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FROM THE EDITOR:

Dear Readers,
Welcome to this week's Green Business e-newsletter. September has been a busy month thus far, with REALpac making an exciting announcement about ambitious energy consumption targets for office buildings, Cisco expanding its Smart Grid plans, investors taking a stand on climate change, and many getting ready for the big push on global targets in Copenhagen in December. Talks are taking place today in New York in preparation for Copenhagen. Check back for updates from that event later today and tomorrow.

Some good news for a change on the climate front — carbon dioxide emissions have actually dropped internationally. This means we're making progress. It may be a small step, but it's the small steps that get us to the greater goal — a more sustainable future.

Regards,

Rob Colman
Editor, Green Business
www.green-business.ca
rcolman@clbmedia.ca

NEWS:

New transmission projects to go ahead across Ontario

Cisco continues global Smart Grid momentum with launch of Smart Grid Ecosystem

Dell implements Smartcool's ESM technology

New waterfront communities set sustainability standard

CRS Electronics Inc. reduces Humber College energy consumption with new LED lighting

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FEATURES:

REALpac announces ambitious national target for energy consumption in office buildings
TORONTO, ON — On Friday, following extensive research and consultation, the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac) announced the 20 by '15 national energy consumption target for office buildings. 20 by '15 is one of the most aggressive office building energy performance targets in the world and, if achieved, would make the commercial office building sector in Canada a leader in conservation efforts. Improving energy efficiency in office buildings presents a huge opportunity for addressing climate change mitigation. Concerted action promises substantial cuts in emissions while adding to economic growth, creating healthier indoor environments and renewing infrastructure. more...

Don't believe government action makes a difference on climate change? Think again
According to a report in the Financial Times yesterday, an International Energy Agency (IEA) report has found that worldwide carbon-dioxide emissions have undergone a "significant decline" this year, shrinking 2.6 per cent. This is said to be the steepest CO2 drop in the last four decades. And according to the IEA, one-quarter of the CO2 drop was actually a result of government policies, particularly those championed in the EU, US and China. more...

Denmark launches climate change web platform with Google
COPENHAGEN and NEW YORK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, on behalf of the Danish government as hosts of the UN Climate Change Conference 2009 (COP15), today announced a new collaboration with the global internet company Google. more...

Call for submissions: Ceres-ACCA 2009 Sustainability Reporting Awards
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Ceres, a US coalition of environmental and investor groups, recently called for submissions to the ninth-annual Ceres-ACCA North American Awards for Sustainability Reporting. more...

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Green Building Festival, September 23-24, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto

Business of Climate Change Conference, September 29, Fairmont Royal York Hotel,Toronto, Ontario

Northeast B.C. Natural Gas Summit, September 30 - October 1, Metropolitan Centre, Calgary, Alberta

Atlantic Canada Power Summit, October 5-6, Delta Brunswick Hotel, Saint John, New Brunswick

Gearing up for a Low Carbon Economy, October 6-7, The Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary

Resilient Cities, October 20-22, Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, BC

Creating business value with integrated sustainability, October 29-30, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

CBSR Summit: Transformational CSR, November 5, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

APPrO 2009, November 17-18, Toronto, Ontario

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Green Business website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor Rob Colman: rcolman@clbmedia.ca.

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