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.
A very dynamic sector
86 141
jobs in 2043
11,1 G$
annual income in 2024
20 G$
contribution to the GDP in 2024
Source : Gouvernement du Québec, Portrait de l’industrie de l’environnement et des technologies propres – Traduction – Title : Green economy in Québec
Clean technology sub-sectors
Clean technologies are inherently innovative and represent nature-based solutions. They span multiple sectors, including seven key ones:
Application markets
Agri-food
Production and processing enterprises and cooperatives.
Shops and services
Retailers, professional services, event management, and tourism.
Real estate
Developer, managers, and builders.
Manufacturer and industrialist
Goods production and processing companies.
Municipal
Municipalities, cities, and RCMs.
Mobility
Public and parapublic organizations
Ministries, agencies, organizations, and Crown corporations
Natural resources
Extraction, production, and processing companies
Advantages and benefits of clean technology
Better management of resources (energy, water, materials) and waste materials helps reduce operating expenses.
Reducing consumption through clean technologies often results in gains in performance and efficiency.
Less dependent on resources and more agile in the face of regulatory requirements, organizations become more productive and competitive.
Improving environmental performance is at the heart of clean technologies and remains one of the benefits most frequently cited by companies
Talent attraction and retention Adopting clean technologies demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable development, an increasingly important criterion for workers.
Organizations that integrate clean technologies benefit from greater recognition (in the media, through awards and distinctions) linked to their commitment to sustainability.
Adopting clean solutions enables companies to enhance their role in the market, whether as a supplier or a customer.
Designed to last, clean technologies help enhance the durability and reliability of equipment and infrastructure.
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