The global economy is changing rapidly with an increasing emphasis on reducing environmental impacts and mitigating the effects of climate change. While many Atlantic Canadian firms recognize the benefits of clean technology adoption, this region is lagging behind. Only 7% of Atlantic businesses adopted clean technology in 2019, below the national rate of 9%.

APEC’s report provides insights on the benefits of clean technology adoption, the barriers to adoption and how they can be overcome to help facilitate further adoption.