Sunday, April 27, 2025
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…
ESG
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…
Climate reform financer Mark Carney to chair asset management division of Brookfield
Brookfield has announced that former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will become chair of its asset management division when it…
Manitoba government and Cree Nation agree on forestry development
The Manitoba government and Norway House Cree Nation have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) setting the stage for many years of collaboration on a…
Demystifying ESG raters and rankers with better benchmarking
What is the role of the ESG ratings industry, do they actually determine whether companies are sustainable or not – and how will future changes…
Green tech investment could reach $5 trillion by 2025
For Canadian and global markets, sustainable business is the only way forward and companies that do not participate in decarbonization will lose out. Green and…
Davos delivers on private sector commitment to decarbonize
The November 2021 Climate Summit (COP26) in Glasgow consolidated the momentum toward a transition to green growth and a decarbonized economy. Unsurprisingly, this involved a…
Feds advance climate action and environmental protection with G7
At the recent G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers Meeting in Berlin, Germany, delegates discussed the need to take urgent climate action in a way…
Canadians can learn from global community about capitalizing on green growth
The economic cost caused by weather events in Canada is increasing, and according to regional modelers, the damage and losses are rising faster than in most…
Extremely Shaky Ground: The need for caution in embracing ESG
ESG is everywhere and nowhere. It has become a proxy for sustainability, and data-gathering and reporting has become a proxy for performance. Many companies (and…
Book Review: Sustainable Business Handbook
Guidance on what it takes to support a claim of being a “sustainable business” is widely available but not always comprehensive or clear. A new…
Divides and Dividends: How to address the say/do sustainable strategy divide
By Shawn Cooper Canadians have seen their communities change drastically in the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened worry about climate…
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…
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy names new CEO
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has appointed Jochen Eickholt, a member of the executive board at Siemens Energy as its chief executive officer. Eickholt will take…
Industry recommendations on building a climate resilient Ontario
Ontario’s rapidly changing climate will increase the likelihood of weather events such as flooding and extreme heat in coming decades. The province needs to focus…