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Pierre Poilievre Voted Against Environment and Climate 400 Times, Records Show

DeSmogBlog

“Those numbers say to me that he doesn’t believe we need to actually roll up our sleeves and work on climate change in a meaningful way,” said Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, a national labour organization that’s been supporting ongoing federal legislation to foster climate-friendly union jobs.

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ESG and Sustainability: Your 101 Guide for Understanding Corporate Sustainability

Green Business Bureau

For instance, Boston-based Trillium Asset Management is using a selection of environmental, social, and governance factors to identify companies that are in a good position for strong long-term performance. ESG (environment, social, and governance) and sustainability are two popular terms that are floated around the corporate sphere.

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How Fossil Fuels Are Being Used To Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

R-Squared Energy

Today, we discuss the logistics of integrating LPG for cooking into the developing world, talk a bit about government programs that are pursuing this goal, and finally discuss some success stories around the world. In 2004, over 90% of homes used kerosene for cooking. Government policies are often just not in place.

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Managing Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

The Organization. New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. A working knowledge of clean energy technologies, policy, and the California Energy Innovation Ecosystem. Managing Director | New Energy Nexus | Oakland, CA. Requirements.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

In this article, we have organized the world’s top sustainability certifications by purpose, procedure, and cost so that you know how to select a sustainability certification with confidence. Certifications can be issued by government agencies, non-profits or private companies. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023 Leadership Award Winners

Green Technology

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?

Renewable Energy World

For the past decade and a half, China became the dominant player in the PV manufacturing field, after the sector received critical help from government subsidies back in 2004. He is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and currently serves as its Chair of Global Diplomacy and Public Policy Network.