
Policy Harmonization
2,441.32
31,000.00
PPG Events
39,475.38
60,000.00
Toronto Eco- Business
4,261.02
12,00.00
District Energy
18,617.93
20,500.00
Consortium Program
10,467.59
17,000.00
Building Performance Team
108,115.63
198,500.00
ChemTrac
51,544.06
46,065.00
Caledon Eco- Business
5,908.22
52,500.00
Transportation Solutions Team
32.18
9,250.00
Durham Eco- Business
Total
5,220.83
7,500.00
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Given these changes, projected deferred expenditures for 2012 will exceed the projected
amount of $310,910.31.
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NEXT STEPS
TRCA staff will continue to monitor and report back on the business plan, as well as look to
Steering Committee Project Team members for their input and advice on meeting program
targets and business plan objectives.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
Chandra Sharma
Chandra Sharma, csharma @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
September 4, 2012
RES. #PPG21 112 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STRATEGY UPDATE
Overview of the Partners in Project Green Strategy Charrette.
Moved by: Suzanne Barrett
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the Partners in Project Green Program Strategy Update report be received;
CARRIED
AND FURTHER THAT members of the Steering Committee review the background
documents and participate in a facilitated discussion to provide input on the Partners in
Project Green Strategy.
BACKGROUND
The Strategy Review was approved at the Steering Committee meeting #2/12, RES. #
PPG11/12. The Strategy Review process will:
• measure success and areas for improvement in terms of program delivery;
• review targets to ensure there are realistic and align with the targets and goals of other
partners;
• ensure Partners in Project Green is delivering value to the business community and its
Steering Committee members; and
• identify further ways for Partners in Project Green to generate revenues to fund its
operations in the future.
This review will serve as an update to the Partners in Project Green Strategy to ensure that the
goals, targets and programs of the initiative are aligned with those of the business community.
PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STRATEGY REVIEW UPDATE
The status of the work plan is as follows:
• Program Review — review of the various forms of program delivery that Partners in
Project Green undertakes is currently underway. This review will determine their
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relevance to businesses, their success in meeting program targets, and
recommendations on program changes and approaches. Exploratory questions include:
o What do the results of the Industry Engagement Survey say about our
performance to date and relevance to current business community needs?
o How does the Steering Committee view Partners in Project Green's success, and
does this view align with feedback from the market?
o How are key Partners in Project Green programs working in terms of: revenue
generation /sustainability; market needs; industry engagement; alignment with
Partners in Project Green, TRCA, municipal and other government goals; and
what are key opportunities for improvement?
Targets — review of the original targets set for Partners in Project Green and the
success in meeting them thus far is currently underway. In addition, a review of
corresponding targets of community and municipal partners and suggestions on
alignment of targets and goals in the business community is being undertaken.
Exploratory questions include:
o How can Partners in Project Green simplify its targets — both to enable better
accountability /performance tracking, and also to more clearly support the
current/anticipated needs of key stakeholders?
o What is the "higher order" objective for Partners in Project Green — a common
definition of success that all stakeholders can rally around and Partners in
Project Green can build its targets /programming around?
o Currently, data gaps (both revenue and expense tracking /projections) may be
limiting Partners in Project Green's ability to map activity against specific issue
areas and targets. How can we better track program investments /activities
against target impact areas?
• Delivery Model —based upon the review of targets and programs, this element will
review the delivery and business model for Partners in Project Green and make
recommendations on how the initiative can ensure it is providing value for the business
community and its Steering Committee members. Exploratory questions include:
o From a structural perspective, how can Partners in Project Green leverage its
relationships, brand and capabilities to engineer unique /ownable
revenue /operating streams that ensure fiscal sustainability and provide an
effective, long -term route to impact?
• A prior study of business community environmental expenditures revealed
underserviced opportunities in Waste and Water Management. How can Partners
in Project Green better serve these important sectors?
• What market forces /factors is Partners in Project Green most influenced by (i.e.,
business cycle, municipal /government fiscal plans, regulatory frameworks, etc.)?
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• What market scenarios have /can been considered in planning for the next five
years, and how would these scenarios positively or negatively alter Partners in
Project Green's prospects?
• How unique is our value offering relative to the activities of other entities serving
the region?
• What sales tactics have been employed to convert free or heavily subsidized
programs to higher value consulting revenues (i.e., from Eco- Efficiency Basic
Assessment to Detailed Assessments)? What qualitative feedback is available to
suggest reasons for low upsell conversion rates?
