The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is working in partnership with FortisBC and GreenStep Solutions to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs for tourism stakeholders within the Thompson Okanagan region.

Tourism businesses have the opportunity to receive one of two levels of assessments:

  1. Any tourism business in the Thompson Okanagan region can receive a complimentary virtual Energy Assessment.

  2. Biosphere Committed Companies can receive a full Eco Efficiency Assessment of onsite energy, water, and waste, which includes an eco-efficiency toolkit and a one-year subscription to carbon software at no extra cost.

 
 

Benefits of Participating

1. Identify energy, water and waste-related cost-saving opportunities for your business and reduce your bills

2. Improve your sustainability-related efforts and attract more customers by marketing your business as green and eco-friendly

 
 

What is Included

1. A 30-minute onboarding call to better understand what to expect from the program and to provide some baseline data for the assessment

2. An onsite assessment to identify Energy, Water and Waste reduction opportunities, with findings summarized in a report

3. An 30-minute call to review the findings of the assessment

4. A one-year subscription to EcoBase Carbon Software to help you calculate your carbon footprint

5. Training and resources, such as a toolkit and workshops, to help you implement recommendations and guide you through calculating your footprint

 
 

The Process

30 minute onboarding call

Before On-site Assessment

  • Share your utility bills with TOTA Energy Analyst (only if required)

  • Book assessment date

  • Store 2-days worth of garbage and recycling

Assessment Date

  • One assessor will do a 60-90 minute walkthrough for energy and water audit (1 employee from your organization required)

  • Another assessor will complete the waste audit within 4 hours (no staff from your organization required)

After Assessment

  • Receive a summary report within 6 weeks of the assessment date

  • A follow-up meeting to review findings & recommendations

  • Tools and resources to support implementation if required

Watch the process in this 2-minute video below:

 
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Eco Efficiency Toolkit

A toolkit has been created for Biosphere Committed Companies who have participated in the Eco Efficiency Program. Click the image below.

Please contact biosphere@totabc.com for the password if needed.