Saturday, May 31, 2025
Policy POV: Plastic pollution hotspots and circular solutions
When Ontario’s Blue Box household recycling initiative was launched in the 1980s it was lauded as being at least one of the major answers to…
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Code Council launches initiative to improve building resiliency
In response to the continued demand for new solutions, the International Code Council has introduced the Building Capacity for Resilient and Sustainable Buildings initiative. This initiative…
Call for applications to support environmental entrepreneurship
British Columbia-based investment group Regenerative Capital Group (RCG) has recently launched their “CEO in Residence” cohort call for applications. Their goal is to show that people, planet,…
Envisioning an exciting new option for recovering electronics waste
A recent study from researchers at the University of Waterloo reveals that the amount of electronic waste (e-waste) in Canada has more than tripled in…
Environment Minister announces new Nature Champions Network
This week, from August 22 to 26, 2023, Canada is hosting the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The…
Policy POV: How to validate your environmental claims and avoid greenwashing
The terms “greenwash” and “greenwashing” were reportedly first used by American ecologist Jay Westerveld in the mid-1980s to describe the practice of making invalid or…
New TSM subscription service: enhancing transparency for sustainable mining
As demand for minerals in clean energy tech rises, stakeholders seek transparency and sustainable commitments. Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) has taken a significant step forward…
Survey says Canadian CEOs are prioritizing sustainability
IBM has released the results of a new global CEO study which polled more than 3,000 CEOs in over 30 countries on business priorities, challenges and opportunities.…
Evolving Environment: Contemplations from the lake house
Summer breeze makes me feel fine, sang Seals and Crofts. This classic song came on the radio while on the way home from last week’s…
Looking to add ESG tools to your professional skill set?
Organizations of all sizes are increasingly incorporating environment, social and governance (ESG) approaches into their operations. A new program at Seneca Polytechnic will train students…
Bank of Canada releases first report on climate risks
The Bank of Canada has released its first annual report outlining the risks that climate change poses to its mandate and operations. The report evaluates how…
50 fastest-growing sustainable companies in Canada revealed
In its 2nd annual ranking of the future 50 fastest-growing sustainable companies in Canada, Corporate Knights pinpoints the fastest-growing Canadian companies whose business activities align…
Stantec completes integration of environmental services in U.S.
Canadian-based Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has reorganized its Environmental Services (ES) leadership team in the United States after successfully integrating…
Examining the ABCs of ESG with the Delphi Group
More pressure than ever is being put on companies to prioritize their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, leaving decision-makers and stakeholders with many questions…
Why Canada needs an electricity strategy now
The federal budget recently confirmed in black and white that the Government of Canada will encourage huge investments in new and rebuilt electricity infrastructure as…
TD Bank sets new $500B sustainable and decarbonization finance target
The TD Bank Group has launched a new Sustainable & Decarbonization Finance Target to support its customers, clients and the communities it serves by aiming…
Michael Mondshine joins Stantec as firm strengthens environmental services team
Michael Mondshine has joined Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as Vice President of Sustainability, Energy, and Climate Change and a member…
Response on legal framework for responsible climate-aligned investments
Governments and investors alike increasingly recognize that long-term financial returns depend on the viability of environmental and social systems. As a result, there has been…
The Sky’s the Limit: Measuring trees and tracking carbon sequestration
Imagine for a moment that your company or organization owns a tract of undeveloped land and you’re wondering how it will fit into your net…
ESG investing matures while markets reel, according to CK report
The Corporate Knights’ annual responsible investing guide provides informed suggestions for responsible investing and conscientious choices for the financial market. The latest guide was produced…
New CDP data indicates recognition of biodiversity risks but lack of action
A majority of companies worldwide are not translating commitments on biodiversity to action, according to new data released by CDP, the non-profit which runs the world’s…
PwC report highlights continued shortcomings in ESG reporting
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada has unveiled its second Canadian ESG reporting study that assessed the ESG maturity of Canada’s top 250 publicly traded companies, as measured…
TELUS takes top honours with world sustainability awards
TELUS recently brought home the Sustainability Excellence Award in recognition of its global leadership in driving positive social and environmental change with an additional bronze…
Natural Capital: A new green asset class is on the horizon
As millions of Canadians are struggling financially through the rising interest rate environment and high inflation, which is also impacting their lifetime savings, many are…