Fonds Climat du Grand Montréal

Overview

Fonds Climat du Grand Montréal is a charitable organization dedicated to accelerating the decarbonization of the Greater Montreal area. It acts as a financial catalyst for climate solutions, mobilizing capital from public, private, and philanthropic sectors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across 82 municipalities. The organization supports innovation and encourages risk-taking to address emissions in high-impact industries such as transportation, building, and energy. The fund employs a multifaceted approach, including granting, investing, and program implementation, to advance promising concepts. It prioritizes initiatives that offer additional benefits beyond emission reductions, such as improving public health, creating green jobs, enhancing urban resilience, and promoting social equity. The fund's interventions align with municipal and regional strategies to combat climate change. As part of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network, Fonds Climat du Grand Montréal collaborates with key stakeholders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to identify and support projects with significant potential for scaling up. Its mission is to foster a low-carbon economy and contribute to a sustainable and equitable society in the Greater Montreal area.

Investment Focus

• Projects must demonstrate a significant impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Montreal area.
• Initiatives should be innovative, structurally sound, and replicable on a larger scale.
• Priority sectors include sustainable mobility, building decarbonization, and capacity building.