The Toronto Congress Centre responds to earthquake in Haiti

The Toronto Congress Centre reached out to its industry suppliers and customers by initiating a pledge in the amount of $20,000.00 to be donated to The Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund, encouraging industry to follow.

“The dedication and compassion of our industry suppliers and customers truly shined because the response was immediate” explains Mr. Alain Sutton, Chair and CEO of Congress Centres Inc. “in just10 short days The Toronto Congress Centre was able to contribute a combined total of $56,175.00 with the overwhelming support of our industry partners.”

Canadians are encouraged to support Red Cross relief efforts by making a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund. Donations can be made online at www.redcross.ca/helpnow, by calling toll free 1-800-418-1111 or at any Red Cross office. Cheques should be earmarked Haiti Earthquake.

Founded and privately owned and operated since 1995 The Toronto Congress Centre has hosted many of the largest and most prestigious meetings and expositions in Canada. The Toronto Congress Centre is located at 650 Dixon Road near Pearson International Airport. For more information: 416-245-5000 or www.torontocongresscentre.com.

 
 

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“Reeling in the energy savings at Molson Canada”

Molson Canada believes in the importance of saving energy. To achieve this, Molson launched its Energy Conservation Program across all of its Canadian breweries in May 2008 with the goal of engaging
employees to make small changes to conserve water, electricity, and natural gas.

Approach Highlights

► Set targets for reducing water and energy use in the beer-making process.

► A comprehensive communication plan designed to raise employee awareness of corporate actions.

► Employee activities, including Natural Resources Canada’s Dollars-to-Sense Training Programs, treeplantings, community clean-up days, and Earth Hour.

► Tracking progress, communicating results, and providing updates and conservation ideas to workers.

Results

► Between 2002 and 2008, Molson achieved decreases of 39 per cent in natural gas use, 27 per cent in electricity use, and 36 per cent in water use.

► Achieved a 5 per cent overall annual reduction target.