Beginning 2027, Toronto’s Energy and Water Reporting Bylaw regulations are expanding to include buildings with areas ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 square feet. This new change is significant for many small commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings that have never been required to report before. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of the game. What is the Energy and Water Reporting Bylaw Regulation? This regulation is designed to improve energy eff

What are Science-Based Targets? Science-Based Targets (SBTs) offer businesses a clear path to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These targets align with global climate goals, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This global organization helps companies set emission reduction targets that follow the Paris Agreement. The main goal is to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this typica

Introduction Sustainable buildings have now become an integral part of the global push towards reduction in GHG emissions. In Canada, the building sector accounts for approximately 18% of national GHG emissions, underscoring the urgent need for energy-efficient and low-carbon construction practices. By implementing green building strategies, such as improved insulation, high-performance materials, and electrification, the sector can significantly reduce emissions and contribu

What is the Net-Zero Challenge? The Net-Zero Challenge is a Canadian federal initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to reduce their...

Simply put – you can’t manage what you don’t measure! To increase your competitive advantage, prepare for impending regulations, and do...

Recent attendance at the first Canadian Circular Economy Summit got us thinking more about the potential for circularity to reduce our...

Once your organization has completed its baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and identified GHG hotspots, it’s time to set emission...