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Canadian firms improve GRESB scores in 2025, but participation dips
Canadian firms improve GRESB scores in 2025
Canadian real estate companies made incremental progress in the latest Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) despite political and economic headwinds, though the number of participants declined.
Sustainability: A win-win for business and the environment
GUEST SUBMISSION: Canadian businesses haven’t had it easy in the last year, from tariff disruptions to shifting political and economic tides. This only increases the need for businesses to look at creative and innovative ways to protect their bottom line.
Posco Future M to begin Quebec plant ops next October
Posco Future M plans to begin delayed operations at its joint cathode materials plant with General Motors (GM-N) in Quebec next October, signalling a renewed push to expand its presence in the North American electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.
MAX Power to drill Canada's first natural hydrogen well
MAX Power Mining Corp. (MAXX-CN) has selected a contractor to drill the first deep natural hydrogen well in Canada at its Lawson site in Saskatchewan. MAX Power expects drilling to commence on or about Nov. 7.
NextStar EV battery plant hit with 10 stop work orders
Workers at NextStar's massive, publicly subsidized EV battery plant project in Windsor have faced repeated health and safety hazards, including high levels of carbon monoxide, electrical risks and flooded parking lots, according to government records.
Canada’s costly EV scheme stalls out again
OPINION: Canada’s EV strategy never made much sense. The idea of building EVs here using Canadian minerals, creating high quality jobs and reducing emissions was appealing. Unfortunately, it was a fantasy.
Chevy Bolt returns to Canada
The Chevrolet Bolt is officially making its return to Canada. The compact electric hatchback from General Motors will re-enter the market as the 2027 Bolt LT, priced from $39,999. It has an estimated range of up to 410 kilometres.
Halifax installing EV chargers across municipality
Halifax has made up some ground in installing EV chargers across the municipality. A progress report says 29 chargers are now operating across the region. The chargers are of varying speeds and located at parks and community centres.
HydroGraph to move to Texas after 2,000% rally
After a year in which its stock price soared over 2,000 per cent, HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (HG-CN) is planning to change its domicile to the U.S. and list on the Nasdaq to tap deeper capital markets and defence industry demand.
Toronto asks Enbridge not to pull plug on biogas facility
Toronto is asking Enbridge (ENB-T) to come back to the table after the energy company walked away from a plan to construct a facility at its main landfill that would convert biogas into renewable natural gas.
We should be investing in clean, emissions-free energy
OPINION: If we are serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we need fossil fuel consumption to be replaced with clean energy. As long as fossil fuel profit margins remain higher than those for renewables, investors won’t invest in fossil-free technologies.
Feds announce $1.9M for smart microgrid in Saskatchewan
At an announcement in La Plonge, Sask. on Friday, Buckley Belanger, secretary of state for rural development, confirmed that over $1.9 million in federal support was being provided for a smart microgrid project led by Saskatoon-based Aurora Renewables.
Sustainability is coming to Quebec dentists
In an environment where cross-contamination can cause serious problems, a handful of dentists in Quebec are going green. So far, only seven clinics have obtained eco-certification, a feat in the world of oral health, where single-use disposable products reign supreme.
U.S. succeeds in blocking global carbon tax on ships for now
The world’s shipping regulator postponed a decision on adopting a landmark charge on vessel emissions, a shock move that highlights U.S. President Donald Trump's administration’s efforts to disrupt international climate diplomacy.
U.K. vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
The U.K. government has announced plans to train and recruit more workers for the country's clean energy sector, promising to create 400,000 extra jobs by 2030. Five colleges will be set up to train workers with clean energy skills.
Coca-Cola is launching 'reverse vending machines'
New College Lanarkshire in Scotland has partnered with Keep Scotland Beautiful and Coca-Cola to pilot reverse vending machines that pay students for recycling. Students receive 20 pence credits for each aluminum can or plastic bottle they deposit into these machines.
Industry Events
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Greenbuild 2025
Nov 04 2025
to Nov 07 2025
Los Angeles, CA
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Nov 06 2025
to Nov 07 2025
Canmore, Alberta
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NorthX Converge 2025
Nov 19 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre
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2025 National Building Decarbonization Forum
Nov 26 2025
to Nov 27 2025
Ottawa, ON
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Zero Waste Conference
Nov 27 2025
Vancouver, Canada
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