Welcome to the regenerative resource centre!

Carbon offsets are credits you can buy to balance out your greenhouse gas emissions by funding projects that reduce or remove carbon elsewhere. They’re a tool for individuals and businesses to help fight climate change when direct emission cuts aren’t possible. Below is a list of resources and tools for businesses to learn about Carbon offsets.

What are carbon offsets?

• Educational Resource on Carbon Offsets: What Are Carbon Offsets and How DoThey Work? | Earth.Org
• Government Greenhouse gas emissions offset project: Greenhouse gas emission offset projects – Province of British Columbia
• Webinars on Carbon: Watch & Learn | Richmond Circular Learning Hub

How to calculate your carbon impact?

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator: https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/sustainability/climate-action-centre/calculate-greenhouse-gas-emissions
• Carbon Audit Company – Synergy Enterprises conducts Tourism Richmond’s Carbon Audit: https://www.synergyenterprises.ca/

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and it plays a key role in regenerative tourism. It's a framework often used in workplaces, schools, and organizations to create environments where all individuals feel respected, valued and included. Here is a list of different DEI tools, educational resources, certifications and initiatives that businesses can get involved in.

Indigenous Inclusion Resources:

• Indigenous Tourism Educational Resources: Indigenous Tourism BC | Experience BC Through Our Stories
• Authentic Indigenous Experiences: Authentic Indigenous – Indigenous Tourism BC
• Accelerating Indigenous Tourism Growth in Canads 5 Year Strategic Plan: 18-10-Accelerating-Tourism-Growth-Booklet-v5-WEB-1.pdf
• 2018 National Guidelines for Developing Authentic Indigenous Experiences 18-12-National-Guidelines-Book-EN-DOC-W-FORMS.pdf
• Indigenous Tourism Training Modules: Indigenous Tourism Training Modules -Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
• Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund: Articles + Videos
  https://itdf.indigenoustourism.ca/?utm_source=ITAC&utm_medium=External%20Link
  &utm_campaign=Association%20Website

Accessible Tourism:

• Destination BC’s Educational Resources on Accessible Tourism: Diversity,Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility – Destination BC – Destination BC
• Map of Lower Mainland Accessible and Non Accessible Buildings: AccessNow
• Rick Hansen Foundation Program Information: Accessibility Matters | Rick Hansen Foundation
• Rick Hansen Foundation Resources for Accessibility: Accessibility Resources | Rick Hansen Foundation

Inclusion Resources:

• Rainbow Registered Certification: Rainbow Registered | Canada's 2SLGBTQI+Chamber of Commerce
• City of Richmond Pride Week Information: Pride Week – City of Richmond, BC
• City of Richmond Diversity Symposium: Diversity Symposium – City of Richmond, BC

Start your regenerative learning experience here! Below are links to articles, podcasts, local projects, training programs and impact measurements tools designed to help your understanding of regenerative tourism.

What is regenerative tourism?

1. BC Tourism Sustainability Network Resources : BC Tourism Sustainability Network
2. Regenerative Tourism Article: Regenerative Tourism 101 | Adventure Canada
3. Regenerative Tourism Podcast: Have You Heard of Regenerative Tourism? –
   Destinations Beyond Expectations | iHeart
4. The UN sustainability goals: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development

How can I measure my impact?

1. Sustainability Score: GreenStep
2. Training Programs: Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Training Program –
   GreenStep

What are others doing in Richmond?

1. 1. Richmond Circular Learning Hub: Watch & Learn | Richmond Circular Learning Hub
   2. Tourism Richmond Regenerative Resource Centre

Opportunities:

1. Sustainability conference: Sustainability Event | IMPACT Sustainability Travel &
   Tourism
2. BC Tourism Projects: BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative – Destination BC –
   Destination BC
3. BCTCRI: Project One – Destination BC – Destination BC
4. BCTCRI: Project Two – Destination BC – Destination BC
5. BCTCRI: Project Three – Destination BC – Destination BC
6. BCTCRI: Project Four – Destination BC – Destination BC

Looking to implement sustainability projects but don’t have the funding for it? Explore some of the funding opportunities to help businesses integrate regenerative business practices. Below are some opportunities both locally funded and provincially funded.

Locally Funded:

• Tourism Richmond Regenerative Tourism Grant Program
• City of Richmond Environmental Grant: Environmental Enhancement Grant – City of Richmond, BC

Provincially Funded:

• British Columbia Farmers Income Tax Credit: B.C. Farmers’ food donation corporate income tax credit – Province of British Columbia
• Destination BC Micro Grants: BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative – Destination BC – Destination BC

Federally Funded:

• Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund: Articles + Videos
  https://itdf.indigenoustourism.ca/?utm_source=ITAC&utm_medium=External%20Link
  &utm_campaign=Association%20Website

Want to learn more about how to implement sustainable practices in your business?

This section highlights local regenerative initiatives, provides different tool kits and guides for businesses looking to make a change!

Responsible Events:

• Responsible Events Guidelines: Toolkit-Final-July-10th.pdf
• Destination Canada Responsible Events Guide: 10 Powerful Ways to Make Your Next Event More Sustainable
• Tourism Richmond Sustainable Events Guide: Richmond-Roadmap-Responsible-Events-Guide-2025.pdf

Sustainable Projects:

• City of Richmond’s Sustainability Initiatives: Richmond’s sustainability initiatives — always ahead of the curve – Partners for Climate Protection
• Destination BC Project One: BCTCRI: Project One – Destination BC – Destination BC
• City of Richmond Circular Learning Hub: Richmond Circular Learning Hub

Businesses for Good:

• Zero Emissions Delivery Company: ZIPPLY | Zero Emission Logistics & Delivery
• BC Products Directory: Buy BC products – Buy BC
• Chopstick Recycling Program: ChopValue – Once a chopstick, now a statement.
• Richmond Regenerative Success Stories: Circular Success Stories | Richmond Circular Learning Hub
• BC Green Business Certification: Sustainability Certification British Columbia | BC Green Business

Climate Crisis and Emergency Preparedness:

• Tourism Emergency Prepardness Resources: Emergency Preparedness – Destination BC – Destination BC
• Climate Crisis Business Strategies: Integrate climate into your business strategy | BDC.ca

Richmond is committed to reducing waste. Below are both food-waste reduction and plastic reduction resources that are local to Richmond. Many of these programs are designed specifically for businesses to reduce their overall waste.

Plastic Waste Reduction:

• Recycling resource: SFC Bye Bye Mini Bottles Resource
• Richmond Recycling Services for Residents: Recycling Services – City of Richmond, BC
• Richmond Recycling Programs: Recycling & Garbage – City of Richmond, BC
• Recycling Services for Richmond Businesses: Business Recycling – City of Richmond, BC
• Richmond Take Back Recycling Program: Drop Off and Take Back Programs – City of Richmond, BC
• Chopstick Recycling Program: Chopstick Recycling Program | ChopValue

Food Waste Reduction:

• Food Waste Accreditation Program: Home – La Tablée des Chefs
• Food Waste Accreditation Program based in BC: BetterTable™
• Food Donation Program: Vancouver Food Runners
• Food Waste Reduction Program: About Us – More Information | Too Good To Go
• Food Waste Reduction Educational Resources: Education Hub – Empowering people of today and tomorrow | Too Good To Go
• Richmond Based Food Recycling Program: FoodMesh | About
• The Government of Canada Food Waste Reduction Educational Materials: Food loss and waste – Canada.ca
• Guide for Receiving and Making Food Donations: Food Donation Guidelines

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