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Environnement Côte-Nord is a Quebec-based non-profit environmental organization (organisme sans but lucratif) founded in the early-to-mid 1990s and headquartered in Sept-Îles. It operates as one of 17 regional environmental councils (CREs) affiliated with the Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec (RNCREQ), serving the Côte-Nord region — approximately 236,699 km² with 1,300 km of St. Lawrence shoreline. The organization functions as a regional convener and entry point for environmental and sustainable development initiatives, providing free diagnostic, accompaniment, training, funding-access, and coordination services to municipalities, MRCs, businesses, non-profits, First Nations communities, and citizens.

Its core programs include Cohorte Carbone (a corporate carbon footprint assessment cohort in partnership with ArcelorMittal), Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique (a regional biodiversity collective launched in 2023), a Circular Economy Support Program (offering grants up to 90% of eligible expenses, capped at CAD 13,500), the Roulons électrique electromobility campaign, the Climat de changement regional climate initiative, Communautés résilientes for municipal climate adaptation, and operational programs for illegal dumpsite monitoring and protected area consultation under Quebec's Plan nature 2030. Technology assets are limited to an ArcGIS-based cartographic platform used for clandestine dumpsite reporting (Réseau des observateurs) and a regional carbon assessment framework delivered with consulting partner Addere Service-Conseil.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a grant-funded non-profit: the organization does not charge end beneficiaries for services. Funding flows in from Quebec provincial sources (Société du Plan Nord, MELCCFP, Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, Fonds Écoleader via FAQDD, Plan nature 2030), federal sources (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Agence de l'eau du Canada), and project-specific foundations (Fondation Hydro-Québec pour l'environnement, Fondation de la faune du Québec, Mountain Equipment Co-op). Disbursements flow out as grants to enterprises and organizations (e.g., CAD 117,000+ to 10 circular economy projects in 2022-2024). The organization has 9 staff, is governed by a member-based board, and holds no equity ownership structure.

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Environnement Côte-Nord is a Sept-Îles-based non-profit environmental council serving the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, providing free accompaniment, funding access, and coordination on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, and conservation to municipalities, businesses, non-profits, and First Nations.

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environmental consulting services, sustainable development advisory, climate action programs, biodiversity conservation services, circular economy support
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1Forestry & Reforestation
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2Forest Ecosystem Services & Carbon/Conservation Programs
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3Climate Mitigation Programs (Energy, Industry, Transport)
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  • Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations813312
  • Administration of Conservation Programs92412
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  • Services-Social Services8300
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
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Environmental Consulting and Advisory Services
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1Government Funding and Grants
TypeProfessional Services
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Environnement Côte-Nord operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through government programs and grants. Major funders include the Société du Plan Nord (Plan d'action nordique), the ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), the Fonds Écoleader, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, and various other provincial and federal government programs. Services to businesses and organizations are provided free of charge, with financing provided through these public funding sources.

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1Free ecoresponsability services for businesses, organizations, and municipalities
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All services including diagnostic, accompaniment, referral to experts and funding programs, training, and project financing support are provided free of charge thanks to government funding from the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie and other government partners.

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1Cohorte Carbone Côte-Nord
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Program assembling regional businesses committed to climate action and environmental improvement through carbon footprint measurement and reduction plans.

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Environnement Côte-Nord is a non-profit regional environmental council that provides free environmental accompaniment, diagnostics, and funding program access to businesses, municipalities, organizations, and First Nations communities across the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. It delivers carbon footprint assessment programs (Cohorte Carbone), circular economy financing and support, biodiversity protection initiatives, climate change adaptation workshops, illegal dump site monitoring, and protected areas consultation. All services are offered at no charge to recipients and are financed by government grants from Quebec ministries and the Société du Plan Nord.

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Environnement Côte-Nord operates as a non-profit environmental organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services focused on environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate action in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. The core offerings include the Cohorte Carbone for business carbon footprinting, the Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique initiative for biodiversity protection, and a Circular Economy Support Program providing financing and accompaniment for businesses. Additional services encompass the Roulons électrique electromobility campaign, the Climat de changement regional climate initiative, Communautés résilientes for municipal climate resilience, and specialized conservation projects for habitats like Pointe de Moisie. The organization also operates monitoring networks including the Réseaux des observateurs for illegal dump sites, and conducts protected area consultations under Plan nature 2030. Together, these programs form an integrated approach to environmental stewardship combining research, community engagement, financing support, and direct conservation action.

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1Cohorte Carbone Côte-Nord
CategoryClimate Action Services
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A carbon footprint assessment program that brings together regional businesses to measure their greenhouse gas emissions and develop reduction action plans. Two editions completed with nine companies, financed by the Écoleader Fund.

2Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique
CategoryBiodiversity Conservation Services
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A collective regional initiative launched in 2023 to promote biodiversity protection as a solution to climate and environmental crises. Includes a biodiversity ally network and annual rendezvous events.

3Circular Economy Support Program
CategorySustainable Development / Ecoresponsibility Services
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A structured program offering two financing and support tracks for businesses and organizations implementing circular economy projects in the Côte-Nord region. Includes accompaniment services and grants covering up to 90% of eligible expenses (maximum CAD 13,500) for qualifying projects.

4Roulons électrique Campaign
CategoryElectromobility and Energy Transition Services
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An education and promotion campaign for electric vehicles and innovative electric transportation modes, aligned with Quebec's goal to electrify 2 million vehicles by 2030. Includes road tests, webinars, information kiosks, and organizational support.

5Climat de changement
CategoryClimate Action Services
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A regional synergy-building initiative on climate change, part of the province-wide Climat de changement movement coordinated by RNCREQ. Aims to contribute to Canada's 2050 carbon neutrality goal and facilitate community resilience.

6Communautés résilientes Côte-Nord
CategoryClimate Action / Community Resilience Services
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A program uniting regional municipal organizations committed to addressing climate change impacts. Helps communities understand climate vulnerabilities and develop adaptation capacities through workshops and engagement.

7Réseau des observateurs
CategoryEnvironmental Monitoring / Conservation Services
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A network of volunteer organizations that act as field observers to monitor and report illegal dump sites across Côte-Nord. Uses a cartographic platform and online reporting form to track environmental hazards.

8Pointe de Moisie Ecological Restoration
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Partnership67 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Co-partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. CREDD and Environnement Côte-Nord, along with Centre TERRE of Cégep de Jonquière, received nearly 300,000 CAD funding for research, outreach, and training to reduce non-renewable energy use on public territory north of the 49th parallel.

2Centre des Technologies des Énergies Renouvelables et du Rendement Énergétique (Centre TERRE) du Cégep de Jonquière
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Technical partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Centre TERRE brings expertise in renewable energy research and knowledge transfer for isolated territories, contributing to photovoltaic systems optimization and maintenance training.

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3MRC de Manicouagan
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel and illegal dumpsite vigilance project. Provides co-funding and territorial jurisdiction for environmental initiatives. Partner in Centre TERRE project consortium.

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Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project. Active in circular economy development, biomass heating deployment, and environmental initiatives. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.

5MRC de Minganie
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project. Contributed to circular economy tour visits and regional development initiatives.

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6MRC de Caniapiscau
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.

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7MRC de la Haute-Côte-Nord
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.

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8MRC du Golfe-du-St-Laurent
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-22
Description

Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.

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Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-20
Description

Key regional mining partner recruiting subcontractors for 2nd Cohorte Carbone to help decarbonize their value chain. Three supplier companies participated in carbon footprint assessment program. Committed to reducing emissions from operations and entire value chain from mine to port.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Leading partner in the Coalition Parc national Lac Walker coalition demanding protection of the deepest lake in Quebec. SNAP Québec and Environnement Côte-Nord co-lead regional mobilization, having requested reactivation of the park project since 2021. Coalition includes 20 organizations from municipal, environmental, economic, and tourism sectors.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

First Nations community whose Nitassinan territory includes Lac Walker area proposed for national park. Partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project and various regional environmental initiatives.

12IOC (Iron Ore Company of Canada)
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Major mining company member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Contributing to regional economic, environmental, and tourism development discussions. Partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance initiatives.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker representing economic sector interests in regional protected areas development.

14Corporation de protection de l'environnement de Sept-Îles (CPESI)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Key regional environmental organization partner. Developed Portrait des milieux naturels de Sept-Îles, a first in comprehensive ecosystem assessment for Côte-Nord. Active in environmental protection and conservation projects.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker representing hunting and fishing community interests in wildlife and habitat protection.

16Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du Golfe
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional coastal zone management committee partner. Active in marine and coastal environment protection. Collaborates on Pointe de Moisie restoration and biodiversity initiatives.

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Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
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Municipal partner in Coalition Parc national Lac Walker (located 30km from city) and various environmental initiatives including biomass heating and circular economy projects.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
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Major city partner in environmental initiatives including Coalition Parc national Lac Walker, biodiversity conservation, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and sustainable development planning.

19Tourisme Côte-Nord
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional tourism promotion organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Contributing to sustainable tourism development and natural heritage promotion.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Educational institution member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to regional development discussions.

21Association de Protection de La Rivière aux Rochers
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

River protection association member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker focusing on watershed protection.

