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MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN PPG1
STEERING COMMITTEE #1/09
January 15, 2009
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at Woodbine Raceway on
January 15, 2009. Brian Denney called the meeting to order at 3:15 pm.
PRESENT
Toby Lennox………………………………………………………....................................Chair
John Coyne…………………………………………………………………………….Vice Chair
Eve Adams……………………………………………………………………………….Member
Mike Brandt..............................................................................................................Member
Steve Costello..........................................................................................................Member
Brian Denney............................................................................................................Member
Ferg Devin................................................................................................................Member
Bob Griesbach.........................................................................................................Member
Susan Hall................................................................................................................Member
Jane Holmes............................................................................................................Member
Ian Howcroft.............................................................................................................Member
Susan Jorgenson.....................................................................................................Member
Walter Kraus.............................................................................................................Member
Neil Lacheur.............................................................................................................Member
Eric Lange................................................................................................................Member
Carman McClelland.................................................................................................Member
Darryl Neate.............................................................................................................Member
Mark O'Connor.........................................................................................................Member
Dan Pastoric.............................................................................................................Member
Maja Prentice............................................................................................................Member
Karen Ras.................................................................................................................Member
Ernie L. Springolo....................................................................................................Member
Anne Tennier............................................................................................................Member
Blair Wolk.................................................................................................................Member
Irene Jones……………………………………………………………………………....Member
STAFF
Chris Caldwell………………………………………………………………………………TRCA
Jim Dillane ………………………………………………………………………………….TRCA
Bernie McIntyre……………………………………………………………………………..TRCA
Joanna Parsons…………………………………………………………………………….TRCA
Chris Rickett…………………………………………………………………………………TRCA
Chandra Sharma…………………………………………………………………………...TRCA
Jeff Baines……………………………………………………………………...City of Brampton
Susan Amring……….…………………………………………..………… City of Mississauga
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John Alderdice……………………………………………………….…….…… City of Toronto
Johann Manente…………………………………………………………………Region of Peel
Randy McGill…………………………………………….………………………………….GTAA
Irene Hawrylyshyn.......................................................................................................GTAA
Mary Bracken………………………………………………………….........City of Mississauga
Susan Jorgenson……….………………………………………..……..…… City of Brampton
Mark Bekkering…………………………………………………………..………City of Toronto
REGRETS
Bob Delaney……………………………………………………………………………..Member
Lenard Foster…………………………………………………………………………….Member
Sandra Hames…………………………………………………………………………...Member
Gael Miles………………………………………………………………………………...Member
Renee Spurell…………………………………………………………………………….Member
RES. #PPG1/09- ELECTION OF CHAIR
Election of the Chair of the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee.
Moved by: Susan Hall
Seconded by: Ernie Springolo
THAT Toby Lennox be appointed as Chair of the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee………………………………………………………………...CARRIED
RES. #PPG2/09- ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Election of the Vice Chair of the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
Moved by: Susan Hall
Seconded by: Ernie Springolo
THAT John Coyne be appointed as Vice Chair of the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee ………………………………………………………………...CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Terms of Reference for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, dated
July 25, 2008 and adopted by the Authority at Meeting #6/08 held on July 25, 2008 and
recommended the appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair to lead the work of the
steering committee.
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PRESENTATIONS
(a) Partners in Partners in Project Green Objectives and Steering Committee’s Roles
and Responsibilities
Toby Lennox, Chair, provided an overview of the Partners in Project Green
Objectives and the vision to transform the lands surrounding Pearson into an
internationally recognized community known for its competitive, high
performance and eco-friendly business climate. Mr. Lennox further outlined the
mandate, roles, responsibilities, reporting, governance structure and project
teams.
Discussion
• The Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Coalition requested that the Chair of
the Coalition be a voting member of the Steering Committee
• Steering Committee members can direct any other suggestions to staff
on the Terms of Reference
• Terms of Reference be revised and presented to the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority for approval.
RES. #PPG2/09- PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN – VISION STATEMENT
Approval of the Vision Statement for the Partners in Project
Green.
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Jane Holmes
THAT the following be approved as the Vision Statement for Partners in Project
Green and the Pearson Eco-Business Zone:
Partners in Project Green is creating the Pearson Eco-Business Zone,
envisioned to be an internationally recognized community known for its
competitive, high performance and eco-friendly business climate.
Partners in Project Green will:
• Demonstrate that the simultaneous pursuit of economic and
ecological goals result in greater benefits for the business
community;
• Assist businesses to improve their financial and environmental
performance; and,
• Attract and retain investments in eco-economic development
initiatives……………………………………………………………CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Through the consultation process to develop the Partners in Project Green Strategy, the
following vision for the project was developed:
Partners in Project Green is creating the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, envisioned
to be an internationally recognized community known for its competitive, high
performance and eco-friendly business climate.
Partners in Project Green will:
• Demonstrate that the simultaneous pursuit of economic and ecological
goals result in greater benefits for the business community;
• Assist businesses to improve their financial and environmental
performance; and,
• Attract and retain investments in eco-economic development initiatives.
In the short-term, Partners in Project Green will focus on working with existing
businesses within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone to realize the financial benefits
of addressing environmental issues. Partners in Project Green will work to
achieve the following key objectives:
1. Build general awareness and capacity for eco-business and eco-
development among partners and throughout the business community.
2. Implement collaborative green business projects and programs that
create triple-bottom-line benefits for all involved.
3. Build municipal capacity and support for eco-economic development on
the region’s employment lands.
With respect to the first objective, Partners in Project Green will focus on
businesses in existing major sectors, such as food processing, logistics, plastics,
air transport supply chain and automotive supply chain.
In the longer-term, Pearson Eco-Business Zone will evolve to become the first
choice location for progressive companies with clean-tech operations and a
desire to demonstrate eco-business leadership. These companies will be drawn
by the existing regional assets, including Toronto Pearson International Airport
(Toronto Pearson); the success of existing businesses; and the knowledge
infrastructure established by Partners in Project Green to assist companies in
saving money and reducing their environmental impact.
With successful implementation of the eco-opportunities described in this
strategy, Partners in Project Green will create the Pearson Eco-Business Zone,
where the existing major sectors will become the greenest in their class globally,
and the area will be home to a world-scale cluster of like-minded, integrated, and
highly competitive businesses with a reputation as the place to do business in a
high performance, eco-friendly way.
To formalize this vision staff recommends that the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee approve the vision statement.
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RES. #PPG3/09- PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN
DEVELOPMENT
Approval of the development of a business plan for Partners in
Project Green. Four members of the Steering Committee
volunteered to be appointed to the Business Plan Development
Group.
Moved by: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Ian Howcroft
THAT the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee develop a business plan
for Partners in Project Green;
AND FURTHER THAT Ernie Springolo, Toby Lennox, Eve Adams, and John Coyne
be appointed to the Business Plan Development Group…………………….CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The development of the Partners in Project Green Strategy included the development of
a business model for the governance of the initiative and touched briefly on funding
opportunities, but completing a detailed business plan was not within the scope of the
process.
Partners in Project Green must be financial sustainable over the short and long-term.
Currently funding for Partners in Project Green comes from a number of sources – the
Region of Peel, City of Toronto and a 7-year financial commitment from the Greater
Toronto Airports Authority. In addition to these sources, there is also program support
from the provincial and federal governments and the private sector, including Enbridge
Gas and Woodbine Entertainment Group.
Over time, it is envisioned funding for Partners in Project Green will increasingly come
from businesses (as donations or through revenue generating programs, such as carbon
trading, fee-for-services, commissions and royalties) and less from the various levels of
government. This will be required for Partners in Project Green to be sustainable in the
long-term, but more importantly, by generating revenues Partners in Project Green will
be able to illustrate its value to the business community.
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Staff recommends a sub-committee of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee
be established to oversee the development of the business plan. This group will
oversee the development of a terms of reference, a request for proposals and the
selection of a consultant to complete the business plan.
The sub-committee will aim to complete the business plan by June of 2009.
FUNDING
Provision has been made in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone 2009 budget to undertake
this project.
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RES. #PPG4/09- PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN – 2009 PROJECT TEAMS
WORK PLAN ENDORSEMENT
Endorsement of Partners in Project Green Teams and work plans.
Moved by: Carmen McClelland
Seconded by: Maja Prentice
THAT the Partners in Project Green Project Teams and work plans, as appended,
be endorsed;
THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be encouraged to
chair a Project Team that aligns with their interests and/or appoint a
representative from their organization;
AND FURTHER THAT Project Teams make progress reports to the Partners in
Project Green Steering Committee………………………………………………CARRIED
BACKGROUND
To implement initiatives identified by the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee
and businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, the Partners in Project Green
Strategy identified the development of Project Teams as an implementation tool. These
Project Teams are to be comprised of public and private sector representatives with an
interest in the specific project area. Depending on the initiative, a Project Team may
have a short or long-term lifespan.
Through the development of the Partners in Project Green Strategy, a number of Project
Teams were identified based on the needs and concerns of businesses within the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone. A number of Project Teams have already been
established, while a number of others are in the process of being formed.
