ESG News For Montreal

Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization to Use Bus as Vehicle of Change in Communities Across California

On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Rio Tinto is reinforcing its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by extending support to local organisations across Canada. For the fifth consecutive year, Rio Tinto is partnering with organisations that provide shelters, counselling, education, training, and activities to help women, children, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community rebuild th

Event Highlights: Ongoing Commitment to Education and Data Center Industry Growth

New coalition will develop a shared pipeline of potential projects, contribute to the development of first-ever practice standards for sovereign debt conversions for nature and climate, coordinate policy efforts, share best practices

50% Of All Game Sales Proceeds to Benefit Games For Change

The Sohn Investment Conference comes to the historic city of Montreal for the first timeAll proceeds to benefit Montreal’s two pediatric hospitals

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 16th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2024). This year, the Plenary Sessions will be held on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at Pacifico Yokohama as a hybrid event, with participation in-person and online. In addition, the Thematic Tracks will be held online from July to November 2024.ISAP is a forum where experts, international organisations, government, business and NGO representatives gather to engage in

Beacon, a new solution built to facilitate smooth transitions for immigrants relocating to Canada, has completed a CAD $5.25 million seed round and officially launched in the Canadian market. This investment was supported by prominent figures in the Canadian private and angel investor community, such as Jawl Residential Group, Wayne Pommen, Adrian Rocca, Jonathan McCain, as well as US institutional investors including MS Transverse Insurance Group. The investment will accelerate the development

On Friday 1 March 2024, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, established the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The TSU will be located in IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum (TSF).The IPBES Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem S

Breast Cancer Canada has launched Progress CONNECT, a new portal equipping Canadian breast cancer patients to know more about their individual cancer type, options and treatment

During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Rio Tinto is strengthening its commitment to address domestic and family violence by expanding support for local organisations across Canada. This year, Rio Tinto is donating $400,000, distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.Rio Tinto Iron, Titanium and Diamonds Managing Director Sophie Bergeron said: “Rio Tinto firmly believes that everyone deserves to

Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced the participants for the third iteration of its WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program. The program, in partnership with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy), will support 10 experienced Canadian writers from underrepresented communities seeking to advance their careers in episodic television. The Program will provide participants with the ability to develop a specific project, as well as mentorship and com

Mad Science Group, world leader of interactive science enrichment for children, announced a CSR program to deliver STEM workshops in the US.

Equal Slice Celebrates Successful Sophomore Year, Providing a Combined $200,000 to Canadian Small Businesses since Inception

FlightHub Group, a subsidiary of Momentum Ventures, joined forces with multiple partners in 2022 to provide relief efforts to those impacted by Ukraine’s ongoing crisis. In a partnership with 4Ukraine.ca and Air Transat, FlightHub provided free flights, booking assistance, and donations to Ukrainians affected by the conflict. The initiative aimed to ease the burden of those affected by the crisis and provide them with access to safe and reliable transportation to Canada. To date, FlightHub has s

Company raised USD$3 billion in funding, began development of four campuses and opened 13 new data centers during the year

U.S. Bank announces the hire of Guillaume Mascotto as the company’s head of Sustainable Finance. In this new leadership role, Mascotto will build and lead a new team focused on identifying sustainable finance opportunities across the entire enterprise. Based in New York, Mascotto is part of the U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC) leadership team reporting to its CEO, Zack Boyers.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/n

Today, Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and environmental stewardship, announced the completion of a reforestation project in Madagascar in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership. The announcement comes as representatives from around the world gather in Montreal at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) to tackle the world’s biodiversity crisis.This press re

Groupe Paradoxe, a social economy community organization created to promote social and professional integration through stage performance and events, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.“We are very proud of our organization's track record and the beneficial effect it has had on our neighbourhood over the years,” stated Gérald St-Georges, Executive Director of Groupe Paradoxe. This 25th anniversary marks a milestone in the success of our mission, which is to promote the cultural developme

Epsilyte, a leading producer of advanced materials in North America, announces that its largest production facility has been certified carbon neutral by SCS Global.As a signatory to the U.N. Global Compact, Epsilyte is committed to carbon neutrality. With this SCS Global certification of their Peru, IL site, Epsilyte has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to be fully carbon neutral by year-end 2023. Epsilyte is excited to work with Cool Effect to offset carbon emissions and is commi

Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has installed a smart water meter system and upgraded equipment at its siding plant in Social Circle, Georgia, reducing the site’s consumption of water by more than two million gallons per year.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005319/en/The project comes as Saint-Gobain continues to roll out its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes a

Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced a €5M investment in the Circular Innovation Fund L.P. (“CIF”), a venture capital fund dedicated to advancing the circular economy by investing in growth-stage companies across North America, Europe and Asia, which have the potential to solve complex supply chain problems and minimize environmental impact.With this investment, Masonite

MintAir Co. LTD ("MintAir") signed a Letter of Intent with Jaunt Air Mobility LLC ("Jaunt") to form a strategic partnership and purchase Jaunt Journey electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt's aircraft to bring air mobility services to the Korean markets. MintAir will serve as Jaunt’s exclusive Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) partner in the Korean market.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busin

Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, will install recycling technology at its gypsum plant in Palatka, Florida, increasing the recycled content in its wallboard products manufactured in Palatka by 18,000 tons/year while also reducing the site’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2,260 tons/year.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005297/en/(Photo: Business Wire)The project represents a $1.1