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22Culture Côte-Nord
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional cultural organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Partner in Front Commun pour une Côte-Nord durable with ECN.

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23Développement économique Port-Cartier
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Economic development organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to sustainable economic diversification discussions.

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24Développement économique Sept-Îles
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Economic development organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to regional economic planning.

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25Musée régional de la Côte-Nord
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional museum member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Cultural heritage partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project documenting historical site use.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Municipal regional county co-leading Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Active in illegal dumpsite vigilance, biomass heating deployment, and sustainable development initiatives.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Watershed organization partner in biodiversity conservation, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and invasive species management. Collaborates on EEE floristiques detection projects.

28Tourisme Port-Cartier
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Local tourism organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker promoting sustainable tourism development.

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Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Major iron ore mining company partner in Combattez le Fléau illegal dumpsite vigilance campaign and regional environmental initiatives.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Local development center partner in electric mobility, circular economy, and regional economic development projects. Collaborates through Synergie 138 initiative.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Aluminum smelter company member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker and partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Outdoor equipment retailer funder of Pointe de Moisie restoration project (2016-2018), supporting conservation of natural areas.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Municipal funder of Pointe de Moisie restoration project. Partner in various regional environmental initiatives.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Climate science consortium providing scientific content for climate adaptation training and regional climate portrait development. Expert partner for climate action initiatives.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Provincial electricity utility partner in electric mobility initiatives (Roulons électrique) and renewable energy projects. Co-funding biomass heating and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Major steel producer operating regional mining. Partner in Table régionale sur l'énergie et les changements climatiques (TRÉCC), electric mobility, and climate action initiatives. Substituting fuel oil with bio-oil from residual wood.

Strategic tierCoreTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Climate strategy consulting firm that conducted carbon footprint assessments and action plans for Cohorte Carbone participating companies. Expert partner in corporate climate action.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Environmental organization coordinating Roulons électrique campaign for Quebec-wide electric vehicle promotion. National partner in electric mobility education and outreach.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Electric vehicle association partner in electric mobility events and test drive organization. Technical expertise for midis branchés events.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Local development center partner in circular economy through Synergie 138 initiative, conducting enterprise audits for residual matter identification and promoting circular economy.

41BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Local bioenergy company producing pyrolytic oil from residual wood for ArcelorMittal, enabling 60,000 tonnes/year GHG reduction. Partner in renewable energy and circular economy.

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42Tourisme Côte-Nord
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional tourism organization technical partner for electric mobility circuit development, supporting charging station deployment for tourism electric vehicle routes.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Social economy organization collecting residual wood for potential biomass heating network in Port-Cartier industrial zone. Partner in circular economy and social integration initiatives.

44OBV de la Haute-Côte-Nord
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Watershed organization partner in invasive species detection projects and nature-based solutions webinars. Collaborates on biodiversity and waterway protection.

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45OBV Manicouagan
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Watershed organization participating in Table environnement Côte-Nord and regional environmental coordination. Partner in biodiversity and watershed protection.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Wetland conservation organization expert in nature-based solutions webinars, presenting on wetland restoration projects for Côte-Nord.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Environmental organization expert in protected areas and ecological connectivity. Co-presenter on connectivity concepts and Indigenous protected area initiatives in webinars.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

First Nations community partner in ecological connectivity and biodiversity protection, sharing Indigenous protected area expertise in webinars and regional initiatives.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Boreal carbon research organization expert in carbon sequestration, presenting on boreal forest carbon capture in webinars.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Research group co-presenting on carbon sequestration by wetlands in webinars, contributing scientific expertise on climate solutions.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Environmental organization partner providing biodiversity analyst expertise and animation of biomass training. Active in Plan nature 2030 implementation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional circular economy initiative through SADC network conducting enterprise audits for residual matter inventories and synergies. Partner in circular economy outreach tours.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Wind energy developer member of TRÉCC contributing to regional energy transition discussions and climate action planning.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional technology and energy innovation consortium developing renewable energy solutions for isolated communities. Partner in biomass heating and hybrid energy systems.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Boreal forest experimentation center member of TRÉCC contributing expertise on forest resources and northern development.

56Association forestière de la Côte-Nord
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional forest association informing and sensitizing population on forest-related social, environmental, and economic issues. Network partner for biomass energy deployment.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Climate accounting service partner providing GHG quantification services to organizations and businesses in the region.

58MRC de la Haute-Côte-Nord
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Municipal regional county partner in sustainable development, illegal dumpsite campaigns, and regional environmental initiatives through Table environnement Côte-Nord.

