Trade Mission Puts Nova Scotia Companies in Spotlight

NOTE: A list of companies attending the conference follows this release.

Nova Scotia companies with expertise in clean technology and climate change will be in the spotlight at an international conference in Mexico next week.

Seven local businesses will participate in the United Nations Annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change Negotiations in Cancun. The event provides opportunities for companies to meet with potential clients, partners and investors.

"Nova Scotia is a leader in innovative clean technologies," said Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau. "This is a chance for local companies to reach an international client base, and demonstrate our impressive abilities."

Funding is being provided by the departments of Environment and Economic and Rural Development, Nova Scotia Business Inc., and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Nova Scotia's participation in last year's conference in Copenhagen brought significant project, investment and strategic partnership opportunities.

The Department of Environment will be provide regular updates from the conference, beginning Nov. 29, on its website and through the department Twitter account @ns_environment.

Following is a list of companies attending the conference:

Beyond the Box Law: Provides legal services to clients in a number of sectors including clean technology development, software development, aviation, exporting and mining and vary significantly in size.

BTE Engineering: A Canadian international multi-disciplinary consulting company has its main office is in Halifax with others in Cairo, Egypt and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Carbon Sense Solutions: An environmental engineering consultant and technology developer in carbon management.

De Romilly and De Romilly Limited: Provides consulting, technical and professional services, for a wide variety of national and international clients.

LED Roadway Lighting Limited: A leading manufacturer of LED (light-emitting diode) based street, roadway and outdoor area lighting fixtures and control systems.

Minas Basin Pulp and Power: Constructed a tidal power demonstration and research facility in the Bay of Fundy, the facility is the first of its kind in North America. It is also pursuing a range of renewable energy initiatives such as wind power and biomass.

Scotian Carbon Services: specializes in carbon management and offset brokerage consulting services. Certified by CSA to perform greenhouse gas inventory accounting, the firm works with business to manage carbon risk and maximize carbon revenue.