Category: Business & Economics
Take Part: Toronto Sustainability Speaker Series (TSSS)
Check out the Toronto Sustainability Speaker Series (TSSS) – a live and online community that promotes dialogue and problem solving among sustainability thought leaders. Already in it’s 5th year, the TSSS was launched in 2008 to “dispel the myth that sustainability is a cost to business” and to share the experiences of companies that have found economic [...]
Canadian Business as a Global Citizen – October 26
CBSR is gathering industry and thought leaders to explore the role, responsibilities and impact of Canadian business outside our borders. Discover opportunities that help drive innovation and new business models required for Canada to lead in the 21st century; learn how Canadian organizations are building capacity in developing nations for mutual benefit; and pinpoint where and how Canadian companies must rise to address complex social and environmental issues.
CBSR's 8th Annual Summit
How can business leaders drive meaningful change and accelerate innovation by using a collaborative approach? Gain insight and inspiration at CBSR’s 8th Annual Summit. Newly confirmed speakers! Graham Baxter, Acting CEO of the International Business Leaders Forum Tim Brown, President and CEO of Nestlé Canada Jose Francisco Arata, President, Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. Hear from [...]
Using The Natural Step Framework in Co-op Work Placements
The Natural Step is partnering with The University of Western Ontario’s Masters of Environment and Sustainability (MES) program again to provide training and mentorship for students in their summer co-op placements. After a successful pilot in the summer of 2009, 10 students will be partnered with host organizations on sustainability-related projects. This is a unique [...]
Green Energy, Green Jobs – A New Energy Future for Ontario
Press release from Environmental Defence: December 5, 2008 - At Queen’s Park today, during the critically important global climate change conference in Poznan, Poland, the Green Energy Act Alliance released its expectations for the upcoming Ontario Green Energy Act. The Alliance recommendations for the Act will help bring economic prosperity and new ‘green’ jobs to Ontario, reduce [...]
Environmental groups join to endorse 'green' actions for big economic benefits
Press release from Environmental Defence: Toronto – Thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investments could be leveraged by taking action on a suite of environmental initiatives, say 24 of Ontario’s leading environmental organizations. Whether it is unlocking the province’s tremendous green power potential, safeguarding some of the planet’s largest fresh water supplies or [...]
David Suzuki Foundation available for comment on Ontario budget
The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) believes that Ontario can create jobs, growth and opportunities by improving energy efficiency and shifting to low-carbon, green industry, and renewable energy sources. Last year, the Ontario government announced targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6% by 2014 and by 15% by 2020. Significant new measures are required to meet [...]
Fairville, Canada
Labour-conscious foodies move onto new turf as fair trade campaigns are adopted by entire cities By Wayne Roberts For a while there, it looked like fair trade might join the casualty list of alternative social movements reduced to a market niche. But the grassroots are back in full swing, thanks to “fair trade towns,” an [...]
Fostering Sustainable Business Practices program in the Greater Peterborough
The Fostering Sustainable Business Practices program aims to support businesses, organizations and institutions in their desire to improve their bottom line by developing more sustainable environmental, social and economically viable business practices. http://www.sustainableptbo.on.ca/
