Contest - I'm taking up the green challenge (2nd edition)

Building on the success of its first edition, PME MTL Centre-Ouest is relaunching its "I'm taking up the green challenge" contest, in collaboration with its partners, to encourage local businesses to adopt eco-responsible or social practices.

Who is the contest for?

A flexible contest adapted to the reality of businesses : Thanks to the first edition held in 2024, more than 30 businesses have already implemented inspiring initiatives in the territory. This year, the competition aims to support even more entrepreneurs and encourage them to take action.

Each company is free to propose one or more actions, according to its priorities. Entries will be judged in three categories: retail and services, catering, small urban manufacturing.

Prizes to be won

• 20,000 in Desjardins bursaries;
• An annual membership to Synergie Montréal (value of $200) to reinforce support for the circular economy.

Entry period

Businesses can apply until August 15, 2025.

Information and application form

https://pmemtl.com/centre-ouest/concours-je-releve-le-defi-vert2025

Initiative partners

The competition is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Caisse Desjardins du Centre-nord de Montréal and the Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux - Cartierville - Saint-Laurent, as well as the collaboration of Ville en Vert, VertCité, the eco-neighborhoods of the boroughs of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Saint-Laurent respectively, the Ville de Mont-Royal, the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Laurent-Mont-Royal and Synergie Montréal.

SOURCE: PME-MTL Centre-Ouest