PROJECT TEAM ESTABLISHMENT
The attached document highlights the Partners in Project Green Project Teams that
have been established, or are in the process of being established, including their
mandate, team members and 2009 work plans. The Project Teams include:
1. Marketing and Networking Team
2. Eco-Efficiency Team
3. Food Waste Reutilization Team
4. Resource Reutilization Team
5. Transportation Solutions Team
6. Green Site Team
7. Green Purchasing Team
8. Green Building Retrofit Team
9. Green Job Corp Team
10. Policy Harmonization Team
11. District Energy Team
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These Project Teams will assist Partners in Project Green in meeting the broad goals set
in the Partners in Project Green Strategy. During the development of programs and
projects, the various Project Teams will set targets for each of their initiatives and relate
these back to the overall goals set for Partners in Project Green.
Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members are encouraged to Chair a
Project Team and/or suggestion potential Project Team members from either their
organization or the broader community.
NEXT STEPS
The Project Teams listed above will continue, or begin their work, in 2009 and provide
regular reports on the status of their initiatives at each Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee meeting.
RES. #PPG5/09- PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Development of a communication plan for Partners in Project
Green. Further, to provide regular updates between meetings and
provide the members with Minutes of each meeting and a contact
directory of the Steering Committee members.
Moved by: Eve Adams
Seconded by: Neil Lacheur
THAT the attached Partners in Project Green Communication framework and
strategy be endorsed;
AND FURTHER THAT members of the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee assist with the cross-promotion and other strategy implementation
mechanisms as appropriate……………………………………………………..CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The development of the Partners in Project Green Strategy included a high-level
communication plan for the initiative that identified messaging requirements, audiences,
objectives and collateral requirements. However, a more detailed communication plan
that connects all of these elements is required.
The development of the communications plan will be completed by the Marketing and
Networking Team. This project team’s mandate is to enhance the profile of Partners in
Project Green in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and, in the medium-term, promote the
initiative regionally, nationally and internationally.
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COMMUNICATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
The following is an outline of the potential communication strategies that have been
identified and will be reviewed by the Marketing and Networking Team as they formalize
a communication strategy.
Communications Objectives
Primary
• Create enhanced awareness of Partners in Project Green in the eco-
business zone.
• Create enhanced awareness of the importance of sustainable business
activity from an economic, social and environmental standpoint.
• Establish strong relations with all levels of government so as to allow for
projects to be implemented quickly and efficiently.
• Provide effective communication in support of priority projects/programs
recommended by the Steering Committee.
Secondary
• Build credibility of PPG among key media, business and government
opinion leaders outside the eco-zone
Target Audiences
Primary
1. Businesses whose facilities are located in the eco-zone and the:
• Businesses already engaged in Partners in Project Green
- Executives
- Employee
• Prospective business partners (there are 12,500 businesses in the
eco-zone)
- Executives
- Employees
2. Partner municipal staff:
• Leaders and key employees of the founding partners
Secondary
• Ontario and Federal government officials (Ministries of Energy,
Environment, Natural Resources, Transportation, etc.)
• Media (Local/Regional/National)
• Business Media
• Environment Media
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Communication Strategies
1) Position Partners in Project Green as business-led through business
leaders profiles, comments, etc.
• Prepare partner executive by-lined articles for publication in
newsletters, on the Project website, or in media
• Profile partner executives on the web site
• Schedule partner representatives for speaking engagements inside
and outside the eco-business zone
• Post video/audio interviews with partner executives online
2) Convey progress/movement through a variety of ongoing electronic and
print communications.
• Weekly updates to website
• RSS feeds from website
• Monthly e-newsletter
• Bi-annual print newsletter to study area
3) Prioritize target businesses within the eco-zone to focus communications
efforts on market segments.
• Create “Partner Information Kit” for distribution to prospective
partners (can also be used as media kit, general information
package)
• Develop “sales plan” to engage members of high priority market
segments (targeting logistics, food processing, plastics, automotive
supply chain and property management)
• Develop sales support materials (presentations, brochures, etc)
4) Generate exposure through credible regional, national and international
media.
• Develop target media lists
• Research editorial calendars
• Time “good news stories” for pitches according to editorial calendars
• Prepare media release schedule that represents anticipated news
about Partners in Project Green and its partners
5) Engage communication departments of major partners to help deliver
key PPG messages.
• Create “plug and play” communications materials for use by partners
(e.g. banners/buttons for partner websites, articles for employee
newsletters/intranets, etc.)
• Signage for participating businesses (e.g. Sticker for door, etc.)
• Develop a document for communications departments outlining
practical ways to leverage PPG to build corporate social
responsibility reputation
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6) Reach out to broader business and environmental community to
demonstrate the value of business/industrial eco-business zones.
• Seek and apply for appropriate green business awards
• Develop outreach speaking engagement schedule for key
spokesperson(s) (e.g. Boards of Trade meetings, Green Living Show,
conferences, etc)
• Develop a list of key green business opinion leaders in Canada and
internationally, inform them about the project and invite them to
receive updates
7) Demonstrate transparency to all stakeholders in terms of PPG finances,
governance, strategic approaches and results.
• Create and distribute annual report
• Organize networking event around the release of the annual report
(an unofficial annual meeting of partners and stakeholders)
• Post Agendas and Minutes of Steering Committee meeting on
website (send notices of postings)
8) Area Signage (creating a visible presence in the area)
• Signage delineating the area
• Project specific signage (e.g. Restoration project by Partners in
Project Green)
Measurement
• Establish metrics for evaluating the success of each strategy above
• Schedule a “Knowledge and Attitude survey” in 2009 to measure
progress from 2008 survey
• Apply measurement to develop targets in 2010 and beyond
NEXT STEPS
This framework will be fine-tuned by the Marketing and Networking Project Team and
will include refining the deliverables, priorities, responsibilities and resources for
implementation. The plan will be finalized by the end of March 2009.
FUNDING
A budget of $50,000 has been established for the Marketing and Networking Team for
the development and implementation of the communication plan in 2009.
RES. #PPG6/09- SCHEDULE OF 2009 MEETINGS
A schedule of 2009 meeting dates is proposed for the Partners in
Project Green Steering Committee to include a tour of the GTAA
initiatives at the #2/09 April 16, 2009 meeting.
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Moved by: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Ian Howcroft
THAT the meeting dates for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee
scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved:
2009 Dates
#1/09 Thursday, January 15, 2009
#2/09 Thursday, April 16, 2009
#3/09 Thursday, July 16, 2009
#4/09 Thursday, October 15, 2009 (Annual Meeting &
Networking)
AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority Administration Building, unless otherwise noted…………………CARRIED
RATIONALE
A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
quarterly.
The last Partners in Project Green Steering Committee of the year will be in October and
act as a general meeting open to the businesses within the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone. It will have a formal session, followed by a presentation on the year’s
accomplishments and plans for 2010, as well as a networking reception.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:05 pm, on January 15, 2009.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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STEERING COMMITTEE #2/09
April 16, 2009
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at GTAA Head Office on April 16,
2009. Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:15 pm.
PRESENT
Toby Lennox………………………………………………………....................................Chair
Eve Adams……………………………………………………………………………….Member
Suzanne Barrett ......................................................................................................Member
Brad Chittick............................................................................................................Member
Bob Delaney............................................................................................................Member
Brian Denney...........................................................................................................Member
Suzan Hall................................................................................................................Member
Walter Kraus.............................................................................................................Member
Neil Lacheur.............................................................................................................Member
Carman McClelland.................................................................................................Member
Mark O'Connor.........................................................................................................Member
Dan Pastoric.............................................................................................................Member
Maja Prentice...........................................................................................................Member
Ernie L. Springolo....................................................................................................Member
Renee Spurell…………………………………………………………………………….Member
Anne Tennier............................................................................................................Member
Blair Wolk.................................................................................................................Member
STAFF
Chris Caldwell………………………………………………………………………………TRCA
Bernie McIntyre……………………………………………………………………………..TRCA
Joanna Parsons…………………………………………………………………………….TRCA
Chris Rickett…………………………………………………………………………………TRCA
Ivy Samcoe..................................................................................................................TRCA
Chandra Sharma…………………………………………………………………………...TRCA
Susan Amring……….…………………………………………..………… City of Mississauga
Mary Bracken………………………………………………………….........City of Mississauga
John Alderdice……………………………………………………….…….…… City of Toronto
Mark Singh.......…………………………………………………………..………City of Toronto
Jeff Baines……………………………………………………………………...City of Brampton
Susan Jorgenson……….………………………………………..……..…… City of Brampton
Randy McGill…………………………………………….………………………………….GTAA
Irene Hawrylyshyn.......................................................................................................GTAA
Johann Manente…………………………………………………………………Region of Peel
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GUESTS
Irene Jones (Alternate) Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition .........................Member
Karen Ras...........................................................................................................Enersource
Alan Rickard..................................................................................Rothsay Biodiesel Group
Randy Hansuld............................................................................RBC Commercial Markets
REGRETS
Mike Brandt ..............................................................................................................Member
John Coyne…………………………………………………………………………….Vice Chair
Ferg Devins..............................................................................................................Member
Andrew Gustyn ........................................................................................................Member
Sandra Hames…………………………………………………………………………...Member
Jane Holmes............................................................................................................Member
Ian Howcroft.............................................................................................................Member
Eric Lange................................................................................................................Member
Gael Miles………………………………………………………………………………...Member
Darryl Neate.............................................................................................................Member
Bob Griesbach.........................................................................................................Member
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Anne Tennier declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 4.3.1 Bio-Diesel Marketing
Partnership.
