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MINUTES OF THE PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN PPG1
STEERING COMMITTEE #1/11
January 13, 2011
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at Greater Toronto Airports Authority on
Januaryl3, 2011. Brian Denney called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.
PRESENT
Mike Brandt Member
John Coyne Vice-Chair
Bob Griesbach Member
Brian Denney Member
Andrew Gustyn Member
Randy Hansuld Member
Phil Jago Member
Neil Lacheur Member
Eric Lange Member
Toby Lennox Chair
Philip Ling Member
Trevor Lui Member
Karen Ras (on behalf of Dan Pastoric) Member
Janine Reaburn (on behalf of Debbie Baxter) Member
Amir Remtulla (on behalf of Ferg Devins) Member
Ernie Springolo Member
Anne Tennier Member
Blair Wolk Member
STAFF
John Alderdice City of Toronto
Jeff Baines City of Brampton
Dennis Braun TRCA
Russell Cruickshank GTAA
Adele Freeman TRCA
Susan Jorgenson City of Brampton
Johann Manente Region of Peel
Randy McGill GTAA
Bryan Nichol Region of Peel
Alexandra Papaiconomou TRCA
Brenda Osborne City of Mississauga
Chris Rickett TRCA
Chandra Sharma TRCA
Jennifer Taves TRCA
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GUESTS
Grant Miles Natural Resources Canada
David Wawrychuck Orlando Corporation
REGRETS
Suzanne Barrett Member
Paul Callegari Member
Brad Chittick Member
Jane Holmes Member
Ian Howcroft Member
Walter Kraus Member
Darryl Neate Member
Mark O'Connor Member
Jaipaul Singh Member
Renee Spurrell Member
David Szwarc Member
RES.#PPG1/11 MINUTES
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Neil Lachuer
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/10, held on October 14, 2010, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Powersmiths
Phillip Ling, Vice-President, Technology, Powersmiths provided an overview of
Powersmiths services and products that enable organizations to accelerate towards
their sustainability goals. By designing and manufacturing innovative electrical power
distribution systems, they help their customers eliminate electricity waste, improve
power quality and reliability and mitigate the destructive environmental impacts of
electrical power generation. They take steps throughout the design and production
process to ensure that customers never pay for waste that can be avoided.
Powersmiths is ISO 14001 certified. For more information, please visit
www.powersmiths.com.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Toby Lennox provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on Wednesday
December 8, 2010. The main focus of the meeting was the business plan. Members decided to
delay bringing the business plan to the Steering Committee by one meeting as it still needs to
capture the connection between priorities and what needs to be done. The plan itself also
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needs to sustain funding over the long run and rely less on public funding. An in-depth
presentation on the business plan will be brought forth at the next Steering Committee
scheduled for May 19, 2011.
APPOINTMENTS TO PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
2011 -2012
Brian Denney, The Chief Administrative Officer, TRCA assumed the Chair for the meeting and
conducted the 2011 Election of Officers.
1. CHAIR OF PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
Toby Lennox was nominated by John Coyne.
RES.#PPG2/11 MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee be closed.
CARRIED
2. VICE CHAIR OF PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
John Coyne was nominated by Anne Tennier.
RES.#PPG3/11 MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by: Toby Lennox
Seconded by: Ernie Springolo
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee be closed.
CARRIED
3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN
RES.#PPG4/11 ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Moved by: Blair Wolk
Seconded by: Neil Lacheur
THAT Toby Lennox, John Coyne, Ernie Springolo, Mike Brandt, Anne Tennier, Debbie
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Baxter, David Szwarc and Brian Denney be appointed to the Partners in Project Green
Executive Committee.
CARRIED
RES.#PPG5/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
CONSORTIUM
Approval of the Partners in Project Green Energy Management
Consortium.
Moved by: Mike Brandt
Seconded by: Andrew Gustyn
THAT the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consortium be approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 2010, Partners in Project Green launched four sustainability consortiums in each of the areas
of Green Office, Green Manufacturing, Sustainable Hospitality, and Sustainable Logistics. The
focus of a consortium for member companies is to leverage each other's strengths through
sharing, learning and improving to achieve accelerated results. The effect is to push
sustainability faster, deeper and at a lower-cost into each participating organization.
Through a consortium, each organization gets exposure to other members' best practices and
how to improve the implementation of these best practices in their own operations. Employees
are provided opportunities to collaborate with their peers in other organizations, giving them
the ability to learn, share and implement hands-on learning.
Overall, the results are improvements in implementation time, levels of innovation, organization
and personal performance, with the ability to sustain improvements.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM
Based on this sustainability consortium model, the Building Performance Team is looking to
develop an Energy Management Consortium. The purpose is to leverage the knowledge of
some of the leading energy managers and facility engineers Partners in Project Green has
been working with and get them to work together on driving innovation at their respective
facilities.
The Energy Management Consortium would work in the following manner:
• 12 to 16 leading energy managers/facility managers from Partners in Project Green
Partners or Business Ambassadors.
• Half-day consortium meetings at a different host facility on a bi-monthly basis.
• A facilitated session that will include an overview of the host company's energy
management program, a tour of the host facility, and a sharing component where each
member identifies at least one opportunity for improvement in the host's facility and at
least one thing they learned that they can take back to their own facility.
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The Energy Management Consortium targets energy efficiency opportunities, but also helps
drive innovation in each member's organization, while generating ideas that Partners in Project
Green can then share with the larger Pearson Eco-Business Zone community.
The Building Performance Team also identified the following key elements of the program's
structure:
• The consortium should have a revolving membership so that after every facility has
been visited, the consortium ends and new members are recruited into the process.
• Baseline data and savings should be collected to highlight the value of the process in
driving savings.
FUNDING
Given that the value of the Energy Management Consortium is not only driving innovation, but
also identifying potential savings for other companies, the Building Performance Team
proposes that the initial run of the program be provided at no-cost to the participating
businesses. The initial participating businesses would be invited from existing companies that
have been heavily involved with Partners in Project Green.
The delivery and administration of the Energy Management Consortium would be completed
by TRCA staff.
NEXT STEPS
TRCA staff will solicit interest from key Partners in Project Green Partners and Business
Ambassadors in order to launch the program by the spring of 2011. Partners in Project Green
Steering Committee members are encouraged to get involved in the program.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: November 30', 2010
RES.#PPG6/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN ECO-EFFICIENCY PROGRAM RE-
STRUCTURE AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT ROSTER
Review of the revised structure for the Partners in Project Green Eco-
Efficiency Program and endorsement of the Energy Management
Consultant Roster.
Moved by: John Coyne
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT the Partners in Project Green Eco-Efficiency Program Re-Structure be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consultant
Roster be endorsed and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Board for approval and execution of necessary documents.
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AMENDMENT#1
RES.#PPG7/11
Moved by: John Coyne
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT Agviro Inc., Energy Solutions Global Inc. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. be endorsed
as vendors for the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consultant Roster.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Partners in Project Green Eco-Efficiency Program Re-Structure be approved;
THAT Agviro Inc., Energy Solutions Global Inc. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. be endorsed
as vendors for the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consultant Roster;
AND FURTHER THAT the Partners in Project Green Energy Management Consultant
Roster be forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board for
approval and execution of necessary documents.
BACKGROUND
The Partners in Project Green Eco-Efficiency Program is delivered to companies around
Toronto Pearson to help companies identify ways to reduce their costs through resource
efficiencies. The program includes the following three steps:
1. Walk-Through Assessment;
2. Detailed Audit and Report; and
3. Implementation Assistance.
All three steps for the program were delivered by the Ontario Centre for Environmental
Technology Advancement (OCETA) for all manufacturing and logistics facilities and Guelph
Food Technology Centre (GFTC) for all food processors. OCETA and GFTC organized the
assessments and retained consultants for the participating companies.
Through 2009 and the beginning of 2010, this program was delivered with funding from Natural
Resources Canada (NRCan), the Region of Peel and City of Toronto.
Program Results
The Eco-Efficiency Program is generally used as an initial step to start the discussion with
companies about ways to get involved with Partners in Project Green. It is seen as a way to
start the dialogue on low-cost ways to reduce resource costs. During 2009 and 2010, the
following were the results of the program:
• 108 companies completed Walk-Through Assessments;
• 43 companies completed Detailed Audit and Reports; and
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• 4 required Implementation Assistance.
Program Review (2009 -2010)
The funding agreement with NRCan for the Eco-Efficiency Program ended on March 31", 2010
due to funding cuts in the department. TRCA continued to deliver the program with funding
from the Region of Peel and City of Toronto through 2010. However, given the reduction in
funding, the Building Performance Team undertook a review of the program to identify ways for
it to be delivered in a more cost-effective manner and increase implementation. A number of
lessons learned and issues were identified, including:
• For small and medium sized manufacturers and logistics facilities, the solutions
available were often typical and similar across the sector, thus a detailed Walk-Through
Assessment could be delivered more cost effectively through other means.
• Detailed Audits and Reports were not required for most facilities, but only for larger
manufacturing and logistics facilities.
• Solutions identified in both small and large facilities often focused on simple operational
changes (i.e. programmable thermostats and business practices) and capital elements
like lighting and HVAC.
• There was a need for ongoing follow-up to assist companies in moving forward with
recommendations.
• There was a demand for office assessments, something that could not be provided
under the funding agreement with NRCan and delivery with OCETA and GFTC.
