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Redbrick CMO bullish on building sustainable economy
Redbrick CMO bullish on making sustainable economy
The world is only beginning to tap into the unparalleled opportunities unleashed by the transition to a sustainable, low carbon economy, such as decarbonization and green buildings, according to Vancouver-based Redbrick's chief marketing officer Marco Pimentel.
Metro makes first climate risk disclosures in ESG report
Grocer and retailer Metro Inc. cemented its environmental commitments in 2023 with two key accomplishments: aligning its climate target with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and addressing climate risk with an internationally recognized framework.
A busy year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries
Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help humanity replace fossil fuels and prevent severe climatic warming. Clean energy is often now the least expensive.
Overlooked geothermal in for its hottest decade yet
It's clean, renewable, and right there below our feet, but geothermal energy has largely remained undeveloped in Canada. The need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels is suddenly driving renewed interest in the high temperatures that occur naturally underground.
5 big trends highlight 2023's ascendency of microgrids
Microgrid Knowledge has deemed 2023 as a year of tremendous growth and expansion in the way that distributed energy resources are remaking the electricity delivery landscape; from major utilities embracing microgrids to the use of hydrogen fuel.
Oscar, the Canadian-built, AI-driven recycling system
Oscar office recycling systems have a scanner that checks the item which someone wants to discard, then nudges the user to deposit their garbage or recyclable in the right bin. Oscar is located in 10 federal government buildings in Ottawa.
Big miners are getting into the metal recycling sector
The $924-million investment for a 50-per-cent stake in Brampton, Ont.-based Matalco Inc., an aluminum recycler, is key to RioTinto's future and helped fill a gaping hole in its business according to chief executive Jakob Stausholm.
U.S. claims N.A. coastal seabed in push for resources
The U.S. extended its claims on the ocean floor along the coast of Alaska, Maine and Washington by the Canadian border, securing rights to potentially resource-rich seabeds as it ramps up efforts to safeguard supplies of minerals for future technologies.
Data reveals major industrial CO2 emitters by province
What industry is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in your province or territory? Federal government data released this week shows there's huge variation across the country, and some of it may surprise you.
Minister to overrule OEB to halt home building costs
Ontario’s energy minister says he will introduce legislation to reverse an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) decision that would increase costs for new homes heated with natural gas, saying it would slow or halt the construction of new homes.
Lululemon gets failing grade in emissions report
Greenhouse gas emissions from Lululemon’s global supply chain are projected to be as much as nine times higher than its 2030 target, despite a stated commitment to cut emissions intensity by 60 per cent by 2030, a recent report says.
Securing buy-in for your sustainability strategy
One of the biggest challenges faced by those working in ESG is how to secure buy-in across the business for a new sustainability strategy and the policies that follow. Here are three critical steps to implement.
Quebec's plan to reduce wind farm-related bat deaths
Quebec will require all future wind farm projects to increase turbine cut-in speeds — when blades start rotating and generating power — to 5.5 metres per second at night between June 1 and Oct. 15. It says the measure has worked elsewhere.
Anaergia sells US$15.6 million of IRA tax credits
Anaergia Inc., a global renewable fuels leader, announced its entry into a definitive agreement for a sale of US$15.6 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investment tax credits generated by its subsidiary, Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility Holdco, LLC.
Pattern's $11B financing for U.S. clean energy project
Pattern Energy Group, a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, has closed an US$11 billion non-recourse financing and begun construction of SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, the largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history.
Altus Power closes acquisition of solar assets
Altus Power, Inc. (AMPS-N), a commercial-scale provider of clean electric power, has announced the closing of its acquisition of Project Hyperion, LLC, comprising of 121 megawatts in solar assets, primarily in North and South Carolina.
U.S. offshore wind industry poised for success in 2024
The U.S. offshore wind industry is eyeing a brighter 2024, with work expected to start on several projects. The offshore wind industry is expected to play a major role as several states decarbonize the power grid and combat climate change.
U.S. releases long-awaited hydrogen rules
The Biden administration's proposal for clean hydrogen tax credits is built on “three pillars” that will ensure hydrogen actually fights climate change instead of making it worse. The "pillars" attempt to ensure hydrogen production is powered by clean sources.
BYD to become world's most popular EV maker
China’s BYD Co. bills itself as the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of. It might need a different tagline soon. The automaker is poised to surpass Tesla as global leader in fully electric vehicle (EV) sales in Q4 2023.
EVs driving China toward the end of the age of oil
Since 2017, China has chalked up more than 18 million electric vehicle sales, nearly half the world’s total and over four times more than the U.S., according to BloombergNEF data. The ramifications have consequences far beyond the auto industry.
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ESG Summit Canada
Oct 30 2024
Arcadian Court, Toronto
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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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