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Nexii's plan for its second act? Walk before it can run
Nexii's plan for its second act? Walk before it can run
Nexii Building Solutions Inc.’s restart will include refocusing its sustainable building materials on core sectors and expanding manufacturing capacity, as one of its new owners moves its headquarters to Dallas, interim CEO Bill Tucker told Sustainable Biz Canada.
When it comes to Scope 3, it’s time to weed the garden
GUEST SUBMISSION: There is no question about it: Scope 3 emissions are a thorn in the side of every company trying to operate in a more sustainable way, Jim Kalogiros, vice-president of secure power in Canada at Schneider Electric, writes.
Brookfield Renewable announces Q2 results
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (BEP-N) on Friday reported a loss of $88 million US in its second quarter, missing Wall Street expectations. The company also reported funds from operations of $339 million US in the quarter.
Cancellations skyrocket after Alta. renewable energy pause
Alberta’s seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, according to an analysis done by The Pembina Institute on the one-year anniversary of the move.
Cdn. companies pushing back on sustainability disclosures
Some of Canada’s largest institutional investors support quick adoption of a slate of new sustainability reporting standards, while energy and mining companies want disclosure to remain voluntary and exclude items such as indirect carbon emissions.
Oilsands producers hold off ESG reports in wake of Bill C-59
Oilsands companies are holding back on issuing environmental reports as they deal with the fallout from Bill C-59 - federal legislation intended to ban greenwashing. The legislation changes the Competition Act to stamp out false or exaggerated environmental claims.
Pathways Alliance revives slimmed-down website
A group of Canada’s largest oilsands companies, Pathways Alliance, has revived its website after scrubbing its online presence in response to a federal bill targeting environmental advertising claims. The bill would require corporations to provide evidence to support environmental claims.
Once 'dirty' mining industry now seen as key to 'clean' energy
Depending on how different technologies develop, the mineral demand from clean energy technologies could quadruple by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency, with demand for minerals used in batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) growing by up to 30 times.
ECO Canada launches codes program for First Nations
ECO Canada, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, launched the Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities across the country. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of advanced energy performance building codes within Indigenous communities.
Standard Lithium announces leadership transition
Effective Sept. 1, Robert Mintak will retire as Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI-X) chief executive officer and remain engaged as an advisor through August 2025. David Park will assume the position of chief executive officer effective Sept. 1.
Max Power finds Cda.'s largest natural hydrogen target area
MAX Power Mining Corp. (MAXX-CN), utilizing proprietary methods, has identified a prospective naturally occurring hydrogen resource play in southeast Saskatchewan featuring dozens of historical hydrogen showings, including grades up to 96.4 per cent.
Shell to install green hydrogen electrolyzer in Germany
Shell (SHEL-N) is set to install a 100-megawatt renewable hydrogen electrolyzer at its Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Germany. This electrolyzer will generate up to 44,000 kilograms of green hydrogen daily using renewable energy.
Unifor calls for 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs
Unifor, the largest private labour union in Canada’s auto sector, has called on the federal government to implement 100 per cent tariffs on finished Chinese EVs, advocating for an approach that largely mirrors policy in the United States.
Canada's battery industry faces speed bumps
Canada’s ambitious ventures into the EV battery space face challenges in the months and years ahead amid signs of EV demand coming down from record highs, striking overcapacity issues and “alarming” price trends.
CleanBC launches funding for some EV charging stations
A new funding program in British Columbia to get more medium- and heavy-duty EV chargers online opened for applications Aug 1. Successful applicants can receive up to $200,000 per charge port.
Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share EV components like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving. A third Japanese manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., has joined the Nissan-Honda partnership.
California city first in U.S. to switch to all-EV police fleet
The police department in South Pasadena, Calif. said in July it’s making the switch to EV patrol cars in an effort to combat Los Angeles’ longstanding smog and pollution problems, becoming the first city in the U.S. to do so.
SBTi backpedals on carbon credits
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has warned that carbon credits have been found to be largely “ineffective” but left open the prospect for the limited use of such tools, in a bid to settle a public row.
McDonald’s balances sales decline with sustainability goals
McDonald’s (MCD-N) reported a drop in U.S. and global sales in Q2, contrasting sharply with the previous year’s growth. Amid these challenges, the fast-food giant is doubling down on value deals and ambitious sustainability initiatives.
These fashion brands fail at emissions disclosures: watchdog
While emissions are rising among 17 per cent of the fashion industry’s largest brands, many are not disclosing how they’re tackling the problem, according to a report released Aug. 1 by industry watchdog Fashion Revolution.
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