On Wednesday January 11, from 5-6 pm, the Sustainability Network hosts Chris Ragan, Chair of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, as he shares his perspectives on the green economy.
Category: Business and Economics
Online Training on Economic Literacy for a Green Economy
Online Training on Economic Literacy for a Green Economy seeks to build organizational capacity by increasing understanding of economic concepts and their role in supporting a green economy.
BC businesses join call for a stronger carbon tax
In an open letter to BC Premier Christy Clark, businesses and conservation groups argue that reducing carbon will benefit the economy.
Green Economy Perspectives Presents – Karen Clarke Whistler: Shifting The Market
Join us at CSI Spadina on Wednesday March 9th from 8:00-9:00 AM as we bring you TD Bank’s Chief Environment Officer Karen Clarke-Whistler’s perspectives on the green economy.
BC’s Cap and Trade Act scrapped to allow for LNG development
Legislation coming into force on January 1 allows BC’s greenhouse gas emissions from LNG to rise.
Northern Gateway: Unwanted pipeline, unwilling province
First Nations and environmental groups gear up for court battles in the wake of federal cabinet’s decision on Northern Gateway.
BC steps on the (liquefied natural) gas
The environmental costs of BC’s LNG boom have yet to be properly assessed, let alone addressed.
David Suzuki: Measuring progress with GDP is a gross mistake
We deserve better indicators of societal well-being that extend beyond mere economic growth.
Bear watching benefits BC economy more than trophy hunting: new study
US-based research institute concludes that bear viewing in the Great Bear Rainforest generates over 10 times more revenue than hunting.
Corporate Knights announces “Global 100” top sustainable corporations in the world
Corporate Knights announced its Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
David Suzuki: Are we trading away our rights and environment?
Global trade has advantages. For starters, it allows those of us who live through winter to eat fresh produce year-round. And it provides economic benefits to farmers who grow that…
An NRTEE Conspiracy?
Shared on May 17, 2012 by MsBeautifulRed on YouTube National Roundtable on the Environment CEO David McLaughlin talks about the government shutting down his organization. John Baird told the House of Commons that the Roundtable produced 10 reports calling for a carbon tax, but Mr. McLaughlin says that’s not true, stating the Roundtable produced 3 reports…
Where is the conserve in Harper’s Conservatives?
Prime Minister Harper’s 1960’s piano tunes may be timeless, but his single-minded approach to developing new energy supply is long out of fashion.
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.
Video: What will a new green economy look like?
bigpictv – John Elkington believes that social and environmental problems could cause a global economic crisis. Mainstream corporations are now looking to social entrepreneurs for business ideas that mitigate these risks and leverage market opportunities. This contributes to a green, sustainable economy. For more information about, visit: http://www.johnelkington.com/ Related articles Social Entrepreneurs are Like Tolstoy…
REAP Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet
REAP Business Association is a new nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of over 1,380 member companies in 43 countries that give one percent of revenues to environmental causes.
Local Businesses Get Incentives to Save Energy
Small businesses in the capital region can now access financial incentives and free energy assessments to help them save money and reduce their energy consumption through the LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program thanks to a partnership between the Westshore Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Regional District, Livesmart BC, and City Green Solutions, a local non-profit organization.
Symposium: Creating Value, Making a Difference: Sustainable Investing at Canadian Universities – June 21
We invite you to join the Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) for its inaugural symposium, which will highlight opportunities for forward-thinking universities to benefit from investing while contributing to positive social change and environmental sustainability.
