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Half day interactive open workshop on green initiatives held in Mississauga.
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Green is the colour!
by Toronto Training and HR
May 2011
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Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-11 Demand for green workers12-15 Calculating carbon emissions16-18 Purchasing carbon offsets19-20 Steps to become carbon neutral21-22 Drill23-24 Green washing25-26 Toronto Green Standard27-28 Indoor air quality29-30 Outdoor environment31-32 Reducing waste33-34 Conserving energy35-36 Transport37-38 Green business processes 39-46 Tourism industry47-52 Case studies53-54 Conclusion and questions
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Introduction
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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR
• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden
• 10 years in banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR
are:- Training course design- Training course delivery- Reducing costs- Saving time- Improving employee engagement &
morale- Services for job seekers
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Demand for green workers
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Demand for green workers 1 of 6
IMPORTANT AT PRESENTComputer & Information Systems professionalsResidential Homebuilders & renovatorsArchitects & landscape architectsConstruction trades labourersTrades helpers & labourersElectriciansFinanciers / Business Development professionalsEnvironmental consultants & analystsSkilled technicians & technologistsProfessional engineers
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Demand for green workers 2 of 6
VACANCIES DIFFICULT TO FILLComputer & Information Systems professionalsDesigners, illustrators & interior designersLife scientists & researchersConstruction trades labourers & licensed tradespersonsPhysical scientists & researchersTrades helpers & labourersEnvironmental consultants & analystsFinanciers / Business Development professionalsProfessional engineersSkilled technicians & technologists
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Demand for green workers 3 of 6
REASONS FOR HIRING PROBLEMSWork requires travel / relocationImmigration restrictions / non-recognition of credentials Heavy workload / long hoursRegulations require certifications that people do not haveInadequate remuneration offeredInstitutions are not offering necessary training/educationLack of perceived career advancement opportunitiesNo qualified staff available / availability shortageInability to offer permanent employmentRequires more or previous experience
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Demand for green workers 4 of 6
OBSTACLES FOR HIRING PROBLEMSStaff retentionHigh cost of livingPeople skillsSmall population baseField/job not perceived as attractive or interestingLack of full-time need for peopleLack of remuneration / fundingFinding people with proper technical skills
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Demand for green workers 5 of 6
EFFECT OF HIRING PROBLEMSSlows exportsCurtails expansion plansLimits production levelsRequires staff/business owner(s) to work more hoursMissed business opportunities
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Demand for green workers 6 of 6
SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTUREAn employment referral serviceAssistance in developing competitive compensation packagesMore relevant trades training in schoolsMore appropriate/relevant apprenticeship programsMore relevant college/university trainingPartnerships between schools and businessTax credits for employee training
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Calculating carbon emissions
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Calculating carbon emissions 1 of 3
GATHER DATADetermine your business activities that produce carbon emissions. These fall into two groups:a. Direct emissions: burning fuel to heat or cool buildings, generate electricity, run your business vehicles.b. Indirect emissions: purchasing electricity, heat and steam, and travelling or commuting in vehicles that are not owned by your business such as airplanes, trains, buses and employees‘ cars. This also includes carbon emissions associated with the production and manufacturing ofmaterials you use in your business.
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Calculating carbon emissions 2 of 3
GATHER DATAConsult utility statements and fuel records to determine how much energy you use in each activity. Finding data for indirect emissions-such as the amount of electricity used when you lease space, or carbon released in the production of raw materials-is more complicated since recordsare not often easily available.Establish the emissions factor that you will use. E.g. to calculate the carbon emissions from transportation, you need to know how many kg of carbon dioxide are produced per litre of fuel for air, train, bus or private vehicle km.
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Calculating carbon emissions 3 of 3
CALCULATE EMISSIONSUse the calculator from one of the following:
Environment CanadaTree CanadaThe Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative
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Purchasing carbon offsets
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Purchasing carbon offsets 1 of 2
DEFINITION
TYPES OF PROJECTRenewable energyEnergy efficiencySequestrationMethane capture
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Purchasing carbon offsets 2 of 2
LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWINGDetails on the types of projects and their success in offsetting carbon emissions, backed up with a monitoring and verification processEmphasis on offset qualityRegistration process to verify that the same offset has not been sold multiple timesInvestments in public awareness and education campaignsBenefits that go beyond the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions, such as energy conservation, biodiversity protection, plus local economic and social development
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Steps to become carbon neutral
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Steps to become carbon neutral
Determine your carbon footprintSet your goalReduce your footprintOffset a portion of your footprint
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Drill
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Drill
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Green washing
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Green washing
Sin of the Hidden Trade-OffSin of No ProofSin of VaguenessSin of IrrelevanceSin of Lesser of Two EvilsSin of Fibbing
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Toronto Green Standard
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Toronto Green Standard
Air qualityGreenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiencyWater quality, quantity and efficiencyEcologySolid waste
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Indoor air quality
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Indoor air quality
Natural air filteringFloorsWallsLead paintWindowsFurnitureOfficeBathroomKitchenBasementCleaning products
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Outdoor environment
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Outdoor environment
LandscapingGreen roofsWaterNew developmentCreating a sustainable outdoor environment
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Reducing waste
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Reducing waste
4 RsThink longevityPay the rentThink reusableBulk upEmbrace digitalSkip the paper towels
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Conserving energy
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Conserving energy
LightingWashingFridgesHeating and cooling
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Transport
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Transport
Green commuting practicesAre there pedestrian and cycling-friendly routes to your location?Is employee parking provided at your location?Is it possible for some of your employees to telecommute even occasionally? Do you and/or your employees travel to multiple work locations for internal meetings?Sustainable transport
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Green business processes
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Green business processes
Product developmentMarketingTraining and educationAdministrationPurchasingOperationsTechnologyBusiness and strategic planning
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Tourism industry
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Tourism industry 1 of 7
FOODFood wasteWaste disposal as resource recoveryNapkinsLocal v organicSustainable seafoodPurchasingWater and energy
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Tourism industry 2 of 7
ACCOMODATIONWater LaundryTransportHousekeepingRecycling and compostingGardeningSwimmingCamping
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Tourism industry 3 of 7
BUS/TOUR OPERATORSTransportBiofuelsProduct designVehicle washingIdling vehicles
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Tourism industry 4 of 7
ADVENTURE/ECO-TOURISM OPERATORSSharing the commonsTour sizeWildlife encountersIn the waterOn the groundFiresHorsesMountains and snow
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Tourism industry 5 of 7
TRAVEL AGENTSChoosing destinationsTransportCarbon offsetting
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Tourism industry 6 of 7
HUNTING AND FISHING OUTFITTERSHabitat conservationClient educationWildlifeKeeping it localRespecting the regulations
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Tourism industry 7 of 7
ATTRACTIONS AND VENUESIndoor venuesMuseums, galleries and historic sitesGolf coursesTheme parksWater parks & poolsSki and snowboard resorts
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Case study A
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Case study A
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Case study B
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Case study B
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Case study C
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Case study C
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Conclusion & Questions
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Conclusion
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