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[...] Social value: reputational, ethical, and compliance impact. Environmental value: reduction of GHG emissions. 4 Promotion by Quebec companies of clean energy ODD concerned _ Goal Affordable and clean energy Local issue: stricter regulation of financial markets, reform of the international monetary system, and strong involvement of Quebec companies (notably in responsible investment) in the fight against climate change. Implementation of a voluntary strategy at the scale of Quebec companies promoting clean energy (installation of solar panels, purchase of electric cars as company vehicles, etc.) Economic value: to be determined in light of local tax policy (incentive or not to promote green investments). [...]
[...] Moreover, it is difficult to reduce this consumption given their strong dependence on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, medical gas distribution, etc. Means of action to consider: better insulation, consumption optimization, sustainable design of hospital buildings, eco-design of care and sobriety of practices. Economic value: reduction of costs related to daily energy consumption. Social value: positive impact on public health, cultural revolution (e.g., abandonment of systematic use of single-use), and organizational revolution (paradigm shift in many care activities, reduction of travel, etc.). [...]
[...] Social value: reputational and ethical impact. Environmental value: improvement of employees' perception of their professional environment, employee loyalty, improvement of their performance. 6 Promotion by Quebec companies of social action ODD concerned _ Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Local issue: strong involvement of Quebec companies in the promotion of local and associative initiatives of their employees. Establishment of governance and policy by Quebec companies to promote individual initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities (e.g., organizing within the company an annual prize to reward the best employee initiatives, promote and support employee commitments pro bono of employees within the framework of their functions). [...]
[...] Environmental value: innovation, improvement of carbon balance. 9 Encourage a « speak up policy » at the scale of Quebec companies ODD concerned _ Goal Gender Equality Local issue: Encouraging Quebec companies and their leaders to focus their development on more diversity and inclusivity Supporting Quebec companies in adopting and strengthening speak-up and whistleblowing policies and procedures, with a focus on preventing / reporting / remedying discriminatory and abusive situations. Economic value: n/a Social value: reputational and ethical impact Environmental value: improvement of employees' perception of their professional environment, employee retention, improvement of their productivity. [...]
[...] Social value: developing the responsibility of individuals, businesses, and public actors to face the climate emergency. Environmental value: taking into account the impact of companies on the aquatic environment (diagnosis, impact analysis, implementation of remediation plans). 3 Establishing a corporate governance in line with a serious climate strategy in large companies ODDs concerned _ Goal 13: "Measures to combat climate change", and Goal 14: "Life Below Water" Local issue: stricter regulation of financial markets, reform of the international monetary system, and strong involvement of Quebec companies in the fight against climate change (notably in the field of responsible investment). [...]
