Last week, we kicked off a new series showcasing some of the most innovative startups from Canada’s cleantech sector and their cutting-edge solutions for sustainable development. The Clean50 Awards, to be announced October 10th, will capture only a…
Every fall, our Clean50 Awards recognize only a few of the many extraordinary nominees that we consider – and in particular, the list of cleantech and R&D nominees far exceeds the number of awards we can deliver in…
Plastic pollution severely impacts marine life, ecosystems, and human health. Chloe Dubois, Co-founder and Executive Director at Ocean Legacy Foundation, discusses how they address plastic pollution with their EPIC Approach—Education & Research, Policy & Advocacy, Infrastructure Development, and…
by John Woodside, Energy and Climate Reporter at Canada’s National Observer Climate change is the crisis of our times, and newsrooms across Canada have a pivotal role to play informing audiences. Unfortunately, climate journalism in this country is…
2022 Clean50 Emerging Leader Tori Waugh shares her Clean50 Experience… This year [2022] I hit big milestones; shook things up at the organizations I work for; started projects solving agriculture’s energy use challenges and improving the value of…
Maya Colombani, Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer at L’ORÉAL, discusses ESG’s pivotal role in business transformation, advocating for top-down commitment, bottom-up pressure, and middle governance – a strategy she refers to as “the burger strategy”. It underscores…
Millions of tons of textiles are discarded yearly, largely due to fast fashion. Chris Wai, Founder & CEO at Sixone Labs, discusses the problem with textile waste and factors hindering recycling efforts. Pressure mounts on the industry to…
Indrani J. Butany, President and CEO at Elexicon Energy Inc., reflects on the realities of increasing electrification in the Western world from the perspective of a local energy company, at the same time that governments set goals to…
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Honourable Steven Guilbeault, has acknowledged the importance of advancing a Canadian sustainable finance taxonomy, emphasizing its role in boosting investor confidence and driving private sector investments crucial for Canada’s climate goals.…
Optimizing energy efficiency in buildings is incredibly important for reducing overall energy consumption, GHG emissions and spikes in peak demand. Whether the upgrades are quick and easy or part of a deeper retrofit, starting with simple energy efficiency…