PROPOSAL FOR ECO-EFFICIENCY PROGRAM DELIVERY 2010 -2011
Given these issues, the Building Performance Team proposed the following changes on how
the Eco-Efficiency Program is delivered depending on the sector that is being engaged:
Sector Interest Delivery Partner
SME & Large Interested in energy, water and OCETA w/ referral to Peel or
Manufacturing waste. Toronto Water if required.
SME & Large Food Interested in energy, water and/or GFTC w/ referral to Peel or
Processing waste. Toronto Water if required.
SME & Large Interested in energy or water. TRCA w/ referral to Peel or
Manufacturing Toronto Water if required.
Logistics Facilities Interested in energy or water. TRCA w/ referral to Peel or
Toronto Water if required.
Office Facilities Interested in energy or water. TRCA w/ referral to Peel or
Toronto Water if required.
For those facilities covered by TRCA, the following process will be utilized for each step:
1. Walk-Through Assessment-completed in partnership with utility partners and /or co-
op student from Sheridan College depending on the size and location of the company.
2. Detailed Audit and Report- referral to roster of Energy Management Consultants.
3. Implementation Assistance-completed by a co-op student from Sheridan College (for
participating companies that don't require a Detailed Audit and Report) or consultant
retained by the participating company (if the participating company utilized a consultant
for the Detailed Audit and Report).
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This proposed structure will help reduce the cost of delivering the Eco-Efficiency Program by:
• Saving on the client management fee provided to OCETA for delivering the Eco-
Efficiency Program to manufacturing and logistics facilities. OCETA will utilize their
existing Toronto Region Sustainability Program from referrals from TRCA.
• Sheridan College will cover the cost of training and supervision of the co-op student.
• Utility partners will provide staff assistance for Walk-Through Assessments when
required at no-cost.
Cost savings from the above will assist TRCA to fund a co-op student from Sheridan College to
complete and/or coordinate Walk-Through Assessments with utility partners, as well as provide
Implementation Assistance.
For companies requiring a Detailed Audit and Report, TRCA will refer them to an Energy
Management Consultant Roster. Companies on that roster will provide a 15%finder's fee to
TRCA for any referrals. This revenue will be used to offset Eco-Efficiency Program delivery
costs.
ENERGY MANGEMENT CONSULTANT ROSTER
In July 2010, the Building Performance Team in consultation with TRCA staff released a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit and select qualified energy management consultants.
Companies engaged in the Eco-Efficiency Program could be referred to these approved
consultants in order to provide a Detailed Audit and Report.
Respondents were asked to agree to the following activities:
1. Submit a proposal of services to the client to complete an energy audit, develop an
energy management plan, or similar.
2. Provide a finder's fee to TRCA equal to 15% of the value of services delivered to clients
referred by Partners in Project Green.
3. Provide the client and TRCA with a final report using a standard reporting format.
In addition to being measured against the Partners in Project Green Public-Private Marketing
Collaboration Criteria, each respondent was evaluated against the following criteria:
1. Independent Consultant (Required) - Consultants must not have any financial interest
in the manufacture or sales of specific energy management equipment or technologies.
2. Energy Management Expertise (40%) -Qualifications and Experience of Team
Members.
3. Energy Management Process (20%) -Well defined and proven approach to energy
management.
4. Professional References (40%) - For each major sector within manufacturing,
warehousing, and office, if available. Provide evidence of a track record of client
implementation and verified energy reductions alongside excellent customer service.
Include a minimum of 2 completed client reports with confidential information removed.
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Selected Respondents
Twelve proposals were received in response to the RFP. They were evaluated by
representatives from TRCA, Enbridge Gas Distribution, and Hydro One Brampton, and
approved by the Building Performance Team.
Based on this evaluation, four respondents were selected for the Energy Management
Consultant Roster:
• Agviro;
• Direct Energy;
• Energy Solutions Global; and
• Stantec.
These respondents were selected based on the strength of their teams with both breadth and
depth of expertise, the quality of their approach to energy management, and the demonstration
of their ability through high quality client reports containing clear analysis and appropriate
recommendations. The selection team is confident that these respondents will provide a high
quality service to clients that will contribute to building the Partners in Project Green brand.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The overall cost of the Eco-Efficiency Program will be reduced drastically enabling funds to be
reallocated. However, the element of a finder's fee has the potential to basically make the
program self financing and potentially generate revenues over and above the program's costs.
NEXT STEPS
Once the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee endorses the Energy Management
Consultant Roster, it will be forwarded to the TRCA Executive Committee for approval.
Following approval, contracts will be executed with the selected respondents and the program
will be re-packaged and marketed to companies.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
For more information contact: Dennis Braun, extension 5594
Date: November 30', 2010
RES.#PPG8/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN PROGRESS
UPDATE
Review of Partners in Project Green Draft Business Plan 2011 -2013.
Moved by: Ernie Springolo
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan progress update be received for
information;
AND FURTHER THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan be finalized by the
Business Development Team and presented at the next meeting of the Steering
Committee.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
At the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee meeting #3/10 on October 14th, 2010, the
following resolution was approved:
THAT the potential programs identified through the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Market
Analysis be forwarded to their respective Project Teams for consideration;
THAT TRCA staff develop a 3-year business plan for Partners in Project Green;
AND FURTHER THAT the Business Development Team continue to update the Partners
in Project Green Steering Committee on the progress of the business planning process.
The Pearson Eco-Business Zone Market Analysis helped identify the areas of largest
environmental expenditures in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, as well as programming trends
of interest to local businesses. The report identified programming focus areas where Partners
in Project Green could provide services that could help it reach its targets for the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone, while generating revenues that could help fund its operations. Those
programming focus areas included:
• Auditing and Consulting Services;
• Training and Development; and
• Purchasing Programs.
Based on this analysis and identification of waste management, energy management and
water management as the main areas of environmental expenditures, TRCA staff reviewed
Partners in Project Green programming to identify new opportunities for servicing these
markets. A number of new program areas were identified, mainly focusing on waste
management, and these concepts were referred to the various Partners in Project Green
Project Teams for review and development.
PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN 2011 -2013
Based on the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, the findings of the
Pearson Eco-Business Market Analysis, and the recommended new program options, TRCA
staff are developing a draft three year business plan for the operations of Partners in Project
Green.
The following are the contribution models that will be utilized:
• Commissions -from business development for green products and services.
• Fee-for-Service-from training and assistance on green business initiatives for a fee.
• Government Funding -for specific projects and programs.
• Grants-grants from outside organizations, such as the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
• Municipal Funding -support from Partners in Project Green municipal partners.
• Sponsorship -from private sector partners for training, events and programming.
• Subscription Fees-from businesses interested in utilizing Partners in Project Green
programming.
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In addition, the following in-kind contributions will also be utilized:
• Staff Assistance- utilizing private and public staff to help manage and develop
programming.
• Green Business Showcase- relying on the business community to highlight and share
their sustainability initiatives.
• Program Development-work with outside partners to develop new programs.
• Product Discounts- businesses with an interest in Partners in Project Green could
provide product discounts to local companies.
NEXT STEPS
The Business Development Team will finalize the Partners in Project Green Business Plan and
present it to the Steering Committee at the next meeting in 2011.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: November 30', 2010
RES.#PPG9/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT 2011 PROJECT TEAM PRIORITIES
To review the 2011 Partners in Project Green priorities as developed by
staff and provide comments for further refinement.
Moved by: Neil Lacheur
Seconded by: Phillip Ling
THAT the Partners in Project Green 2011 priorities be received for information;
THAT the 2011 Partners in Project Green Team priorities be integrated in the business
plan;
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.
2010 PROJECT TEAM RESULTS
The following are the results of each Project Team's work in 2010:
Team Project Status Results Delivery
Building ' Eco-Efficiency Ongoing. . 108 companies [Delivered in partnership with a
Performance Program completed Walk number of organizations—
Team' Through Assessments; Peel;Toronto, CCETA, CFTC;
. 43 companies Hydro One Brampton, Toronto
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Team Project Status Results Delivery
completed CSetailed Hydro, Enersource Hydro, '
Audit and Reports;and Enbridge and Sheridan.
• 4 required
I rriplementation
Assistance.
Sustainable Ongoing. . 2 companies completed. Delivered by third-party
Energy Plan consultant.
Program
Financial Ongoing. Completed annually,in
Assistance partnership;with utilities,
1)i recto ry
Training and Ongoing. . Training Workshops- Delivered by TRCA staff in
Workshops 258 companies and 313 partnership with third-party
employees at 15 events. partners.
Energy Efficiency Not pursued: Project was cancelled by
Library Project Building Performance
Team due to overlap with
new OPA programs,
Small Completed. Small commercial and Delivered in partnership with
Commercial manufacturing facilities are Sheridan College.
Program to be integrated into
delivery of Eco-Eff iciency
Program for 2011.
Sustainability Ongoing. 4,Logistics Consortium-9; Delivered bythird-party
Consortiums companies. consultant,
• Manufacturing
Consortium-11
companies,
*'Hospitality Consortium-
5 companies;
• Office Consortium-8
cbmpanies.
Carbon 101 Completed. . 31 companies engaged Training delivered by third
Program in carbon footprint party consultant. Online tools
development. updated by TRCA staff.
Retrofit Not pursued: Project was not pursued
Financing g icon lack of interest from
utility partners'and'OPA..
Tenant Ongoing. . 45 facilities visited Delivered by TRCA staff in
Marketing through partnership with partnership with property
Strategies property management management companies.
companies.
