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?

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

On September 18th, the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac) announced the introduction of a new national target for energy consumption in the Canadian office building sector. Both BOMA Canada and the Canada Green Building Council were also present to support the launch and its goals.

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]

On March 31st, Representatives Henry Waxman and Edward Markey released a draft U.S. climate change bill entitled “The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.” The draft bill is likely to make it through the house and set the standard for U.S. policy. What could this bill mean to Canadian companies? View highlights of the discussion of the bill and its implications at Insight’s recent 3rd Annual Cap and Trade Forum, held in Toronto. [More] [Less]

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]

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]

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.

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.

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.