• Prior analysis identified priority focus areas for revenue generation for Partners in
Project Green, including: (1) Auditing and Consulting Services; (2) Training and
Development; and (3) Purchasing Programs.
• Given Partners in Project Green's existing capacities, what is the "size of
the prize' in each area?
• Who are the principal competitors (if any)?
What unique capabilities can Partners in Project Green leverage to
differentiate itself in each area?
Partners in Project Green has voiced a desire to work with private sector partners
to deliver programming and build the market for environmental services (i.e.,
adding value to business development opportunities, as opposed to directly
competing with private sector interests). How can Partners in Project Green forge
more strategic /purposeful relationships with "Delivery Partners' with whom
working relationships exist?
TRCA staff will also engage the business community in a dialogue on the value they see from
Partners in Project Green. To gather this input, the following will be completed:
• Business Community Survey — a general survey was sent out to the business
community to gather feedback on business priorities and the Partners in Project Green
initiatives they gather the greatest value from. This survey was sent out to the entire
Partners in Project Green network on August 20, 2012. (Please refer to attachment
9. 1.1 for survey summary results.)
• Business Community Charrette — On September 27, 2012, the charrette gathered
input from businesses on the value they have derived from Partners in Project Green.
Invitations were sent to all Project Team members and all businesses that have utilized
Partners in Project Green programs.
• Steering Committee Charrette —The October 4 Steering Committee discussion will
focus on identifying the value they have derived from Partners in Project Green, and
further ways that the initiative can help them in their goals.
This review is on schedule to have recommendations provided at the November 2012 Partners
in Project Green Steering Committee so that any changes can be incorporated into the 2013 -14
Steering Committee term. For more information on the project's work plan and timelines, see
Table 1 below.
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Table 1: Project Work Plan and Timeline
Task
Due Dates
Status
Project Initiation
25 -Jul
Complete
Status Report - Program Review and Performance Data Analysis
16 -Aug
Complete
Status Report - Competitive Benchmarking and Positioning Scan
16 -Aug
Complete
Stakeholder Interviews
7 -Aug
Complete
Business Community Survey Release
20 -Aug
Complete
Business Community Survey Data
15 -Sep
Complete
Status Report - Stakeholder Interviews /Business Community
Survey Analysis
1 -Oct
Complete
Business Community Charrette
27 -Sep
Complete
Steering Committee Charrette
4 -Oct
Draft Strategy Update Report
29 -Oct
Review and Input by Executive Committee
2 -Nov
Final Strategy Update Report Presentation to the Steering
Committee
Jan — 2013
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board Approval
Feb - 2013
STEERING COMMITTEE STRATEGY CHARRETTE
Members of the Steering Committee have valuable insights into the structure and delivery of
Partners in Project Green, and it is requested that the Committee participate in a facilitated
discussion to provide input on the future strategic direction of the program. While the discussion
will allow for topics to arise organically, below are general themes to be discussed:
• Based on interview and industry survey feedback (which will be summarized in a brief
presentation to the Executive Committee), what are the salient themes emerging
regarding program efficacy and opportunities for improvement?
• How feasible are early models of sustainable revenue /operating streams emerging from
research and consultations to date, and does Partners in Project Green's current
program delivery structure to support these models?
• How can Partners in Project Green leverage its relationships, brand and capabilities to
grow and /or modify the program?
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NEXT STEPS
The following are the next steps:
• Compile results of Business Survey, Business Charrette and Steering Committee into a
draft report with recommendations;
• Bring draft report to the Executive Committee for review;
• Bring final report to the January 2013 Steering Committee meeting for endorsement;
• Present final report to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board for approval in
first quarter of 2013; and
• Implement appropriate recommendations.
Report prepared by:
For more information contact:
Date:
GOOD NEWS STORIES
Jennifer Taves
Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416- 661 -6600, extension 5570
September 11, 2012
Jennifer Taves announced the beginning of this year's People Power Challenge.
Toby Lennox and Jennifer Taves will be travelling to Atlanta, Georgia to share at the
Sustainable Airport Area International Seminar Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Waste exchange program has had its first success the wooden skids from Maple Leaf Meats
have been used by Jacobs Thompson.
The Partners in Project Green Fall Networking Gala will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012
and John Coyne will be the keynote speaker.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:20 p.m., on October 4, 2012.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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