START NØW: Smart Sustainability Planning for SMBs

​"This interactive workshop is built around the START NØW platform which helps small and medium-sized businesses take practical steps toward sustainability. Combining courseware, planning tools, and a solutions marketplace, START NØW simplifies the path to Net Zero. A 2023 report by SAGE, PwC, and the ICC found that while Canadian SMBs are eager to adopt sustainable practices, many struggle with complexity. In fact, 63% said the right digital tools would make the process easier. We built START NØW to be those tools and a workshop to help organizations get started. In this workshop, you’ll learn: • How to lead a sustainability strategy — at work and in life • What the journey to Net Zero involves • How to cut through climate jargon and frameworks • Where to access tools and templates that drive impact You’ll leave with practical tools and a clear roadmap to move your sustainability efforts forward."

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