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B.C. hydrogen companies Loop Energy, H2 plan merger
B.C. hydrogen companies Loop Energy, H2 plan merger
Vancouver-based hydrogen fuel cell company Loop Energy Inc. (LPEN-T) and Chilliwack, B.C.-based mobile hydrogen generator maker H2 Portable Power Corp. announced an intent to merge amid Loop’s business challenges.
Exro steers toward stability amid disruptive EV transition
Exro Technologies Inc. (EXRO-T) will focus on deliverables, innovation and new programs in 2024 as pressure from a slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market leaves its mark on the Calgary-based power control company.
How B.C.'s building code changes affect sustainability
Changes to British Columbia’s building code are geared to elevating the sustainability of buildings in the key areas of energy, materials and climate resilience, a sustainability consultant and engineer told Sustainable Biz Canada.
Electra receives $5M grant from government of Canada
Electra Battery Materials Corp. (ELBM-Q) has announced it has received a $5 million investment from the government of Canada towards the construction of North America’s first cobalt sulfate refinery, located in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
Entuitive achieves B Corporation certification
Toronto-based engineering consulting firm Entuitive has achieved its B Corporation certification, which is achieved by measuring a company’s performance and evaluating how its operations, business model and profits affect employees, the environment, customers and the community.
HydroGraph test results show improved plastic performance
Vancouver-based HydroGraph Clean Power (HG-CN) says positive results from its research in combining its proprietary graphene with polyethylene terephthalate – the plastic resin commonly used to make water bottles – could reduce material in plastic bottles by 10 to 15 per cent.
Evercloak raises $2M to cut air conditioning energy demands
Kitchener, Ont.-based Evercloak raised $2 million in an oversubscribed seed round of investment. By reducing the amount of electricity required to dehumidify air, Evercloak says its membrane-based solution can cut the energy demands of air conditioning in half.
Cda. must 'increase the pace' of renewable build-out: CanREA
Canada’s wind, solar and energy storage sectors grew by 11.2 per cent in 2023, according to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). However, the growth "fell short of the trajectory needed to meet net-zero targets,” CanREA's president and CEO said.
NFI subsidiary gets order of 33 battery-electric buses
Alexander Dennis, the U.K. subsidiary of Winnipeg-based e-bus maker NFI Group (NFI-T) announced that Sound Transit, which provides regional transit in the Seattle metropolitan area, has placed a firm order for 33 zero-emission Enviro500EV buses.
Honda tests Cda.’s desire to end blockbuster EV subsidies
Canada’s strategy to lure EV manufacturing is shifting away from multibillion-dollar production subsidies. But that transition will be put to the test as Ottawa negotiates with Honda Motor Co. over a potential new EV battery plant in Canada.
Quebec can become a world leader in 'green steel'
ANALYSIS: While less obvious than the province's high-profile moves in the EV battery sector, Quebec is also well-positioned to become a leader in the global “green steel” value chain because of its high purity iron ore.
Lululemon accused of 'greenwashing' as its emissions rise
Stand.earth, a non-profit organization in British Columbia, announced Monday it has asked Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate athletic-wear giant Lululemon (LULU-Q), claiming the company is misleading customers about its environmental impacts.
HSBC, Google partner to hit $1B climate tech finance goal
Britain’s biggest bank HSBC has partnered with Google (GOOGL-Q) to finance fast-growing climate technology firms behind some of the world’s most promising solutions to global climate change, executives from both firms told Reuters.
Lithium miners try to hold on as prices slump
Two years after lithium prices skyrocketed, “the wind just died down,” said a former BHP Minerals geologist. His company was affected by the sudden slump in prices, which significantly fell in 2023 after rising manyfold in 2022.
Atop the CN Tower, a rare study of winter air pollution
Environment Canada has put instruments on Toronto's CN Tower to get their most comprehensive look yet at how contaminants affect our health in the colder months. The project is dubbed SWAPIT, for Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto.
McDonald’s 10-year quest for sustainable beef
Ten years ago, McDonald’s (MCD-N) announced it would begin sourcing "verifiable, sustainable beef." At the time, it didn’t have a timetable for when it might achieve its "aspirational goal" of buying 100 per cent sustainable beef for its 34,500 restaurants.
Two-thirds of consumers unwilling to spend more on sustainability: EY
While energy consumers are more interested than ever in sustainability and the potential of a clean energy future, 70 per cent say they won't spend more time or money to take action, according to EY's Energy transition consumer insights report.
B.C. snowpack about 40% below normal
The province’s latest snow bulletin shows British Columbia’s average snowpack is almost 40 per cent lower than normal, raising concerns about what Premier David Eby called “some of the most dramatic drought conditions that have been seen in our lifetime.”
How Pandora switched to recycled silver and gold
Pandora — the world’s largest jewelry maker, selling more than 100 million pieces per year — said it has delivered on a pledge to use recycled silver and gold for all the bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other trinkets in its collections.
Unveiling the carbon footprint of Super Bowl LVIII
The carbon footprint associated with the Super Bowl, one of the world's most-watched sporting events, is not primarily linked to travel or the show’s energy use. Interestingly, it’s largely attributed to the significant environmental impact of the event's advertising frenzy.
Industry Events
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Canada Green Building Council: Building Lasting Change 2024
Jun 05 2024
to Jun 06 2024
Toronto
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Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Aug 16 2024
to Aug 18 2024
Vancouver, Canada
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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