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CIMA+ to prioritize sustainable buildings with senior director Martino Fanfani
CIMA+ to prioritize sustainable buildings with Martino Fanfani
In his new role with engineering consulting firm CIMA+, Martino Fanfani will prioritize growth in east Ontario and the company's national building energy efficiency practice, he told Sustainable Biz Canada in an interview.
Flexibility central to building decarbonization: CAGBC panel
Prepare for the unexpected and establish clear roles for involved parties when decarbonizing a building or a portfolio, a panel of experts at a Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) webinar said.
Sustainability is key for majority of transport workers: survey
Over half of workers in the Canadian transportation and logistics sector would leave their employer if it does not do enough to preserve the environment, a survey by Mississauga-based mobility software company SOTI Inc. has found.
BlackRock closes $500M investment in Recurrent Energy
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar (CSIQ-Q), has announced the final closing of a $500-million investment in Recurrent Energy by BlackRock through a fund managed by its Climate Infrastructure business. The transaction was first annouced in January.
Most Canadians willing to pay extra to offset emissions
As Canada transitions toward a net-zero future, a poll by the Angus Reid Institute and Clear Seas reveals a growing willingness to support sustainable shipping practices, with 64 per cent saying they would pay a premium to offset carbon emissions.
Vortex, NRC collaborate on hydrogen storage research
Vortex Energy Corp. (VRTX-CN) has executed a hydrogen storage research and salt core storage agreement with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). NRC will perform the research on approximately 118 metres of salt core provided by Vortex.
Hydrogen key to decarbonizing long-haul trucking: Deloitte
A new Deloitte report says hydrogen vehicles may offer the best path to decarbonize long-haul heavy-duty trucking in Western Canada, but challenges like high vehicle and fuel costs, limited infrastructure and mismatched expectations are slowing adoption.
German top official slams Norway for axing hydrogen pipeline
A top German official criticized Norway for giving up on a bilateral hydrogen pipeline project that was key for cleaning up the nation’s dirty industries. Europe’s largest economy had banked on Norway as its first large-scale supplier of the gas.
New data captures 40,000 comments on public EV charging
New data released this month from Canadian software company ChargeHub — spanning January 2023 to June 2024 — summarizes the range of user experiences at public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Canada and the U.S.
EVSTART installing 80 EV chargers at T.O. condo
Toronto-based EVSTART says it is providing 80 EV chargers at the city's KSquare Condos project by Kingdom Developments. The original plan was for 20 chargers, but consumer demand pushed that number to 80.
Alexander Dennis receives order for 32 e-buses in U.K.
Electric bus manufacturer NFI Group's (NFI-T) U.K. subsidiary Alexander Dennis says Go-Ahead London has ordered 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses, marking the second deal with an operator in the British capital for the manufacturer’s next-generation electric buses.
The future of EV charging looks a lot like an airport lounge
Charging an EV in the future increasingly looks like an experience somewhere between a truck stop and an airport lounge. Charging companies are adding restaurants, Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and more in a bid to make juicing up a battery relaxing.
Net-zero will mean 'significant' stranded assets: Carney
Former Canadian and U.K. central banker Mark Carney has warned there will be “significant stranded assets” in commercial real estate as governments push to reach net-zero, highlighting the risks to property owners and lenders from older buildings that cannot adapt.
Data centres pose 'challenge' to decarbonizing Alta. grid
The spectre of an influx of data centres coming to Alberta will likely provide new difficulties for the province’s electricity grid, the CEO of TransAlta said. Alberta has recently made a concerted effort to promote itself as a data centre destination.
Feds announce carbon rebate for small businesses
The federal government has announced the details of carbon-tax rebates for small businesses after years of negotiations. The new Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Business aims to direct $2.5 billion in payments to about 600,000 businesses.
Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs: study
Canada's Sustainable Jobs Act is primarily intended to support oil and gas workers, but a recent study identifies one important problem: oil and gas workers like the jobs they already have.
Why are so many companies retreating from their climate targets?
ANALYSIS: In what is becoming something of a trend, a number of companies are abandoning their carbon emissions targets — in a year scientists have determined is likely to end up being the hottest on record.
How big food manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprints
Climate action is gaining momentum among ADM, General Mills and other food giants. Yet they can only take their decarbonization plans so far without prioritizing Scope 3 supply chain emissions, according to non-profit advocacy group Ceres.
Coca-Cola, Pollution Probe partner on plastic-cleaning drone
The Coca-Cola Company in Canada (KO-N) is partnering with non-profit Pollution Probe on its Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative. Coca-Cola is sponsoring a remote-controlled, mobile waste collector called a PixieDrone that will help Pollution Probe collect floating debris, including plastic.
Going green is good in the dating scene
Who knew that recycling could lead to romance? These days, being eco-conscious isn’t just about saving the planet — it might be helping you score points in the dating game, too.
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Oct 27 2024
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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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Nov 28 2024
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Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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