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Empowering Climate Action Our services are customizable so we match the right deliverables to your business’s unique needs.

Synergy’s services are for progressive business owners and operators who want to lead their sector by reducing their environmental impact and communicating their successes to stakeholders. We make businesses more efficient through sustainability.

08/07/2026

❄️ What is it about cold climates that makes it harder to decarbonize, and what are the solutions?

Canadian airports face a unique challenge: sub-zero temperatures degrade batteries, spike heating demand, and strain regional grids. Our new blog breaks down how northern airports can make progress on emissions reductions while navigating these challenges.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔋 Cold weather degrades batteries, but preconditioning, sheltered charging, and staged rollout make electrifying ground support equipment achievable

🏢 Building efficiency first. Upgrading insulation, windows, and HVAC controls before switching to electric heating makes the transition cheaper and more effective

☀️ Solar panels run more efficiently in cold temperatures. Winter output is limited, but strong summer generation makes a solar feasibility assessment worth it

🌍 Geothermal offers the most consistent, weather-independent renewable option, if you can absorb the upfront investment

🛢️ Renewable diesel and low-carbon fuels are the fastest near-term win, cutting emissions in existing equipment with no new capital investment

⚡ Without on-site renewable energy generation, electrification is only as clean as the grid it draws from, making solar and geothermal key to real emissions reductions

Read the full blog to see how airports are already putting these strategies into action: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/blog/decarbonizing-airports-in-cold-climates-challenges-opportunities-for-canadian-airports/

08/05/2026

🌍 Collective action is one of the most powerful ways we can drive real change, and the best way to build collective action is learning how to talk about climate in a way that resonates.

Here are two great resources to level up your climate communication:

📘 ICLEI Canada's Climate Communications Playbook
This is an in-depth, practical guide packed with behavioural science strategies like positive framing, storytelling, and social influence to help you craft messaging that actually motivates people to act, not just inform them.
🔗 Playbook:https://icleicanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ICLEI-Canada-2025-Climate-Communications-Playbook-1126.pdf

💬 Talking Climate Collaborative's "Start a Conversation" Tool
An interactive tool that gives you tailored talking points based on your topic (extreme weather, clean energy, cost of living, and more) and your audience (family dinner, workplace, skeptical friends, etc.). Learn key talking points so you're never stuck for the right words.
🔗 Conversation tool: https://talkingclimate.com/start-talking/

Together, these resources help you move from "I don't know" to having real, effective conversations that spark collective action. Remember, climate change isn't solved by policy or technology alone; it's solved by people talking to people and building collective action.

07/29/2026

🌍 Where do you see sustainability trends heading?

We asked Heidi for her take on where the sustainability industry is headed. Here's what she shared:

2026 has been called a "backlash" year for sustainability, with some suggesting it's taking a back seat. But that's not what Heidi is seeing on the ground. Instead, this is an era of resetting and refocusing: moving away from big, flashy claims to small, actionable initiatives that lead to a real, measurable difference. The businesses getting it right are taking small, tangible steps and communicating their progress clearly and transparently.

We couldn't agree more! Climate action remains essential to business operations, now and into the future.🌿

07/27/2026

⚡ Got EV chargers? You might be sitting on hidden revenue!

Most BC businesses don't realize that the electricity from their EV chargers qualifies as a low-carbon fuel under BC's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), and by registering, you can receive ongoing revenue from infrastructure you already own.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔌 If your BC business owns 3+ EV chargers and pays the electricity bill, you're likely eligible to participate in the LCFS program

💰 Businesses can earn $300–$1,000 per Level 2 charger and $1,000–$4,000 per Level 3 charger annually

🤝 Individual businesses often struggle to generate enough credit volume to attract buyers. Working with a registered aggregator like Synergy means your credits are pooled together, making it easier for everyone to capture full value

⏱️ Submit your charging data in 1-2 hours, and let a registered aggregator like Synergy handle the rest with no heavy lifting required

Learn more about the LCFS program from our new blog: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/blog/how-ev-charger-owners-in-bc-can-generate-revenue-through-the-low-carbon-fuel-standard/

Contact us to learn what you need to get ready for next year's submission: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/contact/

07/24/2026

Learn about Kelowna International Airport - YLW's solar potential! ☀️

We partnered with YLW to complete three solar pre-feasibility assessments across 2024 and 2025, giving Canada's ninth-busiest airport a clear path to explore renewable energy on-site.

This project included:
☀️ Modelling solar potential across multiple sites using PV design software and detailed financial analysis
🏢 Assessing rooftop solar for YLW's new Operations & Emergency Services Building, leading to the airport's first on-site solar installation
📋 Evaluating additional opportunities, including the new terminal expansion and ground-mounted/canopy solar over parking areas

These assessments helped YLW earn ACA Level 3 recognition and gave leadership the analysis needed to support funding applications and long-term capital planning.

