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Measurabl expands in Canada, partners with Colliers
Measurabl expands in Canada, partners with Colliers
Measurabl, the world’s most widely-adopted software for commercial real estate ESG (environmental, social, governance) data management, is expanding its presence in Canada with a recent partnership announcement with commercial real estate firm Colliers.
Climate change impacting pension funds, investors
VIDEO: Top1000funds interviews Barbara Zven — chief executive of UPP, a new Canadian university pension plan — and Innes McKeand, head of strategic equities at USS Investment Management regarding climate’s impact on pension funds and how investors can protect their funded position.
Harvard to end its investments in fossil fuels
Harvard University is ending its investments in fossil fuels. President Lawrence Bacow said the school’s endowment had no direct investments in fossil fuel exploration or development companies as of June and will not make such investments in the future.
Fall of oil fuels revamp in universities
With oil no longer the undisputed energy king, energy engineering students want broader learning opportunities. At universities throughout North America, students are demanding courses on alternative fuels, sustainability and low-carbon options. And the schools are listening.
TC Energy allowed to keep insurers confidential
TC Energy Corp. is the latest Canadian pipeline company allowed to keep its insurers confidential as activist groups push firms to drop business with the fossil fuels industry. The Canada Energy Regulator ruled that TC Energy’s insurers are “commercial information”.
Exploring companies’ environmental disclosures
Corporate environmental leadership has never been more vital for cutting emissions. But with so many metrics available and environmental data lacking standardization in the marketplace, it is challenging to identify which organizations are truly committed to impactful sustainability action.
Push to standardize ESG ratings ‘misplaced’: MSCI
As companies race to prove their ESG credentials, hard numbers validating those claims are becoming essential. For index provider MSCI there is serious revenue to be made in data involving environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics.
World’s biggest wealth fund steps up ESG focus
The sovereign wealth fund of Norway says it’s working on a strategy update to ensure its $30 billion property portfolio lives up to the carbon neutrality goals mapped out in the Paris Agreement.
Siemens, Nexii advance sustainable building solutions
• Nexii • SustainableBiz • SustainableBiz
Siemens Corporation and Nexii Building Solutions Inc. have partnered to advance delivery of sustainable buildings with low carbon footprints across North America. Nexii will combine its expertise in delivering green building products with Siemens’ digital power distribution and eVehicle charging.
Clear Blue appoints Sophic as capital markets advisor
• Globe Newswire • Sustainable Biz Canada
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc., the smart off-grid company, has appointed Sophic Capital Inc. as its capital markets advisor. Clear Blue delivers clean “wireless power” for reliable, low-cost solar and hybrid power for lighting, telecom, security and IoT devices.
Suburban solutions could limit Canadian climate impact
• CBC
Two ongoing crises have been consistent points of focus on the campaign trail ahead of Canada’s federal election: a shortage of affordable housing and climate change. All of the major federal parties have made commitments with respect to both issues.
Quebec tries plasma tech to produce greener silica
Fumed silica: It’s in your deodorant, light bulbs and wall paint, but you’ve likely never heard of it. Derived from quartz, it’s a light, white, fluffy powder used as a thickening agent in many of the goods Canadians consume daily.
Youth need climate tools to build greener future
Learning about climate change can feel overwhelming since there is so much information out there. By focusing on one topic like clothing, Let’s Talk Science offers youth an engaging and empowering entry point to learn about this global problem.
Fossil fuels must stay in ground to stem climate crisis
An analysis finds the majority of fossil fuel reserves must remain underground to end the climate crisis. The first such assessment discloses the disconnect between the Paris Agreement’s climate goals and the fossil fuel industry’s expansion plans.
Ottawa missing benefits of enhanced oil recovery
The federal government is being “willfully blind” by ignoring the economic and environmental opportunities of including enhanced oil recovery in its planned carbon-capture tax credit, said Saskatchewan Energy minister Bronwyn Eyre prior to the release of the province’s carbon-capture strategy.
Standard Chartered opens gas, carbon trading desk
Standard Chartered Plc opened an energy-transition desk to trade natural gas and carbon following a record-breaking run for both commodities. Gas prices have soared, with carbon permits following suit as utilities switch to cheaper, dirtier coal-fed power plants.
Rising solar prices threaten Paris climate goals
Rising costs for solar panels threaten to slow the transition to clean energy needed to curb climate change, according to a report from Rystad Energy. Global prices for solar panels have climbed 16 per cent this year.
Environmental groups want COP26 postponed
• GreenBiz
PODCAST: This week, several high-profile environmental groups called for COP26 to be postponed, over potential inequity of access by developing names. James Murray, editor in chief of BusinessGreen, chats about what is in store — at least for now.
Climate, biodiversity and the ‘other COP’
• GreenBiz
In the media, COP15 seems to have taken a backseat to COP26, the “Climate COP” taking place a few weeks later in Glasgow, Scotland. But it is no less important, with potentially significant ramifications for businesses.
4 essential elements in any federal climate plan
Recent polls indicate climate change ranks as a top concern for voters. Every major federal party has released platforms promising varying degrees of commitment on climate action. Here are some key must-haves Canadians should look for in each climate plan.
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