Articles

March 28, 2024

Defossilization: The Case for Bio-Based Materials in Industry

Jason Robinson, Founder and CEO at Evoco Ltd., discusses how the global transition towards bio-based materials offers reduced environmental impact, high performance, biodegradability, cost efficiency, and fosters innovation. Collective commitment is crucial to accelerate this change, creating a…

March 22, 2024

Why Canada Needs a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Sustainable Finance Taxonomy A “taxonomy” is akin to a guideline, classification system or screening criteria to help decision makers to make informed choices in support of a broader goal. A Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is a set of guidelines…

March 22, 2024

Understanding Canada’s Proposed Climate Finance Taxonomy

Countries have different economies and geographies, so each country has a different pathway to a net-zero emissions economy. As a result, sustainable finance taxonomies are being developed around the world to help link regional capital markets with their…

March 22, 2024

What Would it Take to Build a Truly Green Economy?

Guy Dauncey, Co-Founder at West Coast Climate Action Network, discusses the logistics of building a sustainable green economy. Seven key areas are addressed, and the proposed changes include taxation for ecological harm, circular economy legislation, and community-based projects.…

March 15, 2024

How to Protect Northern Marine Ecosystems—and Why

Louie Porta, Executive Director at Oceans North, emphasizes the interconnection of ocean and climate health and stresses the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples as stewards. Oceans North advocates for place-based marine conservation, emphasizing co-created policies and community well-being…

March 8, 2024

Governance Innovation Accelerating Local Climate Action

Karen Farbridge, President at Karen Farbridge & Associates, discusses the history of the energy transition. Today, there is an “implementation gap” in community energy and emissions planning. To address this, cities are adopting new governance models, emphasizing vertical…