Today, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) released Building the Low Carbon Economy: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Saskatchewan, a collection of research, recommendations, and written submissions from industry experts on what it will take for Saskatchewan to successfully transition to the low carbon economy.
鈥淭he Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce applauds the efforts and accomplishments of our province鈥檚 industries. From oil and gas to mining to agriculture to manufacturing and beyond, Saskatchewan businesses are continuously innovating to enhance environmental performance and each sector has opportunities, investments, and efficiencies that will continue to develop,鈥� said Steve McLellan, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO in a release.
Juanita Polegi Executive Director with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce said the report hits on important issues.
鈥淭he Yorkton Chamber of Commerce commends the Sask Chamber for preparing an insightful, well researched document on the issues and opportunities climate change initiatives present to the businesses of this province,鈥� she told Yorkton This Week. 鈥淥ur political leaders, from all orders of government, will do well to reference this cornerstone document and heed the recommendations.鈥�
McLellan said business faces challenges in terms of the report findings.
鈥淒espite the environmental performance enhancements already undertaken, Saskatchewan businesses have a challenge before them. To build a thriving low carbon economy here, one that protects livelihoods and the environment, businesses and governments must work together,鈥� he said in the release. 鈥淭he transition to a low carbon economy is a chance for Saskatchewan to build the economy for the next generation and enhance our resiliency.鈥�
Building the Low Carbon Economy recognizes regulatory certainty, strategic investments in energy efficiency, and workforce reskilling as foundational pillars in the transition towards a low carbon economy. All of these, and more, will be needed for Saskatchewan to successfully transform. Specifically, the SCC鈥檚 report contains 18 recommendations focused on how the provincial and federal government can support Saskatchewan businesses striving to achieve the federal government鈥檚 climate change goals.
Feeding into the development of these recommendations, the SCC collected written contributions from 11 businesses and organizations. These expert submissions are included in the full version of the report, which can be downloaded from the
