News by subject: Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria

At an "Earth to May Day" press conference, environmental activists, and union and Indigenous leaders joined to sound the ?May Day' alarm on Ford's countless attacks on the environment. "Doug Ford has deepened environmental racism, opened the doors...

Benevity Inc., a leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced it is bringing together some of the world's most high-profile and passionate advocates for sustainability and climate justice to boost...

Mercer International Inc. ("Mercer" or the "Company") announced its 35% Greenhouse Gas reduction target by 2030 has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with the levels required to meet the goals of the Paris...

Element Fleet Management Corp. ("Element"), the largest pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, today announced the publication of its second annual ESG report, titled "Delivering Real Change". The report details progress on the Company's...

To celebrate Earth Day, TELUS is inviting Canadians to help reach its goal of planting its 1 millionth tree this year. Between April 18 and May 1, TELUS is planting a tree in partnership with Tree Canada on behalf of every TELUS, Koodo, and Public...

Canada Plastics Pact has released guidance that will support Canadian businesses in adjusting packaging design to contribute to a circular economy for plastics packaging. Tailored to Canadian businesses that are implementing the Golden Design Rules...

Northland Power Inc. ("Northland" or the "Company") today announced the sale of its Iroquois Falls and Kingston efficient natural gas-fired generating facilities (the "facilities"), both located in Ontario, to Validus Power Corp. The two facilities...

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is pleased to announce that it has published its Climate Change Position Statement, which articulates the Company's approach to climate change along with its climate-related commitments. The statement can be found on the...

Each year in Canada, Refugee Rights Day is commemorated on April 4. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the advances that have been made in the protection of refugee rights in Canada, most notably as a result of the Singh Decision in 1985. It is...

Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick") ? Good ESG management is essential to Barrick's vision of becoming the world's most valued gold and copper company, says executive chairman John Thornton in the company's 2022 Information Circular published today...

Trisura Group Ltd. ("Trisura" or "Trisura Group") , a leading...

In a release issued on March 15, 2022 by Body Energy Club (BEC), please note the change in the name of Body Energy Club's recycling program to BEC Recycles. The headline has been amended, along with the name of the program throughout the text....

The Great Lakes region is home to over 30 per cent of Canadians and contains over one-fifth of the world's fresh water supply. Beyond the provision of drinking water, these lakes provide critical habitat for wildlife and offer recreational...

Eighteen local companies are uniting in response to the tragedy in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion on February 24, and the resulting refugee crisis. Alimentation Couche-Tard, National Bank of Canada, Bombardier, Broccolini, CAE, Coveo, Group...

Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited will invest over $150 million in environmental improvements at the Saint John mill. The project was the focus of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) which Irving Pulp & Paper recently filed with the provincial...

Efforts to conserve a provincially significant area for wildlife in southern Ontario have received a major boost. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is receiving support from both the governments of Canada and Ontario to protect and care for a...

The transition to a global net-zero, low-carbon economy is underway and Canada must build the industries that will position the country for success. Otherwise, it risks being left behind by the strategic efforts of other countries, with considerable...

Here's some news regarding the next steps in Body Energy Club's sustainability initiatives. While many natural health and supplement brands move away from rigid plastic containers to resealable pouches - to support less plastic waste overall -...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. ("Red Pine" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of its inaugural 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report. Related information regarding the Company's governance, risk management,...

IBI Group announced today it has taken a minor equity position in Ecosystem Informatics Inc. (ESI), a private company specializing in environmental monitoring, diagnostics and pollution abatement solutions designed to help clients protect the...