The GLOBE Foundation of Canada announced the winners of the 2008 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence at Globe 2008, celebrating Canadian companies that take a proactive approach to sustainable business strategies and have made significant strides towards developing progressive technologies and services.
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Conservation, the improvement of current assets and further development of renewables are the three main issues we must tackle in Canada to ensure a secure electricity supply in coming years. This was the conclusion reached by the participants in “The Future of Energy Dialogue” at Globe 2008. The effective integration of renewables into that mix will be of the utmost importance — an opinion expressed in a number of sessions at the conference.
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Buildings represent about 35 per cent or more of North America’s greenhouse gas emissions, and they are one of the few sectors where it’s possible to get quick reductions of those GHGs in a cost-effective, economically viable way. This is a message that was emphasized by a report released by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) the week of Globe 2008. The proof of what can be achieved through truly intelligent design was demonstrated in presentations by a number of Canadian architects at the conference in Vancouver.
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The B.C. government introduced North America’s first
full-fledged carbon tax last week and made it the centerpiece of the province’s
budget announcement. The concept of a carbon tax is one that has concerned
industry for quite some time, but the B.C. government tempered the blow of its
arrival with other tax reductions and certain industry exemptions. By gradually
phasing in the tax, B.C. is showing its savvy, making sure everyone knows the
province is open for business.
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Being a true industry leader demands more than a commitment
to sales. Loblaw Companies Limited understands this, and has staked a claim to
be a leader in energy efficiency and environmental best practices as well,
introducing groundbreaking technology and innovative energy management
practices in its stores. This spring, it will showcase more than a few of its
innovative moves at the new Scarborough Loblaw Superstore in Toronto.
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