Sustainable Biz Canada

3 weeks ago | sustainablebiz.ca | Tyler Choi |David Arkell |John Dujay

Commercial buildings with green roofs and gardens on their grounds can contribute to climate resiliency and biodiversity while reducing maintenance costs, Jessica Milligan, president of Montreal-based Strathmore Commercial Landscape Management, said.

1 month ago | sustainablebiz.ca | Tyler Choi |Harold von Kursk

Two-in-three Canadians say investing in the energy transition will have a positive impact, but only 14 per cent actually have investments in the sector according to the sixth Earth Day survey by Mackenzie Investments. Of the 1,500 adults who participated in the late-March survey, the Toronto-based investment management firm found 56 per cent believe they will see positive long-term results from supporting the switch to low-carbon and renewable energy sources.

1 month ago | sustainablebiz.ca | Harold von Kursk |Tyler Choi

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, has exceeded its climate change targets while making significant strides toward achieving key environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. These are the principal findings contained in the CDPQ's 2024 Sustainable Investing Report released this month, which underscores how it has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainable investing.

1 month ago | sustainablebiz.ca | Tyler Choi

A battery recycling initiative led by non-profit Call2Recycle is being expanded Canada-wide to Staples Professional Inc., bringing in Staples' Canadian business customers. Customers of Staples Professional, Staples’ B2B brand, can now recycle their single-use, rechargeable and electric mobility batteries by participating in Toronto-based Call2Recycle's Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program.

2 months ago | sustainablebiz.ca | Tyler Choi |John Dujay

Rooftop and indoor farming company Lufa Farms is expanding sales to Ottawa, a move aimed at offering residents of the nation's capital its sustainably grown produce and groceries. Ottawans can order or pick-up vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and herbs grown in its five rooftop greenhouses and one indoor farm in Quebec. Also included are grocery products from Quebec, Ontario and the rest of Canada. Ottawa is Lufa’s first market outside its home province of Quebec.