Toronto Aims for Net Zero by 2040
Why going carbon neutral sooner will bring more benefits to Canada’s biggest city.
Archive for year: 2021
Halton Hills Adopts Most Ambitious Climate Action Strategy in Canada
/by Kyra Bell-PashtOntario town aims for carbon neutrality by 2030. Here’s how they’ll do it.
What We Can Learn About Climate Action from UK Cities
/by Alia DharssiExperience of UK local governments shows deep community engagement is critical for rapid and ambitious action.
Join Us For Our Summit: Cities Taking Rapid Climate Action Now
/by SSGJoin us on November 3 on the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow to explore creative and scalable climate solutions emerging in cities around the world. A live broadcast will be available for those who cannot attend in-person.
Powerful Free Tool Helps Accelerate Climate Action
/by SSGA revolutionary open-access online database offers every Canadian community the data it needs to begin slashing its contribution to global climate change.
How One City De-Polarized Climate Action
/by Alia DharssiEdmonton Mayor Don Iveson explains how the City engaged the public to build consensus on climate action and why it adopted a carbon budget.
Open Call for Copyeditors and Proofreaders
/by SSGOct. 7, 2021 UPDATE: We have completed the first round of our selection process and will not be considering further applications at this time; however, we welcome additional responses to this open call and can keep your resume on file for future opportunities. Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) is looking for copyeditors and proofreaders to assist […]
What It Means to Plan for Net-Zero
/by SSGGovernments and business can learn from Canada’s approach to climate action and reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to its real estate portfolio and emissions.
How We Can Reduce Emissions by Changing How We Work
/by Yuill Herbert and Erik FrenetteA Government of Canada study shows that transforming the way employees use space and how they get to work can drive down workplace emissions.
Aging Buildings and the Climate Emergency: Opportunity Knocks!
/by Ralph TorrieA Canadian study shows that upgrading North America’s aging buildings offer a historic opportunity for climate action and renewal.
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