Industry Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy 2006-2009: Selling the Sustainability Value Proposition

The Vision of Industry Canada:

In support of a competitive economy, Industry Canada is positioned as a leader in supporting sustainable development technologies and practices for businesses and consumers.

Industry Canada's current strategy is structured around three strategic outcomes that represent what the Department aims to achieve over the three year life of the strategy.

• Sustainability-driven technologies: Increased development, commercialization, adoption and diffusion of environmental, energy and bio-based technologies.
• Sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness: Increased use by firms, industries and institutions of sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices, and increased consumer awareness of sustainability issues.
• Sustainability practices and operations within Industry Canada: Increased implementation of sustainable operations and practices, and integration of sustainable development principles into departmental planning, performance measurement and evaluation frameworks

Industry Canada is commited to supporting the development of growing competitive industry and sustainable communities, which promotes business investment and development, long-term growth and sustainable development.