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Architect Pablo La Roche leads Arcadis NV sustainable design program
Architect La Roche leads Arcadis NV sustainability program
Amsterdam-based sustainable design company Arcadis NV is fully committed to decarbonizing the built environment, a mission being spearheaded by architect Pablo La Roche. Last year, Arcadis became a major player in Canada with the acquisition of Toronto-based IBI Group.
BluWave-ai plans int'l launch of EV charging service in 2024
BluWave-ai announced its cloud-based electric vehicle (EV) charging system that helps users understand the best times to charge their vehicles is now available in Ottawa and will be open to a wider national and international audience in 2024.
Origin shareholder backs $10.5B Brookfield consortium bid
Origin Energy shareholder VanEck Australia will support a $10.5B bid from Brookfield (BAM-T) and EIG. The Brookfield consortium’s offer is a “good premium” given the uncertainty around Origin Energy’s shift to renewable energy, according to a VanEck executive.
The true cost (and savings) of Nova Scotia’s energy transition
Nova Scotia recently unveiled its plan for 50 per cent wind power by 2030 alongside additional solar energy. A week later, the federal government announced $12 million to help Nova Scotia with electricity grid upgrades.
Li-Metal produces ultra-thin lithium on polymer anodes
Toronto-based Li-Metal Corp. (LIM-CN), a developer of lithium metal anode and lithium metal production technologies critical for next-generation batteries, announced the successful production of its first batch of ultra-thin lithium on metalized polymer anodes, a second-generation lithium metal anode technology.
94% of investors skeptical of corp. sustainability reporting
More than nine-in-ten investors believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains unsupported claims, according to PwC's 2023 Global Investor Survey. The survey queried 345 investors and analysts across geographies, assets classes and investment approaches.
Court quashes order underlying single-use plastics ban
The Federal Court quashed a cabinet order listing plastic manufactured items as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The court said it was not reasonable to say all plastic manufactured items are harmful because the category is too broad.
What would it take for Canada to hit its climate targets?
Canadians received a reality check last week when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government's emissions reduction plan. One researcher said to fill that gap, Ottawa needs to redouble its focus on sectors like oil and gas.
Climate tech investing surges in the third quarter
2023’s Q3 disrupted the trend of slowing investment in the climate tech sector. A total of $16.6 billion was invested in Q3, according to a recently released BloombergNEF analysis, due largely to interest in decarbonization and low-carbon startups.
Companies' lobbying undermines climate pledges: study
Glencore (GLCNF), ExxonMobil (XOM-N) and Stellantis (STLA-N) are among companies lobbying for policies that conflict with their own pledges to cut carbon emissions, a study published by non-profit think tank InfluenceMap on Thursday found.
Sask. introduces bill to withhold carbon tax on natural gas
The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.
Van. airport gets funding to reduce environmental footprint
The Vancouver International Airport will improve its main terminal's building performance and reduce its overall emissions, thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.5 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
U.S. battery industry gets another $3.5B in funding
The U.S. Energy Department is making a push to strengthen the nation's battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.
Only a fifth of companies on track for net-zero
Fewer than one-in-five companies are currently on track to reach net-zero emissions in their operations by 2050, and over a third say they cannot make further investments in decarbonization under current economic conditions, according to research from Accenture.
Mercedes launches first EV charging hub in N. America
Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy, inaugurated its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The Hub expands the North American public charging map for all EV brands.
Toyota, Redwood Materials agree to battery recycling
Toyota Motor North America and Redwood Materials announced an expanded recycling agreement that aims to create pathways for automotive batteries used in Toyota's electrified vehicles that have reached the end of their life. The agreement builds on an existing collaboration.
Women are leading the fight to stop climate change
When it comes to the fight against climate change, leaders from beyond the traditional U.S.-Europe-China power centre — some new to the international stage, others already veterans — are emerging. And women are at the forefront.
Extreme heat likely to kill five times more humans by 2050
Nearly five times more people risk dying from extreme heat in the coming decades, international experts say in a report published Wednesday, warning that "the health of humanity is in serious danger danger” if nothing is done about climate change.
Formula One’s carbon footprint and net-zero pledge
Formula One racing has been notorious in single-seater motorsports. But as the conversation around climate change has intensified, Formula One is in the spotlight with concerns about its carbon footprint and what the sports company is doing to reduce it.
America’s first hydrogen-powered ferry is set to sail
America’s first hydrogen-fueled ferry is set to launch in San Francisco early next year after more than five years in development. On Thursday, startup Switch Maritime said it raised $10 million in Series A funding to expand its one-vessel fleet.
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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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