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EQB looks long-term on sustainability with green bonds and fund
EQB looks long-term on sustainability with green bonds, fund
Making “meaningful progress” with intentional steps is how EQB Inc. (EQB-T) is approaching sustainability, vice-president of environmental, social and governance strategy Leslie Shaw explained to Sustainable Biz Canada.
Unither's hydrogen-powered helicopter targets green flight
Montreal-based aviation research company Unither Bioelectronics is betting hydrogen is the future of sustainable fight, a prediction it is aiming to realize with a hydrogen and battery-powered helicopter it is developing.
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Hydrogen could be Alta.'s next trillion-dollar industry: Smith
According to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the opportunity offered by the fast-emerging hydrogen market is essentially endless and is quite likely to become the province’s — and Canada’s — next trillion-dollar industry. Moreover, it’s something that can be done now.
Next Hydrogen receives $5M in funding from EDC
Mississauga-based Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (NXH-X) said it has received a $5-million working capital debt facility from Export Development Canada (EDC). Next Hydrogen designs and manufactures devices that split water into hydrogen and oxygen using clean energy.
Northstar reports 2024 financial and operating results
Northstar Clean Technologies (ROOF-X) announced financial and operating results for the three- and 12-month period ended Dec. 31, 2024. The company reported a yearly loss and comprehensive loss of $9.3 million, compared to $6.7 million in 2023.
CVW CleanTech announces 2024 results
Calgary-based CVW CleanTech Inc. (CVW-X) has announced its operating and financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Net loss for the year was $3.9 million. The company ended 2024 with $5.2 million in cash on hand.
Canadian Solar subsidiary to supply 228 MW BESS in Chile
e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar (CSIQ-Q), has secured a contract from Chile-based power generation company Colbún to supply a 228-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Diego de Almagro Sur project in the Atacama Region of Chile.
Majority of Canadians back national clean energy grid
A strong majority of Canadians support linking up a national grid powered by hydroelectricity, a new poll has found. Carried out by the pollster EKOS, 84 per cent of Canadian adults who responded to the survey backed the “nation-building” project.
Energy efficient school in B.C. gets clean energy designation
The Coast Salish Elementary school in Coquitlam has been designated a Clean Energy Champion by BC Hydro. The school is equipped with solar panels, a hybrid heat pump, LED lighting and uses technology to track energy production and consumption.
Could we try to make solar panels in Canada?
Most of Canada's solar panels come from Vietnam. One Canadian solar equipment company co-founder said building up domestic manufacturing is a challenge, but there is opportunity in designing the technology and setting up solar panel systems.
Liberals, Conservatives largely mum on climate action plans
In a federal election campaign dominated by U.S. tariffs and the cost of living, the two main parties vying to form the next government have spent little time debating the future of Canada’s climate action plans.
XPRIZE awards $100M for carbon removal
After four years, the XPRIZE has chosen the winners of its US$100-million competition for startups that remove carbon from the atmosphere. Houston-based Mati Carbon took home the US$50-million grand prize.
Inside Amazon’s blueprint for cutting building emissions
Amazon (AMZN-Q) is countering its greenhouse gas emissions by switching to mass timber, lower-carbon concrete and steel for construction; replacing refrigerants with high global warming potential; and using artificial intelligence to fine-tune energy and water consumption.
Low-carbon ratings system for cement and concrete launches
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has announced the launch of Low Carbon Ratings for Cement and Concrete - a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.
Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese batteries opens door for Korean rivals
South Korean battery manufacturers are set to benefit from the 145 per cent tariff imposed by the second Donald Trump administration in the U.S. on Chinese-made goods, including lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems.
Why one major solar developer isn’t worried about tariffs
Tennessee-based solar developer Silicon Ranch is "pretty well insulated from the tariffs,” according to its chief commercial officer Matt Beasley. That’s because it already reoriented its strategy to buying domestic equipment, in response to the COVID-era supply chain disruption.
China commits to tougher climate targets as U.S. retreats
China’s president committed the world’s top polluter to more stringent curbs on greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade in climate talks that took place without the U.S. China accounted for about 30 per cent of total emissions in 2023.
Why sustainable travel is the industry’s new status symbol
From solar-powered Caribbean resorts to scenic rail adventures across Canada’s East Coast, luxury isn’t about excess anymore — it’s about intention, impact and immersive eco-conscious experiences. Travel advisors are now encouraged to incorporate sustainability into their offerings proactively.
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