Take climate action and reduce business costs
Turn climate action into business savings
Discover funding, tax credits and tools from BDC to lower energy use and optimize operations. Find retrofit calculators, waste audits and other practical ways to improve efficiency and drive long-term savings.
Find energy incentives in your region
Explore energy efficiency incentives by province or territory from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Find programs from governments and utilities that can help reduce costs and support operational upgrades.
Claim tax credits for clean economy investments
Claim tax credits for investments in clean technology, clean electricity and low-carbon projects through the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credit from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Reduce capital costs while advancing sustainable business growth.
Finance your green building upgrades
Access financing from BDC to support certified green building projects. Reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and invest in upgrades that lower operating costs and strengthen long-term performance.
Improve operations and transportation efficiency
Improve freight efficiency and cut fuel costs
Discover SmartWay from NRCan, a program that helps businesses reduce fuel use, lower emissions and improve freight efficiency. Benchmark performance and adopt smarter transportation practices to strengthen competitiveness.
Get incentives for zero-emission vehicles
Explore Government of Canada incentives that help reduce the cost of buying or leasing a zero-emission vehicle. Save upfront on eligible personal and commercial vehicles while lowering fuel and operating costs over time.
Grow your business through clean innovation
Expand your cleantech business globally
Discover how Export Development Canada helps Canadian cleantech businesses scale internationally through export financing, market intelligence and strategic support designed for global growth.
Fast-track your cleantech export growth
Apply to Foresight Canada’s Cleantech Export Venture Program and get expert mentoring, market-entry strategies and practical tools to help your business expand into global markets and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Expand your cleantech innovation into Indo-Pacific markets
The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian cleantech companies connect with partners in Indo-Pacific markets through targeted missions, expert guidance and support for international growth opportunities.
Protect your ideas and innovation
Do you have the right intellectual property strategy for your cleantech business?
Discover Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) resources that help cleantech businesses understand and protect intellectual property, support innovation and strengthen commercialization readiness.
Position your business for government opportunities
Compete for federal contracts with green procurement requirements
Explore tools and guidance from Public Services and Procurement Canada to help suppliers meet federal green procurement requirements. Position your business to compete for government contracts by aligning with environmental criteria and sustainability standards.
Advance your cleantech project faster
Get expert guidance to navigate federal programs and services. If your cleantech project is ready to grow, connect with advisors who can help you find the right supports to move forward with confidence.
Indigenous-led climate action and sustainability
Funding for Indigenous-led climate action projects
Explore funding opportunities from Environment and Climate Change Canada that support Indigenous-led climate action, clean energy and environmental stewardship. Advance community-driven solutions for resilience and sustainability.
Access NRCan funding for home energy projects
Discover NRCan funding supporting Indigenous-led home energy efficiency and labelling initiatives. Support community capacity building and improve housing performance through tailored energy solutions.
Learn how sustainability supports reconciliation
Watch an on-demand webinar from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada exploring how tourism businesses can adopt sustainability practices that support reconciliation and Indigenous-led economic growth.