News by subject: Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria

The AESO declared a Grid Alert today at 3:30 p.m. in response to ongoing extreme cold temperatures across western Canada, restricted imports and very high demand.   Albertans are asked to immediately reduce their electricity use to essential needs...

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund I (CI GMF I) has taken final investment decision on a 300 MW onshore wind project in India together with Viviid Renewables (Viviid), an Indian developer and balance-of-plant...

Brookfield Renewable ("Brookfield Renewable") today released an update to our Green Financing Framework to incorporate eligible investment categories in-line with our strategy to invest in businesses and projects that support the transition to net...

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a global leader in greenfield renewable energy investments, and Avangrid, Inc. , a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that power from the Vineyard Wind...

The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome Restaurants Canada, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, and McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited to its expanding network of close to 100 Partners in Q4 of 2023. Restaurants Canada As the...

Allkem Limited is pleased to announce receipt of the Certificate of Authorisation ("CA") which is the final step in the Environmental and Social Impact Review Committee ("COMEX") and will allow the development of the James Bay Lithium Project...

Helax Istmo ("Helax"), a wholly owned subsidiary of funds managed by CIP, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec ("CIIT") and Mexico's national Ministry of Navy, the Secretaría...

The Animal Protection Party of Canada has sent an open letter (available on request) to the Hon. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities. It objects to comments she made to...

AQUAFIL RANKED FIRST AMONG GLOBAL COMPANIES IN THE "TEXTILES" SUBINDUSTRY ACCORDING TO MORNINGSTAR SUSTAINALYTICS ESG RISK RATING Arco, December 20, 2023 ? Aquafil S.p.A. [ECNL:IM] [ECNLF:OTCQX] ranked as the top company globally in the "Textiles"...

WSP Global Inc. ("WSP" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has earned placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the first time. This industry standard recognizes the top 20% sustainability performers among...

Post Holdings, Inc. , a consumer packaged goods holding company, today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report details Post's enterprise-wide approach and progress with integrating ESG considerations across...

Sault College has announced that five programs at its School of Natural Environment have achieved accreditation from ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental employment. This recognition highlights Sault College's...

The maritime area for the offshore wind farm is located northwest of Ruhnu Island, near Estonia's Baltic Sea coast, covering approximately 115 square kilometres, with a total capacity of up to 1.4 gigawatts (GW) is expected to become operational...

Canada's successful transition to net-zero by 2050 hinges on the active involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet the majority of SMEs are still in the early stages of their emission-reduction efforts, according to new research...

Over the next five years, Canadian children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and their families will benefit from a significant investment in Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) from the Government of Canada's Strategic Science...

The theme of the COP28 convening in Dubai is unite, act, deliver. To do so, going beyond technological and policy solutions is necessary; climate change is a human challenge that will require a resounding mindset shift and collective action. Evidence...

With bold action needed to prevent the worst effects of climate change, leading diversified professional services and investment management company Colliers has signed the World Green Building Council's (WGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment,...

SustainableIT.org, a leading nonprofit organization championed by technology executives, today affirmed its commitment to advancing global sustainability through information technology innovation and leadership. This announcement comes as a strategic...

Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at COP28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq. ft. game-changing "GigaFarm". The innovative waste-to-value farm will be capable of recycling more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste and growing two...

Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced the launch of its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), during the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai. With a focus on developing and building offshore and onshore...

The News Forum (TNF) documentary series focuses on Canadian Energy. Forum Documentaries are broadcasting three documentaries on Canadian pipelines and energy export Saturday and Sunday 8PM-10PM Eastern Time. Find your local listing:...

American Lithium Corp. ("American Lithium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has now completed and submitted the Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Study ("EIA-sd") for the Falchani Lithium Project in Southern Peru...

Drax commends the Government of Canada on the inclusion of biomass-using technologies in the Clean Technology and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits from the Fall Economic Statement (FES) released this week. Biomass is a key component of the...

Lithium Ionic Corp. ("Lithium Ionic" or the "Company"), a lithium exploration and development company focused on becoming Brazil's next significant lithium producer, is pleased to report a major milestone with the application of a Concomitant...

In the face of accelerating climate change, Oceana Canada's 2023 Fishery Audit, launched today on World Fisheries Day, exposes Canada's persistent mismanagement and failure to rebuild depleted populations, harming marine life, coastal...

Embarking on a mission to empower Canada's youth to take action against climate change, EcoSchools Canada and Canada's Forest Trust Corporation (CFT) are thrilled to announce the launch of The Smart Forest Fundraising Contest. Set to run from...