Green Clinton Climate Ongoing. . 33 companies engaged Delivered by Clinton Climate
Purchasing Initiative in procurement., Initiative, System is' oing
Purchasing 9,8 procurement projects' online in 2011 which will
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Team Project Status Results Delivery
Team' Alliance completed,-- reduce administration by TRCA
staff,
Green Energy Ongoing. . 20,000 Mwh of Delivered by Bullfrog Power.
Marketing renewable energy
Partnership procured.
Green Cleaning Development + 4 pilot facilities' Delivered by third-party
Program ' -for launch in completed, partners Unisource'and
21711, + Mill refining 'processof Diver ey,'
prod ram
Online Green Completed. . Database completed www.partnersinprojectgreen.co
Business and available. m/resources/green-business-
Directory directory
Rooftop Solar Ongoing-to + 71 companies engaged Delivered by TRCAstaff,
Procurement be completed in two procurement
Group in 20!11: information events,
• 5 companies engaged in
procurement group;
Scientific Development
Research and -for launch in
Experimental 2011.
Development
Partnership
District District Energy Ongoing.
Energy Feasibility Study
Resource Regional Completed. . Study completed-but Completed in partnership with
Reutilization Reutilization no interest from MOE in CME.
Team Network recommendations.
Feasibility Study. • TRCA developing stand
alone Industrial Waste
Dating Program.
Yield'Bio-Gas Completed:, .Study completed- Completed in partnership with
Study pursuing a site in Yield Energy,
Brampton,
University of Completed. . Study completed. Completed in partnership with
Waterloo MITACS, Yield Energy and the
Organic Waste University of Waterloo.
Study
Industrial Waste Development Delivered by TRCA staff,
Dating -for launch in
2oi 1,
Transportation Pearson Area Ongoing. . 6 companies engaged in Delivered by third-party
Solutions Transportation program. partners Metrolinx, Smart
Team Management Commute Mississauga,
Association Toronto and Peel.
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Team Project Status Results Delivery
Green Jobs Energy Ongoing, . 5 corripanie 'engaged in Delivered by TRCA staff,
Team Managerrierit program.
Co-CO
Sustainable Ongoing . 18 companies engaged Delivered in partnership with
Business Plan in program. Seneca College.
Internship
Cool Rexdale' Ongoing +'3companies engaged in Delivered by TRCA staff in
program; partnership,with City of Toronto
and Woodbine Entertainrrient.
ChemTrac Ongoing . 55 companies engaged Delivered by TRCA staff in
Assistance in program. partnership with City of
Program Toronto.
Solar Development TBO
Apprenticeship
Program
Policy Phase 1 and Completed. Delivered by TRCA staff in
Harmonization Phase 2 of the partnership with Toronto, Peel,
Team Policy Mississauga and Brampton.
Harmonization
Study
Green Site Restoration Ongoing, . 5 restoration sites Delivered by TRCA Restoration
Team Projects; underway: Services staff in partnership
with Toronto, Peel,,
Mississauga and Brampton,
Green Parking Ongoing. . 5 companies engaged in Delivered by TRCA staff in
Lot Program the program. partnership with University of
Toronto.
Marketing and. Business Ongoing, *'1'04 Business Delivered by TRCA staff,
Ne tworking Ambassador Ambassadors,
Team Program
Channel Partner Ongoing. . 11 Channel Partners Delivered by TRCA staff.
Development secured.
Eco-Business Ongoing + 8 companies responded Delivered by TRCA staff:
Zone Award to award call,
Networking Ongoing . Networking Events-208 Delivered by TRCA staff in
Events companies and 296 partnership with third-party
people at 2 events. partners.
• Community Tree
Plantings-9 companies
with 174 attendees at 2
events.
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Team Project Status Results Delivery
Business' Business Plan Ongoing + To be co;nipleted in early,
Development 2p11:
Team
2011 PROJECT TEAM PRIORITIES
Based on the completion of a number of the initiatives developed in 2010 and ongoing
programming requirements, the following are the Project Team priorities for 2011:
1. Building Performance Team
In 2011, the Building Performance Team will continue to work on identifying new programming
opportunities to improve the performance of buildings in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. A
number of these projects will include:
• Continuing Programming and Projects
• Eco-Efficiency Program -continuing to deliver the one-window Eco-Efficiency
Program to local manufacturers and logistics operations.
• Sustainable Energy Plan Program -continuing to deliver the Sustainable Energy
Plan Program to local manufacturers.
• Financial Assistance Directory- re-publishing of the financial assistance directory.
• Ongoing Training & Networking - continuing to develop and deliver training and
networking opportunities for local businesses.
• Sustainability Consortium Development- continuing to deliver and develop
sustainability consortiums.
• New Programming
• Building Performance Benchmarking -develop a program to benchmark and
compare the energy performance of buildings in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Demand Response- investigate the development of a demand response program to
assist utility partners in reaching their conservation targets.
• Sustainable Logistics- develop a training program focused on logistics operators.
2. Green Purchasing Team
In 2011, the Green Purchasing Team will continue to work on a number of projects, including:
• Continuing Programming
• Clinton Climate Initiative Purchasing Alliance-continue to offer discounts on
building envelope technologies to local businesses.
• Green Power Challenge Partnership- manage the ongoing green energy marketing
partnership with Bullfrog Power.
• Green Cleaning Program - launch the green cleaning program with Unisource and
Johnson-Diversey.
• Green Product Database - manage the green product and service database on the
Partners in Project Green website.
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• New Programming
• Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program - investigate the
potential of launching a SR&ED partnership to connect local companies to tax credits
as a way to generate potential revenue.
• Rooftop Solar Procurement-continue to work on delivering the rooftop solar
procurement program.
• Procurement Assistance Tools- investigate and develop procurement assistance
tools for green products and services, such as template request for proposals,
contracts and purchasing policies.
• New Purchasing Programs - investigate new opportunities for green purchasing
programs as they arise.
3. District Energy Team
In 2011, the District Energy Team will complete a feasibility study on the development of an
airport vicinity district energy system. Once the study is complete in mid-2011, the team will
work on implementation options and financing partnerships if the feasibility study proves
positive.
4. Resource Reutilization Team
In 2011, the Resource Reutilization Team will continue to work on a number of projects,
including:
• New Programming
• Industrial Waste Dating Program -develop and deliver a networking session to help
connect businesses to resource exchange opportunities.
• Waste Procurement Training -develop and deliver training on procuring waste
management solutions.
• Waste Management Consultants Roster-develop and deliver a waste management
consultants roster that can be used to referrals for local businesses.
5. Pearson Area Smart Commute
In 2011, the Pearson Area Smart Commute will begin operations and deliver alternative
commuting solutions to companies in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
6. Green Jobs Team
In 2011, the Green Jobs team will launch a number of programs and continue to identify
training opportunities for green jobs in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Continuing Programs
• Energy Management Co-Op Program -delivery of training for co-op students and
partner companies that helps to identify and implement energy reduction
opportunities at facilities in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Sustainable Business Plan Internship-delivered in partnership with Seneca
College this program connects local businesses to students who will assist them in
developing corporate sustainability plans.
• Cool Rexdale -this program connects young people from Rexdale to roofing
apprenticeships to install green and cool roofs in the Rexdale community.
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o ChemTrac Assistance Program -connecting co-op students to companies in the
City of Toronto to assist them in complying with the Community Right to Know By-law.
• New Programming
o Green Job Assistance Program - developing a coordinated job assistance program
for local environmental companies looking to hire new staff. This may include manual
labour, as well as skilled labour.
7. Policy Harmonization Team
In 2011, the Policy Harmonization Team will work towards the development and
implementation of Phase 3 of the policy tools identified by local municipal partners.
8. Green Site Team
In 2010, the Green Site Team will continue to work on a number of restoration projects in
collaboration with the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition, including:
• Upper Mimico Creek Restoration -continued naturalization of portion of the Mimico Creek,
including the removal of a concrete channel and re-alignment of the creek adjacent to
Canadian Tire's Goreway Distribution facility and Sithe Global in Brampton.
• Alfred Kuehne Channel Naturalization - removal of a concrete channel and naturalization of
a portion of the Etobicoke Creek south of Steeles Avenue in Brampton.
• Courtney Park Naturalization - installation of a trail and naturalization work adjacent to Pratt
and Whitney in Mississauga.
• Dixie and Derry Roads Naturalization - naturalization and wetland development at the
corner of Dixie and Derry Roads in Mississauga.
• Kennedy Valley Park- naturalization and trail construction adjacent to the inter-change of
Highway 407 and 410 in Brampton.
In addition, the Green Parking Lot Program will continue to be delivered in partnership with the
University of Toronto.
9. Marketing and Networking Team
In 2011, the Marketing and Networking Team will focus on the following projects:
• Business Ambassador Program - continued roll-out and management of the Business
Ambassador Program.
• Channel Partnerships-the development of channel partnerships and marketing
opportunities through channel partners, such as the local distribution companies, boards of
trade, and industry associations.
• Networking Events -development and delivery of networking opportunities for local
businesses.
• Annual Report-the development and delivery of the Partners in Project Green Annual
Report in April of 2011.
• Sustainability Awards- refine and re-launch an awards program for Partners in Project
Green companies.
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WORK TO BE DONE
• Based on these priorities, TRCA staff will develop an overall meeting schedule highlighting
when these priorities will come before the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee
and their associated Project Teams.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: November 29', 2010
RES.#PPG10/11 2011 STEERING COMMITTEE DATES
A schedule of 2011 meeting dates is proposed for the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.
