Sustainable Economic Development
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Communities have an important role in shaping the transition to sustainable economies. The consequences of system failure are most felt at a local level and addressing them will require local knowledge of the communities involved (IPCC, 2018)
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Why Sustainable Economic Development?
Sustainable economic development initiatives create competitive advantage for your community by facilitating retention and attraction of talent and businesses.
52.3% of Canadians are “extremely" concerned about climate change (Dalhousie University, 2023)
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40%
believe they would make some changes to their behaviours "even if this comes with a certain financial cost." (Leger, 2023)
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79% Millennials/Gen Z
are committed to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (Forbes, 2019)
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42%
of millennials patronize or support companies that align with their values
36%
started or deepened a relationship because a company was ethical
37%
stopped or lessened a business relationship because of the company’s ethical behaviour
(Deloitte, Millennial Survey, 2019)
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Over 90%
of business leaders believe they are stewards of society and are planning societal impact initiatives
(Deloitte Global societal impact survey, 2019)
$12 trillion p.a by 2030 in market opportunities linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals
(Sustainable Development Commission, 2017)
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$30.7 trillion
now held in sustainable or green investments, up 34% from 2016
(Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, 2019)
We help communities leverage these opportunities through:
Sustainable economic development strategies
Strategic sector development
Sustainable business retention and expansion initiatives
Value proposition development
Investment attraction
Input to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
Social entrepreneurship
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