NEWS: New accounting doc explains implications of climate change EPA names top 20 organizations running on their own green power Onsite power project showcases GE Energy’s Jenbacher technology to reduce emissions and costs United Steelworkers and Environmental Defence propose cap and trade principles for Canada Bentall LP launches ForeverGreen purchasing program

Walmart's New Sustainability Product Index

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FEATURES:

In conversation with... Ryan Fabi, Husky Injection Moldings
At last year’s Green Business / PricewaterhouseCoopers Executive Roundtable on Sustainability, Ryan Fabi shared with attendees how the culture at Husky Injection Moldings had changed since it was purchased by Onex Corporation. Fabi, Director of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S), had only been at the job a short time then and has since seen a number of changes in the organization. Green Business caught up with him recently to talk about some of the changes. more...

Adaptation to climate change: a powerful tool to reducing the overall cost of mitigation
By Dr. Mir F. Ali
All research conducted with respect to climate change acknowledges the fact that adaptation will be a key response to reducing vulnerability to its effects. The big question is how will companies and governments manage that adaptation process? more...

Seven tips for successful employee engagement: ensure they make – not break – your green IT program
By Britt Burnham
Upper management’’s approval? Check. Green IT baseline? Check. Green IT strategy? Check. Engaged employees? Not quite. more...

Fielding and Phancorp to merge
Mississauga, ON — Ellen McGregor, President & CEO of Fielding Chemical Technologies Inc. and Isabel Alexander, President & Founder of Phancorp Inc. have announced that Phancorp will merge with Fielding to provide Cradle to Cradle Care of Chemicals. Fielding is Canada’s largest and most accredited refrigerant reclaimer and producer of recycled chemicals. Phancorp is a leading global chemical wholesaler specializing in sourcing, procurement, distribution and logistics. more...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Climate Change - Legislation, Regulation & Emissions Reporting, September 21, Toronto, Ontario

Ontario Energy Network Luncheon, September 22, Don Drummond, Senior VP and Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group

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

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

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

Alberta Power Summit, November 24-25, The Metropolitan Centre, Calgary, Alberta

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

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