GM Canada partners with Durham Sustain Ability in Durham Partners for Project Green Program
2015-04-24
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Oshawa, ON (April 23, 2015) – General Motors of Canada announced an agreement with local environmental non-profit group Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) to be one of its first partners as it re-launches its Durham Partners for Project Green (DPPG) program.
“The DDPG program will help GM embrace sustainability through comprehensive eco-efficiency assessments,” says Doug Yates, Environment and Energy Director, General Motors of Canada. “By becoming an initial partner in this program re-launch, General Motors of Canada hopes to build on its existing commitment to sustainability and become a role model that will propel even more local businesses to sign-up for this program.” The DDPG program also includes educational seminars, innovative thinking workshops, employee engagement programs, implementation support, guidance in setting metric targets, as well as networking and celebration events.
Durham Region is home to the Oshawa Assembly Plant, the Canadian Regional Engineering Centre and the GM Canadian Headquarters. These operations have made significant achievements in sustainability including GM Canadian Headquarters achieving Wildlife Habitat Council certification for its protection of the McLaughlin Bay Reserve and the Oshawa Assembly Plant diverting over 94% of its waste from landfill. General Motors of Canada has met the EPA Energy Star Challenge, and continues to run the GM Global Rivers Environmental Education Program with local high school classes for over 12 years.
About GM in Canada
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs more than 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada’s largest automotive dealer network. More information regarding GMCL models can be found at www.gm.ca, or by following @GMCanada on Twitter.
About Durham Sustain Ability
Durham Sustain Ability is headquartered in Port Perry, Ontario. DSA assists regional businesses, organizations, and citizens in understanding and realizing the economic and environmental benefits of sustainability. We will enable Durham Region’s transformation into a world-class community in environmental conservation which will attract socially conscious organizations and citizens. DSA serves as a key enabler and catalyst of collaboration and innovation related to environmental sustainability across government, business, and other socially-minded organizations based in Durham.
For more information regarding our community and business program, go to sustain-ability.ca.
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