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Three Steps to Eco-efficiency

shapes Get the eco-efficiency answers you need. This tool helps you develop an eco-efficiency program that is custom tailored to your need.

This site is intended to provide information on the benefits of eco-efficiency for Canadian businesses. It also provides information on Industry Canada's efforts to promote productivity through eco-efficiency, and contains general information on business and the environment.

Follow the link to "Industry Practices" for case studies on real world implementation of eco-efficient technologies and practices, and other insights provided by leading practitioners of eco-efficiency.

Complete this tool to see how eco-efficient your company is

Consult the "Tools for Business" section to find self-assessment and other tools to help you start your own eco-efficiency initiative. "Industry Canada's Role" provides information on what the department is doing to promote the adoption of eco-efficiency as a means to increase productivity and innovation in the Canadian economy.

Our links page is a gateway to in-depth information on subject areas related to eco-efficiency such as Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Design for Environment (DfE).

What's New

Eco-efficiency Learning Module:

The learning module, developed by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, helps companies to adopt, implement and integrate eco-efficiency. It is a compilation of learning materials and exercises, from which the user may pick-and-choose, to raise awareness and foster implementation within their organization.


Created: 2005-06-06
Updated: 2006-04-13
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