As urbanization and electrification ramp up across Canada, it is critical to modernize the grid and ensure economic equity in the transition, panellists at the inaugural Nexans Innovation Summit said.

A "Buy Canadian" attitude that supports the country's economy goes hand in hand with sustainability, the Toronto-based Circular Innovation Council says as part of its annual Circular Economy Month campaign.

Deep Sky has unveiled plans for a $500-million carbon removal site in southwest Manitoba that will be one of the world’s largest upon completion, capable of drawing down large quantities of the greenhouse gas.

EXCLUSIVE: Mangrove Lithium is exploring the commercialization of a cement clinker substitute made from the discards of its lithium processing, which could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon-intensive cement sector.

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) is looking to sow the seeds for sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices across 365,000 acres of Canadian farmland by 2030 as part of its Million Acre Challenge.

On remote work sites, firms often have to rely on diesel or other fossil fuel-powered generators to get the job done. But a portable power system company has come up with what it calls a revolutionary new technology: the Solar Tarp.

A lack of risk capital and policy gaps were identified as weaknesses in Canada’s cleantech sector by speakers at Toronto Climate Week. But they also praised the country for its world-class talent and funding sources.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure (CC&L) has acquired a 49 per cent interest in three Ontario wind projects from NextEra Energy Resources, raising its renewables portfolio to almost 2.4 gigawatts of capacity.

High demand for a recycling service from GreenMantra Technologies that turns common plastic wastes into synthetic waxes used for roofing and road paving is propelling expansion and a growth plan for the Brantford, Ont.-based company.

On October 16, the CAGBC will host a national session on Sustainable Finance & LEED V5, featuring an international panel of green building experts. The event explores how voluntary certifications enhance access to green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other financial instruments.

Co-operators is raising its commitment toward climate action by US$1 billion to show “how seriously this organization takes climate change as a strategic issue,” one of its sustainability leads said in an interview with Sustainable Biz Canada.

Delta, B.C.-based RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (AMY-X) plans to add critical minerals midstream processing on top of its processed battery recycling service, in the hopes of avoiding the pitfalls of fellow Canadian recycler Li-Cycle.

Minto Group reported ongoing progress on reducing energy use and carbon emissions across its portfolio of rental housing in its Sustainability Report 2024. However, a leap in water consumption was a sticking point for the Ottawa-based company.

The team behind L'Albedo, a 128-unit, 12-storey affordable housing project in Quebec City, says the building leads on sustainability by tackling not only the root cause of climate change, but also its impacts on society.

Still hanging on to that old smartphone? ecoATM is offering a sustainable solution with its first 13 kiosks in Canada where people can drop off their unused devices and get cash back in minutes.

An architect and engineer behind some of Canada’s most iconic mass timber buildings has high hopes for the material as a sustainability enhancer and a boost to the country’s economy.

Canadians could have access to more affordable, in-demand electric vehicles (EVs) that sell for under $40,000 if models sold in Europe are allowed into the country’s auto market, a report by Clean Energy Canada suggests.

The use of plastics in the Canadian construction sector is under-reported and under-managed, according to a study by non-profit Light House, with room for improvement in both data collection and waste diversion. 

The prospect of converting to a heat pump system can be daunting: How much does it cost? And do they really work? Jetson is now offering an integrated system it promises will save money and work in Canada's cold climate.

Exro Technologies Inc. (EXRO-T) will be shuttering its U.S. operations, the Calgary-based power electronics company announced Wednesday afternoon, which will impact its subsidiaries and result in cuts to non-essential staff.

Electric school buses equipped with a diesel heater can hold enough charge to complete daily routes and provide warmth, even in Edmonton's bone-chilling winters, a study by Pollution Probe found.

SOFIAC has made its first investment in the hospitality sector with a $5.9-million project targeting eight INNhotels properties in Alberta and British Columbia, a move expected to enhance the sustainability credentials and value of the hotels.

A website made by non-profit Carbon Removal Canada that summarizes the state of the emerging sector and planned capacity across the country is intended to “solve a pretty critical market intelligence problem,” the organization’s head said.

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM-X) has signed a term sheet for $17.5 million in funding from Invest Ontario to support construction of its cobalt sulphate refinery planned for Temiskaming Shores.

The number of zero-emission buses driven by Canadian transit authorities reached a new high in 2025, but procurement dipped to a two-year low, according to an analysis by the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC).