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EnerSavings debuts EV charging system for high-rises

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EnerSavings, a Toronto-based sustainable energy company, says its subscription service can propel the electric vehicle transition for condominium and apartment owners by offering flexibility and affordability for greener drivers.

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Mitrex Integrated Solar Technology — the world’s largest manufacturer of integrated solar products — is moving forward on plans for a 2.5 GW production facility in Rochester, N.Y.

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Fengate Asset Management is pushing forward its sustainability efforts on two fronts — an equity investment in building hygiene provider Inflector Environmental Services and the completion of BOMA BEST Gold certification for its 1.7 million square foot office portfolio.

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ESG analysis firm Morningstar Sustainalytics has signed a strategic agreement with Australian physical climate risk analysis company XDI to expand its line of climate risk solutions and address demand from institutional investors.

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The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has launched a $500 million program to triple the number of electric vehicle charger stations in Canada, the latest in a string of investments that has seen the Crown corporation invest $7.6 billion in 40 projects.

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Canada’s aviation industry is betting big on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and plans to go from powering a few planes a year to sourcing 10 per cent of all jet fuel from sustainable sources by 2030.

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Zero-emissions logistics company GoBolt is expanding its suite of services to start offering same-day, last-mile delivery service — starting with a fleet of 70 electric vans — for small packages in cities across Canada and the U.S.

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Electric vehicle proponents hope the rollout of the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will make it a little easier for EV drivers in the U.S. to charge than it was for Bertha Benz to refuel in 1888 Germany.

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CPP Investments used its influence as a major institutional investor to push 35 companies to make “material“ commitments and improvements to climate-related disclosures and practices in the past year, according to its latest report on sustainability investing made public Wednesday.

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Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) top executive Dave McKay says he and his fellow CEOs need to show more leadership on climate change and while the federal government needs to commit a lot more money to make real progress.

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Alberta’s carbon pricing system is under review and some policy experts say the wrong changes risk not supporting decarbonization investment.

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The age-old mantra with carbon credits is that some are good, some are bad and it’s hard to know which is which. Here are four things that are helping carbon crediting get more accurate, precise and credible.

Calgary Real Estate Forum

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The adverse effects of climate change are being increasingly felt throughout the province with events like heat domes and forest fires, and these can all have an impact on real estate.

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With real estate prices dropping 25 per cent in some parts of Canada, it seems that property is on everyone’s minds. To make things worse, climate change will destroy real estate prices in parts of Vancouver.

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Perched over a harbour across from the bright lights of Vancouver’s city centre, a massive new residential development is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be climate resilient.

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The Pickering Heritage and Community Centre will be green in more ways than one. The facility will be the city’s first net-zero carbon building and will reflect the natural environment surrounding the site.

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ESG will have a fundamental impact on acquisition and management of real estate assets. This in turn is likely to have an effect on how landlords and tenants respond to and resolve disputes with ESG related considerations.

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Canadians will see lower incomes and a choice between higher taxes or fewer government services if there isn’t more effort to adapt to the changing climate, a new report from The Canadian Climate Institute warns.

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A municipally owned company that runs a large landfill in central Alberta plans to build a compost facility that could process up to 20,000 tonnes of organic waste per year.

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A bylaw barring the distribution of plastic shopping bags in Montreal’s 19 boroughs goes into effect on Tuesday, the city has announced. The ban will now apply in all retail businesses, including restaurants and establishments that offer takeout and delivery.

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