Dan Pastoric declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 4.3.2 Renewable Energy
Promotion.
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Green Energy Act & Opportunities for Partners in Project Green, Enersource
Hydro Mississauga
Dan Pastoric, Enersource Corporation, provided a brief outline of the Green
Energy Act and its key priorities to foster conservation and energy culture in
Ontario. Mr. Pastoric also discussed the benefits of the Act for Partners in Project
Green such as being a catalyst for green business development. The Steering
Committee agreed that it would be mutually beneficial for the Minister of Energy
and Toby Lennox, assisted by Bob Delaney, to meet and align objectives and
provide the Minister with a resource for practical issues in energy management
and consultation. Toby Lennox is to keep the Steering Committee informed of
the outcome.
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RES. #PPG7/09 - BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Business Plan Development Team.
Moved by: Carman McClelland
Seconded by: Eve Adams
THAT the background report on the Partners in Project Green strategic priorities
and budget be received for Steering Committee input;
THAT the Business Plan Development Team proceed with the development of the
Partners in Project Green Business Plan;
AND FURTHER THAT the draft Partners in Project Green Business Plan be brought
back to the Steering Committee for input and endorsement.
AMENDMENT
RES. #PPG8/09 -
Moved by: Carman McClelland
Seconded by: Eve Adams
THAT the background report on the Partners in Project Green strategic priorities
and budget be received for Steering Committee input.
AND FURTHER THAT the Business Plan Development Team continue to work with
staff on important business plan components as necessary.
THE AMENDMENT WAS .................................................................................CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS......................................................CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Partners in Projects Green Strategy (2008) recommends the development of a
business plan for the project to achieve long term financial sustainability of Pearson
Eco-Business Zone. A Business Plan Development Team was appointed at the first
meeting of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on January 15, 2009.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Business Plan Development Team at their first meeting, reviewed and discussed a
variety of business development approaches for Partners in Project Green. Staff were
then requested to develop detailed information on:
• Short and long-term revenue and cost projections
• Current (2009) budget information
• Existing revenue models; Potential/anticipated revenue models
• Strategic priorities and opportunities for business involvement
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It was felt that staff was already utilizing a number of revenue models that could be
further refined. The team also explored ideas around how companies could contribute
and be involved in Partners in Project Green. It was felt that companies should be
recognized for a multitude of activities, ranging from providing financial support to the
project and providing product at a reduced cost, to implementing initiatives on their
sites and sharing their experiences with other businesses in the area.
Staff included all of these requirements in the attached Partners in Project Green –
Business Plan Development Report (DRAFT). At the team’s subsequent meeting, this
report was re-visited and additional information will be added, including a budget
forecast, refined analysis of the revenue models (to include benefits and drawbacks of
each), further exploration of the contribution models, and the addition of targets from
the strategy.
Once completed and vetted by the group this document will become the foundation of
the Partners in Project Green Business Plan.
DISCUSSION
The Steering Committee recognized that there is no urgent need for a full business plan
to be brought back to the Steering Committee for approval. Instead, the Business Plan
Development Team would like to continue to work with staff to build on important
components as necessary.
RES. #PPG9/09 - MARKETING AND NETWORKING TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Marketing and Networking Team.
Moved by: Blair Wolk
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT staff report on the Marketing and Networking Team be received for input and
endorsement;
THAT the Marketing and Networking Team proceed with the selection of a
consultant and obtain appropriate approvals;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.……….................................……………………….CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Marketing and Networking Team focuses on enhancing the profile of Partners in
Project Green in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, creating an awareness of the
importance of sustainable business activity and providing effective communication
support for priority projects and programs recommended by the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.
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PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
Following the Steering Committee meeting on January 15, 2009, the team reviewed and
refined the draft communication strategy developed by TRCA and identified activities
that could be completed in-house and would have to be completed by a consultant.
After this process the team issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that looked at
developing the following communication deliverables:
• Sector-Based Communication Strategies – targeting automotive, logistics
and warehousing, plastics, food processing and general manufacturing
sectors. The deliverables will include a sector based communication plan,
including key messages, earned media opportunities, trade organizations,
and sector based marketing kits highlighting opportunities for savings.
• Business Ambassador Program – developing communication links
between businesses and Partners in Project Green, including looking at
membership opportunities, developing plug-and-play communication
materials for businesses, employee engagement tools to help businesses
report and promote their involvement with Partners in Project Green, and
other business-to-business learning opportunities.
• Public Relations Consultancy – if the successful respondent has public
relations experience they were encouraged to provide a proposal for
assisting Partners in Project Green in developing media relationships. This
was an optional requirement for the RFP.
The RFP was due on April 3rd, 2009 and a successful respondent will be selected by the
end of April 2009. Development of the strategy will be completed by mid-July 2009.
Any Steering Committee members who would like further information can contact staff.
The Marketing and Networking Team is also working on a number of events for 2009.
RES. #PPG10/09 - ECO-EFFICIENCY TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Eco-Efficiency Team.
Moved by: Walter Kraus
Seconded by: Dan Pastoric
THAT staff report on the Eco-Efficiency Team be received for input and
endorsement;
THAT Steering Committee members with tenants/clients in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone promote Partners in Project Green programming to their tenants
where possible;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.……………………………………..…………………CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
The Eco-Efficiency Team focuses on developing and implementing initiatives to help
businesses identify energy, water and waste reduction opportunities through
programming, education and incentive programs.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Eco-Efficiency Team has brought together all of the utilities that have operations in
the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, including Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Hydro One
Brampton, Toronto Hydro, Enbridge, Toronto Water and Peel Water, along with Natural
Resources Canada, other funding agencies, and business from the area.
The team has developed a number of initiatives that have already been launched,
including:
• Partners in Project Green Eco-Efficiency Program – a program that offers
manufacturers and logistics/warehouses a free assessment of low-hanging
energy, water and waste opportunities in their facilities, a cost-shared audit,
and implementation assistance.
• 360 Sustainable Energy Plan Program – a program that helps companies
develop and implement an energy management plan for their facility.
In addition to launching these programming pieces, agreement was realized among all
of the utilities to develop joint marketing materials and communication strategies in the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone. This will include:
• Referring to Partners in Project Green companies that are interested utilizing
Partners in Partners in Project Green programming and bundling multiple
incentives from various agencies.
• Developing a financial assistance directory for energy and water
conservation incentives that can be distributed to each utility and their
customers.
• Delivering a number of targeted energy efficiency workshops that will
integrate real-time data with lessons on reducing consumption.
• Developing a relationship with Electrician and HVAC trade organizations to
promote Partners in Project Green.
In addition to these deliverables, all of the utilities have agreed in principle to sharing
aggregated results for companies engaged and energy/water reductions realized in the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone on an annual basis.
The Eco-Efficiency Team will continue to work on completing these deliverables and
identifying new opportunities for mutual cooperation.
January 15, 2009 Partners in Project Green Steering Committee PPG7
RES. #PPG11/09 - GREEN BUILDING TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Green Building Retrofit Team.
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett
THAT staff report on the Green Building Retrofit Team be received for input and
endorsement;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.………………...............................................…….CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Green Building Retrofit Team is focusing on working with large property owners
and management firms to develop and implement strategies for retrofitting their
portfolios of industrial, commercial and office properties in the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The first Green Building Retrofit Team provided a healthy discussion among property
owners and management firms about the barriers and opportunities for retrofitting
industrial and office buildings in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and throughout the
GTA.
Representatives from the Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) were
invited to speak to their work with cities globally and to identify opportunities were they
could assist Partners in Project Green and local property owners and management
firms. The CCI has a mandate of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provides
cost-free consulting to assist the public and private sectors reduce their emissions by
providing technical assistance, facilitating project development and execution,
developing financing models, purchasing assistance, and sharing best-practices, in the
areas of buildings, transportation and waste.
The CCI were impressed with the model of Partners in Project Green and noted that
they hadn’t seen anything like it globally. They offered assistance in a number of areas:
• CCI Purchasing Network – the CCI has negotiated reduced costs for energy
efficiency building envelope materials (lighting, HVAC, windows, roofing, etc.)
that cost anywhere between 5 to 50% lower if a company had a national
account. They have indicated that Partners in Project Green companies can
access this network. TRCA staff is currently working on the implementation
details.
• Financial Strategies – the CCI has dedicated staff that can assist in developing
financing models for building retrofits and renewable energy
projects. They will make these services available to Partners in Project Green.
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• CCI also has an interest in the Partners in Project Green Biogas Project and
has offered to provide assistance.
