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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

OUR PROCESS

Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

RESEARCH

We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

CONVENE

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge.

ADVISE

We generate ideas and provide realistic solutions to advise governments, Parliament and Canadians. We proceed with resolve and optimism to bring Canada’s economy and environment closer together.

Measuring Eco-efficiency in Business: Feasibility of a Core Set of Indicators

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RELEASED
1997

The federal government sought the advice of the NRTEE in establishing specific targets to help business and other sectors become more eco-efficient and to understand the implications of those targets for developing new technologies. This background document presents progress to date in developing a core set of indicators for measuring eco-efficiency in business.