NEWS: Ontario's first coal closures to take place by October 2010 Daimler Buses North America reaches hybrid milestone with new orders IBM and Aberdeen Research offer new online Green IT assessment tool BOMA Toronto CDM receives first Tenant Incentive Program application CSA Group launches Environmental Solutions New bridge training for international environmental professionals

VIDEO: Week in Review Water stewardship and you

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COLUMNS:

21st Century plans need 21st Century institutions
By Rob Abbott
Over the summer I have been reminded, again, of the perilous state of the world's environment and the need for perhaps less planning and more institutional reform. more...

Manufacturers are shutting themselves out of future growth opportunities
By Todd Phillips
Many manufacturers are struggling to keep the lights on and convince shareholders they are still relevant. Because of this, they too often avoid talking to their customers about what they want. more...

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FEATURES:

In conversation with Jim Johnston, BMO Financial Group
At last year's Green Business / PricewaterhouseCoopers Executive Roundtable, Jim Johnston, director of environmental sustainability at BMO Financial Group, spoke about how his organization is working to engage employees in its corporate responsibility efforts. Since then, the company has achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification for a 19 storey office tower in downtown Toronto. Green Business recently caught up with him to talk about the certification process, and what's next for him and his team. more...

Ontario's Feed-in-Tariff program — an overview
By Tom Brett
On July 10, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) introduced revised draft rules for the Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program, as well as a revised price list. This article introduces the major changes. more...

Ontario's Feed-in-Tariff program — what is still missing
By Tom Brett
There are a number of issues critical to the shape of Ontario's Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) program where provincial government action is still required. This second article on the FIT program will address these issues. more...

Six tips to prepare for North America's coming low carbon economy
By Julie Matthews
Over the last few months there have been numerous milestones in the carbon legislation market. Many organizations are asking, ''What does this mean for my organization?'' For organizations that consume energy, goods, and raw materials, using energy is going to cost more with a market-based carbon surcharge. more...

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BOOK REVIEW:

The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook
Reviewed by Lenny Talarico
The hard facts of climate change and diminishing natural resources should engage anyone who has a stake in the future of our planet. But even in the face of a looming crisis, sustainability champions who hold sway in the business world ought to be armed with a lobbying strategy that is tactful, diplomatic and, above all, sensitive to the norms of corporate politics. Otherwise, argues author Bob Willard, business leaders who are not already on board with the green movement will not listen.

To read the full review, click here.
To skip right to an excerpt from the book, click here.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

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

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

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

Climate Change - Legislation, Regulation & Emissions Reporting, November 9-10, Courtyard Marriott, 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.

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