Articles

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.…

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…