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59Municipalité de l'Île d'Anticosti
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Island municipality member of TRÉCC contributing to regional energy and climate discussions.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Regional health authority member of TRÉCC contributing expertise on climate change health impacts and environmental health considerations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
Description

Provincial transport ministry member of TRÉCC contributing to electromobility and sustainable transportation planning.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-06-07
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Municipal partner in electric mobility and greening initiatives. Published first municipal environmental policy and participated in electric vehicle promotion.

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Description

Parent national network of 17 regional environmental councils (CREs) recognized and subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Environment. Environnement Côte-Nord is a member, gaining provincial perspective and connecting regional action to national objectives. Coordinates pan-Quebec initiatives including climate action (Climat de changement), biodiversity (Plan nature 2030), invasive species management, and protected areas consultations.

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First Nations community partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project on Nitassinan of Pessamit. Collaborative engagement combining Indigenous knowledge and territorial stewardship for environmental protection.

65MRC de Manicouagan
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Primary partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project 2024-2027. Co-funding and jurisdictional support. Mobilization of regional actors and stakeholders for environmental protection.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Coastal zone committee partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project in Manicouagan, focusing on waterway and shoreline protection.

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Educational institution partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project, providing student involvement and educational components.

Peers10 records
1Société du Plan Nord
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Quebec government's northern development agency and ECN's largest funder (Plan d'action nordique 2023-2028). Government ecosystem funder rather than direct peer.

TypeBroad incumbent
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Provincial network of 17 CREs of which ECN is a member. Direct parent/coordination body for ECN's regional environmental council activities, sharing policy and funding channels.

TypeDirect peer
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Regional coastal zone management committee directly partnered with ECN on marine biodiversity, Pointe de Moisie restoration, and illegal dumpsite vigilance. Operates in the same geographic footprint.

TypeOthers
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Provincial sustainable development fund coordinating the Fonds Écoleader which is a primary funder of ECN's Cohorte Carbone and ecoresponsibility programs. Funder/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

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Quebec-wide environmental nonprofit working on climate action, sustainable agriculture, and transport electrification. Coordinates the Roulons électrique campaign of which ECN is the regional affiliate.

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Quebec environmental organization focused on biodiversity, forest conservation, and climate adaptation. Active ECN partner on Plan nature 2030 implementation and biomass training.

TypeEmerging player
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Canadian wetland conservation organization partner of ECN on nature-based solutions webinars and wetland restoration topics in the Côte-Nord region.

TypeDirect peer
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Quebec chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Co-leads with ECN the Coalition for Parc national Lac Walker and collaborates on protected areas and ecological connectivity.

TypeDirect peer
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Watershed organization partner on biodiversity, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and invasive species detection. Operates within the same regional geography with overlapping mandates.

TypeDirect peer
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CRE for adjacent Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Direct peer operating identical regional environmental council mandate; currently co-leads the ~$300K renewable energy project north of 49th parallel with ECN.

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Environnement Côte-Nord

Environmental Consulting and Advisory Servicescrecn.org

Environnement Côte-Nord is a Sept-Îles-based non-profit environmental council serving the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, providing free accompaniment, funding access, and coordination on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, and conservation to municipalities, businesses, non-profits, and First Nations.

What Environnement Côte-Nord does

Environnement Côte-Nord is a Quebec-based non-profit environmental organization (organisme sans but lucratif) founded in the early-to-mid 1990s and headquartered in Sept-Îles. It operates as one of 17 regional environmental councils (CREs) affiliated with the Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec (RNCREQ), serving the Côte-Nord region — approximately 236,699 km² with 1,300 km of St. Lawrence shoreline. The organization functions as a regional convener and entry point for environmental and sustainable development initiatives, providing free diagnostic, accompaniment, training, funding-access, and coordination services to municipalities, MRCs, businesses, non-profits, First Nations communities, and citizens.

Its core programs include Cohorte Carbone (a corporate carbon footprint assessment cohort in partnership with ArcelorMittal), Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique (a regional biodiversity collective launched in 2023), a Circular Economy Support Program (offering grants up to 90% of eligible expenses, capped at CAD 13,500), the Roulons électrique electromobility campaign, the Climat de changement regional climate initiative, Communautés résilientes for municipal climate adaptation, and operational programs for illegal dumpsite monitoring and protected area consultation under Quebec's Plan nature 2030. Technology assets are limited to an ArcGIS-based cartographic platform used for clandestine dumpsite reporting (Réseau des observateurs) and a regional carbon assessment framework delivered with consulting partner Addere Service-Conseil.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a grant-funded non-profit: the organization does not charge end beneficiaries for services. Funding flows in from Quebec provincial sources (Société du Plan Nord, MELCCFP, Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, Fonds Écoleader via FAQDD, Plan nature 2030), federal sources (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Agence de l'eau du Canada), and project-specific foundations (Fondation Hydro-Québec pour l'environnement, Fondation de la faune du Québec, Mountain Equipment Co-op). Disbursements flow out as grants to enterprises and organizations (e.g., CAD 117,000+ to 10 circular economy projects in 2022-2024). The organization has 9 staff, is governed by a member-based board, and holds no equity ownership structure.

