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How to navigate the ESG space as an investor
How to navigate the ESG space as an investor
Leading figures from Canada’s ESG data and finance sectors sought to offer advice about navigating the challenges surrounding ESG-focused investing at the Retail Council of Canada's inaugural Retail Sustainability Conference, such as acquiring data and ESG standards.
EverGen undergoes CEO transition to aid near-term goals
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (EVGN-X) has recently appointed Ford Nicholson as interim executive chair and Mischa Zajtmann as interim CEO and director to prioritize near-term milestones for its biogas projects. Co-founder Chase Edgelow will remain at EverGen as a strategic advisor.
Supreme Court rules against Impact Assessment Act
Canada's top court has ruled Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act (IAA) is largely unconstitutional. The IAA allows federal regulators to consider the potential environmental and social impacts of various resource and infrastructure projects. It was enacted in 2019.
Small-cap cos. not ready for climate disclosure rules: TMX
Most of Canada's small- and mid-sized publicly traded companies are not at all prepared for potentially forthcoming new requirements that could force them to disclose their climate impacts, the CEO of TMX Group (X-T) said Thursday.
Alta. natural gas plants will continue to operate after 2035
Almost all of Alberta’s natural-gas-fuelled power plants could operate in some capacity after 2035 under Ottawa’s draft clean electricity regulations, according to a federal government analysis, throwing into question the province’s assertions that its power grid is under threat.
EV battery plant investments needed to stem decline: feds
Canada’s decision to invest in battery plants and tilt its focus towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry during the past few years was required to prevent a “decline” in the country’s lucrative auto sector, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said.
B.C.'s wildfires drove $611M in losses for Intact in Q2
Intact Financial (IFC-T) said over 90 per cent of the losses in its Canadian segment were driven by 14 severe weather events. It stated around a third of the losses were attributable to the wildfires in B.C. and the N.W.T.
Climate threat looms over Atlantic insurance gathering
As Atlantic Canadians brace for new and powerful weather events, the companies that insure their homes are learning to adapt as well. With unpredictable weather events, premiums are going up and access to insurance is becoming more limited.
N.S. to increase wind, solar projects for green electricity
Nova Scotia unveiled its clean power plan, calling for 30 per cent more wind power and five per cent more solar energy in its grid. Its plan relies on continued imports of hydroelectricity from the Muskrat Falls project in Labrador.
AIMCo, others eye stake in Aditya Birla Renewables
Canadian investment firm Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) and a few other investors have expressed interest to pick up a significant minority stake in Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Group's renewable energy business, two people aware of the development said.
NFI subsidiary to make zero-emission double decker buses
The U.K.’s largest bus manufacturer, Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of Winnipeg's NFI (NFI-T), is partnering with Big Rig Manufacturing to make electric double deckers at a Las Vegas plant. The buses are intended for the North American market.
What the Proterra bankruptcy means for the e-bus industry
California bus maker Proterra announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to maintain operations and restructure to better address what it called "macroeconomic headwinds." Proterra is the largest e-bus maker in North America.
New York City Mass Timber Studio launches
The New York City Economic Development Corporation has launched the New York City Mass Timber Studio, a technical assistance initiative to support projects in the early phases of planning and design with the goal of spurring development of the medium.
California enacts far-reaching climate disclosure laws
The new laws establish some of the U.S.’s most robust rules for businesses to disclose greenhouse gas emissions, the content of their carbon offsets and the financial risks they face due to climate change.
Florida microgrid uses AI to create a smart city
At Florida International University, a microgrid uses AI to determine when the grid is faltering. Then — before an outage — the AI islands the microgrid and creates a smart city in which the buildings on the campus continue to be powered.
Global energy consumption to increase through 2050
Global energy consumption will likely increase through 2050 and outpace advances in energy efficiency, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said. Zero-carbon technologies account for most of the growth in both global capacity and generation.
Nature trends starting to shape business in 2023
If you’re looking to put your business at the forefront of biodiversity efforts, here are five main topics you should know about, although there are major inconsistencies in how they’re typically discussed and applied.
A reality check about solar panel waste
One of the recurring issues raised against solar development is the presence of cadmium in photovoltaic panels. Researchers have shown that cadmium makes up 0.1 per cent or less of the mass of the panels, if it's present at all.
New wave of lawsuits is targeting airline greenwashing
A wave of anti-greenwashing litigation is seeking to hold major players in the aviation industry to account for claims of being sustainable, low-carbon or contributing to net-zero. The proliferation of these cases may spell disaster for major airlines.
Using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector
Canada's environmental movement has expanded its war against the fossil fuel industry to a new battleground: the federal Competition Bureau. In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the bureau.
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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