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Unpacking sustainable supply chains with Assent
Unpacking sustainable supply chains with Assent
As the surge in sustainability reporting requirements impacts more industries, companies are being required to track not just their direct impact, but also the downstream effects of their operations. Ottawa-headquartered Assent is a player in this emerging sector.
Svante gets $100M from CGF for carbon-capture filters
Carbon capture filter maker Svante Technologies Inc. will be receiving up to $100 million US (C$137.3 million) in investment from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) to support its projects in Canada and the U.S.
Triple Point identifies salt caverns for hydrogen storage
Triple Point Resources Ltd. CEO Julie Lemieux wants people to understand the sheer size of the Fischell Salt Dome, a geological formation on Newfoundland’s west coast she says could play a key role in the green energy transition.
Study highlights Canada as potential hydrogen hotspot
Published in Nature Communications, a study from the Paul Scherrer Institute found large parts of Canada could be some of the best regions for future hydrogen production. An author pointed to windy open spaces as a key feature.
Canada needs strategy to ensure its EV battery bets pay off
The federal government, having committed to the buildout of a Canadian electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, needs to ensure the nascent industry not only survives the ups and downs of market demand, but thrives, according to a new report.
Hypercharge to provide EV charging for B.C. project
Hypercharge Networks Corp. (HC-X) has signed an agreement with Qualex-Landmark Living Inc. to install 20 Level 2 charging stations at Seasons, a new rental community in Coquitlam, B.C., with installation due to be completed in summer 2024.
EVE Energy reveals fast-charge EV battery with 300 km range
EVE Energy, a Chinese lithium-ion battery company, launched its Omnicell 6C fast-charging, all-purpose battery designed for high-end passenger cars. The battery has a 300-kilometre range after charging for five minutes, the company says.
Tritium finds buyer for insolvent EV charger business
Tritium, the insolvent Australia-based manufacturer of EV charging equipment, has found a buyer for its assets: India’s largest EV charger manufacturer Exicom. The buyer says it will keep Tritium's U.S. factory open.
Deutsche Bank executive says ESG backlash is losing bite
The wave of anti-ESG sentiment that fueled a global retreat from the investing strategy is showing signs of losing steam, according to Markus Mueller, the chief investment officer for ESG in the wealth management branch of Deutsche Bank AG.
Carbon offset setback risks corporate backtracking
Stalled efforts to expand companies' use of carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions are raising the prospect that some will backtrack on goals. Since 2015, half the world's largest 2,000 publicly listed companies have set 2050 net-zero targets.
Carbon Streaming reports quarterly and H1 financials
Carbon Streaming Corporation (NETZ-NE) reported its financial results for three and six months ended June 30, 2024. It reports earning approximately $54,000 US in revenue in Q2, with a loss of $2.8 million US.
Rio Tinto, BHP, Qantas invest $53M in carbon credit fund
Carbon assets and investment manager Silva Capital has launched the Silva Carbon Origination Fund, aimed at providing access to large-scale, high-integrity carbon credits from nature-based projects in Australia targeting reforestation and sustainable agriculture.
Is London, Ont. meeting its climate emergency?
Although the City of London is making progress in its quest to slash greenhouse gas emissions, provincial policy decisions and lukewarm buy-in from citizens have moved the needle in the wrong direction since a plan was implemented.
Innisfail residents challenge Deep Sky plans at meeting
Innisfail, a small town in Alberta, recently witnessed community backlash during a meeting organized to present the ambitious carbon removal plans of Deep Sky, which aim to tackle climate change and promote sustainability within the region.
Some Weyburn residents oppose wind farm project
A potential wind farm development east of Weyburn aimed at reducing Saskatchewan's greenhouse gas emissions has left residents divided. More than 50 people showed up at Weyburn's Wednesday council meeting to oppose Enbridge's Seven Stars Energy Project.
London, U.K.'s delivery boom drives cargo bike revolution
London’s streets are undergoing a quiet revolution as cargo bikes proliferate, offering a sustainable alternative to polluting delivery vans. Data reveals a 63 per cent increase in cargo bikes across the city from 2022 to 2023, higher in inner London.
VPPs' role in replacing soon-to-retire facilities
Virtual power plants (VPPs) have emerged as one of the leading solutions to the obstacles facing the U.S. energy industry. While they offer many potential benefits, not everyone is sold on VPPs being the best path forward.
Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine
Under half of the grant money from the U.S. Department of Energy's $389-million US funding for wind power in New England will go to an enormous, unconventional battery project planned to be set in Maine.
Vineyard Wind 1 resumes construction after blade failure
Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in Massachusetts, will resume limited construction following a monthlong pause. On July 13, a football-field-size blade snapped off a spinning wind turbine, scattering debris into the waters and shores of Nantucket.
Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?
Australia is rich in natural resources and has long been the world’s quarry. It’s an export-driven nation; its coal has helped to power Japan, while its iron ore has underpinned much of China’s growth. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.
Industry Events
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Oct 27 2024
to Oct 28 2024
The Malcolm Hotel, Canmore, AB
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ESG Summit Canada
Oct 30 2024
Arcadian Court, Toronto
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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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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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