On Friday, November 13th, CleanTech North (CTN) was launched in Toronto. CTN is a consortium of industry experts focused on helping early-stage clean tech companies harness the unique position Canada holds to excel in a global marketplace. Learn more about CTN from its founders in this short video.

Participants at Canadian Business for Social Responsibility\'s annual summit discuss how best to tackle the sustainability challenge: innovative leadership and an attention to basics like establishing an effective value proposition, understanding the impacts of your business, and clearly analyzing the life cycle of your products. [More] [Less]

On November 6th, the University of Waterloo launched the School of Environment Enterprise and Development (SEED). SEED merges the university\'s Environment and Business programs with a new International Development program. The school will also provide executive training certificates and diploma courses in areas of demand by industry and government. In this video, Dr. Blair Feltmate, Director of Sustainability Practice, discusses the program. [More] [Less]

Enermodal Engineering President Stephen Carpenter explains how the company is working towards its goal of being carbon neutral.

Enermodal hopes to take its new HQ triple LEED platinum. Company President Stephen Carpenter explains some of the technology that might get it there.

How can Canada become a leader in the development of clean energy and cutting edge energy and resource efficient technology? This year\'s executive roundtable participants had many valuable ideas. Watch the highlights here.

A personal invitation from PEMAC President Brian Malloch.

At the 2009 Green Business / PricewaterhouseCoopers Executive Roundtable, participants discussed the barriers that still exist for cleantech companies in the Canadian market. Watch highlights of the animated discussion that took place here.

There are a number of tax challenges and advantages to be considered while developing your company's corporate sustainability strategy. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Eric Paton and Lana Paton share insights on green fees and tax opportunities in Canada today.

On March 3rd, LEED Canada for Homes was launched in Ontario and Quebec. At the Ontario launch, Andrew Pride, VP of Minto's Green Team and Chair of the LEED Homes Committee explained how the system was developed.

Hong Kong Environment Secretary Edward Yau explains the clean tech opportunities in the city.

There's always a chance that climate science has got things wrong, a fact which is illustrated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) confidence intervals (which tend to be large) and error bars. The IPCC says, for instance, there is

A recent FEI Canada / PricewaterhouseCoopers report suggests most senior financial executives understand the effect that climate change regulation can have on their business, but few have strategies prepared for dealing with the changes coming. Watch highlights from a recent PwC briefing on the topic, including tips on how to get started on your management plan. [More] [Less]

Robert Colman, Editor of Green Business, recaps the Canada Green Building Council's annual summit

The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by the sustainable second-generation biofuel jatropha was successfully completed in Auckland, New Zealand on December 30th. More than a dozen key performance tests were undertaken in the two hour test flight, which took-off at 11:30 am (NZ time) from Auckland International Airport. The tests may usher in a new era in aviation. Watch this video to learn more! [More] [Less]

At the ENEX conference and tradeshow, Doug Dittburner explains how Molson Canada's Toronto brewery works to continually improve its energy efficiency.

Hong Kong Environment Secretary Edward Yau explains the clean tech opportunities in the city.

The American Clean Energy and Security Act, championed by Chairmen Henry Waxman and Edward Markey, recently passed in the House by a vote of 219 to 212. This is a step towards creating national cap and trade legislation in the U.S. and establishing ambitious goals for emissions cuts for industry. However, how will some of its provisions effect international climate change talks? [More] [Less]

Green Business Editor Robert Colman reviews the top sustainability news stories from the previous business week.

A personal invitation from PEMAC President Brian Malloch.

Participants at Canadian Business for Social Responsibility\'s annual summit discuss how best to tackle the sustainability challenge: innovative leadership and an attention to basics like establishing an effective value proposition, understanding the impacts of your business, and clearly analyzing the life cycle of your products. [More] [Less]

On Friday, November 13th, CleanTech North (CTN) was launched in Toronto. CTN is a consortium of industry experts focused on helping early-stage clean tech companies harness the unique position Canada holds to excel in a global marketplace. Learn more about CTN from its founders in this short video.

The City\'s Environment Secretary explains the success of the Climate Action Program so far, what still needs to change, and how the city government created a vision of Mexico City\\\'s future. The Minister met with Green Business while in Toronto ahead of climate change talks in Copenhagen.

Mexico City\'s Environment Secretary was in Toronto briefly for talks with Mayor David Miller ahead of C40 Cities talks in Copenhagen. Secretary Peralta spoke to Green Business about Mexico\'s Climate Action Plan, how cities are benefitting from involvement in the Clinton Climate Initiative and the C40 relationship, and how national governments can learn from their example. [More] [Less]

Walmart is in the process of creating a sustainability product index. The questionnaire they\\\'re sending out to their suppliers is a useful tool, whether you\\\'re engaged as a supplier or not.