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Lemay acquires Fusion Energie to close loop on decarbonization
Lemay acquires Fusion to close loop on decarbonization
Lemay, a Montreal-based architecture and design firm, has acquired Laval, Que-based Fusion Énergie Inc. to push “one more step forward to support decarbonization for existing buildings,” according to Lemay's sustainability chief.
SIXR app weaves circular economy into clothing purchases
Toronto entrepreneur Gagan Singh hopes his latest fashion venture, an app known as SIXR will become the “Amazon of sustainability” by incentivizing sustainable clothing purchasing habits. SIXR has partnered with George Brown College's FOR TOMORROW brand.
World Energy GH2 invited to join German energy hub
N.L.-based green hydrogen company World Energy GH2 is the first North American member of the Port of Wilhelmshaven's energy hub. Wilhelmshaven will be one of the first German ports to receive green hydrogen from Canada.
Exro to acquire EV drivetrain company SEA Electric
Exro Technologies Inc. (EXRO-T) has announced it will acquire Torrance, Calif.-based electric drivetrain system provider SEA Electric Inc. to generate growth in the commercial electric vehicle (EV) market. The acquisition values SEA Electric at approximately $402 million.
Environmental group loses bid to stop Northvolt work in Que.
The Superior Court of Quebec has rejected a petition from the Quebec Environmental Law Centre that sought to stop work at the site of Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB’s planned $7-billion plant near Montreal.
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Alberta oilsands pollution far higher than reported: study
Alberta's oilsands operations produce far more potentially harmful air pollutants than are officially reported, with the daily output on par with those from gridlocked megacities like Los Angeles, new research published in the journal Science suggests.
CDPQ, SMBC to create $2B aircraft financing platform
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, and SMBC Aviation Capital have finalized an agreement to create a $2-billion global aircraft financing and leasing platform dedicated to modern, fuel-efficient next generation aircraft.
Global clean energy spending surges to $1.8T
Global spending on the clean energy transition surged 17 per cent last year to $1.8 trillion, hitting record highs as the world moves to rein in climate change. But it’s still not enough to get on track to net-zero emissions.
Canada is poised to power up
OPINION: It's been clear for years that the future of the economy, and slashing emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, would be built on a lot more clean power. Yet provinces have been hesitant to make any big moves.
B.C. earmarks cash for farmers dealing with extreme weather
The Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture Program offers a total of $2 million to farmers in B.C., with a $50,000 maximum for each applicant. The aim is to help producers prepare for extreme heat, wildfires and flooding.
London's Eve Park garnering worldwide attention
Eve Park, an innovative, ecologically minded development in London, Ont., is getting attention around the world. The project was called one of the 10 most influential architectural projects worldwide by CNN.
S&P 500 executives back off ESG reports in earnings calls
Walmart (WMT-N), Occidental Petroleum (OXY-N) and pest control conglomerate Rollins (ROL-N) share a common approach to environmental, social and governance issues: their executives are talking less about their ESG reports, without abandoning the work behind them.
How to fix ‘ESG’ by changing its name
As ESG comes under fire for yet another year, a Morgan Stanley banker-turned-finance professor says it’s finally time to get rid of those deeply divisive three letters. He’s instead proposing the term “rational sustainability.”
ReCORK launches petroleum-based shoe foam substitute
Calgary-based cork recycler ReCORK has announced the launch of its recycled cork midsole, which offers a functional replacement for petroleum-based foam, while consisting of more than 75 per cent recycled natural cork.
AI has its own emissions problem
AI runs on computers — a lot of them — that are hosted in data centres around the world. As AI models run, they need electricity. If that electricity comes from a grid that uses fossil fuels, it is contributing to emissions.
U.K. battery to store electricity for 90,000 homes
A facility to store electricity is being built near Buxton, U.K. to take pressure off the National Grid. It will store surplus electricity from green sources like wind turbines and feed it back into the grid when demand is high.
Paris wants to set example of sustainability in fashion
Industry stakeholder group Paris Good Fashion aims to share best practices and concrete initiatives, and co-create new ideas in order to allow the fashion industry as a whole to reduce its environmental impact.
Climate change could create a whole new ball game
During a recent NFL game, a player lost a piece of his helmet when it broke off after a head-to-head hit. The extreme cold was believed to be a factor. Cold weather also affects the air pressure of inflatable balls.
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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
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Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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