Decarbonization is in global focus. As societies race to meet the goals set by the Paris Agreement, companies are under pressure to reduce emissions from governments, NGOs, consumers, regulators, shareholders and employees. A failure to decarbonize could result in severe regulatory, financial, and reputational consequences, particularly in developed economies. Companies
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Carbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: How A Liberal Minority Government Might Impact Corporate Environmental Outlook
The 2019 Canadian election resulted in a Liberal minority government led by Justin Trudeau. How might it impact your corporate environmental policy? To help guide your outlook we highlight notable analyses and predictions from CNN, Globe and Mail, CBC, Financial Post, Calgary Herald, Toronto Sun, Climate Home News, EnergyNow, and The Narwhal. On overall Canadian sentiments,
Continue readingCarbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Canada Election: Environmental Platforms and Impact On Business
For the first time in a Canadian federal election, the environment is a leading campaign issue. We highlight each of the five major parties’ green platform as related to business. We then survey some notable analyses from Clean Energy Canada, EnviroEconomics, Clean Prosperity, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, and Policy Options. Pledge to
Continue readingCarbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Catherine McKenna on Carbon Tax, Green Investments, Election
At the 2019 Collision Conference Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna shared a panel discussion with Jonathan Baillie, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of the National Geographic Society. They discussed Canada’s commitment to fighting climate change. At the press conference that followed, I talked to the Minister about the
Continue readingCarbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Catherine McKenna on Carbon Tax, Green Investments, Election
At the 2019 Collision Conference Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna shared a panel discussion with Jonathan Baillie, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of the National Geographic Society. They discussed Canada’s commitment to fighting climate change. At the press conference that followed, I talked to the Minister about the
Continue readingCarbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Ontario Climate Action Under Doug Ford
With Doug Ford and Progressive Conservative Party taken over fifteen years of Liberal rule in Ontario, what happens next with climate action in Canada’s largest province? Four industry experts share their outlook. Hosted by CoPower on July 25th, the event features an expert panel that includes Keith Brooks of Environmental
Continue readingCarbon49 - Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Green Energy Pioneer Bullfrog Power Talks Energy Landscape
Bullfrog Power is an inspiring Canadian green energy success story. Since 2005 Bullfrog pioneers in providing easy solutions for large businesses like Walmart, Unilever, and RBC as well as individuals to power their homes and offices with 100% renewable energy. At their tenth anniversary I talk to CEO Ron Seftel on how the green energy landscape has evolved and how businesses may position themselves for the anticipated changes from our new climate-friendly federal and provincial governments.
Continue readingCarbon49 – Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Green Energy Pioneer Bullfrog Power Talks Energy Landscape
Bullfrog Power is an inspiring Canadian green energy success story. Since 2005 Bullfrog pioneers in providing easy solutions for large businesses like Walmart, Unilever, and RBC as well as individuals to power their homes and offices with 100% renewable energy. At their tenth anniversary I talk to CEO Ron Seftel on how the
Continue readingCarbon49 - Sustainability for Canadian businesses: From Ground to Store: We Look at Carbon Neutral Wines
When you see a product that says carbon neutral, what does it mean? I recently enjoyed a bottle of Italy’s number one selling wine in Canada, Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio. Each bottle has a green label that says “Carbon neutral from ground to store. Measured and offset with Carbonzero”. It
Continue readingCarbon49 - Sustainability for Canadian businesses: The Real Price We Pay for Fossil Fuel Energy
Did you know our government spend money subsidizing fossil fuel energy to keep prices artificially low? A new International Monetary Fund study uncovers just how much these subsidies are and urge our governments to stop these market distortion practices. I calculate the real price we pay for fossil fuel energy and
Continue readingCarbon49 - Sustainability for Canadian businesses: Obama’s State of the Union Address on Climate Change
“If Congress won’t act soon to protect future generations, I will,” says Obama in his 2013 State of the Union address which devoted a substantial portion on climate change. Direction is set for more oil and gas drilling, but also more funding for electric cars and energy efficient buildings. The
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