This publication is designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses 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. Business owners need to know which risks from climate change are most relevant to them so that they can respond appropriately. Those 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 | A Guide to Climate Change for Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises How to Plan for Climate Change Reduce Operating Costs and Develop New Business Opportunities A THE CANADIAN Fv f CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DU CANADA PoLtUTÍoh PkoBE A Guide to Climate Change for SMEs The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the voice of Canadian business. Since 1925 the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been the largest most influential advocate for business in Canada. Founded with the aim of creating a strong unified voice for Canadian business and a set of values from which policies encouraging prosperity would emerge the Canadian Chamber of Commerce continues to be the only voluntary non-political association that has an organized grassroots affiliate in every federal riding. Mission As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues the Canadian Chamber of Commerce s mission is to foster a strong competitive and profitable economic environment that benefits not only business but all Canadians. How we achieve this Through a two-way consultative process with our membership the Canadian Chamber of Commerce steers the debate on federal and international policies affecting business. In collaboration with our members the Canadian Chamber of Commerce acts on policy resolutions researching and developing strategies on a best practices basis for business. It then communicates these viewpoints to officials in Ottawa and internationally to the Canadian public and to the media. Why is the Canadian Chamber of Commerce effective The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization to bring together all types of Canadian business. It speaks for all business from the smallest to the largest company in every sector and in every corner of the country. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has solidified its position as The Voice of Canadian Business to the public the media and the federal government and is an articulate and persuasive advocate for business viewpoints