As an outcome of the meeting a number of the property owners and management firms
agreed to pursue retrofit pilots with at least one of their facilities. TRCA staff are in the
process of following up with the attendees to discuss how this might occur and what
types of assistance will be required. These pilots will serve as models that can then be
rolled out across the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
RES. #PPG12/09- RESOURCE REUTILIZATION TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Resource Reutilization Team.
Moved by: Blair Wolk
Seconded by: Ernie Springolo
THAT staff report on the Resource Reutilization Team be received for input and
endorsement;
THAT the Resource Reutilization Team proceed with the selection of a consultant
and acquire appropriate approvals;
THAT businesses on the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee with
organic waste and an interest in the Biogas Feasibility Study submit their data to
Yield Energy;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee..........………………………....………………………CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Resource Reutilization Team is focusing on developing opportunities to assist
companies in turning their waste into new revenue opportunities, with a goal of creating
additional economic value for the business community in the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Resource Reutilization Team has met twice since the January 2009 Steering
Committee meeting and has developed two projects that they are currently moving
forward – a Biogas Feasibility Study and a Regional Resource Reutilization Feasibility
Study – both of which were identified as priorities in the Partners in Project Green
Strategy.
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The Biogas Feasibility Study is looking at turning pre and post-consumer organic waste
found in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone into biogas that can be used to generate
clean energy in the area. The study being completed in partnership with the Region of
Peel and Yield Energy, and is looking at:
• Identifying suitable sites for a biogas plant(s) within or near the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone;
• Identification and characterization of the organic wastes being generated within
or near the Pearson Eco-Business Zone;
• Identification of key participants to commit organic wastes to the proposed
biogas plant(s); and,
• Preparation of a pro-forma for the proposed biogas plant(s).
The feasibility study is currently underway and will be completed in June or July of
2009. All organic waste generators within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone are
encouraged to share their waste numbers and speak with TRCA staff. There is also an
online poll available for companies to submit their waste online for inclusion in the
analysis.
The second project the Resource Reutilization Team is exploring is the development of
a regional waste reutilization network. The idea is to create a forum for businesses to
share waste information with potential users of that waste – a Craigslist of available
resource opportunities.
The team has just issued a request for proposals (RFP) that will investigate existing
regional resource exchanges globally to identify the conditions for success. With those
conditions identified, the successful respondent will analyze whether those conditions
existing in the GTA and Pearson Eco-Business Zone, and make recommendations for
moving forward with implementation. The timeline for completion is August 2009.
RES. #PPG13/09- POLICY HARMONIZATION TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Policy Harmonization Team.
Moved by: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Carman McClelland
THAT staff report on the Policy Harmonization Team be received for input and
endorsement;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.……………....………………………………………..CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Policy Harmonization Team focuses on gap analysis and development of
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guidelines for harmonizing municipal policy for the purposes of supporting the
development of the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and related initiatives.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Policy Team has met to discuss the opportunities and barriers for developing
guidance around harmonizing the municipal policies with regard to eco-industrial
activity. In summary it was concluded that:
• The timing for developing an Eco-Industrial Best Practices Toolkit is
extended from May 2009 date to the Fall of 2009. It was felt that a better
result would follow a more methodological approach rather than rush to
provide recommendations to meet the current Official Plan update timelines.
• That there be broad based recommendations that apply to all municipalities
and specific guidelines for each municipality within the Pearson Eco
Business Zone.
• That a review of case studies would enhance and reinforce the need to
harmonize policies.
• That zoning could first be adopted for the Pearson Eco-Business Zone but
be approached in such a way as to assist widespread adoption across GTA.
• Stress the benefits of or 'stress the green benefits that come from zoning
changes in the PPG area' so that the project leads by example.
• Will recommend establishing a baseline database and performance measure
system to report on program success – establish indicators and targets;
• Industry should assist with monitoring
The Policy Team agreed upon the following final deliverables by the end of 2009:
1. An Eco-Industrial Best Practices Toolkit for Pearson Eco-Business Zone;
2. Broad-based policy recommendation based on the above;
3. Gap Analysis and specific zoning guidelines and recommendation for
Partners in Project Green municipalities.
RES. #PPG14/09- GREEN SITE TEAM
To update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee on
the current work of the Green Site Project Team.
Moved by: Carman McClelland
Seconded by: Blair Wolk
THAT staff report on the Green Site Team be received for input and endorsement;
THAT Steering Committee members with an interest in the Green Parking Lot
Program contact staff to explore options for their site(s);
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AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.……………....................................................……CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Green Site Team is set-up to develop and implement projects to encourage low
impact development and naturalization to improve water quality and quantity and
natural habitat in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. This includes creek restoration and
naturalization projects, as well as working with corporate partners on greening their
sites.
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE
The Green Site Team is tasked with developing and implementing projects that protect
and enhance the terrestrial and aquatic systems around Toronto Pearson. Specifically
this team focuses on creek rehabilitation and restoration projects, along with assisting
businesses in greening their sites (landscaped and parking areas).
The team recently launched a Green Parking Lot Program that helps businesses
(re)design their parking lots and landscaped areas to implement green elements, such
as permeable surfaces, vegetated swales and introduce drought tolerant native species.
The program is offered in partnership with the University of Toronto’s Centre for
Landscape Research and utilizes graduate students from the Faculty of Architecture,
Landscape and Design for the design and implementation of projects.
Three sites are currently being worked on in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone in 2009.
The following are those sites:
• Pratt and Whitney Canada – after reviewing high-level opportunities for
greening their site, ranging from a green roof to naturalizing their mowed
areas, Pratt and Whitney has agreed to move ahead with developing a bio-
swale (a vegetated area to collect and treat stormwater) along the southern
perimeter of their parking lot, and naturalize a portion of their site with
wildflowers.
• Tiffany Gate Food – this facility has had an ongoing drainage issue on a City
of Toronto right-of-way. Staff arranged a meeting with City of Toronto to see
if there was a solution for the drainage issue and an opportunity to capture
the water and use for irrigation on the site is being developed for
implementation this year.
• GTAA Green Parking Lot Demonstration Site – as part of the development of
a recreational trail through Toronto Pearson, the Green Site Team is
developing a green parking lot demonstration site that will include a
permeable concrete surface and bio-swales. Monitoring on infiltration rates
will be completed and the site will be used to showcase what local
companies can do at their sites.
The Green Parking Lot Program is available to all companies in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone and Steering Committee members who may be interested in pursuing
this opportunity are encouraged to contact staff.
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RES. #PPG15/09- BIO-DIESEL MARKETING PARTNERSHIP
Approval to pursue the development of a partnership to promote
bio-diesel use by logistics facilities in the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Walter Kraus
THAT staff develop a marketing partnership to promote the use of bio-diesel in the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone...........................................................................CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Pearson Eco-Business Zone features the largest concentration of logistics and
warehouse operations in Canada. This makes it an ideal area to promote alternative
fuels and innovation in logistics operations, both of which combined can move the
broader sector towards more environmentally and economically sustainable practices.
In discussions with Maple Leaf Foods it was discovered that portions of their Ontario
food waste (animal fat and grease) are shipped to Montreal to be processed into bio-
diesel. Over 90 per cent of this makes its way to markets in the United States. Maple
Leaf Foods currently has a market for all of its production (35 to 40 million litres
annually); however, it has an interest in closing the loop and utilizing this bio-diesel
closer to home where the feedstock originates.
Most trucking firms can utilize a 2 to 5 per cent bio-diesel blend with their existing diesel
fuel without having their fleet’s warranties threatened. However, getting this blend is
completed one of the following three ways – it is mixed onsite at a company’s own
fuelling station; it is mixed on the delivery truck prior to delivery to fuelling stations; or it
is blended at Sunoco’s distribution facility in Toronto, which is the only facility in the
province that blends bio-diesel in their storage tanks.
This limited distribution network means the uptake of bio-diesel in the province is
limited, meaning that waste generated in the province and converted into bio-diesel has
to find a market in the United States. The objective of this marketing partnership would
be to work with local logistics facilities to promote the utilization of bio-diesel created
from local food waste, with an overall goal of enhancing the entire bio-diesel distribution
network in Ontario.
PARTNERSHIP OUTLINE
Given the limited distribution network, the marketing partnership will target logistics
facilities that currently have onsite fuelling stations for their fleets. This means that
logistics companies can still purchase regular diesel from their current supplier and
then purchase bio-diesel to realize a 2 to 5 per cent mixture. It also means companies
looking for a larger bio-diesel ratio, such as 20 to 100 per cent, can easily do so.
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This is the process Maple Leaf currently utilizes for their bio-diesel fuelling at their
Dundas, Ontario facility. They make use of bio-diesel they produce and operate at a
ratio of 2 to 5 per cent bio-diesel to their regular diesel fuel depending on the time of
year. The bio-diesel is delivered to their Dundas site from their production facility and
mixed with their existing diesel fuel to the targeted ratio.
By utilizing marketing directed at logistics facilities with onsite fuelling stations, along
with other operations, such as the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, this is the bio-
diesel fuelling process that will be promoted by the partnership.