Hut 8 Mining Corp. ("Hut 8" or "the Company"), one of North America's largest, innovation-focused digital asset mining pioneers and high performance computing infrastructure providers, partnered with Sparta Group's carbon credit program established...

The value of foreign investments in the Saudi capital market has increased by 300% over the past five years, specifically from 2018 to the end of 2022, reaching SAR 347.01 billion by the end of the period. This constitutes 14.2% of the total value of...

Osino Resources Corp. (NSX:OSN) ("Osino" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the release of its Sustainability Report for 2022, which summarises the company's social, environmental and economic performance and outlines plans for the ongoing...

Today, Pactiv Evergreen Inc. released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report, 'Packaging a Better Future,' sharing progress toward the Company's ambitious goals in 2021 and 2022. The report highlights advancements across the...

Canadian SMBs are grappling to keep up with the jargon and technical expertise of sustainability reporting and standards, according to Sage, the leader in...

Methane remains a significant challenge for the oil and gas industry. COP28 could prove a landmark moment for methane reduction commitments, and companies and governments will need to take strong steps to reduce emissions and enforce new standards,...

Alamos Gold Inc. ("Alamos" or the "Company") has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report ("ESG Report"), which outlines the Company's progress on its ESG performance in 2022 across its operations, projects and offices,...

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) announced today that Ma'aden will return as a Founding Partner to the event for the third consecutive year. Ma'aden, the largest multi-commodity natural resources company in the Middle East, will play a central role...

Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the "Company" or "Mkango") is pleased to announce that it has published its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") Report for the year 2022. This report has been prepared, to the extent applicable...

Canada's 50 most investible cleantech ventures have been announced by Foresight Canada, the country's largest cleantech ecosystem accelerator. The Foresight 50 features inspiring cleantech ventures across a range of industries and sectors that...

Streetohome is exploring ?Chosen Family Pods' ? a shared housing model that promises to increase affordability and make housing accessible to individuals on a fixed or low income, including those at-risk for, and/or with lived experience of...

TMC's second annual Impact Report outlines the Company's vision to create a carefully managed, reusable metal commons, starting with unlocking the planet's largest undeveloped source of battery metals, as the world seeks to address the climate...

Verde AgriTech Ltd ("Verde" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its first Life Cycle Analysis ("LCA")1, completed by LCA Design Corporation, a leading Canadian consultancy firm.2 The LCA determines the climate impacts associated...

Eavor Technologies Inc., ("Eavor") a pioneer in the field of advanced geothermal energy solutions today announces the successful completion of $182 million in financing. This significant investment will enable Eavor to accelerate the development and...

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a global leader in green energy investment, and Avangrid, Inc. , a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that the Vineyard Wind 1 project closed a...

Stallion Discoveries Corp. (the "Company" or "Stallion") is pleased to announce it has engaged Expert Geophysics Limited ("Expert") to conduct an airborne MobileMTtm survey that will cover the entirety of Stallion's Western Athabasca Basin JV...

After months of bargaining and with the last talks scheduled for October 30, the workers of Pete's Frootique in downtown Halifax have gone public with their frustrations. "Pete's workers struggle to afford the bare essentials of life," says Nicholle...

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the release of its 2023 ESG Impact Report and expanded target to restore a total of 5 billion gallons of its water withdrawals back to local watersheds near the...

The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K'ómoks First Nations (the "Nations," all member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council), and Western Forest Products Inc. ("Western") have reached an agreement for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest...

A broad ad hoc coalition of over 50 pan-Canadian civil society, faith, Arab, Jewish, labour, and peace and justice organizations are demanding that the federal government call for an immediate ceasefire of all hostilities in Israel-Palestine and an...

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("Allied") today announced its GRESB scores for 2023, based on the 2022 reporting year. Allied achieved a score of 85 for its standing investments and a score of 87 for its developments, representing...

According to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie, the steel industry is set to undergo a significant transformation as decarbonisation efforts accelerate. Titled Metalmorphosis: how decarbonisation is transforming the iron and steel...

The Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) 2023, hosted in Riyadh, underscored the pivotal role of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in shaping the future of minerals. The panel moderated by Aldo Pennini, Director of Strategy, Program,...

Rubicon Organics Inc. ("Rubicon Organics" or the "Company"), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified premium cannabis, is pleased to announce the publication of its third annual Environmental, Social and Governance...