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2 Tecumseth development by TAS has circular economy focus
TAS's 2 Tecumseth dev has circular economy focus
Toronto-based real estate developer TAS will reuse approximately 6,000 tonnes of salvaged material in the redevelopment of a former municipal abattoir and the Wellington Destructor garbage incinerator at Toronto's 2 Tecumseth Street site.
Sustainalytics develops corporate net-zero action tool
Corporate ESG research firm Morningstar Sustainalytics has released a rating product named the Low Carbon Transition Ratings to track whether companies are following through their net-zero commitments with actions, providing transparency for investors.
The climate math of the national inventory report
The national inventory report and the social cost of carbon lay out the inescapable math of climate change. And they fill in some of the facts that have been missing from the fight over carbon pricing in Canada.
Canada not tracking GHG reduction efficacy: audit
The federal government isn't measuring how effective its policies are in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, says a report from the commissioner of environment and sustainable development. The audit says Canada is falling behind on tree planting and biodiversity protection.
Bank regulator's action on climate "urgent": audit
Canada’s environment commissioner says action by the federal banking regulator on climate change is overdue and now urgent. He said the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions' climate resiliency plan falls short of encouraging the net-zero economy transition.
Canada's green transition plan competes with U.S: TD
A new report by TD Economics says the financial support Canada is offering for the clean energy transition is competitive with the U.S. It may refute arguments that Canada risks missing out on investment due the U.S. clean energy law.
B.C.’s energy mega-projects enter the home stretch
For the last three or four years, the construction of four major energy projects collectively worth more than $80 billion has buoyed B.C.’s economy with tens of thousands of construction jobs and billions in procurement spending.
Ontario may lose billions in tax credits due to gas
The federal budget released last month included a clean-electricity tax credit worth an estimated $25.7 billion. But it’s only available in provinces that commit to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 — something Ontario has not done.
Canada 'serious' about reviving nuclear: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada is “very serious” about reviving nuclear energy production to lower the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The prime minister made the comments in response to a question about Canada’s natural gas exports to Germany.
Alberta signs third SMR agreement
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and the Government of Alberta have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies, including the Korean-designed SMART reactor, in Alberta.
Oilsands emissions could be underestimated: study
New federal research published in a U.S. journal suggests greenhouse gas emissions from the Alberta oilsands may be significantly underestimated, adding to a growing pile of studies that say our understanding of what is going into the atmosphere is incomplete.
Little for buildings in Alberta's climate strategy
There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources. No specific policies or programs for commercial real estate are promised.
Key climate target is 2050: carbon capture proponents
Alberta's new climate plan drew criticism this week for its lack of interim emissions reduction targets, but proponents of carbon capture and storage technology say it's important to be realistic about how quickly major projects can be deployed.
Ontario opens the door to storing CO2 underground
Ontario's government is opening the door to allowing underground carbon capture, a way of fighting climate change by trapping and storing greenhouse gas emissions. A repeal of a previous law joins proposed rules for carbon capture pilot projects.
Inside CRE’s battle to reduce its carbon emissions
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry has to be at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis as a significant contributor — but a major investigation by Bisnow indicated it is not doing its bit to avert ecological disaster.
Ottawa's use of EV charging stations disappoints
A full year after they were installed, Ottawans appear slow to embrace the city's new fleet of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. One city-owned charging station was used just 65 times in 2022. But usage is trending upward.
MEC pledges carbon cuts from products, supply chain
Canadian outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co. has set sweeping new emissions targets for its supply chain - a 55 per cent emissions cut by 2030 and 90 per cent by 2050 - as a science-based climate plan.
Venture capital has a new net-zero alliance
A group of 23 venture capital firms announced on Tuesday the Venture Capital Alliance, an initiative to encourage early-stage investors to stop greenhouse-gas pollution and help the companies they fund do the same. It includes general and climate tech investors.
Industry Events
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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