Watch this behind-the-scenes case study of Asahi Kasei building Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.
Clean Technology
Where Cleantech Sustains Success
Ontario is fueling Canada’s cleantech growth, where the major advances in cleantech innovation are taking place. Ontario’s cleantech sector is highly diverse with strengths in energy storage, water technologies, renewable energy, nuclear power generation, hydrogen, greener buildings, industrial biotechnology, smart grids, waste recovery, and environmental engineering services.
A Measurable Difference
#1
in Canada in terms of largest GDP, employment, exports.
136,000
employees
5,000
cleantech and environmental companies
$27.5B
contribution to GDP
$7.2b
annual exports
55%
of Canadian cleantech exports
3
Ontario companies on the 2023 global cleantech 100
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Ontario Powers Cleantech Innovation
Ontario’s cleantech pioneers are having a global impact, helping organizations and communities around the world implement effective, efficient solutions to complex environmental challenges.
From tackling climate change and urbanization challenges to delivering clean drinking water, Ontario’s cleantech industry is leading the charge towards a sustainable future.
900
water technology companies
3
Ontario companies on the 2023 global cleantech 100
Ontario Energizes Cleantech with Exceptional Support
Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA) works to promote, foster, and grow Ontario’s clean technology sector.
Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) represents more than 100 companies, providing environmental products, technologies and services to government and industry.
The Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) provides real world technology demonstration opportunities and encourages collaboration between private companies and academic researchers to accelerate and commercialize innovative water technologies.
Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) represents organizations and individuals directly involved in the development and application of wind, solar and energy storage technologies, products and services.
Energy Storage Canada is a membership-based organization that advances the energy storage industry in Canada through collaboration, education, policy advocacy and research.
Hydrogen Business Council (HBC) is a community bringing together knowledge and opportunities to realize the benefits of hydrogen energy.
BioIndustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is a leading business accelerator for sustainable chemistry, creating a successful foundation to support two emerging hybrid chemistry clusters in Ontario.
MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) is the world's largest urban innovation hub in Toronto that supports startups in cleantech and other sectors.
In Good Company
Spotlighting Ontario Cleantech
Honda will build an innovative and world-class electric vehicle assembly plant – the first of its kind for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. – as well as a new stand-alone battery manufacturing plant at Honda’s facilities in Alliston, Ontario.
In his feature article, Minister Fedeli sets out how Ontario is working proactively across industry sectors as forward-looking companies position for long-term growth in an economy shaped by technological disruption and the need for environmental sustainability.
Landmark investment from Honda Canada secures thousands of jobs and moves Ontario one step closer to becoming a North American hub for building the cars of the future
Ontario, Canada, invests in clean steelmaking technology to support sustainable auto sector.
Ontario launches flagship initiative to lead development of EV and smart transportation technologies.
Ontario, Canada, boosting electric vehicle charging availability. Partnership building Electric vehicle chargers at all ONroute locations.
LG Energy Solution and Stellantis investing in Ontario, Canada, for province’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing plant.
The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to India to strengthen relationships with economic partners and attract new investments in key sectors.
Ontario is quickly becoming a leader in developing and building the car of the future by attracting a $3.6 billion investment from Stellantis in the automaker's Windsor and Brampton plants.
General Motors of Canada’s investment in Oshawa and Ingersoll plants secures Ontario’s place as a North American automotive hub.
Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and demonstrates the province's world-class automotive capabilities and innovation on the global stage.
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