Category: General

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…