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…
Canada’s electricity demand is expected to increase significantly. Claude Vachet, Managing Partner at Cycle Capital, highlights how more efficient power electronics, particularly those using wide-bandgap semiconductors, are essential to manage the surge. Canada has a competitive advantage in…
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…
In the commercial real estate sector, collaboration is crucial to achieve emission reduction targets. Melissa Ferrato, Vice President, ESG at First Capital REIT focuses on the battle of decarbonization in retail real estate, where limited control over tenant…
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…
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…
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…
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…
So for years – decades even – Vancouver has fostered an image of dreary gray weather that requires raincoats and umbrellas 365 days a year. When Gavin commented to a Vancouverite that, as of 2024, he had now…
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,…
