Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Top 200 publicly traded low carbon companies revealed
As You Sow and Corporate Knights today released their ninth update of the Carbon Clean200, a list of 200 publicly traded companies that are leading…
Sustainability
New national consultation process to curb plastic pollution
Plastic pollution litters communities, waterways, and natural spaces across Canada. Every year, Canadians throw away three million tonnes of plastic waste, less than 10 per…
Call for proposals for Indigenous-led clean fuels projects
Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to reach net zero by 2050. Recognizing the unique opportunities…
Health Canada releases report on health effects of climate change
This climate crisis has taken lives in extreme heat waves, and is increasing risks to Canadians from flooding, and from respiratory illnesses like asthma. With…
First Canadian diesel-electric ship sets sail on maiden voyage
The M/V Nukumi, Canada Steamship Lines’ (CSL) new purpose-designed self-unloading ship built to service Windsor Salt, departed on her maiden voyage recently. The cutting-edge vessel…
EllisDon strengthens its sustainable, low carbon construction team
EllisDon, a global construction and building services company that completes in excess of $5 billion worth of contracts annually, recently strengthened its leadership capabilities in…
Research on clean economy occupation pathways in Canada
The labour market is in constant evolution, from workers undergoing training to gain new skills, to considering completely new career paths. The World Economic Forum…
Ontario communities reducing electricity through innovation
With electricity consumption projected to rise, Ontario’s communities and businesses are developing innovative energy management solutions that help make the electricity system more efficient, affordable,…
Report on monitoring Earth’s environment through satellite
Satellites provide a unique perspective of our planet, support cutting-edge science, and enable applications and services in many areas critical to the health and well-being…
Vancouver’s tallest passive house features zero emissions artist hub
The City of Vancouver recently celebrated certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province of British Columbia. Located…
Mandate letters contain more environmental initiatives than ever
By Colin Isaacs Mandate letters from the Canadian Prime Minister to Ministers provide a useful and rarely used window into the policy and program plans…
Feds launch $200 million fund to support pollution-cutting projects
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, has launched the second round of applications for $200 million through the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s…
RemTech East calls for technical abstracts
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) has announced that the Remediation Technologies Symposium (RemTech) is expanding. The first edition of RemTech East will be…
CUTRIC launches transit studies on carbon-neutral fuel
In partnership with Enbridge Gas, the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has launched three studies comparing buses powered with renewable natural gas…
PEI partners with Canadian Home Builders’ Association on net zero
The province of Prince Edward Island is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions…
New report recommends strategic cleantech procurement
Clean technologies will play a critical role in helping Canada meet its environmental and economic goals in the coming years. According to a new Smart…
The top sustainable corporations in the world announced
Today Corporate Knights Inc., which publishes one of the world’s largest magazines focused on clean capitalism, presented the 18th annual Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations…
Virtual forum on most urgent global issues kicks off today
The Davos Agenda virtual event this week is offering a global platform of 2022 for world leaders to come together to share their visions for the…
Report on policy, innovation to underpin energy transition
Canada has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its energy system, and clear policy signals will be important to expand energy sector investments in clean…
CCA recommendations for building a more resilient Canada
As the human and economic costs of climate disasters continue to mount, Canada faces a choice. It can continue to respond to disasters as they…
Climate-related risks dominate Global Risks Report 2022
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. According to the Global Risks Report 2022, while the top long-term…
Canadian environmentalist Louie Porta to lead the CEC’s JPAC
Canadian environmentalist Louie Porta has been appointed chair of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s (CEC) Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) for 2022. The CEC was…
Trent University ranked first for sustainability education
Trent University is one of Canada’s top three environmental universities and number one in Canada for sustainability education and research, according to the 2021 UI…
Sanexen Environmental Services appoints president
Jean-François Bolduc has been appointed president of Quebec-based Logistec Environmental Services Inc. subsidiary Sanexen Environmental Services Inc., a leading provider of innovative environmental solutions. Bolduc…