Moved by: John Coyne
Seconded by: Mike Brandt
THAT the meeting dates for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee scheduled
from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved:
#1/11 Thursday, January 13, 2011
#2/11 Thursday, May 19, 2011 (Annual General Meeting to follow)
#3/11 Thursday, October 13, 2011 (Networking Reception to follow)
AND FURTHER THAT the meetings alternate among Steering Committee member office
locations.
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. three times
per year.
For more information contact: Alexandra Papaiconomou, extension 5569
Date: January 6, 2011
GOOD NEWS STORIES
Toby Lennox has been interviewed on Partners in Project Green by Toronto Star and the
monthly Airport Newsletter since the last Steering Committee. He also recognizes the
continuous commitment and enthusiasm from local municipalities.
Anne Tennier advised that Maple Leafs Food disposed all of their electronic waste within
Ontario through SIMS Recycling Solutions at no cost; a relationship developed through
Partners in Project Green.
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Andrew Gustyn announced that Unisource has released their 2nd Sustainable Report. A lot of
their successes documented within the report were a result of partnerships developed through
Partners in Project Green.
Chris Rickett will be presenting Partners in Project Green to the City of Toronto Economic
Developers Committee on January 281"
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 3:53 pm, on January 13, 2011.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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May 19, 2011
The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at Bayer Material Science on May 19,
2011. Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Suzanne Barrett...................................................................................................................Member
Carol Berry (on behalf of Ferg Devins)................................................................................Member
MikeBrandt..........................................................................................................................Member
PaulCallegari.......................................................................................................................Member
BradChittick ........................................................................................................................Member
JohnCoyne.......................................................................................................................Vice-Chair
BrianDenney .......................................................................................................................Member
ChrisFonseca......................................................................................................................Member
BobGriesbach.....................................................................................................................Member
AndrewGustyn ....................................................................................................................Member
RandyHansuld ....................................................................................................................Member
IanHowcroft.........................................................................................................................Member
Phil Jago (conference call)..................................................................................................Member
EricLange............................................................................................................................Member
TobyLennox.............................................................................................................................Chair
WalterKraus.........................................................................................................................Member
PhilipLing ............................................................................................................................Member
Wendy Loiselle (on behalf of Jane Holmes) .......................................................................Member
TrevorLui .............................................................................................................................Member
MarkO'Connor ....................................................................................................................Member
DanPastoric.........................................................................................................................Member
JaipaulSingh .......................................................................................................................Member
ErnieSpringolo....................................................................................................................Member
ReneeSpurrell .....................................................................................................................Member
AnneTennier........................................................................................................................Member
DavidWawrychuk................................................................................................................Member
STAFF
John Alderdice.......................................................................................................... City of Toronto
Susan Amring ....................................................................................................City of Mississauga
JeffBaines..............................................................................................................City of Brampton
DennisBraun ...........................................................................................................................TRCA
AdeleFreeman.........................................................................................................................TRCA
Johann Manente........................................................................................................Region of Peel
Megan McCombe......................................................................................................Region of Peel
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RandyMcGill............................................................................................................................GTAA
Alexandra Papaiconomou .......................................................................................................TRCA
ChrisRickett.............................................................................................................................TRCA
ChandraSharma......................................................................................................................TRCA
GUEST
Melissa Lange................................................................................................ Lange Transportation
REGRETS
DebbieBaxter......................................................................................................................Member
ShelleyCarroll......................................................................................................................Member
NeilLacheur.........................................................................................................................Member
DarrylNeate.........................................................................................................................Member
DavidSzwarc.......................................................................................................................Member
RES.#PPG1 1/11 MINUTES
Moved by: Ian Howcroft
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on January 13, 2011, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) International Centre
Trevor Lui, Director of Operations and Sustainability at the International Centre provided
an overview of the International Centre's successes and challenges on its move to a
more sustainable practice.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Toby Lennox provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on April 5, 2011.
The main focus of the meeting was the final draft business plan (which will be presented later
on in the agenda) and reviewing today's Partners in Project Green Steering Committee agenda.
RES.#PPG12/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN 2011 -2013
Approval of the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 -2013.
Moved by: Brad Chittick
Seconded by: Dan Pastoric
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THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 -2013, as appended, be
approved;
THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members identify their role to assist
in implementing the Partners in Project Green Business Plan;
AND FURTHER THAT an annual progress report be brought back to the Partners in
Project Green Steering Committee on the implementation of the Partners in Project Green
Business Plan 2011 -2013.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee meeting #3/10 held on October 14t"
2010, the following resolution was approved:
THAT the potential programs identified through the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Market
Analysis be forwarded to their respective Project Teams for consideration;
THAT TRCA staff develop a 3-year business plan for Partners in Project Green;
AND FURTHER THAT the Business Development Team continue to update the Partners
in Project Green Steering Committee on the progress of the business planning process.
The Pearson Eco-Business Zone Market Analysis helped identify the areas of largest
environmental expenditures in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, as well as programming trends
of interest to local businesses. The report identified programming focus areas where Partners
in Project Green could provide services that could help it reach its targets for the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone, while generating revenues that could help fund its operations. Those
programming focus areas included:
• Auditing and Consulting Services;
• Training and Development; and
• Purchasing Programs.
Based on this analysis and identification of waste management, energy management and
water management as the main areas of environmental expenditures, TRCA staff reviewed
Partners in Project Green programming to identify new opportunities for servicing these
markets. A number of new program areas were identified, mainly focusing on waste
management, and these concepts were referred to the various Partners in Project Green
Project Teams for review and development.
PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN 2011 - 2013
Based on the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, the findings of the
Pearson Eco-Business Market Analysis and the recommended new program options, TRCA
staff have developed a draft three year business plan for the operations of Partners in Project
Green.
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The Partners in Project Green Draft Business Plan 2011 -2013 can be found attached and
details the various contribution models that can be utilized, as well as the various ways Project
Teams can generate revenues through their operations. The following are the contribution
models that will be utilized:
• Commissions - resulting from business development for green products and services.
• Fee-for-Service- providing training and assistance on green business initiatives for a
fee.
• Government Funding - utilizing government funding for certain projects and programs.
• Grants- utilizing grants from outside organizations, such as the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
• Municipal Funding - relying on support from Partners in Project Green municipal
partners.
• Sponsorship - leveraging sponsorship dollars from private sector partners for training,
events and programming.
• Subscription Fees- collecting subscription fees from businesses interested in utilizing
Partners in Project Green programming.
In addition, the following in-kind contributions will also be utilized:
• Staff Assistance- utilizing private and public staff to help manage and develop
programming.
• Green Business Showcase- relying on the business community to highlight and share
their sustainability initiatives.
• Program Development-work with outside partners to develop new programs.
• Product Discounts- businesses with an interest in Partners in Project Green could
provide product discounts to local companies.
REVENUE GENERATION TRENDS
The following table highlights the projected revenue trends through 2013 (explanation of
discrepancies is provided in the discussion below):
Table 1: Revenue Generating Trends 2010-2013
2010 2011 2012 2013
Summary of
Revenue Sources Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount %
Commissions 266.11 0.0% 56,500.00 3.1% 99,750.00 7.3% 122,250.00 12.1%
Consulting Services 150,000.00 10.5% 254,680.00 13.9% 50,000.00 3.7% 50,000.00 4.9%
Fee-for-Service 28,963.93 2.0% 57,100.00 3.1% 53,000.00 3.9% 59,500.00 5.9%
Government 157,929.04 11.1% 43,000.00 2.3% 7,500.00 0.5% 0.0%
Funding
Grants 0.00 0% 120,500.00 6.6% 25,000.00 1.8% 0.0%
Municipal Funding 425,000.00 29.8% 525,000.00 28.6% 525,000.00 38.5% 325,000.00 32.1%
Sponsorship 664,042.05 46.5% 773,403.69 42.1% 596,683.69 43.7% 441,933.69 43.6%
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Subscription fee 382.52 0.0% 5,000.00 0.3% 7,500.00 0.5% 15,000.00 1.5%
Total Revenue 1,4265583.65 100.0% 158355183.69 100.0% 00 00
Public Funding 582,929.04 40.9% 568,000.00 31.0% 532,500.00 39.0% 325,000.00 32.1%
Private Funding 843,654.61 59.1% 1,267,183.69 69.0% 831,933.69 61.0% 688,683.69 67.9%
Total 154265583.65 100.0% 158355183.69 100.0% 00 00
Commissions
Commissions are also expected to play an increasing role in Partners in Project Green funding.
The majority of these commissions will be the result of developing and deploying consultant
rosters based around energy efficiency and sustainability consulting. The first such roster has
been developed for energy management and will be launched in the coming months. It is
expected that as the new energy conservation incentive programs are launched for the next
four years, TRCA can utilize this roster to generate revenue for Partners in Project Green.
Consulting Services
Partners in Project Green expects that during 2011 a large amount of revenue will be generated
by providing eco-business consulting services to its municipal partners. These services
generally include providing guidance in setting up eco-business programs that leverage the
lessons learned by Partners in Project Green. These revenues have the potential to grow in the
future; however, this plan is conservative in its projections.
Fee-for-Service
Fee-for-Service is increasingly playing a bigger role in Partners in Project Green funding.
Generally, these funds are realized through event registrations. For the year 2011, increased
revenues are expected from fee-for-service as a result of management of the Partners in Project
Green Sustainability Consortiums. After 2011, the management of the Partners in Project
Green Sustainability Consortiums will be outsourced to the service provider.
