The landscape of green business has changed dramatically and rapidly, moving from a niche market only a few years ago to a mainstream business imperative today spanning all industries and market segments.

Green Living Enterprises is an integral part of the environmental economy in Canada, with strong relationships with government, ENGOs, businesses and consumers concerned with environmental best practices. The expertise in our management team and our board of advisors gives us unparalleled intelligence into the trends, business opportunities and risks across environmentally minded business issues.

To validate our commitment to green issues and establish an objective benchmark for companies participating in the green space, Green Living implemented Green Screen: a process that evaluates potential Green Living Show and Guide participants for environmental performance in their supply chain, operations, products, services and processes.

What's at stake:
• the annual global demand for clean technology solutions is estimated at US$1 trillion.
• the Ontario government has invested $600 million in research projects and companies working on green technologies and initiatives since 2003.
• the Ontario Green Energy Act will facilitate 50,000 jobs over the next three years
• 91% of Canadians want to see companies implement programs to improve the environment

Sources: Export Development Canada’s Clean Technology Report, February 2009 press release, Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation, www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com, The Nielsen Company, December 2008,
http://ca.nielsen.com/site/documents/CorporateSocialResponsibility_Dec2008.pdf