ESG News For Quebec

In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

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

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technology, and Speed Skating Canada today announced a climate change awareness and education campaign, “Save the Ice” at the ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Calgary. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the impact of global warming on winter sports, including speed skating. It enables Canadians to make a personal impact on the climate by watching and sharing a video featuring renowned Canadian Olympic sp

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

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

As part of its Pink Spoon Community Program, Baskin-Robbins will donate $1 from every smoothie sold in September to BGC Canada

Company marks milestone by donating 250,000 meals to animals in need across CanadaPetcurean’s flagship brands Go! Solutions® and Now Fresh® will also be giving thanks to customers with a variety of online giveaways throughout the month and into the fall

Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations.“Our mission at Alterra is to shape the future of mountain adventure, and that is only possible by inves

Global Community Support Fund demonstrates commitment to social responsibility and strengthening community engagement

The 2024 Season to Kick off With Two “Monumental” Regattas: The Transat CIC and The Québec Saint-MaloIt will be an epic season, with an unmissable ingredient: courage

Breast Cancer Canada and McPeak-Sirois Group unite to advance clinical research in Quebec, marking Breast Cancer Canada’s first multi-million dollar research investment in the province.

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

Twenty early-stage startups will present their innovations to a live audience on October 5, 2023 joining 41 other companies that have graduated

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 Announces 2030 Sustainability Goals with Science-Based Targets

Hecla Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

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

Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero and today, the largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions in Canada, is proud to announce the full transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio. From now on, the site’s production of general use cement (GU) ends and will shift to reduced carbon portland limestone cement - branded as OneCem - the company’s eco-efficient alternative. Brookfie

Hecla’s San Sebastian Mine Receives Environmental and Sustainability Excellence Award

Emmanuelle Toussaint, Executive Director at BIOQuébec, Québec's largest biotechnology and life sciences network, has been named one of Canada’s most inspiring climate leaders in the ‘Women in Energy Transformation Series’, an initiative by Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), GLOBE Series and Pembina Institute. This award celebrates the most powerful women advancing Canada’s transition to a clean economy and identifies opportunities for more women to get involved.This press release features multime

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

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

The Company has Appointed New Executive Heads of its Sustainability, DEI, and Community Foundation Efforts

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Rio Tinto and Corona Canada pilot Canada’s first specially-marked low carbon can leveraging ELYSIS technology

The City of Varennes, Quebec orders its first fully electric fire truck from E-ONE.

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

Planetary’s proprietary accelerated carbon removal tech stores carbon in oceans, while restoring ocean health and generating green hydrogen

Launches its Social Impact Strategy ‘Organigram Operating for Good’

In partnership with The Geneva Foundation and supporting grant from the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Emovi will launch the 24-month clinical project within US Army clinics at Fort Bragg and High Point University, North Carolina, USA

Five additional organizations commit to promote sustainability in AM

MONAT Gratitude today announced the first cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of MONAT Gratitude’s $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world. This first cycle awards a grand total of $232,068 to 21 deserving nonprofits in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, to increase their remarkable community-focused initiatives.“MONAT Gratitude is devoted to trail-blazing initiatives that support people in the communities in which we

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

SmartSuite Technology Provides Best-in-Class Demand Response Solution for Commercial Buildings

Today, BioTalent Canada announced the relaunch of its successful Career Starter wage subsidy program.

Six additional organizations commit to promote sustainability in AM

Collaboration Represents a Nearly $4 Million Cash and In-Kind Donation Toward Share Winter Foundation Programs

Alaska Chamber recognizes Greens Creek as the Large Business of the Year

Eight additional organizations commit to promote sustainability in AM

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

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts Unite

Initial $2.6 Million Contributed by Company Founders

Company introduces next-gen data application to track flow of recyclable mixed plastics, paper, metals, and other scrap through the recycling value chain

Becoming the first nationwide convenience retailer to offer 100% sustainably sourced coffee in the U.S.

Review published by Sintavia, LLC, in partnership with the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) and Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.

Eight additional organizations commit to promote sustainability in AM

Newly formed vertically integrated cannabis company to be named TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company), will be the largest in CaliforniaShawn “JAY-Z” Carter will join The Parent Company as Chief Visionary Officer to guide brand strategy and The Parent Company Social Equity Ventures, a corporate venture fund investing in Black-owned and minority-owned cannabis businesses Entertainment powerhouse Roc Nation signs exclusive cannabis partnership with The Parent Company$36.5mm in equity commitments from existing and new shareholders provides sufficient cash to satisfy closing conditionsTransaction expected to close in January 2021Class A Units currently trade on the NEO under the symbol “SVC.A.U” and on the OTCQX under the symbol “SBVCF”Conference call and webcast available for replay

Systematic review highlights importance of component end use, need for more research

Twelve companies from eight countries commit to promote sustainability in AM