SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that are committed to sustainable development. By participating, you will receive specialized expertise to improve both your environmental and economic performance. This support can help you optimize waste management, energy consumption, and shipping procedures, among other areas.
Why apply?
- Expert coaching in sustainable development projects such as industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, and renewable energy.
- Enhanced competitiveness by reducing your environmental footprint and improving your corporate image.
- Motivated workforce through a commitment to sustainability, which can attract and retain employees.
What's in it for you?
- Specialized support to optimize processes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Improved resilience of your business in the face of economic changes and disruptions.
- Contribution to the fight against climate change, making your business a leader in sustainability.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, and the benefits are substantial. Take advantage of this opportunity to make your business greener and more competitive.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment terms or interest rates apply, as this is a grant.
Eligible Expenses:
- Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy Projects: Costs related to the development and implementation of projects that promote resource sharing and waste reduction.
- Carbon Neutrality and Carbon Credits: Expenses for activities aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and acquiring carbon credits.
- Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Independence: Investments in renewable energy systems and technologies to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy.
- Sustainable Development Training and Outreach: Costs associated with training, awareness programs, and outreach activities on sustainable development challenges and opportunities.
- Waste Management Optimization: Expenses for improving waste management processes.
- Energy Efficiency: Costs related to optimizing energy consumption and enhancing energy efficiency.
- Shipping Procedures: Expenses for optimizing shipping and logistics to reduce environmental impact.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Costs associated with sourcing sustainable materials and products.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Investments aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Green Design: Expenses for designing sustainable business models and products.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Funds cannot be used for general operational expenses unrelated to sustainable development.
- Personal expenses or non-business-related costs are not covered.
- Any expenses not directly tied to the eligible sustainable development projects listed above.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a regional business or organization located in Quebec.
- Must be involved in sustainable local economic development projects.
- Must require specialized expertise to improve environmental and economic performance.
Must be focused on areas such as:
- Industrial symbiosis and circular economy
- Carbon neutrality and carbon credits
- Renewable energy sources and energy independence
- Awareness, outreach, and training on sustainable development challenges and opportunities
- Optimizing waste management and processes
- Optimizing energy consumption and energy efficiency
- Optimizing shipping procedures
- Sustainable sourcing
- Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction
- Sustainable business models
- Green design
Disqualifications:
- Businesses or organizations not located in Quebec.
- Entities not involved in sustainable development projects.
- Businesses that do not require specialized expertise in environmental and economic performance improvement.
Description
The Virage Vert program offers your business a chance to improve both environmental and economic performance. You can receive specialized expertise and support to help with sustainable development projects. This can include areas like industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, renewable energy, and more.
Key benefits for your business include:
- Optimizing waste management and energy consumption
- Improving shipping procedures and sustainable sourcing
- Reducing your carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions
- Enhancing your corporate image and competitiveness
By participating, your business can become more resilient, attract and retain employees, and contribute to the fight against climate change. This program not only helps the environment but also strengthens your business for the future.
Program Steps
Gather Necessary Information:
- Identify your local SADC (Société d'aide au développement des collectivités) or CAE (Centre d'aide aux entreprises) for guidance and support.
Prepare Documentation:
- Business Plan
- Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (if applicable)
- Project Proposal outlining sustainable development initiatives
- Any relevant permits or licenses
Contact Your SADC or CAE:
- Reach out to your local SADC or CAE to discuss your project and get detailed information on the application process.
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out the application form provided by your SADC or CAE. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application:
- Submit your completed application form along with the prepared documentation to your local SADC or CAE.
Follow Up:
- Stay in touch with your SADC or CAE to track the progress of your application and provide any additional information if requested.
Review and Approval:
- Once your application is reviewed, you will be notified of the decision. If approved, discuss the terms and conditions of the support provided.
Implementation:
- Begin implementing your sustainable development project with the support and expertise provided by the program.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Regularly monitor the progress of your project and report back to your SADC or CAE as required.