Government Funding
Funding from upper levels of government (provincial and federal) is expected to be reduced in
future years as less funding is available for program delivery.
Municipal Funding
Municipal funding will continue to be an important funding source for Partners in Project Green
through 2013, representing at times 1/3 of all funding for the project.
Sponsorships
Sponsorship will increasingly be the major source of funding for Partners in Project Green
moving forward. Current sponsorships include annual funding from GTAA, and project specific
sponsorships from other corporate partners, such as Woodbine Entertainment. Increasingly,
sponsorships will be comprised of amounts garnered for training and networking events.
Subscription Fee
Given Channel Partner agreements with other industry associations, the subscription fee is
seen as a nominal source of revenue moving forward.
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Royalties
These are not included as revenue sources at this point, but may come into play if projects like
the District Energy System are developed and a revenue source can be generated as a result
of its implementation.
NEXT STEPS
Based on the approval of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, the proposed
business plan will be utilized as a guiding document for programming decisions and building
the long-term financial sustainability of Partners in Project Green.
Members of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee are encouraged to find
themselves within the Business Plan and identify ways they can assist in driving the revenue
projections. It is up to the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members to leverage
their knowledge in their specific sectors to identify ways Partners in Project Green can deliver
value, which cannot only drive revenue for the program, but more importantly serve the needs
of local the business community.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: March 23, 2011
RES.#PPG13/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
To review and endorse the Partners in Project Green 2010 Annual
Report.
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Bob Griesbach
THAT the Partners in Project Green 2010 Annual Report be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The second year of the implementation of Partners in Project Green has seen a number of
successful initiatives that would not have been possible without the contributions of our
dedicated partners. These successes are to be communicated via the Partners in Project
Green 2010 Annual Report.
The Partners in Project Green 2010 Annual Report captures the achievements of our partners,
including impressive reductions in energy and water use, innovative sustainability projects, and
protection of natural heritage within the Pearson Eco- Business Zone.
ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The following are highlights from the annual report:
• Partners in Project Green was honoured with the Economic Developers of Canada
Marketing Award for the Partners in Project Green Program Guide and received an
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Honourable Mention for the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Strategy from the Canadian
Institute of Planners.
• The Pearson Eco-Business Zone was showcased at 6 conferences and highlighted in
19 news features articles.
• Partners in Project Green hosted 1,213 participants at training events, networking
sessions and community tree plantings. Overall, 480 businesses were engaged in
Partners in Project Green programs.
• Throughout 2010, 2,724 businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone engaged in
energy efficiency projects, conserving 7766.23 MWh of electricity and 8,500,000 m3 of
natural gas.
• 19 businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone engaged in water reduction measures
conserving 883 m3 per day.
• Four sustainability consortiums were launched, in the manufacturing, logistics,
hospitality and office sectors.
• Six companies utilized the Green Purchasing Alliance for nine projects to reduce the
cost of their building retrofits.
• A Rooftop Solar Procurement Group was formed with the goal of working together to
source a rooftop solar solution for participating companies.
• 21,652 MWh of electricity in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone was sourced from
renewable sources via Bullfrog Power.
• 108 participants were given expert knowledge and insight into rooftop solar through
Understanding the Economic Benefits of Rooftop Solar seminars.
• Restoration and naturalization efforts continued on five restoration sites and two new
restoration plans were developed in 2010.
• 17 companies and 590 volunteers participated in community restoration activities in
2010, completing 1.63 hectares of restoration activity, including 1,050 shrubs, 1,350
trees and 3,300 wildflowers.
• Five companies were engaged in the Green Parking Lot Program.
• A number of eco-business land-use policy tools were developed for the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone in collaboration with local municipalities and the development industry.
• Working with funding from Woodbine Entertainment, the City of Toronto, the Region of
Peel and Enbridge Gas, Partners in Project Green developed several green jobs
programs to help create job opportunities for local youth and post-secondary students.
These jobs ranged from internships installing white roofs and solar panels, to assisting
companies in reducing their energy and resource costs. In total, 78 companies utilized
Partners in Project Green Green Job Programming.
A copy of the Partners in Project Green 2010 Annual Report will be provided at the meeting.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Taves, extension 5570
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: March 23, 2011
RES.#PPG14/11 PEARSON ECO-BUSINESS ZONE POLICY TOOLKIT PHASE 2
TOOLS
Endorsement of the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy Toolkit Phase 2
tools.
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Moved by: Suzanne Barrett
Seconded by: Anne Tennier
THAT the Draft Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy Phase 2 tools, as appended, be
endorsed;
THAT a copy of the final Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy Toolkit (Phase 1 and 2) be
forwarded to Pearson Eco-Business Zone partner municipalities and industry
stakeholders;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff begin development of municipal training sessions to aid
in the implementation of the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy tools.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Policy Harmonization Team focuses on promoting green business development
opportunities in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, with a specific focus on harmonizing
municipal policy for the purposes of supporting the implementation of Partners in Project
Green goals.
In order to create the Policy Toolkit, consultation with each municipality was completed in the
fall of 2009. The consultation process involved a cross-section of municipal departments,
including planning, engineering, parks and economic development, to determine what land
use policy tools would be most effective in facilitating green development within the Pearson
Eco-Business Zone.
This consultation process resulted in the creation of a comprehensive list of policy tools that
were to be developed as part of two phases. Phase 1 of the Policy Toolkit was endorsed by
the Steering Committee at Meeting #3/10, held on October 14, 2010 and Phase 2 is presented
as part of this report for endorsement.
OVERVIEW OF POLICY TOOLKIT
As part of the development of the Policy Toolkit, the following tools were developed as part of
Phase 1:
• Partners in Project Green General Communications Materials- an overview and
"what's in it for me" for municipal staff.
• Legal Primer - Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statements in relation to the
Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Using Development Permits to Promote Eco-Business Zone Activity- an overview of
how to encourage green economic development in the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.
• Considerations for Eco-Business Zone Development Standards -development
standard ideas for the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Eco-Business Zone Sustainability Screening Tool -to provide a checklist of
sustainability measures for consideration in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
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The following tools were completed as part of Phase 2 of the Policy Toolkit and will be provided
to members via email. They include:
• Primer: Fast Tracking Eco-Business Zone Applications- How to get Started.
• Policy Template: Standardized Eco-Industrial and Sustainability Terms Glossary.
• Policy Template: Overarching Eco-Business Zone Policy Statement and Overview of
Potential Municipal Eco-Business Zone OP Policies.
• Policy Template: Pearson Eco-Business Zone Subdivision Requirements,
Considerations for Servicing Plans in Eco-Business Zones, and Sample Eco-Business
Zone Road ROW Cross Sections.
The Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy Toolkit is now complete, pending endorsement of the
Partners in Project Green Steering Committee.
NEXT STEPS
Upon endorsement of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, Phase 2 tools will be
incorporated into the Pearson Eco-Business Zone Policy Toolkit and distributed to relevant
municipal and development industry stakeholders. In addition, policy specific
recommendations will be provided to each municipality for their incorporation into their
planning policy and processes.
In order to assist in the implementation and utilization of the tools developed in the Policy
Toolkit, TRCA staff will be developing and delivering training sessions on eco-business policies
with the Pearson Eco-Business Zone municipal partners and industry stakeholders.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Taves, extension 5570
For more information contact: Chandra Sharma, extension 5237
Date: March 23, 2011
RES.#PPG15/11 GREENING CORPORATE GROUNDS
Endorsement of framework to implement Credit Valley Conservation
Authority's Greening Corporate Grounds program within the Pearson
Eco-Business Zone.
Moved by: Phillip Ling
Seconded by: Randy Hansuld
THAT the proposed framework to implement Credit Valley Conservation Authority's
Greening Corporate Grounds Program be endorsed;
AND FURTHER THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee members participate
in the programs as appropriate.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Greening Corporate Grounds is a program delivered through Credit Valley Conservation
Authority (CVC) and partners in the municipalities of Mississauga and Brampton to help
companies green their landscaped areas and outdoor infrastructure. The program works with
interested corporations (in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone within the Credit River watershed)
to implement ecological landscaping projects on their sites, providing design assistance,
planting assistance, advice and educational resources.
The purpose of this report is to provide a framework for delivering Greening Corporate
Grounds in TRCA's jurisdiction within the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto
within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. The purpose is to ensure the program's offering and
recognition is seamless throughout the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
GREENING CORPORATE GROUNDS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Currently the Greening Corporate Grounds Program is delivered by CVC staff in the Credit
River watershed. They work with corporate participants on their grounds and provide
educational resources such as workshops and fact sheets. Support includes:
• Site concept plan and select design details.
• Technical advice to your landscape consultants or in-house personnel.
• Maintenance guidelines.
• Assistance with planting and maintenance events.
• Workshops, fact sheets and other educational resources.
• Program recognition: sign, web listings and awards.
Participants must demonstrate a commitment to improving the natural health of their grounds
by adopting environmental landscaping practices over time. Participants can chose from a
checklist of projects, and move through levels including Turquoise, Jade and Emerald.
Participants achieve Turquoise level when they have completed one project on their grounds.
Examples of Turquoise level projects include:
• Convert a portion of existing lawn and/or landscape features to a native habitat.
• Maintain existing habitats.
• Enhance an adjacent stream edge.
• Install some permeable paving.
In exchange for signing onto the Greening Corporate Grounds Program, companies are
provided recognition for their naturalization efforts, including recognition online and through
facility signage. There is no cost to complete a site concept; however implementation and
additional education workshops are completed at the company's expense.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
The delivery of the program can leverage existing TRCA resources that are directed towards
the Green Parking Lot Program and Corporate Planting Program. But, more importantly, TRCA
staff will leverage the marketing materials, program checklists and education materials
developed by CVC.
