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Climate action as smart business

How climate action can help New Brunswick businesses manage costs, attract talent, and stay competitive in a changing economy.

Good for climate, good for business

From energy efficiency improvements to transportation changes, climate actions can reduce bills and support a stronger workforce at the same time.

The article acknowledges that many businesses are navigating supply chain issues, labour shortages, and rising costs, which can make climate action hard to prioritize. It reframes emissions reduction as a way to unlock savings, build resilience, and stand out with customers and employees who care about sustainability.

Using examples such as Veriform, the story illustrates how measures like programmable thermostats and better building controls can dramatically cut energy use and costs. It also highlights how reduced commuting, route optimization, and electric vehicles can deliver benefits for both employers and staff.

From energy efficiency improvements to transportation changes,

climate actions can reduce bills and support a stronger workforce at the same time.

Alongside specific measures, the article describes how Green Economy New Brunswick supports businesses with training, resources, and a peer network so they can move from awareness to implementation and share what they learn with others.

Showing what practical climate action looks like

The piece closes by inviting businesses to see climate action as a way to contribute to community well being while building a more competitive, future ready operation.

The piece closes by inviting businesses to see climate action as a way to contribute to community well being while building a more competitive, future ready operation.

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