Partners in Project Green launches new membership program

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - Partners in Project Green, the largest community of businesses working together in the GTA to green their bottom lines, announced a new membership structure to help businesses reach tangible, sustainable results. Partners in Project Green delivers programming that helps businesses reduce utility costs, increase operational efficiency, engage employees, and drive innovation. Over 1,200 businesses have worked with Partners in Project Green since its launch in 2008.

"This new membership structure increases value delivered to members," said Alex Dumesle, Manager, Partners in Project Green. "Through membership, organizations will gain access to programs, tools & resources that will aid them in mitigating environmental risk and make a lasting positive impact on the environment and the community."

With the new membership program, organizations can sign up under four levels: Participant, Member, Ambassador and Eco-Solution Provider.  Each level includes specific program benefits, commitments, and associated fees. Benefits include: preferential pricing on programs and events, access to member only tools and resources, and facilitated access to other businesses in the network. To see all benefits associated with each level, please visit www.partnersinprojectgreen.com/membership.

New members include:

• Air Canada
• Bullfrog Power
• City of Brampton
• City of Mississauga
• City of Toronto
• Credit Valley Conservation
• Greater Toronto Airports Authority
• International Centre
• Eco-Shift Power
• Molson Coors Canada
• Region of Peel
• Spinnaker Recycling
• Toronto and Region Conservation
• Weston Forest Products
• Woodbine Entertainment Group

"The truly unique value of Partners in Project Green centres around bringing business together to drive results on a large scale. As an Ambassador, we have experienced firsthand how this collaboration drives innovation and uncovers new business opportunities for everyone involved" said Trevor Lui, Director of Operation and Sustainability, International Centre.

For details on each membership level or to become a member please visit: http://www.partnersinprojectgreen.com/membership

About Partners in Project Green

Partners in Project Green (www.partnersinprojectgreen.com) helps businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone unlock collaborative advantage and extract maximum value from pursuing sustainability excellence by providing knowledge, effective programs, and access to a community of like-minded peers. Follow us on Twitter @pearsonecobiz.

SOURCE: Partners in Project Green

Media information/registration: Rowena Calpito, Supervisor, Public Relations, Toronto and Region Conservation
416-661-6600 ext 5632 [email protected]