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2019 Clean 50: Earth Day Open Letter

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

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Jeff Addison interviewed by SAB Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 – Jeff Addison was interviewed by SAB Magazine (Sustainable Architecture and Building) to discuss Kiko Water Systems. To read the interview, click on the image below or for a link to the entire Fall issue, click here. The interview is on page 46.

Sustainable Architecture & Building [SABMag], and the Canadian Green Building Awards together represent one of the most significant sources of sustainable design information, practices and related products from the Canadian perspective.

SABMag covers sustainable non-residential construction, and residential construction in the ecoHouse content found in each quarterly issue of SABMag. The Canadian Green Building Awards annually awards the best Canadian green buildings in nine building categories as selected by a panel of independent design and building professionals.

SABMag looks at sustainable design and green building through Canadian eyes, with an understanding of Canadian climatic conditions, and the practices and products that will deliver best building performance.

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Kiko Water Systems selected to Present at GREENBUILD in Boston

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

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Kiko Water Systems featured in Business in Vancouver

AUGUST 29, 2017 – Kiko Water Systems is happy to be featured in Business in Vancouver magazine after being awarded as the Canadian Green Building Council Product of the Year.

To read the article click here: NEW ORGANIZATION RAMPS UP GREEN BUILDING STANDARD

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Kiko Water Systems wins 2017 CaGBC Product of the Year

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.”

 

TO READ THE FULL CaGBC PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE

 

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Kiko’s 27% Savings Featured in Triovest’s Sustainability Report

JANUARY 15, 2017 – Kiko Water Systems is pleased to have been featured in Triovest Realty Advisors annual Sustainability Report for its work at 789 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. Using Kiko Water Systems technology at the property has resulted in a 27% reduction of steam consumption which amounts to over 50 tons of GHG’s and 900,000 lbs of steam saved annually.

Additonally, using Kiko Cartridges in the HVAC system also significantly reduced equipment operating times and helps to increase the lifespan of the HVAC system. Kiko Water Systems is installed throughout Triovest’s portfolio with similar savings results in each property using the technology.

You can access Triovest’s Sustainability Report here. Kiko Water Systems is featured on page 35.

 

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KWS to Present at the Greenbuild Conference in Los Angeles

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.

Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The green building community gathers to share ideals and mutual passion at Greenbuild, sparking a contagious buzz throughout the week.

Greenbuild features three groundbreaking days of inspiring speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, industry showcases, LEED workshops and tours of the host city’s green buildings. Join thousands of other people who agree that green building is a good idea and good for business. Greenbuild 2016 takes place from October 3 – 8th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Kiko Water Systems in The Globe and Mail

NOVEMBER 21, 2016 – Kiko Water Systems was featured in Canada’s leading National newspaper, The Globe and Mail, alongside the Canadian Green Building Council.

The article can be read here: Green buildings make an impact on the environment and the economy

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KIKO WATER SYSTEMS HONOURED AS TOP 15 SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT IN CANADA

Sept. 20, 2016 – Toronto, Ontario: Kiko Water Systems (KWS), a clean energy company with proprietary HVAC nanotechnology, has been announced as a recipient of Canada’s Clean50 Top 15 Projects Award for 2017 from Delta Management Group, for its HVAC Loop Efficiency work at the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver. KWS is receiving this award alongside fellow Honourees including Cadillac Fairview, General Motors of Canada, and the City of Vancouver.

The Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver is always looking to find new and creative ways to reduce costs and lower energy consumption and carbon emissions. As an operating 5 star hotel, any energy reduction measures undertaken would have to achieve significant results while keeping costs and guest disruptions to a minimum. Previous sustainability measures that were presented to the Hotel required large capital expenditures and long payback periods. Fortunately, they kept looking, and discovered KWS.

KWS’s revolutionary nanotechnology improves the efficiency at which boilers and chillers operate, by lowering the specific heat capacity and surface tension of the water. Readily installed without disruption, the project resulted in a number of remarkable results in the first 27 months of operation: 19% Overall HVAC Energy Savings, 6,090,943 Lbs. of Steam Saved, 622,193 kWh of electricity saved and 376 Tons of GHG’s saved. And the Hotel saved $157,000 without any upfront costs. Other benefits are that the system response time is significantly improved, allowing the HVAC to respond to guest demands much more rapidly, and the demands on the equipment significantly less, reducing wear, maintenance and extending lifespan. Needless to say, Four Seasons is now deploying the technology elsewhere in the chain.

Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Awards (Clean50) are announced annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization to recognize those 15 sustainability oriented projects which have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past 2 years.

”Delta’s criteria in determining Honourees is to carefully consider actual measurable accomplishments, demonstrated innovation, collaboration with other organizations, and the power of the project contribution to inspire other Canadians to take similar action. The HVAC Efficiency Improvements project was chosen after rigourous screening and research by Delta Management, with advice from internal researchers and external advisors, and was among the Top 15 Projects selected from a large initial pool of well qualified nominees,” announced Gavin Pitchford, CEO, Delta Management Group.

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About Kiko Water Systems Ltd.:

Kiko Water Systems (KWS) has a proprietary green nanotechnology, which is installed in HVAC water loops. KWS’s technology weakens hydrogen bonding and lowers the specific heat capacity and surface tension of HVAC water thereby improving system performance and reducing energy consumption by 10-30% per year without any capital costs or project management requirements. KWS’s technology is successfully being used in hundreds of systems across North America including Four Seasons Hotels, Triovest and CIM Group. For more information please visit: www.kikowatersystems.com

About Delta Management Group / Canada’s Clean50:

Leading sustainability and clean tech search firm Delta Management Group in 2011 founded, and remains the steward of the Canada’s Clean50 awards, created to annually identify, recognize and connect 50 sustainability leaders from every sector of Canadian endeavor, in order to facilitate understanding, collaboration and innovation in the fight to keep climate change impacts below 1.5 degrees. Ancillary awards also recognize 10 Emerging Leaders and the Top 15 Sustainability Projects of the year.

Media Contact: Gavin Pitchford 416-925-2005 x 2300 / gpitchford@deltamanagement.com

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JEFF ADDISON RECOGNIZED BY CANADA’S CLEAN50 AWARDS

Sept. 20, 2016 – Toronto, Ontario: Kiko Water Systems (KWS) is pleased to announce that Jeff Addison, Managing Director, has been selected as one of Canada’s Clean50 Honourees for 2017. Canada’s Clean50 Awards (Clean50) are announced annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization to recognize those 50 individuals or small teams, from 16 different categories, who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past 2 years.

“Jeff Addison was chosen after rigorous screening and research by Delta Management, with advice from internal researchers and external advisors, and was among Honorees selected from an initial pool of over 500 well qualified nominees. The Clean50 come from such a broad array of backgrounds, such that only a few individuals are able to be recognized within any given category. To receive a Clean50 award is truly indicative of both industry and personal leadership in the Clean Tech category…the individuals we chose for the Clean50 this year are true leaders, and should be an inspiration for all Canadians,” said Gavin Pitchford, CEO, Delta Management Group.

KWS has installed their proprietary technology in hundreds of HVAC systems spanning millions of square feet with a 100% success rate of reducing energy consumption and eliminating tens of thousands of tons of GHG’s from being emitted into the atmosphere.

“The environment is facing pressing issues and the most efficient and effective way to address these issues is by working together. I’m honored to be recognized by Canada’s Clean50 and I’d like to share this recognition with the entire KWS team and our Clients whose knowledge and dedication to helping the environment inspires us everyday.” said Jeff Addison.

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About Kiko Water Systems Ltd.:

Kiko Water Systems (KWS) has a proprietary green nanotechnology, which is installed in HVAC water loops. KWS’s technology weakens hydrogen bonding and lowers the specific heat capacity and surface tension of HVAC water thereby improving system performance and reducing energy consumption by 10-30% per year without any capital costs or project management requirements. KWS’s technology is successfully being used in hundreds of systems across North America including Four Seasons Hotels, Triovest , and CIM Group. For more information please visit: www.kikowatersystems.com

About Delta Management Group / Canada’s Clean50:

Leading sustainability and clean tech search firm Delta Management Group in 2011 founded, and remains the steward of the Canada’s Clean50 awards, created to annually identify, recognize and connect 50 sustainability leaders from every sector of Canadian endeavor, in order to facilitate understanding, collaboration and innovation in the fight to keep climate change impacts below 1.5 degrees. Ancillary awards also recognize 10 Emerging Leaders and the Top 15 Sustainability Projects of the year.

Media Contact: Gavin Pitchford 416-925-2005 x 2300 / gpitchford@deltamanagement.com