Articles

April 12, 2024

Addressing Critical Metal Shortages for a Sustainable Future

Mohammad Doostmohammadi, Founder & CEO at pH7 Technologies, emphasizes the role of critical metals in the energy transition. Platinum group metals and copper are required for hydrogen production and electrification, and we need solutions to address supply shortages.…

April 1, 2024

Clean50 “Activism”

The Clean50 Approach to Activism The Clean50 is not a charity and thus has no restrictions on what “activism” activities the organization might undertake. It does, however, act more like a co-op – meaning that different members will…

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

With thanks to Dilhari Fernando (for the explainers) and Mitchell Beer (lots of news and related links) this page is a comprehensive resource on understanding both the need for – and challenges facing – the implementation of a…

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.…