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Proposed Delivery Framework
Under the proposed re-brand, companies would utilize the following decision tree:
Company A
Interested in Naturalization
Interested in Parking Interested in just Interested in off-site
Area & Landscaping Landscaped Area tree planting.
Utilize Green Parking TRCA Site TRCA Implementation
Proqram Naturalization Design Assistance—plant
material sale,fee-for-
TRCA Implementation TRCA Implementation service education
Assistance—plant Assistance—plant activities, etc.
material sale,fee-for- material sale,fee-for-
service education service education
activities, approval activities, etc.
Recognition as part of Greening Corporate Grounds Program
The following provides an overview of how the various program elements will be delivered:
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Checklist Review TRCA staff to complete in consultation with the participating
company.
Site Design Based on results of Checklist Review, TRCA staff will utilize Green
Parking Lot Program, to recommend strategies for the proposed site.
Planting Events TRCA staff can complete through Corporate Tree Planting Program
cost of program is absorbed by participating company.
Fact sheets TRCA staff will leverage materials developed by CVC.
Workshops TRCA staff will leverage workshops developed by CVC and assist
with marketing.
Recognition TRCA staff will work with materials developed by CVC and
incorporate into PPG marketing materials.
PARTNERSHIP RATIONALE
Given that the Greening Corporate Grounds Program is similar to the Green Parking Lot
Program (albeit the Green Parking Lot Program provides a much more detailed design) and the
Corporate Planting Program that is delivered to corporate partners in TRCA's jurisdiction, TRCA
staff believe it would make sense to utilize the Greening Corporate Grounds framework as the
overall brand for the delivery of these activities. This would help avoid confusion for
businesses within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone located within different watersheds and
would bring some additional recognition benefits for companies within TRCA's jurisdiction.
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NEXT STEPS
Based on the endorsement of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA staff will
work with CVC staff to finalize the program structure and its delivery. Companies that have
been working with TRCA through the Green Parking Lot Program and the current Corporate
Planting Program will then be recognized through the re-branded Greening Corporate Grounds
Program.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Taves, extension 5570
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, extension 5316
Date: March 23, 2011
GOOD NEWS STORIES
John Coyne announced that Unilever has become the largest commercial purchaser of green
electricity in Canada, greening 59,000 MWh of electricity through Bullfrog Power.
Trevor Lui had a conference at the International Centre expecting 2,200 people and only 1,600
showed up. They were able to donate the extra food to a nearby homeless shelter.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 4:05 pm, on May 19, 2011.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
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The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee met at Bentall Kennedy on October 13,
2011. Toby Lennox called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.m.
PRESENT
Suzanne Barrett...................................................................................................................Member
MikeBrandt..........................................................................................................................Member
BobCallahan .......................................................................................................................Member
PaulCallegari.......................................................................................................................Member
ShelleyCarroll......................................................................................................................Member
BradChittick ........................................................................................................................Member
Adele Freeman (on behalf of Brian Denney).......................................................................Member
RandyHansuld ....................................................................................................................Member
JaneHolmes........................................................................................................................Member
RaeHorst.............................................................................................................................Member
IanHowcroft.........................................................................................................................Member
Adrienne Jackson (on behalf of Ernie Springolo)...............................................................Member
WalterKraus.........................................................................................................................Member
NeilLacheur.........................................................................................................................Member
TobyLennox.............................................................................................................................Chair
PhilipLing ............................................................................................................................Member
DanPastoric.........................................................................................................................Member
DavidWawrychuk................................................................................................................Member
STAFF
John Alderdice.......................................................................................................... City of Toronto
JeffBaines..............................................................................................................City of Brampton
DennisBraun ...........................................................................................................................TRCA
Susan Jorgenson...................................................................................................City of Brampton
Megan McCombe......................................................................................................Region of Peel
RandyMcGill............................................................................................................................GTAA
BernieMcIntyre........................................................................................................................TRCA
Alexandra Papaiconomou .......................................................................................................TRCA
Karen Ras........................................................................................................................Enersource
ChrisRickett.............................................................................................................................TRCA
ChandraSharma......................................................................................................................TRCA
GUESTS
Michelle Brown .......................................................................................................Bentall Kennedy
DonnaHavinga..........................................................................................................................CVC
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BrianKelly............................................................................................................Region of Durham
MikePuddister...........................................................................................................................CVC
REGRETS
DebbieBaxter......................................................................................................................Member
JohnCoyne.......................................................................................................................Vice-Chair
BrianDenney .......................................................................................................................Member
FergDevins..........................................................................................................................Member
ChrisFonseca......................................................................................................................Member
AndrewGustyn ....................................................................................................................Member
PhilJago ..............................................................................................................................Member
EricLange............................................................................................................................Member
TrevorLui .............................................................................................................................Member
DarrylNeate.........................................................................................................................Member
MarkO'Connor ....................................................................................................................Member
JaipaulSingh .......................................................................................................................Member
ErnieSpringolo....................................................................................................................Member
ReneeSpurrell .....................................................................................................................Member
DavidSzwarc.......................................................................................................................Member
AnneTennier........................................................................................................................Member
RES.#PPG16/11 MINUTES
Moved by: Dan Pastoric
Seconded by: Ian Howcroft
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/11, held on May 19, 2011, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Bentall Kennedy
Neil Lacheur, VP Property Management, Bentall Kennedy, provided an overview of Bentall
Kennedy's sustainability practices. Their sustainability strategy developed in 2007
formalizes policies, programs and initiatives. Some of the objectives identified in the
strategy are:
• Establish a leadership role in energy, utilities and waste management.
• Develop a structural methodology for data measurement and performance
reporting.
• Source and wherever practical align with sustainably conscious service
providers.
• Inform stakeholders on sustainability issues and initiatives.
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Bentall Kennedy ranked #1 in Americas and on Global Top 10 for Environmental, Social
and Governance Performance by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark.
(b) Vision 2050
Brian Kelly, Interim Advisor, Climate Change, Region of Durham, provided an overview of
the Vision 2050 project. The vision concept and the 2050 timeframe (a collaborative effort
involving 29 companies) provides a clear and feasible goal for:
• Identifying the gap between today and 2050.
• Developing pathways and areas of action.
• Clarifying the business perspective
• Quantifying market potential
• Agreeing on action points and next steps.
The Vision 2050 mural is a big picture, global scale, long-term 40 year, 350 milestone step-
by-step process to reach a global sustainable future where nine billion people are living
well, within the limits of the planet. Mr. Kelly challenges businesses to move beyond eco-
efficiency and instead aim for corporate sustainability by using Vision 2050 for strategic
planning. He states that businesses must lead ("you have to do it yourself") but recognizes
that businesses need support ("you can't do it alone"). For full Vision 2050 report and
mural, please visit www. wbcsd.org.
RES.#PPG17/11 VISION 2050
Moved by: Neil Lacheur
Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett
THAT TRCA staff map Partners in Project Green targets and progress alongside the
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Vision 2050 to determine how the
document can be used for strategic planning for Partners in Project Green.
CARRIED
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Toby Lennox provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on August 31,
2011. The main focus of the meeting was the business plan update (agenda item 8.1) and
making sure that the update is clearly able to track the goals of each project team so the
Steering Committee can provide assistance where appropriate. In addition to the business
plan update, the committee reviewed the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee agenda
for today's meeting. One item that has been postponed is the district energy study report as
some of the consultant's findings were of concern. This item will be brought forth once all
issues have been resolved.
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RES.#PPG18/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN BUSINESS PLAN STATUS UPDATE
Update and review on the progress of the Partners in Project Green
Business Plan.
Moved by: Mike Brandt
Seconded by: Paul Callegari
THAT the Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Partners in Project Green Project Teams incorporate the results
of the Business Plan Status Update into their respective work plans.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As part of the approval of the Partners in Project Green Business Plan 2011 -2013, the
Steering Committee requested a regular status update on the results of the business plan. The
goal of this status update is to ensure the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee is kept
apprised of the evolution of the business plan and to ensure the work being completed is
contributing to the strategic objectives of the initiative.
BUSINESS PLAN STATUS REPORT
The Partners in Project Green Business Plan Status Update can be found in attachment 8.1.1.
The status update provides an indication of the success of various Partners in Project Green
programs, as well as revenue generation trends thus far.
The following are a number of examples where the original targets set by the TRCA staff have
been exceeded for 2011 :
• Green Power Challenge-thanks to the work of Bullfrog Power and the leadership of
Unilever, the target of 58,000 Mwh of renewable energy being sourced for the Pearson
Eco-Business Zone was exceeded in the spring of 2011. This has resulted in over
$49,000 in commissions for Partners in Project Green when $15,000 had been targeted
for 2011.
• ChemTrac Assistance Program -this program has exceeded its target of 80 companies
engaged by over 43 at this point, with a number of site visits still planned for the fall of
2011. Initially the plan with the City of Toronto was to provide students for up to two
days with participating companies; however, it has turned out that one day has been
sufficient in most cases, which has thus allowed staff to engage more companies than
originally planned.
In addition to these success stories, the following highlight a number of areas where business
plan goals are being met and new revenue opportunities are being explored:
• Corporate Sponsorships for Events -for Partners in Project Green workshops and
networking events, staff are on target for corporate sponsorships and fee-for-services to
assist in funding these operations. There are still more sponsorship opportunities
available and staff are continuing to identify and solicit corporate partners for the
delivery of these activities.
