Articles

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…

March 1, 2024

The Road to Emissions Reduction

Cindy Bailey, Corporate Sustainability Officer at Purolator, emphasizes the need for businesses to create climate action plans aligned with a net-zero pathway. The article focuses on the importance of transparency, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of emissions reduction plans…

March 1, 2024

Sustainable Marketing, Four Steps to do it Right

Sarah Riley, Chief Strategy Officer at R&G Strategic, emphasizes the importance of sustainability in marketing. While sustainable marketing can be a powerful strategy, it must be authentic and backed by genuine efforts within the company. The article discusses…

February 23, 2024

Sustainability and Inclusion: A Journey of Transformation

Environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and there is a complex relationship between human and environmental systems. Lindsay Walker, Director of Sustainability at Humber College, advocates for ongoing efforts to connect sustainability with social equity, emphasizing the importance…

February 23, 2024

How Alberta Municipalities Are Taking the Lead on Climate Action

The pace of climate action within municipalities is increasing across Alberta, but the momentum and associated support must continue. Calvin Lechelt, Program Manager, Sustainability Services at Alberta Municipalities, discusses how local government councils and administrations require continued education…

February 16, 2024

Hydrogen and Its Future Economic Role

Hydrogen is deemed more efficient than traditional and renewable energy sources, but its production, mostly reliant on fossil fuels, remains emissions-intensive. The global perspective highlights increasing hydrogen projects, particularly in Asia, while North America, with significant hydrogen demand,…