Sunday, April 20, 2025
B.C. recycling stewardship group marks 30th anniversary
The Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, announced that B.C.’s scrap tire…
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Good Intentions or Greenwashing? Corporate climate responsibility versus environmental claims
As efforts to address climate change ramp up it is likely that efforts to scrutinize and criticize such efforts will also ramp up. The generic,…
ONEIA announces new executive director
The Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) has appointed Michelle Noble as its new executive director. Noble’s hiring came after a thorough search process and was…
Researchers outline decarbonization scenarios to meet targets
In accordance with the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, the federal government must present, by the end of March, details of its plan to reduce…
Feds invest in energy retrofits for net zero residences
A recent investment of more than $4.4 million to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) will enable energy efficiency in the residential sector in municipalities…
Canada supports historic global agreement to end plastics pollution
Yesterday marked the final day of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly – UNEA 5.2 in Kenya, Nairobi. Heads of state,…
Schneider Electric inspires next gen of women in STEM
Mississauga, Ontario-based Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is highlighting its work with the World Woman Foundation to…
Canadians have guarded enthusiasm toward electric vehicles
The electrification of automobiles is the biggest change occurring in the auto industry over the past 100 years. But a recent survey indicates that Canadians…
PEI gives the green light to cleantech park development
The Prince Edward Island government has announced the development of a Clean Tech Park that includes a Clean Tech Academy and a Clean Tech Learning…
IPCC report warns of climate inaction costs and calls for climate justice
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the second part of the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, the Working Group…
Ontario amends assessment process for clean energy projects
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the province of Ontario’s 50-year-old environmental assessment program, the Ontario government announced changes to build low-risk waterpower projects…
B.C. government introduces resource stewardship ministry
The British Columbia government announced the creation of a new ministry that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. B.C.…
Decarbonizing Canada: Climate experts examine strategies toward net zero
The wildfires have been burning, too many towns have been flooding, and the permafrost in the north is melting. Canadians are more motivated than ever…
CEC’s first EJ4Climate grant recipients announced
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) recently selected the first Environmental Justice for Climate (EJ4Climate) grant recipients. The CEC’s EJ4Climate grant program supports nonprofit and…
CHAR Technologies to operate new HTP facility in Quebec
Cleantech development and services company CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced it will own and operate a high-temperature pyrolysis system (HTP) in Saint-Félicien, Quebec. CHAR will deploy,…
New federal fund to reinvest proceeds from pollution pricing
The Government of Canada has launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund, a new program to support industrial initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
WSP appoints new strategic advisory and innovation leader
As Vice President, Strategic Advisory and Innovation, Philippe Morais will serve as the WSP in Canada leader to help clients address their priorities in the…
Canada ranks second in the world for LEED certified buildings
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recently announced that Canada ranked second globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for Leadership…
Partnering for Climate fund provides new open approach
The new Partnering for Climate fund marks a much-needed shift in Canada’s climate finance approach. Canadian civil society organizations are welcoming the creation of the…
Investments to help meet climate and net-zero emissions targets
Working in partnership with the Government of Canada and visionary companies, Sustainable Development Technology (SDTC) Canada is supporting entrepreneurs to unlock their potential to become…
ESG and sustainability consulting market to hit record $16B
Spending by companies on ESG and sustainability consulting is set to more than double over the next five years to a record $16 billion, according…
Lessons in ESG: The road to net zero is paved by board education
By Helle Bank Jorgensen As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues climb higher up the business news agenda, board directors, senior executives and shareholders are…
Celebrating Black environmental leadership and breaking down systemic barriers
Every February, people across Canada and the United States participate in Black History Month events, festivities and tributes that honour the legacy of Black people…
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…