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• Conservation Demand Management Marketing Partnership - in order to assist
Enersource Hydro Mississauga in reaching its conservation targets, TRCA staff are
working with their delivery partner, Willis Energy, on a marketing and referral
partnership. As part of this partnership, Willis Energy has agreed to compensate
Partners in Project Green for referrals that lead to successful applications. Given the
potential revenue generation opportunities, any Steering Committee members with
operations in Mississauga are advised to use the services of TRCA staff in assisting with
their applications in order to ensure additional revenue is realized for Partners in Project
Green. TRCA staff is exploring replicating this agreement with Hydro One Brampton
and Toronto Hydro.
• Event Space Rental - in order to realize potential revenue and /or reduce the cost of
event space, TRCA staff have issued a request for proposals for event space rentals.
This proposal request included a business development clause that provided each
respondent the opportunity to highlight ways that TRCA could reduce its costs/
generate revenue by working with the host facility. These opportunities are still being
reviewed, but it is expected that this will help reduce costs for future events.
The following are some challenges that have been identified thus far in realizing the goals of
the Partners in Project Green Business Plan:
• Eco-Efficiency Program -at this point the program is being delivered under budget and
will reach its 2011 walk-through assessment targets; however, the program may not
meet its target of 30 detailed audits, as well as its revenue generation target of$30,000.
The detailed audits have been slower than expected, as the new Ontario Power
Authority (OPA) programs were delayed in the first part of 2011, while the revenue
projections were hampered as it took a number of months to finalize contracts with
consultants on the roster. It is expected that with the OPA programs now available and
the consultant roster finalized and marketing agreements established with Partners in
Project Green's LDC partners, revenue expectations should be in line moving forward
into 2012.
• Energy Leaders Consortium-TRCA was unsuccessful in securing funding from the
Ontario Power Authority for its Energy Leaders Consortium; however, as a result of the
request for proposals that was issued to deliver the consortium, the costs for delivery
were identified to be lower than expected and Enbridge Gas has indicated a willingness
to assist with funding for the program.
NEXT STEPS
TRCA staff will continue to monitor and report back on the business plan, as well as look to
Steering Committee members for their input and advice on continuing to realize revenue
generation opportunities that support Partners in Project Green's goals.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, crickett @trca.on.ca
416-661-6600, extension 5316
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RES.#PPG19/11 GREEN JOBS EMPLOYER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
To provide recognition and support to employers in the Pearson Eco-
Business Zone wishing to employ local residents and students in green
jobs.
Moved by: Walter Kraus
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the Partners in Project Green - Green Jobs Employer Recognition Program be
endorsed.
AND FURTHER THAT the Green Jobs Team finalize the program details and initiate
implementation.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the July 7t", 2011 meeting of the Green Jobs Team, a framework for a Green Jobs Employer
Recognition Program was developed and recommended for implementation by TRCA as part
of Partners in Project Green.
RATIONALE
Based on the delivery of the Cool Rexdale Program, which connected young people in the
Rexdale community to roofing careers, recognition and lowering the costs of hiring were seen
as a strong incentive for businesses to hire locally.
The employers utilized in the Cool Rexdale Program valued the recognition they received as
part of their work with the program. And, just as important, the connection between their
organization's and Toronto Social Services was seen as a way to reduce the costs of hiring, as
it reduced the time required to review and vet potential candidates.
Given these two value propositions, the Green Jobs Team is recommending the development
of the Green Jobs Employer Recognition Program. The purpose of the program will be to
promote hiring young people for local green job opportunities, while connecting companies to
City of Toronto and Region of Peel Social Services Department's to help fill those positions.
This type of a program is seen as an easy way to promote green jobs, highlight the many local
green businesses, and generate job opportunities for local residents.
FRAMEWORK
The recognition program will provide a flexible channel to connect employers with community
partners who can help them meet their employment needs while launching local residents and
students on a new green career path.
For the purpose of employer recognition, the program will use the Green Jobs definition from
the 2008 Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World report from
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) (page 35), and recognize employment for
either a specific job function or a company
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"in agricultural, manufacturing, R&D, administrative, and service activities that contribute
substantively to preserving or restoring environmental quality. Specifically, but not
exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect and restore ecosystems and
biodiversity, reduce energy, materials, and water consumption through high efficiency
strategies, de-carbonize the economy, and minimize or altogether avoid the generation
of all forms of waste and pollution".
The following is the proposed framework for the program:
1. Engage Employers
TRCA and its partners will inform candidate businesses of the Partners in Project Green
- Green Jobs Employer Recognition Program.
2. Refer to Community Partners
TRCA will refer employers to community partners to assist in finding and screening
appropriate candidates for their positions. Community Partners include Toronto
Employment and Social Services, Region of Peel, and local colleges and universities.
3. Validate Green Jobs
Partners in Project Green staff will request a description of the jobs hired for through our
community partners and will evaluate them based on the definition of Green Jobs
above.
4. Recognition
Employers will be recognized by:
- Preparing a press release and publishing an article on the Partners in Project Green
website; and
- Posting their logo on a Green Jobs page of the Partners in Project Green website.
Community partners will be recognized by:
- Inclusion in press releases and articles;
- Posting their logo on a Green Jobs page of the Partners in Project Green website;
and
- Printing their logo in a Green Jobs Employers section of the Partners in Project
Green Annual Report
NEXT STEPS
Upon endorsement of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA staff and the
Green Jobs Team will finalize the program details and initiate implementation.
Report prepared by: Dennis Braun
For more information contact: Dennis Braun, dbraun @trca.on.ca
416-661-6600, extension 5594
Date: August 9, 2011
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RES.#PPG20/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN - GREEN BUSINESS WEBSITE
Review of the new Partners in Project Green -Green Business Website
and the business development opportunities that could arise from the
new website.
Moved by: Jane Holmes
Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett
THAT TRCA staff develop a strategy to license the Partners in Project Green - Green
Business Website tools to interested municipalities and business associations.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Partners in Project Green website has undergone a redesign and functionality review. The
purpose of this review was to increase the usability of the website so that companies can self
identify sustainability solutions and then connect to programs, service providers and product
vendors that can assist with their implementation.
To assist with this process, the usability of the website has been enhanced through an
improved user interface that is customizable based on the company's sustainability interests.
The idea is to help companies connect more quickly to the sustainability solutions that are
most relevant to their organization.
WEBSITE COMPONENTS
The Partners in Project Green website will continue to promote green business activity through
news story publication, provide information on Partners in Project Green programs and
services, and act as the client management system for Partners in Project Green staff.
However, to increase the usability of the website, the following additional components have
been implemented:
Sustainability Opportunities- based on Partners in Project Green experience with
other companies, organizations can review the Sustainability Opportunities database to
identify solutions that have been implemented in similar facilities around Toronto
Pearson. Using this database, a company can compile a laundry list of sustainability
solutions and manage their implementation from the site.
Program Database - based on a company's Sustainability Opportunities, they can then
identify programs that can help them implement their chosen solutions. For instance, if
they are interested in changing their lighting and they are located in Mississauga, they
will be automatically connected to Enersource's conservation programming and
Partners in Project Green's Purchasing Alliance.
Service/Product Listings -this allows vendors to tailor their product/service listings to
specific sustainability solutions. Thus when a company identifies a specific
sustainability opportunity they are interested in, such as lighting, they will be
immediately connected to a list of businesses that can provide lighting solutions.
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In addition to the above functionality, the Service/Product Listings will also provide the
following:
• a searchable database that connects companies to green products and services;
• a platform to connect with vendors, view past clients and gather feedback; and
• connect personally to referrals and case studies.
Peer Network-this is an interactive system that allows local companies to connect
and communicate with each other based on any number of conditions, including
industry sector, department, sustainability interests, product/service requirements, etc.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of business development opportunities that arise from the website
redesign, including:
• Advertising -companies will be able to sponsor Sustainability Opportunities that relate
to their product or service.
• Green Vendor Directory- companies will need to purchase a Partners in Project Green
Partner membership in order to list their product or service in the Green Vendor
Directory.
• Municipal Eco-Business Programming - given the vast database of sustainability
opportunities and the ability to customize the site to meet the needs of businesses in
their municipalities, there is a potential to license the site to other municipalities or
business associations interested in promoting green business. This could be done by
creating the ability to customize the homepage for a specific municipality, as well as
tailor the programs to meet the needs of local businesses.
NEXT STEPS
Based on the input of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, TRCA staff will work
with the Marketing and Networking Team to develop a strategy to realize the business
development opportunities identified for the new Partners in Project Green website.
Report prepared by: Chris Rickett
For more information contact: Chris Rickett, crickett @trca.on.ca
416-661-6600, extension 5316
Date: August 8, 2011
RES.#PPG21/11 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN PEOPLE POWER CHALLENGE
To seek endorsement of the People Power Challenge Program.
Moved by: Neil Lacheur
Seconded by: Randy Hansuld
THAT the Partners in Project Green People Power Challenge be endorsed;
THAT Partners in Project Green Steering Committee and Project Team members be
encouraged to sign-up to the challenge;
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AND FURTHER THAT the results of the Partners in Project Green People Power
Challenge be brought back for review to the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the December 2nd, 2010 meeting of the Marketing and Networking Team, the members
proposed a competition between companies be created to encourage employee engagement
around sustainability. The idea was to have a program that would appeal to small and large
organizations, and would focus on engaging employees to reduce the company's overall
environmental impact.