Environnement Côte-Nord firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Environnement Côte-Nord
Legal name
Environnement Côte-Nord
Website
https://crecn.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1995
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Environnement Côte-Nord is a Sept-Îles-based non-profit environmental council serving the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, providing free accompaniment, funding access, and coordination on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, and conservation to municipalities, businesses, non-profits, and First Nations.
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Environnement Côte-Nord industry classification

Industry
Product category
Environmental Consulting and Advisory Services
NAICS
Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Forest Ecosystem Services & Carbon/Conservation Programs (AFAMAAAJ), Climate Mitigation Programs (Energy, Industry, Transport) (BPADALAC)

Keywords

  • Environmental consulting services
  • Sustainable development advisory
  • Climate action programs
  • Biodiversity conservation services
  • Circular economy support

Where Environnement Côte-Nord is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Sept-Îles
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Environnement Côte-Nord business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Government Funding and Grants: Environnement Côte-Nord operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through government programs and grants. Major funders include the Société du Plan Nord (Plan d'action nordique), the ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), the Fonds Écoleader, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, and various other provincial and federal government programs. Services to businesses and organizations are provided free of charge, with financing provided through these public funding sources.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumMonthlyFree ecoresponsability services for businesses, organizations, and municipalities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Environnement Côte-Nord product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Environnement Côte-Nord is a non-profit regional environmental council that provides free environmental accompaniment, diagnostics, and funding program access to businesses, municipalities, organizations, and First Nations communities across the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. It delivers carbon footprint assessment programs (Cohorte Carbone), circular economy financing and support, biodiversity protection initiatives, climate change adaptation workshops, illegal dump site monitoring, and protected areas consultation. All services are offered at no charge to recipients and are financed by government grants from Quebec ministries and the Société du Plan Nord.

Product overview

Environnement Côte-Nord operates as a non-profit environmental organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services focused on environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate action in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. The core offerings include the Cohorte Carbone for business carbon footprinting, the Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique initiative for biodiversity protection, and a Circular Economy Support Program providing financing and accompaniment for businesses. Additional services encompass the Roulons électrique electromobility campaign, the Climat de changement regional climate initiative, Communautés résilientes for municipal climate resilience, and specialized conservation projects for habitats like Pointe de Moisie. The organization also operates monitoring networks including the Réseaux des observateurs for illegal dump sites, and conducts protected area consultations under Plan nature 2030. Together, these programs form an integrated approach to environmental stewardship combining research, community engagement, financing support, and direct conservation action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Cohorte Carbone Côte-Nord: Program assembling regional businesses committed to climate action and environmental improvement through carbon footprint measurement and reduction plans.
  • Communautés résilientes Côte-Nord
  • Roulons électrique sur la Côte-Nord

Products and services

  • Cohorte Carbone Côte-Nord A carbon footprint assessment program that brings together regional businesses to measure their greenhouse gas emissions and develop reduction action plans. Two editions completed with nine companies, financed by the Écoleader Fund.
  • Alliés pour la biodiversité nordique A collective regional initiative launched in 2023 to promote biodiversity protection as a solution to climate and environmental crises. Includes a biodiversity ally network and annual rendezvous events.
  • Circular Economy Support Program A structured program offering two financing and support tracks for businesses and organizations implementing circular economy projects in the Côte-Nord region. Includes accompaniment services and grants covering up to 90% of eligible expenses (maximum CAD 13,500) for qualifying projects.
  • Roulons électrique Campaign An education and promotion campaign for electric vehicles and innovative electric transportation modes, aligned with Quebec's goal to electrify 2 million vehicles by 2030. Includes road tests, webinars, information kiosks, and organizational support.
  • Climat de changement A regional synergy-building initiative on climate change, part of the province-wide Climat de changement movement coordinated by RNCREQ. Aims to contribute to Canada's 2050 carbon neutrality goal and facilitate community resilience.
  • Communautés résilientes Côte-Nord A program uniting regional municipal organizations committed to addressing climate change impacts. Helps communities understand climate vulnerabilities and develop adaptation capacities through workshops and engagement.
  • Réseau des observateurs A network of volunteer organizations that act as field observers to monitor and report illegal dump sites across Côte-Nord. Uses a cartographic platform and online reporting form to track environmental hazards.
  • Pointe de Moisie Ecological Restoration

