In the Spotlight
Have you ever wondered what chemicals are present in the products you use every day? From paints and varnishes to skincare and haircare products, access to information about chemical content is essential to a circular economy. Greater transparency about chemicals in products and supply chains helps reduce the presence of harmful chemicals in waste streams and recycled products and ensures that materials reintroduced into value chains are safe for human health and the environment.
A unique trinational organization advancing a regional approach to environmental cooperation and creating linkages across Canada, Mexico and the United States to address emerging and complex environmental challenges.
CEC projects bring together experts, governments and communities to share knowledge, build capacity, pilot scalable solutions and strengthen cooperation, turning shared goals into action for North America’s environment.
Featured Project
North America is experiencing a diverse array of socio-environmental and economic challenges due to ecosystem degradation and climate change. These challenges disproportionately affect systemically vulnerable communities, including Indigenous communities and minority groups. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach that recognizes the region’s economic, ecological, cultural and social diversity. Sustainable...
Featured Publication
Case Study
This case study describes the implementation and certification of the ISO 50001 energy management standard at the Cummins Filtración SLP facility, which completed the CEC 2016-2017 North American Energy Management Pilot Program. The case study aims to make the private sector aware of the business case for energy management and its value in maintaining competitiveness.