There are two producers of bio-diesel from waste in Ontario – Maple Leaf Foods and
Biox. Preliminary research has been completed with Maple Leaf and a discussion with
Biox is in the process. Maple Leaf has indicated their interest in moving forward with a
marketing partnership utilizing the process described above. After discussions with
Biox, staff would like to formalize a relationship with one or both companies and begin
implementation.
RATIONALE
Developing a bio-diesel marketing network was identified in the Partners in Project
Green Strategy. This partnership will assist Partners in Project Green in realizing the
following targets:
• 10 per cent of all energy generating capacity to come from renewable energy by
2015.
• Reduce GHG emissions by 6% below 1990 levels by 2014 and 15% below 1990
levels by 2020.
In addition to these goals, the project will also help realize a number of broader
objectives that will not only assist the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, but the broader
logistics sector, including:
• Increasing the use of alternative fuels in the logistics sector
• Utilizing waste generated in Ontario to fuel Ontario logistics fleets
• Increasing the market for bio-diesel from waste so distribution networks will
respond to increase the availability of alternative fuels
PRESENTATION
(b) Biodiesel Marketing Partnership, Rothsay Biodiesel Group
Alan Rickard, Sales Manager Alternative Fuels, Rothsay Biodiesel Group, an
operating division of Maple Leaf Foods, provided a brief outline of the technical
aspects of biodiesel as well as the viability of a biodiesel program within the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone. Mr. Rickard described biodiesel as a non-toxic,
high-cetane, diesel replacement made from renewable sources (triglycerides)
which reduces carbon dioxide through its lifecycle and has an energy balance of
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3.5 to 1 and greater. Mr. Rickard also outlined Rothsay's in yard fuelling
program and GTAA biodiesel fuelling considerations such as niche fuel
marketers, limited suppliers who have blending capabilities and alternative
supply chains. The Steering Committee discussed next steps which include
identifying marketing pieces and distribution channels.
RES. #PPG16/09- RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION
Update the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee and
seek endorsement on potential marketing partnership to promote
renewable energy-use in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Carman McClelland
THAT item 4.3.2 Renewable Energy Promotion be deferred to a future meeting to
be determined..................................................................................................CARRIED
BACKGROUND
One of the goals of Partners in Project Green is to realize 10 per cent of all energy
consumed in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone from renewable sources by 2015. To
reach this target, Partners in Project Green will look to explore both local generation and
purchasing renewable energy to promote renewable energy use in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone.
RATIONALE
A partnership with a renewable energy re-seller will not only assist in helping reach
Partners in Project Green’s renewable energy goals, but will also:
• Push the general market for green electricity;
• Provide a lower cost option for businesses looking to purchase renewable
energy; and,
• Develop a potential revenue source for Partners in Project Green.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Bullfrog has approached TRCA and Partners in Project Green about partnering to
provide renewable energy to businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
Discussions have been informal at this point, but have centered on providing a reduced
cost for businesses who choose to buy renewable energy from companies such as
Bullfrog Power, as well as a commission that could be used to fund Partners in Project
Green projects.
Bullfrog Power ensures 100 per cent low-impact renewable energy is available to
residents and businesses in Ontario. They buy their electricity from wind and hydro
facilities that have been EcoLogo Certified and use a portion of their profits to develop
new renewable energy projects.
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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
TRCA’s purchasing policy requires a competitive process for the purchase of materials
and services. Staff believe it is important that in order to maintain the integrity of
Partners in Project Green, an open process should be pursued in the development of a
renewable energy marketing partnership with a re-seller. Staff recommend the
development of an expression of interest that can be released to renewable energy re-
sellers in the Ontario market. Once received these expressions of interest will be
utilized to develop a marketing partnership with a renewable energy re-seller.
RES. #PPG17/09- 2009 EVENTS
Partners in Project Green events planned for 2009.
Moved by: Neil Lacheur
Seconded by: Suzan Hall
THAT the staff report on the 2009 Partners in Project Green events in the Pearson
Eco-Business Zone be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT Steering Committee Members promote these activities to
their organizations..........................................................................................CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Provided below are the events being planned for the Pearson Eco-Business Zone this
year. These events target a range of businesses in a number of networking activities.
Steering Committee members are encouraged to participate and involve their
organizations in these events.
1. Sustainable Energy Plan Program Workshop – April 23rd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. @
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Fire & Emergency Services Training
Institute (FESTI) – this program includes a pre-workshop assessment of a
company’s facility to identify its energy management opportunities, a one-day
workshop to develop an energy plan for their operation, and 120-day support to
help complete and begin implementation of the energy management plan. The
program costs $5,000, but is funded completely by Canadian Manufacturers and
Exporters and Enbridge Gas.
2. Partners in Project Green Earth Day Tree Planting and BBQ – April 25th from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. @ 7795 Torbram Road, Brampton – a morning of tree planting and
networking along the Mimico Creek, followed by a BBQ.
3. Spot the Energy Savings for Food Processors – May 13th from 8 a.m. to noon @
GTAA’s FESTI – a tailored workshop that will utilize actual energy data of attendees
(provided by the local utilities) with interactive software to help food processors
identify opportunities for cost savings.
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4. Sustainable Business Tour – June 25th 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – an invitation only tour to
local companies to see first hand some of the sustainability initiatives being
implemented by their neighbours. Stops will include – GTAA, Lange Transportation,
Woodbine, Bayer and Molson.
5. Spot the Energy Savings for Logistics/Warehouses – September 24th from 8 a.m.
to noon @ GTAA’s FESTI – a tailored workshop that will utilize actual energy data of
attendees (provided by the local utilities) with interactive software to help
logistics/warehouse operations identify opportunities for cost savings.
6. Partners in Project Green Annual Networking Event – October 15th from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. @ GTAA’s FESTI – following the Partners in Project Green fall Steering
Committee meeting, there will be a networking reception with talk from Bob Willard,
author of the Sustainability Advantage and The Next Sustainability Wave, two books
that help businesses understand the value of implementing sustainability strategies.
7. Carbon Reduction Strategy Seminar – November 5th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. @
GTAA’s FESTI Building - a tailored workshop to help local small and medium sized
businesses develop and implement carbon reduction strategies.
GOOD NEWS STORIES FROM STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Steering Committee congratulates Bayer Inc. for making Macleans magazine's Top
30 Canada's Greenest Employers list.
NEW BUSINESS
Brian Denney introduced Randy Hansuld, Regional Relationship Manager, RBC
Commercial Markets, who will provide the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee with banking consultation.
Toby Lennox informed the Steering Committee that there are numerous speaking
engagements for members and asked that members keep the Steering Committee
apprised of other speaking opportunities.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:05 pm, on April 16, 2009.
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STEERING COMMITTEE #3/09
October 15, 2009
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at GTAA Head Office on October 15,
2009. Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:08 pm.
PRESENT
Mike Brandt Member
Brad Chittick Member
John Coyne Vice Chair
Bob Griesbach Member
Andrew Gustyn Member
Suzan Hall Member
Sandra Hames Member
Jane Holmes Member
Irene Jones Member
Toby Lennox Chair
Carman McClelland Member
Darryl Neate Member
Mark O'Connor Member
Renee Spurell Member
Anne Tennier Member
Blair Wolk Member
STAFF
Dennis Braun TRCA
Randy McGill GTAA
Alexandra Papaiconomou TRCA
Chris Rickett TRCA
Chandra Sharma TRCA
Jennifer Taves TRCA
GUESTS
Paul Clipsham Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Garrick Ng The Innovolve Group
Raffaela Malfara Weston
Jeff Ranson The Innovolve Group
Davin Ciglen Johnson Diversey
REGRETS
Eve Adams Member
Suzanne Barrett Member
Bob Delaney Member
Brian Denney Member
Ferg Devins Member
Randy Hansuld Member
Ian Howcroft Member
Walter Kraus Member
Neil Lacheur Member
Eric Lange Member
Dan Pastoric Member
Maja Prentice Member
Ernie L. Springolo Member
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Toby Lennox declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 4.3 Airport Vicinity District Energy.
Andrew Gustyn declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 4.4 Green Cleaning Program
Partnership.
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board Overview and Goals
Marilynne E. Day-Linton, Chair of the Board, GTAA, provided an overview of GTAA's
Board and its sustainable objectives and initiatives to transform the lands surrounding
Pearson into a recognized sustainable community that is globally competitive.
RES.#PPG18/09- BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT— MEMBERSHIP MODEL REVIEW
Receive an update on the development of the Partners in Project Green
business plan.
"!loved by: Anne Tennler
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT staff report on the Business Plan Development Team be received;
THAT a tiered-subscription fee based on company revenues be established for
businesses who utilize Partners in Project Green programming at the following levels
and
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THAT staff develop a sponsorship criteria and value proposition document in order to
market sponsorship opportunities to companies;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
AMENDMENT #1
RES. #PPG19/09
Moved by: Anne Tennier
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT staff develop a subscription and sponsorship criteria and value proposition
document so that the Steering Committee can look to develop a tiered subscription fee
not to exceed $2000;
THAT staff develop a facilitated discussion at the next Steering Committee meeting in
January to seek Steering Committee input on the value proposition model.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT staff report on the Business Plan Development Team be received;
THAT staff develop a subscription and sponsorship criteria and value proposition
document so that the Steering Committee can look to develop a tiered subscription fee
not to exceed $2000;
THAT staff develop a facilitated discussion at the next Steering Committee meeting in
January to seek Steering Committee input on the value proposition model;
AND FURTHER THAT a progress report be brought back to the Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee.
