Member sustainability resource hub

Welcome to the Destination Greater Victoria Member Sustainability Resource Hub. This hub serves as a critical resource for tourism businesses to access helpful and relevant information on environmental, economic, and social sustainability topics.

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Video resources

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Carbon Literacy & Climate Solutions

This two-part webinar series, facilitated by Synergy Enterprises with Destination Greater Victoria, explores climate change impacts and solutions in tourism through local case studies. Part 1 covers topics such as sustainable practices and understanding key concepts like carbon neutrality. Part 2 highlights topics such as solutions including responsible sourcing and energy efficiency for empowering climate action.

A young female farmer, dressed in black overalls, walks through an orchard during spring at 10 Acres Farm on the Saanich Peninsula in Greater Victoria, BC

Destination Stewardship Series

Destination Greater Victoria's Destination Stewardship Series webinars, facilitated by Synergy Enterprises, guide attendees through topics such as drafting a sustainability policy and highlights its significance with practical steps and examples. In the series we also explore sustainable food systems in Victoria, featuring insights from industry experts on sourcing, production, and waste management in hotels and restaurants.

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Human Trafficking Info Session

This virtual session, featuring Sandy Biback from MPAHT, provides an examination of human trafficking in Canada, and offers actionable steps for tourism and hospitality professionals. It aims to raise awareness and empower industry members to combat this critical issue.

Our Sustainability Resource Hub offers a curated collection of web links to support members seeking guidance on sustainability topics. Topics include Waste Reduction, Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Funding Opportunities, Guidance on tracking and reducing GHG Emissions, and tools for advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA).

Funding Opportunities

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ECO Canada

ECO Canada works with institutions and employers across Canada to fund work placements for students to gain real-world experience in the environment while they are still in school. Through this program, eligible employers can receive a subsidy of up to 50 - 70 per cent of a student's wage, up to a maximum of $5,000 - $7,000, when hiring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), and Business.

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.