Travelling photography exhibition highlights the work of four acclaimed photographersHudson’s Bay Foundation commits $300,000 to Rainbow Railroad in support of the queer community

In celebration of this year’s Earth Day (April 22), Lafarge Canada Inc. is proud to announce the ambitious goal of doubling Eastern Canada Recycled Aggregates volumes by 2025 – a set target to supply customers with over 2 million tonnes per year – the equivalent to a train pulling 16,000 fully loaded rail cars. The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component of Lafarge Canada’s journey to Net Zero, directly associated with the global demand for sustainable building solutions to support b

The partnership will include 20 scholarships, internship and early career development opportunities at Centric Brands

The large format film that showcases the work and mission of The Marine Mammal Center has gone international. ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’ has showings throughout the world, after its initial public release was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film has already been licensed in over 20 locations throughout the world, including the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, IMAX Melbourne, and the Guangdong Science Center. The film highlights the mission of The Marine Mamm

Jennison Associates, an active equities and fixed income manager with $241 billion in assets under management,1 has hired Guillaume Mascotto as managing director, head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. Mascotto is based in New York and will report to Peter Clark, head of product and strategy, effective immediately. Jennison is an affiliate manager of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) and one of the world’s top 10 asset manage

In recognition of Pride month, Hudson’s Bay announced today a partnership with Rainbow Railroad that will amplify stories of impact through Hudson’s Bay social media channels. Hudson’s Bay will also providing funding, with a $25,000 donation, as well as $10,000 of net proceeds from Hudson’s Bay’s cosmetic gift with purchase to support Rainbow Railroad’s aid programs that include providing safe shelter, first response in global escalations of violence and connecting LGBTQ2IA+ community members to

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, today announced its year end fiscal 2020 (“Fiscal 2020”) operational and financial results. All financial results are reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.Facedrive is a multi-faceted “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem offering socially-responsible services to local communities with a strong commitment to doing business fairly, equitably and sustainably. As part

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive” or the “Company”) (TSXV:FD) (OTCQX:FDVRF), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical Facedrive Foods is steadily growing with total customer delivery orders exceeding 5,000 per day during mid-April 2021, demonstrating a 5% month-over-month growth since February 2021. Restaurant partners are now nearing 5,000, with over 6,800 drivers and 280,000 active users registered on a platform that is operational i

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD) (OTCQX: FDVRF), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical Facedrive Foods continues to experience substantial growth, with total orders exceeding 4,500 meal deliveries per day. Restaurant partners are now nearing 4,650, with over 260,000 active users registered on a platform that is now operational in 19 cities across Canada – including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Kingston, London,

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD) (OTCQX: FDVRF), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical, Facedrive Foods, has launched operations in the region of Scarborough, ON, in response to burgeoning customer demand. Moreover, Facedrive Foods continues to experience substantial growth, with orders exceeding 4,100 (on average) meal deliveries per day. Restaurant partners are now nearing 4,425 with over 250,000 active users register

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical Facedrive Foods is expanding into the ethnic foods segment while also implementing new health and safety upgrades in response to burgeoning customer demand. Facedrive Foods continues to experience substantial growth, with orders exceeding 3,700 meal deliveries per day. Restaurant partners are now nearing 4,000 with over 220,000 active users register

Global beverage company aims to help fight growing hunger crisis as the number of people impacted by coronavirus rises

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that the Facedrive Foods Mobile App, integrating the recently acquired FoodHwy and Foodora assets, is now available for download on iOS and Android to offer contactless food delivery services and better connect users and local restaurant partners during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/ne

Promoting a core principle of its culture of collaboration and creative thinking, Insight unites its 11,000+ teammates for a virtual gathering of openness and shared personal experiences

National program shows significant growth in Quebec ahead of the Quebec summit

FCT has donated more than $30,000 to support this important cause through partnerships with nine community organizations

The PVH Foundation, PVH's dedicated philanthropic fund, announces additional $1M - for a total of $2M+ - to support frontline medical workers, fight against food insecurity, supply chain and industry relief, and community resiliency.

Company encourages the public to consider helping local animals in needDonations coincide with National Puppy and Cuddly Kitten Day

TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced that it has donated $15,000 worth of website localization services and technology to Koltun Ballet Boston (KBB).KBB is the premier ballet and dance school in the Boston area, and 40% of its students come from homes where English is a second language. As part of their efforts to attract and support international students, KBB chose to translate their website in Chinese, Japanese, a

Families are encouraged to donate outerwear to help build clothing libraries at 46 local elementary schools

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in Renous, New Brunswick, that helped revitalize the Tom Donovan Arena. The two-day project brought together nearly 25 volunteers from PPG’s architectural coatings business and Crack N Teal, a PPG customer. The volunteers painted the indoor hockey arena’s locker rooms, hallways, ceiling beams and concession areas, with PPG providing approximately 75 gallons (284 liters) of DULUX® Paints products by PPG to assist wit

Foundation supports Canadian Red Cross in partnership with United Way Worldwide

Marketplace Events, the largest producer of consumer home shows in N America, announced its partnership Mike Rowe, the host and creator of Dirty Jobs

Toronto Maple Leafs Star Morgan Rielly Joined CCM to Surprise Mississauga Crusaders Special Hockey Club with CCM Equipment and Participate in Special Practice

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HyperX Gaming Marathon Event to Support Children’s Hospitals