BACKGROUND
The Business Plan Development Team has met twice since the April 2009 Steering Committee
meeting. The development of the business plan is an evolving process as the team tries to
identify potential revenue sources to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the project.
At the May 2009 meeting the team reviewed the budget forecasts moving forward and felt that
there was a need to set a target for self-generated revenues for Partners in Project Green. At
the moment the budget ration of self-generating revenues versus government contributions for
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Partners in Project Green was 20/80. The team felt that a goal of reversing this to 80/20 self-
generating versus government revenues should be the financial sustainability goal for Partners
in Project Green by 2015. The ways to reach this goal are still to be determined, but future
programs and projects should look to result in both improved environmental impact and
revenues for Partners in Project Green if the initiative is to become financially sustainable over
the long-term. .
One of the ways the group wanted to reach this goal was through the development of a
subscription fee for accessing Partners in Project Green resources. There was a feeling among
the team that the programs available to businesses would result in improved productivity and
that Partners in Project Green should be able to capture some of that value through a
subscription fee. The team asked TRCA staff to investigate other economic development and
industry associations to determine how revenues could be raised through such a fee.
SPONSORSHIP MODEL REVIEW
A number of sponsorship models were reviewed as part of the work by Eco-Industrial Solutions
Inc. They estimated that Partners in Project Green was likely to attract individual sponsorships
in the range of$1,000 to $10,000 for events such as conferences, awards ceremonies, or large
networking events, while individual sponsorships in the range of$300 to $2,000 for events such
as luncheons, breakfasts, and workshops.
The team felt that sponsorships could be utilized to fund and augment funding for Partners in
Project Green events, as has been the case thus far; however, the team felt that sponsorships
shouldn't be driving force behind whether an event is delivered. In order to assist and give
direction on the type of sponsorships available and the value proposition, TRCA staff will
develop a sponsorship criteria document.
In addition to sponsoring events, Partners in Project Green also pursues sponsorships for
programming and projects. An example of this is Woodbine Entertainment's grant/sponsorship
of the Green Jobs programming being developed in Rexdale. These sponsorships offer the
opportunity to leverage corporate social responsibility objectives of companies in the area and
beyond in order to deliver programming that promotes the goals of Partners in Project Green.
The team felt that these types of sponsorships should continue, but that a criteria and value
proposition document be developed by TRCA staff.
NEXT STEPS
The outcomes resulting from the Steering Committee decisions regarding the subscription and
sponsorship models will be factored in the Partners in Project Green Business Plan's revenue
forecasts and brought back to the team for review and implementation.
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RES.#PPG20/09- AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
To review and approve the Partners in Project Green Ambassador
Program.
Moved by: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Mike Brandt
THAT the proposed Partners in Project Green Ambassador Program be approved.
AMENDMENT #2
RES. #PPG21/09
Moved by: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Mike Brandt
THAT the Ambassador Program be approved in principle with an understanding that only
Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be promoted as Ambassadors
until a full program is approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ambassador Program be brought back to the Steering
Committee.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Ambassador Program be approved in principle with an understanding that only
Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members be promoted as ambassadors
until a full program is approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ambassador Program be brought back to the Steering
Committee.
BACKGROUND
At the April 2009 Steering Committee meeting the Marketing and Networking Team was
directed to develop and deliver a sector-specific marketing program and Ambassador
Program.
The Ambassador Program is seen as an opportunity to turn businesses in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone as spokespeople and promoters of Partners in Project Green. By utilizing
Ambassador companies and their external and internal communications, there becomes an
opportunity to spread the word about Partners in Project Green and get more businesses
involved with the initiative.
The team issued a request for proposals for the development of the program and the
successful respondent was the Innovolve Group. TRCA staff have been working with
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Innovolve, the Marketing and Networking Team, and businesses from the area, to develop both
the sector-based marketing strategy and the Ambassador Program.
An initial invite for the first Ambassadors were sent out in September and they will be
recognized as part of the October 15th, 2009 Partners in Project Green networking event.
These initial invites went to Steering Committee members and some specific companies who
have been working with Partners in Project Green. The program will become open to others
later in 2009 once the final approach has been approved by the Steering Committee.
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The concept of the Ambassador Program was developed in consultation with the business
community through May and June of 2009, with the concepts being further refined in
consultation with the Marketing and Networking Team through the summer.
In consultation with the business community it was felt that the Ambassador Program should
provide the following benefits:
• Dedicated Business Advisory Services- in addition to having access to the
Partners in Project Green program catalogue, Ambassadors would receive
additional project specific support for their sustainability initiatives. This might
include coordinating regulatory/stakeholder meetings, advance company specific
eco-business opportunities, draft proposals/RFPs and complete sustainability
related awards applications.
• Employee Engagement Tools-enhanced range of education and communication
materials for staff training and internal environmental engagement campaigns.
• Enhanced Profile and Recognition - media exposure opportunities that would be
exclusive to Ambassadors (interviews with media outlets), promotion of
achievements to media outlets and Ambassador network.
• Marketing Materials-ability to utilize Partners in Project Green brand and
messaging for external and internal communications.
• Access to Community of Excellence-access to other thought leaders and
businesses within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone who are pursuing sustainability
initiatives. An example might be if a company is looking to learn about a specific
green energy, they could be connected to another Ambassador who is pursuing
that type of technology in order to learn from their experience.
Those businesses consulted thought it would be best to not have a fee associated with
becoming an Ambassador and, that while it should promote sustainability, the Ambassador
Program should be easy for a company to join and not feature anything too onerous for the
company to complete (i.e. greenhouse gas reduction targets, an environmental management
system, ongoing reporting to Partners in Project Green, etc.).
Given this input, it was felt that in order to become an Ambassador there still had to be a level
of commitment and a corporate vision surrounding sustainability. Thus in order to ensure the
company has some level of knowledge of sustainability and includes it in its corporate vision,
businesses interested in becoming Ambassadors and receiving the benefits associated with
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the program would have to develop a sustainability statement that refers to the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone.
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AND SPONSORSHIPS
It is also prudent to understand how sponsorship would integrate with the Ambassador
Program. As a sponsor of Partners in Project Green, a company would not be considered an
Ambassador if they had not developed a sustainability statement related to the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone. The Ambassador Program has to be seen as something that is based on
corporate commitments around sustainability, as opposed to something that a company can
purchase. A business can be an Ambassador and a sponsor, but only if they fulfill the
requirements of both obligations.
CONCLUSION
It is important to see the Ambassador Program as a way to promote sustainability and Partners
in Project Green to a broader audience by leveraging the communication of business
Ambassadors. The process it provides to become an Ambassador and the additional benefits
it offers are really a means to ensure that the Partners in Project Green brand is only associated
with those companies that are embracing sustainability.
PRESENTATION
(b) Ambassador Program, The Innovolve Group
Garrick Ng, Vice President of Sustainability, provided an outline•of the Ambassador
Program which aims to create a vehicle to allow relationships between like companies
to materialize. Becoming an ambassador means: a) community of excellence, b)
enhanced, personalized support and c) faster payback, less risk. One way of
• promoting the ambassador program to businesses would be to use a media kit which
would highlight the following categories:
• Why join;
• What is eco-business;
• Sector Zone;
• Benefits;
• Getting Sarted.
RES.#PPG22/09- AIRPORT VICINITY DISTRICT ENERGY REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
Request For Proposals (RFP) for an Airport Vicinity District Energy
Feasibility Study.
Moved by: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Andrew Gustyn
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THAT an RFP for an Airport Vicinity District Energy Feasibility Study be issued to
establish a financial and environmental case for district heating and cooling within the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The area surrounding Toronto Pearson features four generating stations that all have the
potential to be tapped for their excess steam to provide district heating and cooling. The Airport
Vicinity District Energy System project will focus on two of the stations-GTAA's Co-Generation
Plant and Trans Alta Generation Station -to identify how their excess steam can be utilized for
a district energy system in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
FEASIBILITY STUDY
In order to establish a financial and environmental case for the Airport Vicinity District Energy
System, a feasibility study needs to be completed. The study will include:
1. Feasibility of the proposed solution, including:
• Heating and cooling
• Steam-based versus water-based
• Evaluation of processes, technologies and equipment
2. Characterization of potential customers, including:
• Area building typologies
• Load profiles
• Types of activities
• Distance from plant
3. Estimated costs, including:
• Capital costs, expressed overall and as dollar ($) per thermal unit or other
appropriate normalized factor
• Operating costs, expressed overall and as dollar ($) per thermal unit or other
appropriate normalized factor
• Pricing models
• Pro-forma for project
4. Land-use requirements, including:
• Property easements
• Zoning and Official Plan requirements
• Other Regulatory Requirements
5. Environmental implications, including:
• Greenhouse gas reduction potential
• Carbon credit opportunities
6. Potential ownership models, including:
• Private ownership
• Public/private partnership
If the results of the feasibility study are positive, Partners in Project Green will then issue an
expression of interest to identify potential candidates for partnership in developing the Airport
Vicinity District Energy System.
