As Metro Vancouver’s trades sector continues to grow, businesses are adapting to evolving regulations, changing customer expectations, and emerging technologies to remain competitive. The Greening Trades Toolkit is a starting point for trades that want to take first steps towards incorporating sustainable thinking into day-to-day operations at the workplace.
Who this toolkit is for: Designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises, the toolkit supports a wide range of trades and construction businesses, including carpentry, electrical, finishing, HVAC, plumbing, civil, landscaping, and other contracting professions.
How to use this toolkit: It serves as a practical guide to help businesses assess their current practices and integrate sustainability into everyday operations, procurement, and jobsite activities in ways that are realistic and achievable. Each section has been designed to be used independently, allowing businesses to address specific challenges or improvement initiatives based on their needs.