Stratford Toyota receives LEED Gold certification - Energy Star leaders announced - Partners in Project Green launches energy efficiency co-op program.

Energy Management\'s inaugural Energy Excellence Award winner announced in Hamilton - Kerry-Lieberman Power Act unveiled - Top 3 green business tips

Real Estate industry plays catch-up on green - ASHRAE\'s new green building standard - Enermodal\'s generic LEED RFP.

Looking for examples of how to manage your energy well? Hands-on examples will be a key part of ENEX: Energy Excellence this May.

Olympics receive bronze medal for green efforts - Obama bolsters energy efficiency efforts with federal reduction goal - LEED Green Associate credential launched.

International Chamber of Commerce produces global framework for responsible green marketing. Plus, SEC issues disclosure guidance on climate-related \'material\' effects on operations, Honda intros solar hydrogen station.

Canadian Auto Dealer Editor Gerry Malloy offers his take on where the auto industry is heading in 2010. Plus, Ontario\'s controversial clean energy deal, and US business pushes for climate legislation.

McDonald\'s methane study - IT leaders push for 1,000x efficiency increase - Quebec / Mitsubishi electric car pilot - Copenhagen Accord on the ropes?

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 UN and marketing industry leaders launched Hopenhagen last week, to encourage individuals to get involved in the UN climate change conference later this year. Is there hope for COP15?

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.

Last month, the first B.C. Bioenergy Conference took place in Vancouver. Organized by the B.C. Bioenergy Network, one highlight of the event was a roundtable discussion on building a world-class bioenergy industry - the opportunities, challenges and impediments.

LoyaltyOne\'s new customer care centre in Mississauga is home to Canada\'s largest rooftop solar installation and is aiming for LEED certification. We look at some of the innovative technologies and design at the grand opening of the site.

McDonald\'s methane study - IT leaders push for 1,000x efficiency increase - Quebec / Mitsubishi electric car pilot - Copenhagen Accord on the ropes?

At the 22nd Annual PwC Forest and Paper Industry Conference this year, the theme was Reenergizing the Forest and Paper Industry. One element of that reenergizing program will likely involve bioenergy. In the future it may lead to more innovative partnerships between the forestry and power industries. [More] [Less]

Environics Research Group and CLB Media Inc. recently announced a broad-based partnership that will see the two companies jointly develop research in a range of vertical markets related to CLB Media's properties. The first research project will focus on the implementation and maintenance of green purchasing and sustainability practices in Canadian business. [More] [Less]

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.