Jan 29, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Twelve Canadian Companies Named to the Global Cleantech 100 List

More than half include EDC customers from diverse markets and sectors across Canada

OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Once again in 2019, Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage, with 12 companies being named to the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 list at the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco. This year, the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada.

Eight of the 12 companies being recognized are Export Development Canada (EDC) customers, a banner year for Canadian cleantech companies whose locations span across British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia covering many different sectors including energy, biochemicals, extractives and more.

"EDC would like to congratulate the Canadian companies who have been selected for this year's Global Cleantech Top 100 list. The innovative solutions offered by Canadian clean technology companies are being used globally to reduce environmental impacts and allow for more efficient use of natural resources," said Carl Burlock, Senior Vice President, Financing, Export Development Canada. "Canada's clean technology sector continues to evolve, and EDC is proud to be supporting the international growth of Canadian clean technology companies."

Congratulations to our customers:

    --  CarbonCure Technologies Inc. - Advanced Materials (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
    --  CoolEdge Lighting Inc. - Energy Efficiency (Richmond, British Columbia)
    --  Ecobee Inc. - Energy Efficiency (Toronto, Ontario)
    --  Enbala Power Networks Inc. - Smart Grid (North Vancouver, British
        Colombia)
    --  Metamaterial Technologies Inc.- Advanced Materials (Dartmouth, Nova
        Scotia)
    --  Minesense Technologies Ltd. - Extractive (Vancouver, British Columbia)
    --  SemiosBios Technologies Inc. - Agriculture (Vancouver, British Columbia)
    --  Terramera Inc. - Biochemicals (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Quick Facts 

    --  EDC is the largest Canadian provider of financial solutions for Canadian
        cleantech companies looking to export internationally.
    --  EDC has a dedicated Cleantech team of professionals with representation
        across Canada with the sector knowledge and expertise to help facilitate
        the growth of Canadian Cleantech companies.
    --  In 2018, EDC provided over $2.0 billion in support for clean technology
        companies - a record year.

    --  Since 2012, EDC has quadrupled its cleantech customers, facilitating
        more than $6 billion in business in 114 countries.
    --  The cleantech global market is estimated to be worth US$1 trillion and
        expected to surpass US $2.5 trillion by 2022.

About EDC
EDC helps Canadian companies go, grow and succeed in their international business. As a financial Crown corporation, EDC provides financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge, and matchmaking connections to help Canadian companies sell and invest abroad. EDC can also provide financial solutions to foreign buyers to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies.

SOURCE Export Development Canada