Tag: green economy
Projects underway in B.C. to enhance forest health, prevent wildfires
Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in northern British Columbia.
Through a provincial investment...
Canada strikes historic partnerships with German automakers for clean transportation
Historic partnerships have been announced with two leading German automakers in the form of memoranda of understanding with Volkswagen AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. These...
North American clean energy sector to see massive investment interest
With the most recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Bill by the United States Democratic Party, investment inflows into clean energy sectors in the...
Game-changing battery materials manufacturing plant for Ontario
Umicore N.V., a multinational circular materials technology company based in Belgium, plans to make a $1.5 billion investment to build a first of its...
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...
Report indicates which provinces progressing on net zero opportunities
Canada is at a pivotal economic moment as the global low-carbon transition gains traction. But not all provinces are equally able to take advantage...
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...
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...
Senate introduces bill to align financial and climate commitments
Senator Rosa Galvez recently introduced Bill S-243, the Climate-Aligned Finance Act, a piece of legislation to align the activities of federal financial institutions and federally-regulated...
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,...