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FINANCIAL ISSUES
Funds for this project have been allocated in the 2009 Partners in Project Green budget. An
additional funding request will be made through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
TIMING
The RFP will be issued in November 2009 and the feasibility study will be completed by the
spring of 2010.
RES.#PPG23/09- GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP
Approve a green cleaning program partnership with Unisource and
Johnson-Diversey.
Moved By: Bob Greisbach
Seconded By: Blair Wolk
THAT the Green Cleaning Program marketing partnership with Unisource and Johnson-
Diversey be endorsed;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) to take necessary action to implement this partnership
including signing and execution of documents.
AMENDMENT #3
RES. #PPG24/09
Moved By: Bob Greisbach
Seconded By: Blair Wolk
THAT the Green Cleaning Program marketing partnership with Unisource and Johnson-
Diversey be endorsed for a one year period only.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
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THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Green Cleaning Program marketing partnership with Unisource and Johnson-
Diversey be endorsed for a one year period only;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) to take necessary action to implement this partnership
including signing and execution of documents.
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BACKGROUND
On September 22"d, 2009 the Green Purchasing Team met and endorsed the proposed Green
Cleaning Program partnership with Unisource and Johnson-Diversey. The team further
recommended the Steering Committee move forward with the proposed partnership.
One of the goals of Partners in Project Green is to assist companies in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone to realize reduced costs on green technologies. In addition to this goal,
Partners in Project Green also aims to reduce the release of toxic emissions and improve the
working environments of employees within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
To assist in meeting these aims, Partners in Project Green proposed to develop a Green
Cleaning Program partnership to help reduce the cost of green cleaning supplies, while
providing the tools and support to improve working environments in the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Two companies have approached Partners in Project Green about developing a green cleaning
marketing partnership in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. Those businesses are Unisource
and Johnson-Diversey.
Johnson-Diversey is a green cleaning product manufacturer with a patented process to deliver
and provide green cleaning and office audits, advice, products and promotion, through its
Healthy High Performance Cleaning (HHPC) Program. It operates throughout North America
and works with the public and private sector to deliver green cleaning options through its
distribution network. Johnson-Diversey is a division of S.C. Johnson, who has been in business
for over 120 years. With sales in 170 countries, Johnson-Diversey has clients including food
service providers, food and beverage processing plants, building service contractors.
Unisource is a national distributor of office supplies, including green cleaning and office
products, and operate a distribution facility within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. They are
also a distributer of Johnson-Diversey green cleaning products.
Johnson-Diversey and Unisource have offered to provide reduced pricing for companies in the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone on green cleaning supplies (up to 45 per cent), as well as a
commission to Partners in Project Green for program referrals (ranging from two per cent for all
sales totaling between $300,000 and $500,000 and three per cent on all sales after $500,000).
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Green Cleaning Program will be designed to assist companies in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone to reduce their consumption of toxic cleaning and office supplies, with the intent
of improving indoor air quality, increasing worker productivity and decreasing toxic releases to
the region's sanitary sewer system.
The program will assist companies in identifying their current cleaning processes, highlighting
opportunities for the introduction of green cleaning supplies, setting standard operating
procedures, implementing their program, and promoting their green cleaning program, all with
the overall of goal of improving the local working environment and creating a healthy
workplace for employees.
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The program will be administered by Partners in Project Green and delivered via contract by
Johnson-Diversey and Unisource. After a business has made contact with Partners in Project
Green and the Green Cleaning Program has been identified to meet their needs, Johnson-
Diversey and Unisource will contact the business to begin the following. This process would be
provided at no-cost to Partners in Project Green.
RATIONALE
The rationale for working with both of these partners is that Johson-Diversey offers not only
green cleaning products, but more importantly a process that ensures all aspects of a green
cleaning program are implemented within an organization, including products, processes,
education and marketing. Unisource is a distributor of Johnson-Diversey products, but also
other green cleaning and office supplies, this makes them an ideal outlet for connecting
companies to a provider of the required green office supplies.
There are a number of green cleaning providers; however, where Johnson-Diversey adds value
is through its HHPC Program that provides not only an assessment of green cleaning options,
but also provides assistance in developing standard operating procedures and ongoing
marketing and education materials for the client. The HHPC program is built upon a foundation
of LEED certification and will give a company the points they require if they decided to pursue
certification.
It should also be emphasized that companies utilizing the Green Cleaning Program are not
required to purchase green cleaning products manufactured by Johnson-Diversey or
distributed by Unisource as a participant in the program.
PROCUREMENT PROCESS
A non-competitive procurement process was utilized to develop this program. Under TRCA's
Purchasing Policy, Section 1.14, Subsection 5, reads:
"The required goods and services are to be supplied by a particular vendor or supplier
having special knowledge, skills, expertise or experience that cannot be provided by any
other supplier."
Johnson-Diversey meets this criteria as it is the only vendor which provides the level of support
provided by the HHPC program, including developing standard operating procedures and
communications materials to support the clients' shift to green cleaning. Furthermore,
Johnson-Diversey is the only vendor that has their products GreenGuard certified in addition to
Eco-logo and Green Seal certifications. GreenGuard is an industry-independent, third-party
testing program for low-emitting products and materials, which ensures high IAQ standards.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
There will be a limited financial outlay for the development of marketing materials for the
promotion of the Green Cleaning Program. The program aims to be a revenue generator to
assist in funding other Partners in Project Green programming.
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RES.#PPG25/09- GREEN ENERGY MARKETING PARTNERSHIP
To select a vendor with whom Partners in Project Green will develop
a green energy marketing partnership to promote renewable energy
use in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
Moved By: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Irene Jones
THAT be selected as the vendor for the green energy marketing partnership;
THAT the terms of partnership 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 partnership
including signing and execution of documents.
AMENDMENT#4
RES. #PPG26/09
Moved By: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Irene Jones
THAT the Green Energy Marketing Partnership be referred back to the Green Purchasing
Team to select a vendor;
AND FURTHER THAT the Green Purchasing Team present the selected vendor for
Steering Committee endorsement at the next meeting.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Green Energy Marketing Partnership be referred back to the Green Purchasing
Team to select a vendor;
AND FURTHER THAT the Green Purchasing Team present the selected vendor for
Steering Committee endorsement at the next meeting.
BACKGROUND
One of the goals of Partners in Project Green is to realize 10 per cent of all energy consumed in
the Pearson Eco-Business Zone from renewable energy sources by 2015. A partnership with a
renewable energy re-seller will not only assist in helping reach Partners in Project Green's
renewable energy goals, but will also:
• Push the general market for green electricity;
• Provide a lower cost option for businesses looking to purchase renewable energy; and,
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• Develop a potential revenue source for Partners in Project Green.
To assist in reaching this target, TRCA developed an expression of interest (EOI) that was sent
out to licensed energy retailers that provided a green energy options. Invitations were sent to
Bullfrog Power, Direct Energy, Ontario Power Generation, and Just Energy. Proposals were
received from Bullfrog Power and Direct Energy.
PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The EOI required the green energy retailer to meet the following criteria:
1. Eco-Logo Certified -the green energy must come from Ecology certified sources to
ensure it meets or exceeds the highest environmental standards in the country as
defined by Environment Canada.
2. Locally Sourced Power-the green energy that will service the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone must be sourced from local generators in Ontario in order to compliment
provincial renewable energy targets and address the area's acute smog problems.
3. Energy Generation - the Respondents should have a record of bringing renewable
energy online and the Green Energy Marketing Partnership should assist in new
renewable energy generation being created in Ontario.
4. Communications-the Respondents must possess high level marketing credentials to
assist in communicating and educating businesses on the green energy program and
include an outline of the proposed marketing partnership for the Partners in Project
Green initiative.
5. Trustworthy Reporting -the Respondents must be committed to transparent, reliable
reporting that provides customers with trustworthy and defensive information on the
environmental benefits on their green power purchase.
6. Endorsements-the Respondents should highlight any support they have earned from
the environmental community for its dedication and contribution to environmental
sustainability.
7. Financial Commitment- as a component of evaluation criteria of this program,
Respondents are asked to provide costs of service, as well as a commission and
reduced cost structure for members of Partners in Project Green.
TRCA Discussion
In addition to discussing this issue with the Green Purchasing Team, staff reviewed the
proposals with TRCA management to get their input. The comments from TRCA management
included:
• TRCA should be associating itself with Type 3 Eco-Logo Certified Power as opposed to
older (Type 1 and 2) renewable energy. The rational for this is that TRCA wants to
promote the creation of new renewable energy generation in order to increase the mix
of renewable energy in Ontario's electricity supply.
• Given Bullfrog Power's leadership in the market, that they are an Ontario company and
that they are increasing the supply of renewable energy locally, TRCA should support
their proposal at this time; however, this partnership will have to be reviewed annually
and, that in the future, as the green energy retailer market matures, TRCA must look to
align itself with the type of power being supplied, as opposed to a specific company.
