Morton Medical Centre recognized with sustainability catalyst award

Morton Medical Centre has been recognized with a Sustainability Catalyst Award from GreenUP Peterborough, highlighting the medical centre’s ongoing engagement with the Green Economy Peterborough network and its commitment to environmental leadership and sustainability.

The award was presented in June as part of Green Economy Peterborough’s annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration. Morton Medical Centre was among a number of local organizations recognized as Sustainability Catalysts for their contributions to the network.

The Sustainability Catalyst Award recognizes members for the enrichment they bring to the network through their engagement in learning, storytelling, and connection activities throughout the year.

Representing Morton Medical Centre at the celebration was Guy Hanchet, a Board Director and Chair of MMC's Green House Gas Committee.

MMC Board Director, Guy Hanchet and Green Economy Peterborough Program Manager, Jackie Donaldson at Green Economy Peterborough’s annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration in June. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Morton Medical Centre is a member of Green Economy Peterborough, a GreenUP program and business network that brings local organizations together to learn, share knowledge, and work toward reducing their environmental impact. Through learning events, coaching and resources, the network supports organizations in setting and advancing sustainability goals.

Since joining Green Economy Peterborough, Morton Medical Centre has completed a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment and taken action to improve the energy efficiency of its facility. The centre’s efforts not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also inspire other small businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

The recognition builds on Morton Medical Centre’s previous achievements in sustainability. In 2025, MMC received three Climate Leadership Awards from Green Economy Peterborough and Green Economy Canada.