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The cutting of 32,000 acres of boreal forests in Canada to produce toilet paper and paper towels generates more than 3.8 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, according to a new study by the Centre for Sustainable Economy (CSE).
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Emissions impact of toilet paper production explored in new report

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The cutting of 32,000 acres of boreal forests in Canada to produce toilet paper and paper towels generates more than…

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Canadian bank RBC has dropped its sustainable finance commitments, citing recent changes to the country's Competition Act.
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  • Sustainability

Canada’s RBC drops sustainable finance commitments

1 year ago10 months ago3 mins

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has dropped its sustainable finance commitments, citing recent changes to the country’s Competition Act. In…

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Just 14% of Canadians are currently taking advantage of investment opportunities in the energy transition space, despite the returns it offers, a new study by Mackenzie Investments has found.
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Just 14% of Canadians currently investing in energy transition opportunities

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Just 14% of Canadians are currently taking advantage of investment opportunities in the energy transition space, despite the returns it…

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The Consumer Goods Forum and Reposit have announced a new reusable packaging programme focused on personal and home care products in Ottawa, Canada.
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  • Packaging

The Consumer Goods Forum, Reposit announce reusable packaging project

1 year ago10 months ago3 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum and Reposit have announced a new reusable packaging programme focused on personal and home care products…

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Close to three quarters of Canadian consumers consider the use of organic ingredients in personal care products 'important', while 66% are in favour of clear ingredient lists on said products, a new study by NSF has found.
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  • Sustainability

72% of Canadians consider organic ingredients in personal care important

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Close to three quarters of Canadian consumers consider the use of organic ingredients in personal care products ‘important’, while 66%…

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McCain Foods has announced the launch of Regen Fries, produced from potatoes grown using regenerative agriculture practices, as it seeks to step up its efforts in regenerative farming.
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  • Sustainable Agriculture

McCain launches Regen Fries, produced through regenerative agriculture

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

McCain Foods has announced the launch of Regen Fries, produced from potatoes grown using regenerative agriculture practices, as it seeks…

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Heightened demand for SUVs and trucks in Canada is undermining the environmental benefit from increased electric vehicle adoption, a study from Simon Fraser University’s Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (START) has found.
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  • Sustainable Transport

Increased demand for SUVs in Canada undermining benefit from EV adoption

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Heightened demand for SUVs and trucks in Canada is undermining the environmental benefit from increased electric vehicle adoption, a study…

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New research from the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) has claimed there is a 92% correlation between medium-to-high ESG ratings and financial success.
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  • Sustainable Business

Link between ESG performance and financial success explored in new report

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

New research from the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) has claimed there is a 92% correlation between medium-to-high ESG…

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Climate activist group 350.org has criticised Canada's newly-announced 2035 climate target, saying that the goals outlined 'falls far short of what experts have warned is necessary to prevent even more devastating impacts of the climate crisis'.
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Canada’s 2035 climate target ‘falls far short’, says 350.org

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Climate activist group 350.org has criticised Canada’s newly-announced 2035 climate target, saying that the goals outlined ‘falls far short of…

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The European Union, together with Canada, Chile, the European Union, Georgia, Mexico, Norway, and Switzerland, have committed to ensuring their forthcoming nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are consistent with IPCC trajectories in line with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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European Union commits to NDC in line with 1.5°C temperature goal

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The European Union, together with Canada, Chile, Georgia, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland, have committed to ensuring their forthcoming nationally determined…

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