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Co-operators raise climate solution investments to $3B by 2030
Co-operators to raise climate solution investments to $3B
Co-operators is raising its commitment toward climate action by US$1 billion to show “how seriously this organization takes climate change as a strategic issue,” one of its sustainability leads said in an interview with Sustainable Biz Canada.
Plastics recycler GreenMantra has high hopes for growth
High demand for a recycling service from GreenMantra Technologies that turns common plastic wastes into synthetic waxes used for roofing and road paving is propelling expansion and a growth plan for the Brantford, Ont.-based company.
NextStar targets mass production at $5B EV battery plant
NextStar Energy is marking the official end of construction of its $5-billion electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Windsor. It has received its occupancy permit, moving a step closer to increasing operations at the facility this year.
E3 to sell non-core Saskatchewan assets
Calgary-based E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) has entered into an agreement to sell its non-core Saskatchewan based Estevan Lithium District assets for a total cash consideration of $6 million. The transaction is expected to close in Q4.
NEXE Innovations sees FY loss despite higher revenue
Windsor-based compostable coffee pod maker NEXE Innovations Inc. (NEXE-X) reported revenue of $307,543 for its fiscal year ended May 31, a 106 per cent increase from a year earlier. Gross loss for the year was $472,485.
 | Canada Green Building Council Finance first: Four levers to unlock Canada’s retrofit economyOn October 16, the CAGBC will host a national session on Sustainable Finance & LEED V5, featuring an international panel of green building experts. The event explores how voluntary certifications enhance access to green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other financial instruments. Sponsored by: Canada Green Building Council |
Saint-Gobain Canada opens zero-carbon wallboard plant
Montreal-based Saint-Gobain Canada has completed an expansion and sustainable upgrade project at its Sainte-Catherine, Que. facility. The project completion makes the facility the first Scope 1 and 2 zero-carbon gypsum wallboard plant in North America, according to the company.
Karbon-X to enable homeowners to generate carbon credits
Calgary-based Karbon-X Corp. (KARX), along with an Alberta-based solar provider, has launched an initiative designed to enable homeowners with rooftop solar systems to generate verified carbon credits under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction framework.
Aypa selects e-STORAGE for 2.12 GWh of battery storage
Canadian Solar (CSIQ-Q) says its e-STORAGE subsidiary has entered into agreements, including supply and long-term service agreements with fellow Canadian-based company and renewables developer Aypa Power for the Elora and Hedley battery energy storage projects in Ontario.
Cleantech firms receive $1.6M for energy storage innovations
Two B.C.-based firms and an Alberta-based startup have received a total of $1.6 million in investment for their energy storage solutions. B.C.'s Forseeson Technology Inc. and FUTURi Power Inc., and Alberta's Aqua-Cell Energy Inc. were the recipients.
Most Canadians want an EV mandate: poll
The federal government is currently undergoing a review of Canada’s Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (also known as the EV mandate) and a new poll is saying two-thirds of respondents want some form of it to stay in place.
Onion Lake Cree Nation aims to be solar power 'pioneer'
Onion Lake Cree Nation, which straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan border about 50 kilometres north of Lloydminster, is installing rooftop solar panels on 123 homes in the community of about 7,000 people.
N.S. introduces bill to allow local use of offshore energy
The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that sets up the framework for developing offshore energy. The bill makes changes that would allow for energy produced by offshore wind to be purchased and used locally.
Is carbon capture viable, in this climate?
VIDEO: There’s a lot of buzz these days around carbon capture, the technology designed to trap carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere. Momentum is building, but skepticism about its true potential and impact remains.
Carney’s approach to climate finance needs an upgrade
OPINION: Canada lags peers on climate-risk disclosure, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney’s long-standing call for mandatory transparency. To safeguard its economy, the government must legislate clear, compulsory rules steering capital away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable, resilient investments.
Toxic waste could be next clean energy breakthrough
Bio-tar, a sticky, toxic byproduct seen as a costly nuisance in renewable energy production, may hold the key to a new wave of clean technology, researchers say. Early studies suggest that it can serve as a clean-burning fuel.
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