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More Canadian firms participate in GRESB ranking, lead regionally
More Cdn. firms participate in GRESB ranking, lead regionally
Canadian funds and companies maintained regional leadership recognition in the GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) 2024 assessment, as the number of Canadian participants rose from 2023. GRESB categorizes the sustainability performance of assets and portfolios based on self-reported data.
Smart cities take most funding in sustainable proptech
Smart city innovators emerged as the top recipients of funding in the Canadian sustainable property technology industry from 2023 to 2024, according to a report by Sustainable Proptech Canada. Geographically, over 40 per cent of funds went to Ontario-based companies.
We need to talk about cutting CO2 emissions from cement
GUEST SUBMISSION: The production of Portland cement creates roughly seven per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which is unsurprising when you realize for each pound of cement produced, nearly a pound of CO2 is emitted.
Lithium Americas secures $2.26B loan for Nevada mine
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a US$2.26-billion loan for Vancouver-based Lithium Americas (LAC-T) on Monday to build Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine. Thacker Pass is currently North America’s largest known lithium resource.
Oilsands carbon capture talks gain momentum
A federal financing agency has for the first time put forward a specific proposal to back a multibillion-dollar investment in carbon capture technology by the Pathways Alliance, a group of the country’s largest oilsands companies.
Texas is embracing renewables while Alberta hits the brakes
With renewables now stalled or in retreat in Alberta, Texas is seeing an unprecedented boom in renewable energy. The state's deregulated power market has become a mecca for developers of wind and solar power, and now battery storage.
Recurrent Energy begins operation of Texas solar project
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q) and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, has announced that Liberty Solar, a 134-megawatt solar project near Houston, Texas, has reached commercial operation.
Solar Alliance signs contract for $3.7M U.S. solar project
Toronto-based Solar Alliance Energy (SOLR-X) has signed a contract for the design, engineering and installation of a US$3.7-million solar project for a customer in Kentucky. The project consists of two sites, both scheduled to begin construction in November.
'Why is it so hard to maintain an electrical plug?'
On paper, Canada officially boasts more than 32,000 public charging ports for electric vehicles (EVs), but on the web, EV drivers say the true number is far smaller because so many stations are out of service.
New Flyer to expand electric bus production in Winnipeg
New Flyer, a subsidiary of Winnipeg-based NFI Group (NFI-T) is expanding production to make electric buses in Canada from start to finish, with the help of $38 million from the federal and Manitoba governments.
How P.E.I. could boost its already strong EV sales
In 2023, 0.9 per cent of registered P.E.I. vehicles were plug-in electric, almost one in 100. But B.C and Quebec led the country by a large margin. In both provinces, about one in 30 registered vehicles is a plug-in electric.
Truckmaker Scania plans complete shift to Northvolt
Volkswagen AG’s truckmaking brand Scania plans to equip all its future electric trucks with Northvolt batteries, in a vote of confidence for the cash-strapped Swedish battery maker as it works to seal up a rescue package.
Which carmakers are making the shift to green steel?
To date, only a handful of automakers have pledged to increase their use of either fossil-free steel or steel with reduced carbon intensity by 2030. BMW, Volkswagen and General Motors (GM-N) are among the companies making the change.
LiTHOS secures U.S. patent for DLE refinery operation
LiTHOS Group (LITS-NE) has received approval for its "Electro-Pressure Membrane Method for Recovery and Concentration of Lithium from Aqueous Sources" from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent protects all five steps in Lithos’ direct lithium extraction (DLE) process.
LG awarded for cold climate residential heat pump
LG Electronics has recieved the 2025 AHR Innovation Award in the Sustainable Solutions category for its LG Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump. LG says the heat pump operates effectively at temperatures as low as -35 C.
Provinces are ramping up transmission-line infrastructure
Provincial utility providers have ramped up transmission-line projects to support increasing electricity demands and transition to renewable energy over the past couple of years, according to Ali Hooshyar, an associate professor of energy systems at the University of Toronto.
Ontario grocers wary of new recycling rules with alcohol sales
Ontario grocery stores — particularly smaller, independent shops — say new bottle return requirements that were sprung on them a week before they’re set to take effect may make it impossible to participate in Premier Doug Ford‘s expansion of alcohol sales.
Toronto heritage retrofit paves way to net-zero future
A retrofit project near Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood transforms a pair of connected row homes into a state-of-the-art structure that integrates modern design, energy efficiency and environmental, social and governance principles.
Morgan Stanley lowers climate target, warns on sluggish transition
Morgan Stanley (MS-N) has lowered its expectations for cutting emissions from its corporate lending portfolio, as the world is moving too slowly to a greener economy, the bank’s chief sustainability officer told Reuters.
How a DJ became an unlikely champion for green farming push
Andy Cato is half of DJ duo Groove Armada, but he’s also a farmer who was knighted in France and is one of the U.K.’s most prominent voices calling for an overhaul of how the world produces its food.
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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