Last week, BC Business Magazine released its annual list of British Columbia’s most innovative companies for 2012. This year’s results revealed that one-third are active players in the province’s growing “green” economy.

Innovation is one of the most important drivers of a greener economy and successful companies are often those that are addressing human needs such as improved health and environmental quality. With increasing consumer awareness and demand for more environmentally-friendly products and services, green businesses are often more resilient to market fluctuations and have shown strong growth despite economic hardships.

Green innovators exemplify an entrepreneurial business mantra that has allowed them to overcome many of the practical business challenges that have plagued others. Not only are they innovators, but they are also leaders in their fields for driving the greater economy towards a greener future. Companies like Klean Industries who are involved clean energy, energy efficiency, green building, and environmental protection, promote the West Coast region’s single most powerful competitive advantage - a cleaner and more sustainable economy.