A GreenMFG Network Event

As Canada’s market challenges evolve, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) continue to be challenged with an increasingly complex landscape of competitive expectations, sustainability and regulatory compliance requirements, and shifting trade policies.

Issues and Opportunities for Manufacturers

EMC (Manufacturing Perspective) As ongoing efforts and most recently with the pending US tariffs, EMC is supporting manufacturers to improve their capabilities, performance and efficiencies, to meet these threats, build sustainability and drive costs out of their supply chains.

Learn about the current state of issues affecting manufacturing, with respect to energy, green and the resources available to help improve your manufacturing outputs and attractiveness to global markets.

Guest Speaker:

Energy Costs, Carbon, and ESG: What Your Bills Aren’t Telling You

David Arkell

Most companies overlook hidden costs and inefficiencies in their energy invoices, missing opportunities for savings and carbon reduction. Our presentation will break down how to analyze invoices effectively, why ESG starts with measurable environmental impacts, and how Envirally automates the process to drive financial and sustainability benefits.

About the Speaker: David Arkell is an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well as an energy and carbon strategist with over 35 years of experience in the energy industry. He uses this experience to complete his mission of helping global companies lead the response to climate change by better managing their carbon emissions and energy. His leadership at 360 Energy ensures innovative programming transforms clients’ culture and internal management processes enabling clients to control and reduce energy and carbon emission costs. David Arkell empowers client company employees and their associated teams to become energy and carbon proficient. His 360 Energy management processes drive continual improvement in clients’ energy performance and advance world-class sustainability. David is an active speaker participating in conferences and events across North America educating the public on climate action, sustainability and best practices for reducing carbon emissions.

Guest Speaker:

Governance Matters: Strengthening SMEs for Success

BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) Governance is a key component of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). It provides the framework for managing ethical practices, leadership, and decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Discover:

• How good governance practices and clear communication can enhance a company's reputation and build trust with customers and investors.
• The importance of identifying and managing environmental and social risks to ensure regulatory compliance, which is crucial for SMEs with limited resources.
• How investors and customers are increasingly prioritizing ESG factors in their decision-making.
• What steps your business can take to implement effective governance

During this interactive presentation, you will gain tangible recommendations to prepare your company for the current and future business environment.

This event will help equip SMEs with the knowledge and tools to turn ESG from an obligation into a competitive advantage—helping businesses expand globally, strengthen resilience, and thrive in a shifting economic climate.

Don't miss this opportunity to future-proof your business!

About the Speaker: Chrystal Healy, Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at BDC is responsible for implementing their sustainable development strategy. Holding a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in biology, as well as an MBA, Chrystal is a recognized leader with more than 17 years of extensive experience in the field of environment and sustainable development. She previously held the position of Vice President Corporate Responsibility at Transat. Prior to this, Chrystal held sustainability-related positions at Kruger and Quebecor.