Sustainable Economic Development

"Going Green" is essential in today's marketplace, where consumers are increasingly aware of, and responsive to environmental issues. Consumers want to know what your business is doing to protect the environment, as do other businesses. By participating in green networks, industry clusters and a highly efficient workforce, you generate favourable commercial and financial outcomes.

We will advance by pursuing new knowledge and practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions. This webpage is dedicated to providing the resources, contacts and information to help your business navigate the waters of green business initiatives.

York Region's Sustainability Strategy 

Approved in 2007, the Sustainability Strategy was developed to manage dynamic forecasted population growth.  York Region is working towards a balanced approach respecting the Natural Environment, Healthy Communities and Economic Vitality.

When it comes to Economic Development, the Sustainability Strategy is the cornerstone of our strategic direction.  This approach can result in efficiencies and savings, create attractive, balanced communities, and help attract a talented labour force and leading edge companies.

Click here to view York Region's Sustainability Strategy.

Green Information Sources

Here are 2 interesting websites on trends for businesses and the environment:

A CEO focused magazine from an Aurora company http://www.green-business.ca
A US based website focused on green news for business http://greenbiz.com/