Earth Day, April 22, 2019

AN OPEN LETTER to OUR FELLOW CANADIANS

We, past and present Canada’s Clean50 Award winners, represent a wide cross section of Canadians from business, science, government and academia. We are very concerned that some Canadians and politicians alike have failed to recognize both the tremendous economic opportunity in decisively addressing the increasingly urgent climate crisis, and the looming threat to our shared future, should we continue to ignore it. We are asking all Canadians to make climate their very top priority in upcoming elections.

Taking immediate action to limit climate change, and mitigate its impacts on Canada, needs to be considered an emergency at every level of government. A recent study by the Federal Government shows that Canada’s climate is warming twice as fast as expected1. The best time to act is now. We simply cannot afford to postpone a response any longer.

Some individuals will try to claim that Canada is not the problem – that the problem is China or India or the USA. Unfortunately, that is simply not true.

Countries don’t cause carbon pollution: People do! Canadians may be surprised to learn that on a per-person basis, we Canadians are the worst offenders in the G72. Canadians, on average, produce 2.5 times more carbon pollution per person than do the Chinese, 9 times more than do Indians, and 5% more than Americans2. We are two to three times worse than the Japanese, the English, the French, and the Germans2. We simply cannot reasonably expect other countries to take meaningful action to reduce their country’s emissions, when our emissions are actually rising3.

Others will claim that present warming trends are part of a “natural cycle”. Science clearly tells us that is not true, that in fact temperatures should actually have been decreasing each century over the past 6,000 years4. Instead, temperatures have risen steadily, and the 5 hottest years ever recorded have been the last 5 years5. Climate change is real – and by both burning too many carbon based fuels – and cutting down the trees needed to absorb that carbon, humans are responsible6.

Some politicians claim that “Carbon Taxes Kill Jobs” or that they don’t work. Neither claim is true. Leading economists around the world agree7: Charging polluters is the very best way to cut emissions. Overwhelming evidence shows that taxing GHGs leads to reductions in GHGs and spurs investment in infrastructure, new technologies and building renovations by companies and individuals. Growth that creates companies, and more jobs – not fewer – while improving the environment. 8

Leading the fight against carbon pollution offers Canadians the chance to share in a massive $30 trillion market opportunity by 20309. That’s 18 times Canada’s entire present GDP10. As current leaders in the clean tech industry, Canada is well positioned to continue growing with this market. Over 280,000 Canadian workers are already employed in “green economy” jobs11, and Canada ranked third on a recent list, with 12 of the top 100 clean tech companies in the world 12. Charging pollution taxes will only increase the number of Canadian companies creating clean tech solutions and jobs. And while we know many of our industries are declining, jobs in the “green economy” continue to grow, and at $94,000, pay 48% better than the average Canadian job13.

When deciding who will earn your votes, now and in years to come, we urge you to vote only for candidates who have a credible plan to cut carbon emissions.

We ask you to demand that our leaders seize this opportunity to ensure we both slow down climate change, and build the most prosperous, lowest carbon future we can give to ourselves and our children: An economy that will offer Canadians a healthy environment, and growth and prosperity for years to come.

Signed,

Click here to view all signatories and the original letter

NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – Kiko Water Systems is proud to have been selected to present during the 2017 Greenbuild conference in Boston. We were one of just 6 companies chosen by the Government of Canada to present at the “Canada LEEDs the Way” event during the conference.

Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building in their everyday work, and a unique energy is sparked. Participants are invigorated. Inspired. They find themselves equipped to return to their jobs with a renewed passion and purpose.

We hope to see you there!

For more information about GREENBUILD, click here

JUNE 1, 2017 – Kiko Water Systems was awarded the Canadian Green Building Council’s Product of the Year at the Building Lasting Change 2017 Gala Dinner in Vancouver, B.C.

“I’d like to congratulate Kiko Water Systems on winning the 2017 CaGBC Green Building Product of the Year Award,” says Thomas Mueller, President and CEO of the CaGBC. “With their water systems cartridges, Kiko has designed a truly innovative green product that ties into existing building HVAC systems. Creative products like this are an example of business transforming the industry by offering not only an innovative solution for the reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions but also costs for buildings owners.”

“We are honoured that Kiko Water Systems has won the CaGBC 2017 Product of the Year Award,” says Jeff Addison, Managing Director, Kiko Water Systems. “Not only did the CaGBC acknowledge the dramatic results that we have been able to achieve in HVAC energy reduction, they also recognized the importance of how we deliver our technology. Since we started, our mission has been to provide clients with an easy, effective way to reduce GHG emissions, extend equipment lifespans, lower operating costs and monitor equipment performance without disruption. By being recognized by the CaGBC, we are able to further our mission and create a more sustainable future. Thank you to CaGBC for this recognition.”

Product submissions were assessed based on four key areas: sustainability, transparency and verification, innovation, and application. Kiko’s Water System Cartridges was chosen by the jury because of their ability to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions at a minimal capital expense and disruption to the owner, along with a short payback period. The product’s applicability was also noted, with the ability to be implemented in a broad spectrum of building types including new and existing buildings.

As a nanotechnology that is green and not chemical, Kiko Water Systems Cartridges makes all water based HVAC equipment operate more efficiently. Not only are buildings with their technology installed saving an average of over 20 per cent of their HVAC energy consumption, using Kiko Water Systems allows building equipment to not work as hard, which reduces maintenance costs and extends equipment lifespan. Kiko has installed their proprietary technology in thousands of HVAC systems spanning millions of square feet, and boasts a 100 per cent success rate for reducing energy consumption. This has led to drastic GHG emissions reductions in large commercial, residential and hotel towers since 2013.

“UL Environment is pleased to once again sponsor the CaGBC’s Green Building Product of the year competition,” says Joe Hosey, General Manager at UL Canada. “Through our continued support of this program we are recognizing innovative Canadian-made sustainable products, and supporting access to sustainable product choices.”

 

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OCTOBER 1, 2016 – Kiko Water Systems is pleased to have been selected to present during the Greenbuild Conference in Los Angeles as chosen by the USGBC – LA Chapter, Nevada Clean Tech Project, UCLA Facilities Management and the Government of Canada.