Presentation of clean technologies
Officially and according to the Government of Quebec, a clean technology (TP) is an equipment, product, service or process used to measure, prevent, limit, reduce or correct environmental damage. Clean technologies also save natural resources or cause less harm to the environment than their market counterparts.
Clean technology is a solution that allows companies to optimize their operations while reducing their environmental impacts. They are distinguished by:
- Increased operational efficiency, through better resource management and loss reduction;
- Measurable economic benefits, by improving the productivity and competitiveness of organizations;
- Environmental and social benefits, by reducing health-related risks and promoting a sustainable business environment.
Clean technologies cover a wide range of business sectors and are now a recognized performance and innovation lever for ecosystem innovators.
Clean technology sub-sectors
Clean technologies affect multiple sectors, including 9 main ones:
Application markets
Aluminium
Construction
Energy and utilities
Forestry and Forest Products
Real estate
Manufacturing
Mining and mineral processing
Departments and agencies
Oil and liquefied natural gas
Agricultural production and food processing
Chemical and pharmaceutical products
Transport
Avantages et bénéfices d’une technologie propre
Cost reduction
Better management of resources (energy, water, materials) and residual materials reduces operational expenses.
Improvement of technical performance
Reducing consumption through clean technologies often translates into improved performance and efficiency.
Increased productivity and competitiveness
Less resource-dependent and more agile in the face of regulatory requirements, organizations become more productive and competitive.
Best environmental record
Improving environmental performance is at the heart of cleantechnologies and remains one of the most cited benefits by companies.
Talent attraction and retention
Adopting clean technologies demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable development, an increasingly important criterion for workers.
Talent attraction and retention
Adopting clean technologies demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable development, an increasingly important criterion for workers.
Reinforced corporate image
Organizations that integrate cleantechnologies benefit from increased recognition (media, awards, distinctions) related to their sustainable engagement.
Positioning in the value chain
Adopting clean solutions allows companies to improve their role in the market, whether as a supplier or as a customer.
Sustainability of the facilities
Designed to last, cleantechnologies help increase the durability and reliability of equipment and infrastructure.
Acquisition of clean technologies
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Écotech Québec thanks Vortex Solution for its contribution as the main partner of the Clean Technologies section of its website.