Companies that use Environnement Côte-Nord

Customer profile

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Environnement Côte-Nord technology and API

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Environnement Côte-Nord partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

67 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

  • CREDD Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Co-partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. CREDD and Environnement Côte-Nord, along with Centre TERRE of Cégep de Jonquière, received nearly 300,000 CAD funding for research, outreach, and training to reduce non-renewable energy use on public territory north of the 49th parallel.
  • Centre des Technologies des Énergies Renouvelables et du Rendement Énergétique (Centre TERRE) du Cégep de JonquièrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Technical partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Centre TERRE brings expertise in renewable energy research and knowledge transfer for isolated territories, contributing to photovoltaic systems optimization and maintenance training.
  • MRC de ManicouaganstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel and illegal dumpsite vigilance project. Provides co-funding and territorial jurisdiction for environmental initiatives. Partner in Centre TERRE project consortium.
  • MRC de Sept-RivièresstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project. Active in circular economy development, biomass heating deployment, and environmental initiatives. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.
  • MRC de MinganiestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project. Contributed to circular economy tour visits and regional development initiatives.
  • MRC de CaniapiscauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.
  • MRC de la Haute-Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.
  • MRC du Golfe-du-St-LaurentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Municipal regional county municipality partner in renewable energy project north of 49th parallel. Part of Centre TERRE project consortium.
  • ArcelorMittal Exploitation minière CanadastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Key regional mining partner recruiting subcontractors for 2nd Cohorte Carbone to help decarbonize their value chain. Three supplier companies participated in carbon footprint assessment program. Committed to reducing emissions from operations and entire value chain from mine to port.
  • SNAP Québec (Société pour la nature et les parcs du Canada, section Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Leading partner in the Coalition Parc national Lac Walker coalition demanding protection of the deepest lake in Quebec. SNAP Québec and Environnement Côte-Nord co-lead regional mobilization, having requested reactivation of the park project since 2021. Coalition includes 20 organizations from municipal, environmental, economic, and tourism sectors.
  • Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-UtenamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022First Nations community whose Nitassinan territory includes Lac Walker area proposed for national park. Partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project and various regional environmental initiatives.
  • IOC (Iron Ore Company of Canada)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Major mining company member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Contributing to regional economic, environmental, and tourism development discussions. Partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance initiatives.
  • Chambre de commerce de Port-CartierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker representing economic sector interests in regional protected areas development.
  • Corporation de protection de l'environnement de Sept-Îles (CPESI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Key regional environmental organization partner. Developed Portrait des milieux naturels de Sept-Îles, a first in comprehensive ecosystem assessment for Côte-Nord. Active in environmental protection and conservation projects.
  • Fédération québécoise des chasseurs et des pêcheurs – Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker representing hunting and fishing community interests in wildlife and habitat protection.
  • Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du GolfecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional coastal zone management committee partner. Active in marine and coastal environment protection. Collaborates on Pointe de Moisie restoration and biodiversity initiatives.
  • Ville de Port-CartierstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Municipal partner in Coalition Parc national Lac Walker (located 30km from city) and various environmental initiatives including biomass heating and circular economy projects.
  • Ville de Sept-ÎlesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Major city partner in environmental initiatives including Coalition Parc national Lac Walker, biodiversity conservation, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and sustainable development planning.
  • Tourisme Côte-NordstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional tourism promotion organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Contributing to sustainable tourism development and natural heritage promotion.
  • Cégep de Sept-ÎlesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Educational institution member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to regional development discussions.
  • Association de Protection de La Rivière aux RochersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022River protection association member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker focusing on watershed protection.
  • Culture Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional cultural organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Partner in Front Commun pour une Côte-Nord durable with ECN.
  • Développement économique Port-CartierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Economic development organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to sustainable economic diversification discussions.
  • Développement économique Sept-ÎlesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Economic development organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker contributing to regional economic planning.
  • Musée régional de la Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional museum member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Cultural heritage partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project documenting historical site use.
  • MRC de Sept-RivièrescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Municipal regional county co-leading Coalition Parc national Lac Walker. Active in illegal dumpsite vigilance, biomass heating deployment, and sustainable development initiatives.
  • Organisme de bassins versants DuplessiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Watershed organization partner in biodiversity conservation, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and invasive species management. Collaborates on EEE floristiques detection projects.
  • Tourisme Port-CartierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Local tourism organization member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker promoting sustainable tourism development.
  • Compagnie minière IOCstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Major iron ore mining company partner in Combattez le Fléau illegal dumpsite vigilance campaign and regional environmental initiatives.
  • SADC Côte-NordstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Local development center partner in electric mobility, circular economy, and regional economic development projects. Collaborates through Synergie 138 initiative.
  • Aluminerie AlouetteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Aluminum smelter company member of Coalition Parc national Lac Walker and partner in Pointe de Moisie restoration project.
  • Mountain Equipment Co-opminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Outdoor equipment retailer funder of Pointe de Moisie restoration project (2016-2018), supporting conservation of natural areas.
  • Ville de Sept-ÎlesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Municipal funder of Pointe de Moisie restoration project. Partner in various regional environmental initiatives.
