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Trillions of dollars at stake from climate change over next 20 years

Trillions of dollars at stake from climate change over next 20 years

February 15, 2011

A collaborative study led by Mercer suggests that climate change could contribute as much as 10% to portfolio risk over the next 20 years, and that investors could benefit from increased allocation to infrastructure, real estate, private equity, agriculture land, timberland and sustainable assets.


New Investors Expand Their Commitment to "triple top line"

New Investors Expand Their Commitment to "triple top line"

February 10, 2011

Two Canadian firms already known for their leadership in promoting good environmental stewardship plan to invest in the Greening Canada Fund– a fund that generates social, environmental and financial dividends for its investors through carbon offsets.


SkyPower Enters into Landmark Agreement with Fort William First Nation

SkyPower Enters into Landmark Agreement with Fort William First Nation

February 10, 2011

SkyPower and Fort Williams First Nation to partner on Canada's first and only large-scale solar park to be developed on First Nation's land.


Global Survey of Sustainability Accounting Practices Released

Global Survey of Sustainability Accounting Practices Released

December 17, 2010

The world's jeading accounting bodies have issued a landmark survey measuring the state of accounting for sustainability in the UK and North America. Reports shows sustainability accounting is on the rise.


New World Order - China is Top Renewable Energy Friendly Nation

New World Order - China is Top Renewable Energy Friendly Nation

December 02, 2010

China has further cemented its position as the world's top renewable energy-friendly nation. The US remains number 2, but the fallout from the global financial crisis continues to have an effect.


GE and Partners Invest in New Technology

GE and Partners Invest in New Technology

November 19, 2010

Energy Storage, Utility Security, Electric Vehicle Charging Services, Energy Management Software and other Breakthroughs Tapped for Funding as part of the $200 million “GE ecomagination Challenge”


Nova Scotia to Explore Regional Venture Capital Fund

Nova Scotia to Explore Regional Venture Capital Fund

November 10, 2010

Nova Scotia Companies involved in clean technology, life sciences, information technology, and other high-growth sectors may soon have a new source of venture capital.


Power to the People - Clean Energy can help end poverty

Power to the People - Clean Energy can help end poverty

October 04, 2010

The market for clean energy products and services is increasing among India’s rural poor, and according to a new analysis, could potentially grow to more than USD 2 billion per year.


Environment Minister Appoints Oilsands Advisory Panel

Environment Minister Appoints Oilsands Advisory Panel

September 30, 2010

Independent Advisory Panel of scientists to review the design and management of related environmental systems.


UNEP Finance Initiative and partners launch the World Climate Summit

UNEP Finance Initiative and partners launch the World Climate Summit

September 23, 2010

Business and finance leaders to meet parralel to COP16 in December to accelerate finance solutions to climate change


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