Explore the full case study:https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/case-studies/kelowna-international-airport-solar-pre-feasibility-assessment/

07/22/2026

⚓️ Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar with Moffatt & Nichol Engineers Corp - what a success!🎉

We learned so much about marine ports as fuel hubs: what implementation looks like, where emissions come from, and which fuels are likely to lead the way in the coming years.

A big thank you to Heidi Grantner, Miluše Tichavska, Kyle Bouwknecht, and Scott Lagueux for sharing your expertise on this important topic.🌊

07/16/2026

It's been 1 year of the Climate Action Partner (CAP) Program!🎉

Some feedback we've gotten about the program so far:

📅 Partners enjoy the monthly program, having regular access to Synergy consultants, acting as a fractional sustainability department.

🌿 CAP gives partners confidence to speak about their climate initiatives honestly and transparently.

🤝 The program supports companies of all sizes, at every stage of their climate journey.

If your organization is ready to take meaningful climate action and join a community of leaders driving real change, join the Synergy CAP Program. https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/synergy-climate-action-partner-program/

07/14/2026

Meet Our Synergy Climate Action Partner: Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.! 🌲

Ziptrek is committed to driving meaningful climate action through the Sea to Sky corridor and is actively working through the Synergy Climate Action Partner Framework to reduce emissions and lead by example.

Here's how they're advancing through the Synergy Climate Action Partner Framework:

🌱 Commit
Public commitment to meaningful climate action, signed by North America Marketing and Sustainability Manager Simon Moffatt.

📊 Measure
Completed and publicly disclosed annual GHG inventories

🛠️ Plan
Exploring fleet electrification for on-site vehicles.
Prioritizing sustainable travel practices like transit, carpooling, and EVs.
Setting 2030+ sustainability goals with input from staff and leadership.

🚀 Implement
Powers its cabin primarily with on-site solar energy.
Guided by the UN principles of ecotourism and the Natural Step Framework.
Invested in the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project, supporting Indigenous-led stewardship of old-growth rainforest in BC.

🏆 Lead & Influence
Commits at least 1% of annual revenue to environmental stewardship, community well-being, and cultural preservation.
Supports Indigenous cultural preservation, youth access to outdoor recreation, and local community initiatives through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and paid volunteer time.

The Synergy Climate Action Partner (CAP) Program helps organizations turn climate ambition into measurable impact through a clear five-phase framework - Commit, Measure, Plan, Implement, and Lead & Influence.
If your organization is ready to take meaningful climate action and join a community of leaders driving real change, join the Synergy CAP Program.

👉 Visit Ziptrek Ecotours' CAP Page: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/partner/synergy-climate-action-partner-ziptrek-ecotours/

07/10/2026

Greentech 2026 brought together leaders across the maritime sector to discuss decarbonization, with a clear message: the organizations moving forward now, even if imperfectly, are the ones pulling ahead.

Here are a few key takeaways:

⚓ Waiting for certainty is costly. Those still waiting for the "perfect" solution are falling behind those willing to act.

🌊 The conversation has shifted from "if" to "how." With real-world emissions reductions already being achieved, maritime decarbonization is no longer a question of viability, it's a question of sequencing.

🔧 A two-phase approach works best. Near-term bridging solutions can extend the life of existing assets, while deliberate planning for future infrastructure builds the runway needed for funding, risk management, and community buy-in.

🤝 Coordination beats technology alone. The best results come when technology amplifies coordination that's already working, not when it's expected to replace it.

Read the full blog here: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/blog/the-maritime-sector-doesnt-need-to-wait-lessons-from-greentech-2026/

Want to learn more about marine port climate action? Join our webinar hosted with Moffatt & Nichol Engineers Corp on July 16th.

This webinar focuses on what ports can do: how to position themselves as poly-fuel hubs that attract vessels, energy partners, and long-term investment. Drawing on real-world examples from corridors already underway, this session gives port leaders a practical framework for phased infrastructure investment, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory positioning.

Learn more & register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/86474628253?meetingMasterEventId=d3dJmV6TR_eMnXael4L2LA

07/07/2026

🌎 Next week is Pacific Northwest Climate Week!

PNW Climate Week is a week of community-powered events all working toward a shared vision of an equitable, climate-positive bioregion that gives back more than it takes.

Synergy is proud to support the movement by hosting our very first Climate Coffee right here at our office on July 15th! ☕

📍 The Synergy Centre (500-765 Broughton St. Victoria, BC)
📅 When: July 15th, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Bring a friend, a climate initiative to collaborate on, or just an open mind and enthusiasm for climate action! Enjoy coffee from our CAP Partner 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters, hear from people working in the climate space, and connect with others who are building solutions.

📍 Learn more about PNW Climate Week: https://pnwclimateweek.org/

📝 Register for Climate Coffee at Synergy: https://luma.com/kuda3v88

See you there!👋

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