Vancouver has world-leading companies that form the nucleus of a strong environmental business cluster, with particular strength in fuel cell and alternative fuel technologies, environmental research & development, consulting engineering and analytical services, and waste remediation. Locally, industry growth is supported by strong "knowledge" infrastructure at BC universities and research labs, a well-educated workforce, and favourable local market conditions. Continued growth in the environmental business sector is expected internationally, in response to growing awareness about the environment and its impact on human health and economic security.

Profile
British Columbia's environmental sector is comprised of approximately 1,300 businesses that employ about 18,000 people. The majority of these firms are concentrated in the Greater Vancouver area. More.

Current Performance
More than half of British Columbia's total environmental revenues are generated from the sale of goods; technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dominate BC's sales. More.

Vancouver's Strengths
Vancouver has national strength in environmental research and development, consulting engineering and analytical services, and waste remediation. More.

Infrastructure
Vancouver's innovation infrastructure supports the growth and development of environmental technology and services. More.

Forecast
BC's environmental business sector is well-positioned for further growth as global demand for environmental goods expands, particularly in emerging markets in Asia and Eastern Europe. More.

Related Reports and Studies
A listing of support material and additional reading. More.