Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Climate disclosure on the rise, according to report from Torys
Amid the backdrop of evolving climate change trends and developments in Canada and worldwide, Torys LLP decided it was an opportune time to survey the…
Lakeridge Logistics Centre is east GTA’s first fully net zero carbon designed property
Lakeridge Logistics Centre, Canada’s largest speculative industrial property, is now available for lease by global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young. At 1.2 million square…
Policy POV: The struggle to end plastic pollution persists
The recent fifth round of negotiations toward a United Nations convention to end plastic pollution ended in failure, according to the popular press. But the…
Water flows again at Pitt River restoration project
The taps have been turned on at Red Slough in one of the largest salmon restoration projects in Western Canada due to the efforts of the Katzie First…
Report reveals $789B in green finance opportunities for SMEs
“Unlocking Sustainable Finance for SMEs” is a global report which exposes a gap between SMEs’ sustainability ambition and their ability to take action, preventing them…
Innagreen and Cowessess First Nation open Bekevar Wind Farm
Innagreen, the global renewable energy investment platform, and Cowessess First Nation recently opened the Bekevar Wind Farm. Located in Saskatchewan, Bekevar will supply 200MW of…
Essential Connections: Managing soils and construction concerns
Are you taken aback by the amount of construction occurring in Toronto? Residents, commuters and visitors can’t help but notice the high volume of cranes…
Informative holiday gift idea for environment industry colleagues
Searching for some holiday gift ideas for your colleagues in the environment industry? Look no further. The team at Actual Media Inc., in collaboration with…
Decarbonizing data centres by optimizing resource efficiency
Estimates suggest that global data centre energy consumption has the potential to double by 2026. As the energy demands from technology providers grow, various renewable…
The benefits of integrating renewable energy – and risks of missing out
A new report from the Pembina Institute provides insight into the benefits of integrating high levels of renewable energy on grids, highlighting the value of…
Public consultation launched for CEC’s “Reaching Horizon 2030” initiative
The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is seeking input from individuals and communities across North America to help shape the future of…
Advocating for Ontario’s environment and reducing red tape
Good environmental policy is good economic policy, according to Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, who participated in the Environment Industry…
U of T and Siemens Canada agree to advance clean energy solutions
The University of Toronto (U of T) and Siemens Canada have announced a multi-year agreement aimed at advancing clean energy solutions and modernizing Canada’s energy…
Recovering metals for new electronics from mine tailings
Nearly all technology today—from cellphones to computers to MRI scanners—contains rare earth elements (REEs). The global market for REEs is predicted to reach US$6.2 billion…
Mapping project on green infrastructure to improve climate resilience in B.C.
This year, the Green Roof Infrastructure Network (GRIN) launched a groundbreaking project to bring climate action and resilience to communities across British Columbia (B.C.) through…
How Clean is Clean? Tackling the complicated aspects of the ESQS
By Brent Loney When the Province of Ontario enacted Ontario Regulation 406/19 (On-Site and Excess Soil Management), the goal was to solve a long-standing and…
Northland Power appoints Christine Healy as new president and CEO
Northland Power Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed energy transition leader Christine Healy as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective…
Canada’s first CSA-compliant smart blue roof revealed
Over the last few months, the City of Mississauga has experienced two major weather events, where flooding caused damage to both public and private property.…
Schneider Electric partnership to improve accuracy of decarbonization data
Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA, the leading sustainability software platform for construction and…
K’alo-Stantec selected to provide environmental consulting for MVH project
K’alo-Stantec has been selected by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure to continue completing the environment assessment and secure necessary regulatory…
CPKC and CUL complete construction of hydrogen production and refuelling facilities
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and ATCO EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) have confirmed that the construction of hydrogen production and refuelling…
Call for abstracts for CBN conference on evolution and integration of brownfields
The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Conference Committee has announced the opening of its Call for Abstracts for the 2025 National Conference, coming to Humber College’s…
New standard to define plastics recycling and supply chains
As Canada works towards a more sustainable future, the urgency to establish a consistent definition for plastics recycling has never been more important. Research conducted…
Net Zero corporate progress report results revealed
As global companies face mounting pressure from investors, regulators and the public, sustainability has become a critical aspect of business strategy. With this in mind,…