  • Ouranos ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Climate science consortium providing scientific content for climate adaptation training and regional climate portrait development. Expert partner for climate action initiatives.
  • Hydro-QuébecstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Provincial electricity utility partner in electric mobility initiatives (Roulons électrique) and renewable energy projects. Co-funding biomass heating and electric vehicle infrastructure.
  • ArcelorMittalstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Major steel producer operating regional mining. Partner in Table régionale sur l'énergie et les changements climatiques (TRÉCC), electric mobility, and climate action initiatives. Substituting fuel oil with bio-oil from residual wood.
  • Addere Service-ConseilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 June 2022Climate strategy consulting firm that conducted carbon footprint assessments and action plans for Cohorte Carbone participating companies. Expert partner in corporate climate action.
  • ÉquiterrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Environmental organization coordinating Roulons électrique campaign for Quebec-wide electric vehicle promotion. National partner in electric mobility education and outreach.
  • Association des véhicules électriques du Québec (AVÉQ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Electric vehicle association partner in electric mobility events and test drive organization. Technical expertise for midis branchés events.
  • SADC ManicouaganstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Local development center partner in circular economy through Synergie 138 initiative, conducting enterprise audits for residual matter identification and promoting circular economy.
  • BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord CanadastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Local bioenergy company producing pyrolytic oil from residual wood for ArcelorMittal, enabling 60,000 tonnes/year GHG reduction. Partner in renewable energy and circular economy.
  • Tourisme Côte-NordstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional tourism organization technical partner for electric mobility circuit development, supporting charging station deployment for tourism electric vehicle routes.
  • Ressource de Réinsertion Le PharecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Social economy organization collecting residual wood for potential biomass heating network in Port-Cartier industrial zone. Partner in circular economy and social integration initiatives.
  • OBV de la Haute-Côte-NordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Watershed organization partner in invasive species detection projects and nature-based solutions webinars. Collaborates on biodiversity and waterway protection.
  • OBV ManicouagancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Watershed organization participating in Table environnement Côte-Nord and regional environmental coordination. Partner in biodiversity and watershed protection.
  • Canards Illimités CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Wetland conservation organization expert in nature-based solutions webinars, presenting on wetland restoration projects for Côte-Nord.
  • SNAP QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Environmental organization expert in protected areas and ecological connectivity. Co-presenter on connectivity concepts and Indigenous protected area initiatives in webinars.
  • Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus EssipitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022First Nations community partner in ecological connectivity and biodiversity protection, sharing Indigenous protected area expertise in webinars and regional initiatives.
  • Carbone boréalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Boreal carbon research organization expert in carbon sequestration, presenting on boreal forest carbon capture in webinars.
  • CARCLIQUEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Research group co-presenting on carbon sequestration by wetlands in webinars, contributing scientific expertise on climate solutions.
  • Nature QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Environmental organization partner providing biodiversity analyst expertise and animation of biomass training. Active in Plan nature 2030 implementation.
  • Synergie 138coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional circular economy initiative through SADC network conducting enterprise audits for residual matter inventories and synergies. Partner in circular economy outreach tours.
  • Boralex - Projet ApuiatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Wind energy developer member of TRÉCC contributing to regional energy transition discussions and climate action planning.
  • CITEC (Consortium Innovation Technologie Énergie Côte-Nord)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional technology and energy innovation consortium developing renewable energy solutions for isolated communities. Partner in biomass heating and hybrid energy systems.
  • CEDFOB (Centre d'expérimentation et de développement en forêt boréale)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Boreal forest experimentation center member of TRÉCC contributing expertise on forest resources and northern development.
  • Association forestière de la Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional forest association informing and sensitizing population on forest-related social, environmental, and economic issues. Network partner for biomass energy deployment.
  • Climate Smart - GROSBOIS, SoniaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 June 2022Climate accounting service partner providing GHG quantification services to organizations and businesses in the region.
  • MRC de la Haute-Côte-NordstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Municipal regional county partner in sustainable development, illegal dumpsite campaigns, and regional environmental initiatives through Table environnement Côte-Nord.
  • Municipalité de l'Île d'AnticostiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Island municipality member of TRÉCC contributing to regional energy and climate discussions.
  • Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Regional health authority member of TRÉCC contributing expertise on climate change health impacts and environmental health considerations.
  • Ministère des Transports du QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Provincial transport ministry member of TRÉCC contributing to electromobility and sustainable transportation planning.
  • Municipalité de TadoussacminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022Municipal partner in electric mobility and greening initiatives. Published first municipal environmental policy and participated in electric vehicle promotion.
  • Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec (RNCREQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent national network of 17 regional environmental councils (CREs) recognized and subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Environment. Environnement Côte-Nord is a member, gaining provincial perspective and connecting regional action to national objectives. Coordinates pan-Quebec initiatives including climate action (Climat de changement), biodiversity (Plan nature 2030), invasive species management, and protected areas consultations.
  • Conseil des Innus de PessamitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nations community partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project on Nitassinan of Pessamit. Collaborative engagement combining Indigenous knowledge and territorial stewardship for environmental protection.
  • MRC de ManicouagancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project 2024-2027. Co-funding and jurisdictional support. Mobilization of regional actors and stakeholders for environmental protection.
  • Comité ZIP de la Rive-Nord de l'EstuaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoastal zone committee partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project in Manicouagan, focusing on waterway and shoreline protection.
  • Cégep de Baie-ComeauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in illegal dumpsite vigilance project, providing student involvement and educational components.

