Guide to Climate Change for SMEs

The publication was created by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Pollution Probe. The guide is designed to help SMEs in Canada:

• understand the potential impacts of climate change on their operations;
• learn how to assess and manage the risks and opportunities posed by climate change; and
• decide how to take action to both reduce their contribution to climate change and lower their energy costs.

Summary

It is believed that a thoughtful approach by SMEs to dealing with climate change can result in economic benefits through cost savings and enhanced markets, while protecting against economic costs and damages to businesses that may result from climate instability and global warming.

As an SME owner, you can help in the fight against climate change, to the benefit of people and ecosystems around the globe, and you can pursue new business opportunities in the challenging times to come.

This guide helps you decide which risks from climate change are most relevant to you so that you can respond appropriately. Business owners who understand the issues surrounding climate change will be better equipped to reduce any negative impacts and to identify new business opportunities to generate revenue.

All SMEs are encouraged to read this guide and share their learnings and accomplishments with others through the Web sites of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Pollution Probe.

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Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Headquarters
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Suite 501
Delta Office Tower
350 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1R 7S8
Telephone: 613-238-4000
Fax: 613-238-7643
E-mail: info@chamber.ca
Web site: http://www.chamber.ca/article.asp?id=3

Ottawa
Pollution Probe
Suite 101
63 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5A6
Telephone: 613-237-8666
Fax: 613-237-6111
E-mail: pprobe@pollutionprobe.org
Web site: http://www.pollutionprobe.org/

Toronto
Pollution Probe
Suite 402
625 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario  M4Y 2G1
Telephone: 416-926-1907
Fax: 416-926-1601
E-mail: pprobe@pollutionprobe.org
Web site: http://www.pollutionprobe.org/