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Nutrien Tower achieves rare LEED Platinum certification
Nutrien Tower achieves rare LEED Platinum certification
Nutrien Tower in downtown Saskatoon has become part of an exclusive club of Canadian buildings, achieving LEED Platinum certification thanks to the embodiment of sustainability in every aspect of its design, and within the company’s culture.
Toyota Canada asking Ottawa for help with shift to EVs
Toyota Canada (TOYOF) is seeking financial assistance from Ottawa as it plans for the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) at its assembly plants, a government source said. The source said the amount sought is in the billions of dollars.
Linamar to supply EV industry from Ont. gigacasting plant
When it opens in 2025, Linamar's (LNR-T) plant will make Welland ground zero within the North American auto parts sector for gigacasting — a process using high-pressure die-cast aluminum alloy molding machines to make entire EV chassis segments in one step.
CPP Investments sells stake in German offshore wind assets
CPP Investments, through its wholly owned subsidiary CPPIB Renewables Europe S.à.r.l., has agreed to terms with a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. (ENB-T) to sell its 24.5 per cent stake in two German offshore wind assets: Hohe See and Albatros.
Hydro One transmission line a year ahead of schedule
Hydro One's (H-T) Chatham to Lakeshore transmission line will add approximately 400 megawatts of clean electricity to Ontario – enough power to supply a city the size of Windsor – supporting economic growth in agri-foods, clean energy supply chain and manufacturing.
 | The 360 on Energy and Carbon The zero emission transition with PurolatorDavid ArkellOwner, CEO, 360 Energy Inc. |
N.L. wants more info on large-scale hydrogen project
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked World Energy GH2, the company vying to build one of the country’s first large-scale green hydrogen plants, to provide more information about the project’s effects on the environment.
Lion Electric gets conditional order for 50 e-school buses
Quebec-based electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Company (LEV-T) received a conditional purchase order for 50 all-electric LionC school buses from Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of Electrification-as-a-Service for school districts, governments and fleet operators in North America.
EVgo’s prefab model could cut installation time by 50%
EVgo Inc. (EVGO-Q), a U.S.-based EV fast charging network, says it is using a prefabrication approach to new station installation that could cut average installation time in half and save an average of 15 per cent in construction costs.
Southwest signs agreement to buy 680 million gallons of SAF
Southwest Airlines (LUV-N) announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Southwest plans to begin purchasing SAF from USA BioEnergy's facility near Bon Wier, Texas as early as 2028.
Volvo introduces Energy Solutions initiative
Volvo Cars has unveiled its new venture called Volvo Cars Energy Solutions. This business division will introduce energy storage and charging services, bridging the gap between Volvo electric vehicles, consumer lifestyles, efficient energy use and the broader society.
Flex-N-Gate, StoreDot team up on battery cell tech
Israeli battery developer StoreDot is joining with Ontario-based automotive component manufacturer Flex-N-Gate to scale “extreme fast charging” battery technology in Windsor, Ont. StoreDot replaces the graphite in the anode of a lithium-ion battery cell with nano-sized silicon particles.
Subaru embraces Tesla’s charging standard
Subaru Corporation says it has inked a deal with Tesla (TSLA-Q). This collaboration will see Subaru adopting the North American Charging Standard for its forthcoming battery electric vehicles in North America, starting in 2025.
Molson Coors invests $10M in St. John's brewery
Molson Coors Beverage Company's (TAP-N) most recent investment in its St. John's brewery has resulted in reduced water and electrical consumption, as well as an improvement in production efficiency and reduction in maintenance costs.
Protein MB eyes growth in sustainable protein production
It’s been more than four years in the making, but an industry-led organization called Protein MB has been launched to help Manitoba attain what industry officials say is the province’s rightful place as a global leader in sustainable protein production.
4 best practices for using AI to reduce carbon emissions
On Oct. 19, a U.S. congressional subcommittee heard testimony about the role artificial intelligence could play across the energy industry — from the discovery of new generation sources to better predictions for electricity demand. The tone was generally optimistic.
How the National Adaptation Strategy can help protect Canadians
Climate Proof Canada is calling on the federal government to provide key funding for its National Adaptation Strategy to help defend Canadians from the increasing risk of more frequent and severe climate perils such as wildfires, floods and extreme heat.
Carbon tax isn’t the only way to combat climate change
OPINION: Canada has flexible regulations, from cleaner fuel standards and EV mandates to methane rules in the oil business and the proposed clean power framework. A carbon tax on its own was never going to save the day.
Quebec changes its deposit system for cans
Quebecers can now return more types of containers, including 100 millilitre cans, cans of juice or carbonated water and larger glass containers like wine bottles. All containers, which used to have a five-cent deposit value, are now worth 10 cents.
Pope to attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai
Pope Francis said this week that he will attend the COP28 climate conference starting next month in Dubai, the first time a pontiff will be at the U.N. environmental meeting since they began in 1995.
Industry Events
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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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