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Climate action: How is your SME doing?

and how to take it a step further? 
Identify your level of climate maturity and seize the key moments for progress
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About the training

Is your SME ready to take the next step in its climate transition? How can you mobilize your teams and your ecosystem to move towards a low-carbon economy?

This interactive workshop will help you situate your company on the transition pathway by identifying its climate maturity profile (persona). Using an approach based on moments of truth, you'll discover which levers to activate to integrate concrete solutions and accelerate your progress.

Through practical exercises and collaborative exchanges, you'll be encouraged to think about strategic opportunities for transforming climate challenges into drivers of innovation, competitiveness and resilience for your company.

Who is the training aimed at?

Small and medium-sized businesses curious to assess their level of maturity in climate action compared to the rest of Quebec's companies, and find out how they can go one step further.
Experts, consultants, business developers who support SMEs
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What you will learn

1. Assess the climate maturity level of your SME (persona) and identify key moments for progress.
Take stock of your profile (persona) and identify the key steps for developing your climate approach in a structured way.
2. Mobilize internal and external expertise to guide your teams, engage your employees, and strengthen the involvement of your business ecosystem in the transition.
Leverage internal strengths and external resources to engage your teams and involve your business network.
3. Turn climate challenges into strategic opportunities to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of your business.
Make climate issues a driver of innovation, resilience and competitiveness for your SME.
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Our trainers

Our trainers combine expertise, dynamism, and passion to propel climate action to the heart of SMEs.

Anne-Josée Laquerre,
M.Sc, ARP

Executive director
and cofounder 
Recipient of the Clean50 Award 2020, Anne-Josée has over 25 years of experience in public relations and corporate social responsibility with large organizations such as Noranda, Domtar, Bombardier Aerospace, FPInnovations, and Aimia.

Co-initiator of QNP, she is also a recognized speaker, host, and panelist, valued for her ability to stimulate reflection, initiate constructive dialogues, and catalyze sustainable innovation.

Rachel Lefrançois,
CPI

Project analyst
Candidate for the profession of engineer, Rachel holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in industrial engineering – Circular Economy option.

Project analyst at QNP, she supports strategic initiatives, including the Business Transition Barometers. She brings her expertise and dynamism to the interactive workshops and webinars, contributing to the activation of the climate transition of SMEs.

Testimonial

"An excellent exchange that allowed me to better frame my sustainable development goals for the Cooperative."
Damien M. Tholomier
General Manager
Coopérative d'électricité de Saint-Jean-Baptiste

FAQs

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Want to discuss your specific training needs?

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Who are your training courses aimed at?

Depending on the topics covered, our training courses are aimed at professionals in the business ecosystem, coaches wishing to accelerate the climate transition in their organizations or with their customers, and the SMEs they support.

Do you offer training courses tailored to our industry or region?

Yes, we offer customized training tailored to the specific needs of your industry, region, and climate maturity level. Contact us to discuss further!

How do your training programs stand out?

Our training courses are based on reliable, up-to-date data, illustrated by real-life examples from Quebec companies, and geared towards creating positive opportunities rather than just solving problems.

What is the format of the training offered?

We offer interactive workshops, webinars, conferences, and panel discussions and events, both online and in person. Our formats range from inspiring 20-minute presentations to targeted workshops or full-day events, depending on your needs and interests.