News by subject: Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria

A new collaboration between BHP and Microsoft has used artificial intelligence and machine learning with the aim of improving copper recovery at the world's largest copper mine. The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator...

Over 1% of the Canadian population is deafblind ? some are born with deafblindness, while others acquire deafblindness later in life. Each June, DeafBlind Ontario Services joins service providers and individuals who are deafblind across Canada to...

Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") today released its 2022 Responsible Gold Mining Report (the "Report"), the Company's eighth annual disclosure of its Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") performance. The Report can be...

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is disappointed in the lack of response and support for Friendship Centres responding to climate emergencies. Every year Friendship Centres across Canada face the impacts of climate change and...

Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer , has earned a place among America's Climate Leaders presented by USA Today. Mohawk was the only flooring manufacturer among the businesses recognized for making the greatest reductions in...

HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" or the "Company") (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production, is pleased to update shareholders on the significant environmental benefits of the...

Énergir welcomes the Plan for a Green Economy 2023?2028 Implementation Plan, announced today by François Legault, Premier of Quebec, and Benoît Charette, Quebec Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change. Énergir particularly...

Base Carbon Inc. (NEO: BCBN) ("Base Carbon", or the "Company"), a financier and developer of emission reduction, removal, and related climate action projects, announced that Verra has issued the first carbon credits ("VCUs", or "Verified Carbon...

Govenda, an innovative company in governance management software, is announcing the launch of their new artificial intelligence, GabiiTM. GabiiTM, an acronym for Govenda Artificial Board Intelligence Innovation, accelerates decision making and...

Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Sorenson, the worldwide leader in inclusive language services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, announced the availability of Sorenson Express for public and private enterprises. The subscription...

Leading custom-moldable insole company, SOLE, is proud to announce the launch of its new sustainability reports in an effort to promote transparency and address greenwashing in the footwear and fashion industries. With the footwear industry...

GHD is introducing Burntfieldstm, a new land designation and approach to help combat wildfires resulting from climate change, drier vegetation, and continuous urban expansion into areas previously considered remote. Burntfields describes the...

Agency calls on world leaders to see through $2.75B in global education funding and says it falls short of commitment needed to ensure most vulnerable girls not left behindLeaders must be held accountable for previous commitments to girls' education,...

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or "the Company") has published its primary sustainability report for 2022. The Environment, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report is the Company's seventh report setting out its sustainability...

Featuring a comprehensive review of NOVAGOLD's performance in all areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) including health and safety, environmental stewardship, social and community engagement, and corporate governance;Demonstrating an...

Benevity Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today released its annual edition of The State of Corporate Purpose, uncovering the trends shaping the future of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the workplace based on...

WSP Global Inc. ("WSP" or the "Corporation") releases today its 2022 Global ESG Report, detailing the Corporation's environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") commitments and related performance. The report further highlights WSP's journey to...

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. ("Reflex" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the results of preliminary metallurgical findings for its natural vein graphite at its Ruby Graphite deposit located in southwest Montana. From the initial testing...

Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour" or the "Company") (TSX: EDR, NYSE: EXK published its 2022 Sustainability Report, describing the Company's progress in executing the first year of its 2022-2024 Sustainability Strategy. A highlights video...

Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Sustainability and ESG Report (the "Report"), providing a comprehensive summary of the Company's progress over the past year in furthering its...

Following a call for qualification for the construction and operation of a new sorting centre (MRF) for recyclable materials to serve the east end of the island of Montreal, Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) has selected the proposal of Green for Life...

Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, today released Lactalis Canada's 2022 Environmental, Social and...

For over 30 years, Farm Management Canada has been dedicated to increasing the awareness, appreciation, and adoption of sound management practices on the farm. As a national organization dedicated exclusively to the development and delivery of...

Boralex Inc. ("Boralex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commissioning of its second energy storage unit in France. The battery, which has a storage capacity of more than 3.3 MWh, is installed on the site of the Plouguin wind farm...

Finning International Inc. ("Finning," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") announced today the release of our 2022 Sustainability Report. Finning's 2022 report showcases our ongoing efforts to prioritize the safety and well-being of...

