{"id":4287,"date":"2025-01-22T17:16:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T21:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/?page_id=4287"},"modified":"2025-03-19T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:51:49","slug":"aligning-efforts-for-a-green-future","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/fr\/blog\/aligning-efforts-for-a-green-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Aligning Efforts for a Green Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aligning Efforts for a Green Future: The Importance of Collaboration in Sustainability<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

At the Pond-Deshpande Centre, we believe that building trusted relationships and aligning diverse stakeholders are critical to driving meaningful, systemic change. Our Green Horizons project exemplifies this mission by working to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transitioning towards sustainable and decarbonized business practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

The global landscape is undergoing significant shifts. The threat of a 25% USA tariff on Canada still looms, this underscores the urgency for New Brunswick businesses to adapt proactively. Such tariffs could disrupt cross-border supply chains, increase operational costs, and challenge the competitiveness of Canadian SMEs in the USA market.<\/span><\/p>\n

A recent statement from the Chambers of Commerce for Greater Moncton and Fredericton highlights the importance of aligning government efforts and business interests in the pursuit of a greener economy (<\/span>read their statement here<\/span><\/a>). Their joint position emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate challenges while seizing economic opportunities for New Brunswick businesses, including export opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Green Horizons project, central to the Pond-Deshpande Centre\u2019s initiatives in 2025, focuses on equipping SMEs\u2014key drivers of New Brunswick\u2019s economy\u2014with the tools, resources, and collaborative networks needed to adapt to evolving climate regulations and geopolitical realities. Through this initiative, we aim to empower businesses to drive meaningful change towards a greener economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A Foundational Survey <\/i><\/span><\/b>(Spring 2024)<\/i><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Gathering insights to identify the greatest challenges and opportunities for SMEs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Green Horizons Summit <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span>(Winter 2024)<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

Convening stakeholders to discuss pathways to a sustainable future<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

A Social Innovation Lab (2025)<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Developing and scaling innovative solutions to help SMEs navigate and lead in the green transition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Chambers\u2019 joint position reinforces the need for collaboration and decisive action. By aligning policies with business needs and ensuring SMEs have a voice in the transition to a sustainable economy, we can collectively build a future that benefits our environment and our economic resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Pond-Deshpande Centre, we are proud to stand at the intersection of business, innovation, and sustainability. Together, through projects like Green Horizons, we can ensure that New Brunswick leads the way toward a greener, more prosperous future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

For more information about the Green Horizons project,
\nvisit the webpage<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
visit the page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Questions? Contact: Vanessa Paesani | <\/span><\/b>vanessa.paesani@unb.ca<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2603,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4287","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAligning Efforts for a Green Future - The Pond-Deshpande Centre<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Green Horizons project, central to the Pond-Deshpande Centre\u2019s initiatives in 2025, focuses on equipping SMEs\u2014key drivers of New Brunswick\u2019s economy\u2014with the tools, resources, and collaborative networks needed to adapt to evolving climate regulations and geopolitical realities.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/fr\/blog\/aligning-efforts-for-a-green-future\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Aligning Efforts for a Green Future - 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