Social Housing Services Corporation, © 2007 All rights reserved. Green and Sustainable Work CHRA Conference 2010

2 GLOBE GLOBE is a Green Light on a Better Environment Subsidiary of Social Housing Services Corporation Integrated Sustainability Program – education, technical support, new technologies, resources, customer service and program access Support social housing providers, Service Managers, sector organizations, and residents to navigate the world of green and sustainable practice

3 A Case in Point Holma Sweden 1980’s low income suburb with safety and maintenance problems Landlord creates self managed program to respond to complaints in exchange for reduced rent Includes landscaping, painting, common are upgrades Led to participatory model, reduced damage, much improved living conditions

4 Light Up Program GLOBE installed 136,429 CFL bulbs in 28,602 units representing 6.65 megawatt savings 31 Community Champion’s trained Over 200 housing provider managers and staff received GLOBE’s technical/conservation and resident engagement training 10 youth received life skills, job skills and maintenance training and were hired to assist in installation services

5 SHSC Bulk Purchase Bulk purchasing programs leverage ‘the power of the group” Launched new bulk buy program in November 2009 for products such as kitchen appliances, windows and doors Negotiated volume discount based on housing provider participation Includes extended warranties and environmental decommissioning

6 What does it take? Now House – Windsor Ontario Education and training Energy efficiency New technologies

7 Adding it all up Supply Chain Opportunities: Education and training – Community Champions Product delivery – Bulk Purchase Product installation – Light Up Retrofit and construction – Capital works and incentive based programs

8 Contact Us to Learn More To learn more about GLOBE, visit our website at: For specific inquiries about GLOBE please contact Deb Thompson at ext. 223 Thank You