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Environnement Côte-Nord competitors and assessment

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  • Société du Plan Nord: Quebec government's northern development agency and ECN's largest funder (Plan d'action nordique 2023-2028). Government ecosystem funder rather than direct peer.
  • Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD): Provincial sustainable development fund coordinating the Fonds Écoleader which is a primary funder of ECN's Cohorte Carbone and ecoresponsibility programs. Funder/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

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Direct peers

  • Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du Golfe: Regional coastal zone management committee directly partnered with ECN on marine biodiversity, Pointe de Moisie restoration, and illegal dumpsite vigilance. Operates in the same geographic footprint.
  • Équiterre: Quebec-wide environmental nonprofit working on climate action, sustainable agriculture, and transport electrification. Coordinates the Roulons électrique campaign of which ECN is the regional affiliate.
  • Nature Québec: Quebec environmental organization focused on biodiversity, forest conservation, and climate adaptation. Active ECN partner on Plan nature 2030 implementation and biomass training.
  • SNAP Québec: Quebec chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Co-leads with ECN the Coalition for Parc national Lac Walker and collaborates on protected areas and ecological connectivity.
  • Organisme de bassins versants Duplessis: Watershed organization partner on biodiversity, illegal dumpsite vigilance, and invasive species detection. Operates within the same regional geography with overlapping mandates.
  • Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (CREDD): CRE for adjacent Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Direct peer operating identical regional environmental council mandate; currently co-leads the ~$300K renewable energy project north of 49th parallel with ECN.

Emerging players

  • Canards Illimités Canada: Canadian wetland conservation organization partner of ECN on nature-based solutions webinars and wetland restoration topics in the Côte-Nord region.

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Frequently asked questions about Environnement Côte-Nord

What does Environnement Côte-Nord do?

Environnement Côte-Nord is a non-profit regional environmental council that provides free environmental accompaniment, diagnostics, and funding program access to businesses, municipalities, organizations, and First Nations communities across the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. It delivers carbon footprint assessment programs (Cohorte Carbone), circular economy financing and support, biodiversity protection initiatives, climate change adaptation workshops, illegal dump site monitoring, and protected areas consultation. All services are offered at no charge to recipients and are financed by government grants from Quebec ministries and the Société du Plan Nord.

Is Environnement Côte-Nord a public or private company?

Environnement Côte-Nord is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Environnement Côte-Nord founded?

Environnement Côte-Nord was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Environnement Côte-Nord based?

Environnement Côte-Nord is headquartered in Sept-Îles, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Environnement Côte-Nord make money?

One revenue line is on record: government Funding and Grants.

Who are Environnement Côte-Nord's main competitors?

Others on record are Société du Plan Nord and Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD). Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec (RNCREQ) is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Comité ZIP Côte-Nord du Golfe, Équiterre, Nature Québec, SNAP Québec, Organisme de bassins versants Duplessis and Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (CREDD). Canards Illimités Canada is listed as an emerging player.

Does Environnement Côte-Nord have an API?

No public API is recorded for Environnement Côte-Nord.

What industry is Environnement Côte-Nord in?

Environnement Côte-Nord's product category is Environmental Consulting and Advisory Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAGAD, Forestry & Reforestation, with a secondary code of AFAMAAAJ, Forest Ecosystem Services & Carbon/Conservation Programs. Its NAICS code is 813312 and its SIC code is 8300.

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