TRCA staff and the Marketing and Networking Team have worked to develop the program and
have leveraged existing Partners in Project Green programming, other environmental
organizations and best practices in the business community to develop a year-long employee
engagement challenge for local businesses.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The Partners in Project Green People Power Challenge is designed to engage employees in
sustainability opportunities in their workplaces. By providing companies with a framework for
action, tools to encourage engagement and a friendly competition and learning environment to
motivate action, the People Power Challenge will assist companies in driving sustainability into
their organizations by leveraging their greatest asset-their people.
Overview
The People Power Challenge will have three distinct challenges and winners throughout the
year-long program, with an overall winner being announced once all three challenges have
been completed. The challenges are as follows:
• Sub-Challenge 1 -Waste Reduction (November 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012)
• Sub-Challenge 2 - Energy Efficiency (March 1 -June 30, 2012)
• Sub-Challenge 3 -Water Conservation (July 1 - October 18, 2012)
Companies will be awarded points for achieving criteria in three categories-Engagement,
Capacity and Conservation. In each challenge, the company that achieves the most points will
win. The company that achieves the most points overall will win the People Power Challenge.
Participating companies will be provided a number of tools and suggestions for engaging their
employees, including template promotional materials, a challenge calendar with suggested
actions, along with an online reporting system gathering and sharing employee suggestions
and results.
Criteria for Participation
• The People Power Challenge is open to any company in the Greater Toronto Area
regardless of whether they are located in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
• Companies do not have to be members of Partners in Project Green to participate.
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• Participation is based on facilities, not organizations. For example, if two Canadian Tire
locations want to compete, each facility would compete on their own.
• The People Power Challenge is a cross-sector challenge, including offices,
manufacturers, hotels, logistics organizations and others.
• Companies of all sizes are encouraged to get involved. Results will be adjusted for
numbers of employees per company to ensure accurate comparison.
Rules of Participation
• Companies can employ whatever means they like to increase employee participation. In
addition to the tools provided and suggested through the challenge, organizations can
provide incentives, host events, and send emails, and use any other methods at their
disposal, in order to increase employee participation.
• Companies are encouraged to register before October 25th, 2011. However, companies
will be permitted to register any time during the first challenge. The final deadline to
register is February 291h, 2011.
• Companies are required to complete an online registration form and submit challenge
reports.
Reporting Requirements
• Reports
• Baseline Information: When a company registers for the People Power
Challenge, basic information required to normalize data will be collected. This
includes number of employees, square footage of the facility, and other basic
data points.
• Sub-Challenge Reports: Following each Sub-Challenge, companies will be
required to submit a report along with all supporting documentation. These
reports will be a one page fillable PDF that includes all metrics and a section for
company highlights.
• Final Report: The final report will collect data on methods of employee
engagement that were employed by the participating companies, feedback on
improving the People Power Challenge, and other lessons learned. The Final
Report is currently under development.
• Point System
Companies will earn points in the categories of Engagement and Communications,
Capacity, and Conservation for completing certain tasks. Companies can choose
which points to go after as well as how they obtain those points.
• Data Normalization and Comparison
Data will be normalized to allow for accurate comparison, as follows:
• Engagement and Communications: Webinar participation will be based on
company participation per capita.
• Capacity: Employee suggestion points will be based on number of suggestions
per number of employees.
• Conservation: Projected results will be normalized to reduction (in KWh or m3
reductions of energy and water, or percentage of increase in diversion from
landfill over base line numbers) per square footage of facility.
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Rewards and Recognition
• Throughout the year, participating companies and their efforts will be highlighted in the
Partners in Project Green newsletter and other media outlets.
• People Power Challenge Winner- 1 company
• Announced at the Partners in Project Green Fall Networking Event October 111h
2012.
• The People Power Challenge winner will receive $2,500.00 towards the
implementation of one of the environmental ideas suggested by their
employees, a plaque commemorating their victory, media recognition, and
bragging rights.
• Sub-Challenge Winner(s) - 1 company per Sub-Challenge
• Announced at Eco-Business Breakfasts throughout the year.
• Sub-Challenge Winners will receive $1,000.00 towards the implementation of
one of the environmental ideas suggested by their employees, a plaque
commemorating their victory, and media recognition.
• Employee Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Winner- 1 employee per participating
company, per Challenge
• Announced at Eco-Business Breakfasts throughout the year.
• MVP Winners will receive gifts from People Power Challenge Sponsors and
Certificates of Recognition.
• Internal Company Awards
o Each company is encouraged to engage their staff and provide prizes of their
own based on their own criteria.
• Channel Partner Challenge Winner(s) (see below for description) - 1 Company per
Channel Partner, per Challenge
o Channel Partners are encouraged to provide a prize for the leading company
from each sub-challenge within their association. The companies will be
recognized at the People Power Challenge Eco-Business Breakfasts.
CHANNEL PARTNER COLLABORATION OVERVIEW
In order to build the People Power Challenge, Partners in Project Green is encouraging its
Channel Partners (i.e. Boards of Trade) to host sub-challenges within the People Power
Challenge. Under this approach, Partners in Project Green would recognize an overall winner
and one as part of each challenge, as would the participating Channel Partners. The idea is to
create a sense of friendly competition within each Channel Partner organization, while having
them participate in a broader regional challenge.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
In order to provide prize packages to participating companies as well as offset the costs
associated with program events, a sponsorship component has been developed. TRCA will
reach out to companies that are active in each environmental target area to secure these
sponsorships.
PROGRAM COSTS
Costs for this program include staff time and limited marketing materials which will be covered
through the existing Partners in Project Green marketing and networking budget. A fee will not
be charged to companies who wish to participate as existing resources from both Partners and
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Project Green and partner organizations will be leveraged. As mentioned above, sponsorships
will be secured to cover prize packages for participating companies, as well as costs
associated with the Eco-Business Breakfasts.
RATIONALE
The People Power Challenge provides an opportunity to increase uptake of existing Partners in
Project Green programming while aiding in achievement of strategic goals. Current programs
that will be utilized as tools in the program include the Eco-Efficiency Program, the Lunch and
Learn Program, the Green Purchasing Alliance, the Pearson Airport Area Smart Commute
Program, the Eco-Business Breakfasts, and other training sessions.
The People Power Challenge aids Partners in Project Green in achieving strategic goals by
stimulating resource reductions in the areas of energy and water, and encouraging waste
reduction and diversion from landfill. It also serves to engage companies and their employees
on sustainability issues, increasing environmental performance both at work and at home.
NEXT STEPS
Upon endorsement of the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee, the program will
officially be launched as part of the October 13th, 2011 networking session.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Taves
For more information contact: Jennifer Taves, jtaves @trca.on.ca
416-661-6600, extension 5570
Date: August 9, 2011
RES.#PPG22/11 2012 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE
DATES
A schedule of 2012 meeting dates is proposed for the Partners in Project
Green Steering Committee.
Moved by: Phillip Ling
Seconded by: Dan Pastoric
THAT the meeting dates for the Partners in Project Green Steering Committee scheduled
from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the following dates be received:
#1/12 Thursday, February 2, 2012
#2/12 Thursday, June 7, 2012 (Annual General Meeting to follow)
#3/12 Thursday, October 4, 2012 (Networking Reception to follow)
AND FURTHER THAT the meetings alternate among Steering Committee member
locations.
RATIONALE
A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Partners in Project Green Steering
Committee. Municipal and Regional council meetings were taken into consideration to avoid
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scheduling conflicts. Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.,
three times per year.
For more information contact: Alexandra Papaiconomou, apapaiconomou @trca.on.ca
416-661-6600, extension 5569
Date: August 11, 2011
RES.#PPG23/11 Information Items
Moved by: David Wawrychuk
Seconded by: Brad Chittick
THAT the below information items be received.
CARRIED
1. Green Jobs Team Update
2. Green Purchasing Team Update
3. Marketing and Networking Team Update
4. Green Sites Team Update
5. Building Performance Team Update
6. Sustainability Consortium Update
7. Partners in Project Green 2011 Fall/Winter Events
GOOD NEWS STORIES
Toby Lennox announced that the Greater Toronto Airports Authority was identified as being a
pace setter for sustainability reports amongst airports around the world.
David Wawrychuk announced that he completed two LEAD certifications. Although one tenant
was hesitant in pursuing this certification, they were very pleased at the end results.
Donna Havinga from Credit Valley Conservation was appreciative of the new partnership
between Credit Valley Conservation and Partners in Project Green to assist in the coherent
delivery of programs across the Region of Peel (without any confusion between Conservation
Authority boundaries). They will be a key partner and will be playing a bigger role by delivering
some programs for Partners in Project Green.
Chris Rickett announced that TRCA and Partners in Project Green is assisting Molson-Coors in
their upcoming Molson `Happy Watershed Hour' meeting scheduled for November 3rd, 2011.
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The purpose of the session is to assist Molson in helping it look at ways to address its water
impacts within its processes, at its site and within the broader watershed.
Adele Freeman thanked Bayer Material Science for donating two of their planters for the
Archetype House at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (installed in time for the Green Build
Tour). This opportunity was developed at the last Steering Committee meeting held on May 19,
2011 during the tour of Bayer Material Science facilities.
Walter Kraus announced the successful installation four roof top solar projects. Although there
were some challenges in dealing with the heat from refrigeration units, they are being resolved
and should be complete and announced by November 2011.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:00 pm, on October 13, 2011.
Toby Lennox John Coyne
Chair Vice Chair
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