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'Key to our strategy': Sustainability a revenue-driver for Stantec

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Sustainability a revenue-driver for Stantec

Projects that benefit the environment and society remain a keystone of Stantec’s work, its senior vice-president of corporate sustainability Carrie Sabin said, with some of its strongest growth potential often oriented around such priorities.

Aduro lists on TSX for widened investment options

Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker ACT, opening another avenue for the London, Ont.-based company to raise funds and broaden its reach.

Purpose Investments overstated ESG integration: OSC

For years, Purpose Investments did not incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its investment decisions anywhere near the extent that the company and its founder had repeatedly asserted, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) alleges.

How Alberta's massive carbon storage project would work

Alberta is spearheading work on a potential new one-million-barrel-a-day pipeline to the West Coast. But the “grand bargain” with Ottawa to help clear the way for the pipeline calls for a meaningful offset to the carbon emissions it would enable.

Rock Tech advances Georgia Lake lithium project

Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (RCK-X) has announced the completion of its Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund-supported ore-sorting program for the Georgia Lake Lithium Project in Northern Ontario. The project is part of Rock Tech's broader Ontario mine-to-converter strategy.

More Canadian business leaders developing climate plan

The 2026 BMO Climate Institute Business Leaders Survey found that 78 per cent of Canadian business leaders say their organization has or is developing a climate plan, up from 66 per cent in 2025. 

Rethinking Canada’s housing future with retrofits

A recent report by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) makes the case for reuse and retrofit projects over new construction projects. The CAHP argues that existing buildings not only deliver faster housing but also cut carbon emissions. 

Carney dismisses environmental detractors, defends plan

Prime Minister Mark Carney is dismissing increasing concern about his government’s environmental policies as he insists that the country’s new climate plan will withstand the test of time amid more demands for changes from the oil and gas sector.

Why Ontario must electrify Highway 401

OPINION: Ontario has an opportunity to parlay its cheap, clean energy advantage into zero-emission transportation that drives taxpayer savings, jobs and industry advantage. Plus, it has North America’s busiest motivator to do so: Highway 401.

ChargeHub, AXSO team up on open charging reservations

ChargeHub and AXSO, a subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec, are collaborating on a new electric vehicle (EV) charger reservation system they hope will add predictability and security for both fleets and charging networks. 

How to turn increased EV demand into mainstream adoption

OPINION: Canada is approaching a critical inflection point in EV adoption. Interest is returning, policy support is evolving and more models are entering the market. But the path to mass adoption remains constrained by a familiar set of barriers.

Ferrari debuts $640,000 EV, stock drops

The Luce EV arrived in Rome Monday, making a big statement as Ferrari’s first fully electric car. Market reaction to the car was negative, with Ferrari shares trading in New York down over five per cent Tuesday morning.

Tech giants back data centre innovation fund

Elemental Impact has launched a new investment initiative, The Data Center Innovation Initiative, with Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft to test clean energy and materials technologies inside one of the world’s fastest-growing infrastructure markets.

The hidden innovation behind a massive new heat battery

San Jose, Calif.–based Antora Energy has likened its setup to an enormous toaster. Clean electricity runs through a large resistance heater to warm big blocks of solid carbon to extremely high temperatures for days on end.

Why building the best grid is a key to the future

Global demand for electricity is growing fast, pushing utilities in most countries to their limits. But the solutions needed to meet that demand often turn on the particular deficits of each nation’s power system.

U.K. investors turn to renewables amidst Iran war

Since the war in Iran began in February, investor confidence in the energy transition has accelerated. According to the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association poll, respondents overwhelmingly expect a spike in investment in renewable energy following the war in Iran.

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