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CONCLUSION
Upon review of the information contained in this report, the Steering Committee is requested to
select a vendor for the green energy marketing partnership.
RES.#PPG27/09- PEARSON ECO-BUSINESS ZONE LOW-IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GRANT
Launch of a low-impact development grant for post-secondary education
institutions to deliver the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Green Parking Lot
Program.
Moved By: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Low-Impact Development Design Grant be
approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Partners in Project Green Strategy provides targets relating to improved ecological
conditions with the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, including:
• Twenty per cent of impervious parking area to be converted to feature onsite stormwater
controls by 2015.
• No net loss of natural heritage areas/features.
• Increase riparian vegetation to a minimum of 75 per cent through the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone by 2015.
The goal of these targets is to reduce the amount of surface water runoff carrying pollutants
and causing erosion in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, while encouraging more onsite
infiltration and improved aquatic conditions.
To assist in reaching these goals, Partners in Project Green delivers a Green Parking Lot
Program in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. The program aims to assist companies
surrounding the Toronto Pearson in developing plans to improve their parking and landscaped
areas to increase onsite stormwater retention and increase biodiversity.
This program has been delivered in partnership with the University of Toronto's Centre for
Landscape Research and students from the faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
have completed the projects for TRCA. This relationship has worked for the past year;
however, recently TRCA's lead contact at the University of Toronto, Professor Pierre Belanger,
has taken a new position at another university in the United States.
In discussions with Mr. Belanger prior to him leaving the University of Toronto it was decided
that in order to continue the program it would be best to develop a competitive process where
other post-secondary education institutions could apply to deliver the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone Green Parking Lot Program and in return would receive a grant to cover their expenses.
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This approach would ensure landscape architects in training could continue to get work
experience implementing innovative low-impact development projects, but also provide an
opportunity for TRCA to expand its partnership with other education organizations.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Pearson Eco-Business Zone Green Parking Lot Program works with companies looking to
re-surface or construct new parking lots and/or improve site landscaping to encourage green
practices. In general the program aims to:
• Introduce-paving surfaces that allow water to infiltrate the ground (i.e. pervious paving and
porous concrete);
• Improve landscaping with drought tolerant native plants;
• Utilize various techniques for capturing and utilizing stormwater for irrigation; and
• Implement other innovative solutions to improve the environmental performance of
industrial sites.
The program provides to participating businesses plans that can assist them in implementing
green parking lot designs, including:
• Landscape Planning & Site Engineering
• Site Design & Engineering (Topography & Drainage)
• Site Design & Engineering (Surfaces & Bio-Mass)
• Treatment Strategies Design & Details
• Identified Zones (Plans, Sections & Details)
• Rendered Views
• Site Layout
• Ground Level
• Aerial
• Cost Estimation
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Research & Implementation Logistics
The purpose of the Green Parking Lot Design is to provide a plan for the implementation of a
green parking lot on the business/property owner's site. This plan may be implemented over
time as the business owner has to replace portions of their parking lot, or it might be
completed all at once. In some cases, TRCA will work with business/property owners to speed
up implementation by identifying funding assistance to help with their projects.
GRANT OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Low-Impact Development Design Grant is to
secure a post-secondary institution partner to deliver the Pearson Eco-Business Green Parking
Lot Program. The grant will be utilized by the successful post-secondary institution's team to
design green parking lot projects and provide real-world experience for students in designing
and implementing innovative solutions for stormwater management and site design.
TRCA will release a Request For Proposals (RFP) in to post-secondary institutions in Ontario
with landscape architecture and/or design programs in November of 2009 with a deadline of
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the end of December 2009. The successful respondent will be selected for a one-year
partnership from running through 2010. The grant will provide $30,000 for the duration of the
term, with funding from MITACS and GTAA.
The successful post-secondary team will work with TRCA and Partners in Project Green in
delivering the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Green Parking Lot Program. This will include:
• Site meetings and consultation with business clients;
• Developing green parking lot proposals for business clients;
• Developing and delivering green parking lot plans to business clients;
• Presenting green parking lot plans to business clients; and,
• Assisting, when required, with the implementation of green parking lot plans (i.e. project
management, tender development, etc.)
In addition to these services, the successful post-secondary team may also work with TRCA
and Partners in Project Green on other low-impact design projects around Toronto Pearson.
RES.#PPG28/09- PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN VENDOR EVALUATION CRITERIA
Adoption of Vendor Evaluation Criteria for potential vendors for Partners
in Project Green.
Moved By: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Andrew Gustyn
THAT the Vendor Evaluation Criteria be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Vendor Evaluation Criteria be forwarded to the TRCA Board for
their approval.
AMENDMENT #5
RES. #PPG29/09
Moved By: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Andrew Gustyn
THAT the Green Purchasing Team develop a scorecard system and review prnraQQ to
evaluate proposals based on the proposed Vendor Evaluation Criteria.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Vendor Evaluation Criteria approved;
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THAT the Vendor Evaluation Criteria be forwarded to the TRCA Board for their approval;
AND FURTHER THAT the Green Purchasing Team to develop a scorecard system and
review process to evaluate proposals based on the proposed Vendor Evaluation Criteria.
BACKGROUND
The TRCA receives many marketing partnership offers for Partners in Project Green to work
with vendors of products and services. These are partnerships where companies are willing to
give a discount to businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and/or are willing to provide a
commission to TRCA for referrals to potential clients.
In order to better review these opportunities in the context of Partners in Project Green, staff
believe a Vendor Evaluation Criteria should be approved to help assist in determining whether
a marketing partnership is advantageous to the initiative. This Vendor Evaluation Criteria will
work in conjunction with TRCA's existing Purchasing Policy, but will be utilized as an additional
screen to ensure the brand and reputation of TRCA and Partners in Project Green is
maintained.
On October 15th 2009, the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee endorsed the Vendor
Evaluation Criteria and recommended that the criteria be forwarded to the TRCA Board for their
approval.
EVALUATION CRITERIA OUTLINE
The following criteria for marketing partnerships are proposed:
• Operations located 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 members.
• A Partners in Project Green Partner or Ambassador-this rewards members for
participation and ensures familiarity with the goals of Partners in Project Green.
• Publish a Corporate Sustainability Report -this ensures the environmental sustainability
of all vendors and provides transparency and accountability.
• 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.
• A recognized environmental leader in its field -this recognises 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.
• 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.
• Willing to develop a funding partnership and/or provide a reduced cost for Partners in
Project Green partners - ensures financial benefits are delivered to companies in the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone and develops revenue opportunities for the delivery of
programming to companies in the area.
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• 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 .this guarantees the highest level of
environmental standards in products and services to our members.
It is further recommended that vendors meet at least five (5) of the eight (8) criteria in order to
be considered for a green marketing partnership.
FURTHER INPUT
Green Purchasing Team Comments
• Criteria, and number of criteria to be met, should be flexible enough to allow new
companies to enter into the Pearson Eco-Business Zone market and stimulate
innovation.
• It was suggested that there is overlap between the `environmental leader' and
`environmental certifications' criteria. It was proposed that the `environmental
certifications' criteria be changed to `product certifications' and that `environmental
leader' be more specific.
Business Development Team Comments
• It is important to ensure the criteria and potential partnerships are made public.
• RFPs and EOls for marketing partnerships should be publicized as much as possible.
• The criteria should complement TRCA's Purchasing Policy.
TRCA Director's Committee Comments
• There will be a need to review any marketing partnerships to ensure TRCA is
associating with the leader in the field.
• Risk will have to be measured on project by project basis and based on the return to
TRCA.
CONCLUSION
The Steering Committee is requested to adopt the Partners in Project Green Vendor Evaluation
Criteria. The Vendor Evaluation Criteria will then be presented to the TRCA's Authority for input
and approval.
RES.#PPG30/09- 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE
A schedule of 2010 meeting dates is proposed for the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.
Moved By: Suzan Hall
Seconded By: Sandra Hames
THAT the meeting dates for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved:
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2010 Dates
#1/09 Thursday, January 14, 2010
#2/09 Thursday, April 15, 2010 (Annual Meeting & Networking)
#3/09 Thursday, July 15, 2010
#4/09 Thursday, October 14, 2010
AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Administration Building, unless otherwise noted.
AMENDMENT#6
RES. #PPG31/09
THAT the meeting date in April be rescheduled and re-circulated to the Steering
Committee.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the meeting dates for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved:
2010 Dates
#1/09 Thursday, January 14, 2010
#2/09 Thursday, April 15, 2010 (Annual Meeting & Networking)
#3/09 Thursday, July 15, 2010
#4/09 Thursday, October 14, 2010
THAT the meetings be held at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Administration
Building, unless otherwise noted;
AND FURTHER THAT the meeting date in April be rescheduled and re-circulated to the
Steering Committee.
RATIONALE
A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. quarterly.
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GOOD NEWS STORIES FROM STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Toby Lennox mentioned that the GTAA received an award in the Innovative Project Category of
the Airports Council International - North America Environmental Achievement Awards for
Partners in Project Green.
TERMINATION
•
ON MOTION,the meeting terminated at 5:05 pm, on October 15, 2009.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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