News by subject: ENP

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has become the first company in the Canadian power and utilities sector to incorporate sustainability targets into its corporate financing needs. This reflects OPG's leadership position on sustainability, while reducing...

The pandemic reminded Canadians of the benefits nature has on our health and well-being, and the importance of protecting the forests, lakes and wildlife that we cherish....

Ballard Power Systems recognizes and applauds Canada's Federal Government and Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, for today's launch of the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada (read here), a critical step toward...

Protecting Canada's diverse cultural and natural heritage and telling the stories of these treasured objects is an important part of Parks Canada's work....

The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and the First Nations Climate Initiative (FNCI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to advance an Indigenous led net-zero policy framework concerning major energy and...

A pilot project in Manitoba that collects and recycles plastic agricultural waste such as grain bags and baler twine is set to transition to a permanent, province-wide, industry-funded ag recycling program in 2021. The organization that operates the...

Nomad Royalty Company Ltd. ("Nomad" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations ("UN") Global Compact. Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with...

Transportation is among the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions from human sources. That's why DoSomething.org, the largest organization exclusively for young people and social change, and Chevrolet, one of the world's largest automobile...

Keyera Corp. ("Keyera") today released its inaugural environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. The announcement coincides with Keyera and Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. signing a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA)....

Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, launched the Government of Canada's plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years, with an investment of $3.16 billion. Meeting this commitment will help Canada address...

On the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change, celebrities and influencers have teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme to raise awareness of the alarming rate at which COVID-19 and climate change are...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) welcomes a number of measures announced today by the federal government as part of their enhanced climate plan. However, it is important to ensure that our companies remain competitive and are not...

Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation today filed suit in federal court in California to halt a Bureau of Land Management plan to surgically sterilize wild mares using a procedure that is dangerous, inhumane, and an unnecessary risk especially...

Ville de Montréal is pleased to unveil its Climate Plan 2020-2030 today. Consisting of 46 firm actions, the plan will allow Montréal to achieve the ambitious climate targets it has set for itself in the area of ecological transition, i.e., a...

In advance of the Climate Ambition Summit this Saturday, December 12, marking the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Jacobs has fulfilled its commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy for its operations in 2020 and achieved net-zero...

The need for greater sustainability and efficient use of resources, including food and malnutrition, has never been more firmly embedded in the public consciousness. Responding to the results of climate change and the call to action from governments,...

As the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement approaches, leaders from around the globe call for renewed international cooperation to develop a plan to wind down fossil fuel production consistent with the agreed upon limit of 1.5C of warming and...

OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is calling out the provincial government for weakening environmental protection while the public was focused on the COVID-19 health crisis. Thomas's rebuke comes in the wake of Auditor General Bonnie...

Europeans would like to see more recycling bins when they are out and about, according to a survey performed in 14 European countries by the LUCID polling agency in association with the Every Can Counts initiative that aims to raise awareness about...

Canadians have learned the importance of forward planning and of sustained, collective action in this extraordinary pandemic year. COVID-19 will one day pass, but climate change will persist. The infrastructure decisions we make today will provide...

The safety and well-being of Canadians remains the Government of Canada's top priority as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The federal government is taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continues to look ahead...

The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization working to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America, today applauded introduction in Congress of an updated version of the Charitable...

ThayerMahan, Inc., a world leader in autonomous maritime security solutions, completed operational testing and evaluation that demonstrated its Outpost and SeaWatch autonomous systems could identify, localize, and report illegal, unreported and...

A new report from the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices warns that the costs of climate change for Canada are massive and mounting, and recommends substantial increases in adaptation investment and enhanced climate risk disclosure to build...

Raised by Wolves (2020), The Martian (2015) and The Gladiator (2000) director Sir Ridley Scott launched a trailer with stark warnings for both the global tech industry and humankind itself Scott launched the trailer at Web Summit, together with Luis...

Kaleido, the pioneer in education savings, is introducing a new responsible and sustainable investment strategy this December with its new Sustainable Investment Policy. One financial action at a time, Kaleido is working to build a brighter future....

