The LEED green building rating systems have their fair share of criticism. But what might a better rating system look like? Architect and Founder of the New Urban Guild Steve Mouzon lays out his views with four essential elements.
Feb 172015
Jan 132015
Need some help on driving your office’s green initiatives? WWF Canada offers free downloadable tools including getting-started guides, spreadsheets, benchmarks, campaign poster templates for corporate green initiatives on energy reduction, paper reduction, waste reduction, travel, procurement, and green team building. Let’s take a look at some of these tools.
Dec 022014
When you see a product that says carbon neutral, what does it mean? Guest contributor Arshabhi Rai looks into Italy’s number one selling wine in Canada, Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio. It is produced in Italy, imported into Canada by Lifford Wine, and certified by Carbonzero as carbon neutral. He investigates its Italian supply chain and production, shipping to Canada, and sales and consumption within Canada to learn what it means to be carbon neutral.
Nov 202014
Who wouldn’t want to work in an engaging office environment? An engaged workforce makes a happier workplace and promotes a culture of collaboration and creativity, as numerous studies show. Corporate green initiatives are some of the best ways to engage employees. Guest contributor Alison Stanton shares four ideas that are simple to run and cost little to implement.
Oct 282014
Apple, BMW, LG, HP, Coca-Cola, and Walmart are among the 187 companies cited by non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project for doing the most to combat climate change. These green warriors also outperform the Bloomberg World Index. The five Canadian companies that made this elite group are TD Bank, Bombardier, TransCanada, Teck Resources, and CN Railway. I find out how their stock prices compare to the S&P/TSX Index.