The world's first open-source repository of knowledge and information about the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects will be established by the International CCS Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) with foundational support...

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today two new environmental stewardship commitments ? pursuing a TRUE Zero Waste to Landfill Certification in key operating facilities and significantly enhancing its use of...

Sonoco , a diversified global packaging company recognized for its leadership in sustainability, today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights progress made in support of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...

Compass Group Canada, the nation's leading foodservice provider, today announced the launch of their proprietary food waste software, Waste Not 2.0, just in time for the company's 7th annual Stop Food Waste Day. The software, created by Compass...

Today, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) released its 2022 ESG Annual Report. The publication provides key updates and insight into how we capture opportunities and manage risks associated with environmental, social, and...

? Barrick Gold Corporation's sustainability strategy is based on integrated and holistic management and aligned with the objectives of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that seeks to deliver outcomes that are achievable,...

CLC Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang will be speaking at the Toronto and York Region Labour Council's annual Day of Mourning ceremony on Friday, April 28th. This year, Canada's unions are marking the Day of Mourning by encouraging and empowering...

CLC Executive Vice-President Siobhán Vipond will be speaking at the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour's annual Day of Mourning ceremony on Friday, April 28th. This year, Canada's unions are marking the Day of Mourning by encouraging and empowering...

CLC President Bea Bruske will be speaking at CUPE BC's Day of Mourning ceremony on Friday, April 28th. This year, Canada's unions are marking this year's Day of Mourning by encouraging and empowering workers to know their rights at work, use the...

Canada's Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco tabled a report in the House of Commons last week outlining the challenges of meeting the ambitious objectives for the 2 Billion Trees Program. The report rightly...

Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 70 offices in over 45 countries, is delighted to welcome Beverly Cole to its partnership in the United States, based in San Francisco, effective immediately. Commenting on her...

TELUS recently celebrated the planting of its 1 millionth tree at TELUS Garden, achieving an...

Global professional services company GHD has expanded its sustainability agenda by announcing a commitment to set net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In the coming months, GHD will work with...

Sintana Energy Inc. ("Sintana" or the "Company") is pleased to confirm that over fifty per cent of the 6,872 square kilometers of 3D seismic survey data has been gathered from Petroleum Exploration License 87 ("PEL 87") and the surrounding area in...

Cronos Group Inc. ("Cronos" or the "Company") today, in honor of Earth Day, released a Sustainability Study, which outlines the benefits of using fermentation manufacturing methods for cannabinoid production over the impact of traditional methods...

Earth Day on April 22 focuses on how people can adopt one initiative that when compounded by others doing the same thing, can achieve significant outcomes. This has never been more important than now, given concerns about climate change. One such...

Call2Recycle, Canada's leading battery collection and recycling organization, is inviting Canadians to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by recycling their used batteries. Battery recycling is increasingly recognized as a crucial part of Canada's...

Canada's unions reiterate their strong opposition to any attempt by the federal government to introduce back-to-work legislation against federal public sector workers who are members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and are currently...

Copper Lake Resources Ltd. ("Copper Lake" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the following update on its recently completed winter exploration program, involving diamond drilling as well as ground and bore-hole electromagnetic (EM) surveys, on...

TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, released its 16th annual Sustainability Report and announced that it has delivered on its promise to achieve operational carbon neutrality for 2022, a key step in the...

PHX Energy Services Corp. ("PHX Energy" "we" "our" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the release of our 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") and Sustainability Report, highlighting our 2022 performance, initiatives related to...

Traditional, Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People -- As the 2023 fishing season begins, Oceana Canada is urging Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to fulfill its mandate to manage Canada's fisheries and oceans responsibly amid a...

The International Monetary Fund has a historic opportunity to take immediate measures, undertake institutional reforms, and establish partnerships through which it can finally support the central role of biodiversity in macroeconomic and financial...

Notified, a globally-trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals today announced that GlobeNewswire has seen a 16% increase in press releases distributed by clients over the last two years. This...

Mayfair Gold Corp. ("Mayfair" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the latest set of drill...