Today, the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) and the Pallet Foundation presented an Environmental Product Declaration for U.S. wooden pallets that reinforces the environmental attributes of wooden pallets for the supply chain and...

The Government of Canada takes action to fight climate change and grow the economy. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, announced the publication of the updated Greening Government Strategy, setting new targets...

Greenfield Global Inc., Ontario's first and one of Canada's largest ethanol producers, today applauded the Ontario government's announcement of increased requirements for renewable content in regular-grade gasoline from 10 to 15 percent by 2030....

Prysmian Group announces the launch of a new project aimed at accelerating the race to net-zero CO2 emission. The announcement has been made during its "Sustainability Day", the digital stakeholders engagement event with Group top management sharing...

The health of our marine and freshwater environment and the wildlife it sustains are critical to our country's culture, well-being, and the economy. Yet some of the species that find their home in the waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes in...

The health of our marine and freshwater environment and the wildlife it sustains are critical to our country's culture, well-being, and the economy. Yet some of the species that find their home in the waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes in...

From addressing water quality to plastic pollution, the Government of Canada is working with Canadians across the country to keep our water safe, clean, and well managed for future generations....

The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy"....

As the Government of Canada continues to protect and support Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic, we must continue working toward building a better future. Canadians want a future where their kids and grandkids have cleaner air and healthier...

The federal government's new legislation to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 is a step in the right direction, says Unifor....

Prof. Carlos M. Duarte, a professor in Marine Science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST, held a media briefing during the Summit Week of the Saudi G20 Presidency to talk about Securing a Future for the World's Coral...

Today, 28 businesses?which employ hundreds of thousands of workers across all 50 states?launched the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a new organization advocating for national policies that will enable 100% electric vehicle sales...

The Foundation for Climate Restoration welcomes Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States. The President Elect has committed to "marshall the forces of science and the forces of hope in the great battles of our time," including "the...

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will lead the development of an integrated radioactive waste management strategy, at the request of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Natural Resources Canada. This is part of the Government...

Protecting the health and safety of Canadians and the environment is the government's top priority when it comes to nuclear energy. While Canada has a robust framework to ensure the safety of nuclear energy, we must continue to modernize Canada's...

"Design for Sustainable Cities" is an international student competition held by BE OPEN and Cumulus Association in support of the United Nations' SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The competition is open to students and graduates of all art,...

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is pleased to announce the creation of the Intersectoral Centre for Endocrine Disruptors Analysis (ICEDA), a new centre devoted to the analysis of endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors, most...

"Design for Sustainable Cities" is an international student competition held by BE OPEN and Cumulus Association in support of the United Nations' SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The competition is open to students and graduates of all art,...

Construction has begun on a new 10,800 square foot environmental response depot in Port Hardy, B.C. Funded under the Government of Canada's Oceans Protection Plan, the new facility will strengthen the Canadian Coast Guard's capacity to respond to...

Climate change continues to be the biggest threat our earth is facing. Caverion is contributing to a carbon-neutral society through its energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. Today Caverion publishes its sustainability targets, KPIs and actions...

In their ministerial meeting on 27-28 September 2020, the G20 Energy Ministers have agreed on a communiqué where they endorsed the Circular Carbon Economy Platform as a tool to manage emissions and foster access to energy. G20 Energy Ministers have...

The latest numbers from a new analysis by Clean & Prosperous America (CaPA) finds that the share of total early votes represented by young voters is up 22.2% nationally versus 2016, and up 16.5% in Georgia. In addition, voting by young voters (18-29)...

The latest numbers from a new analysis by Clean & Prosperous America (CaPA) finds that the share of total early votes represented by young voters is up 22.2% nationally versus 2016, and up 33.0% in Texas. Voting by young voters (18-29) is running...

The latest numbers from a new analysis by Clean & Prosperous America (CaPA) finds that the share of total early votes represented by young voters is up 22.2% nationally versus 2016, and up 2.0% in Iowa. Voting by young voters (18-29) is running 133%...