Business & the Environment

Dec

13

2018

Alberta's carbon levy is working

Joshua Buck, Alberta Program Manager for Environmental Defence writes:

Since Alberta’s economy-wide carbon levy was introduced in 2017, a lot of claims have been made about the levy, both positive and negative. So, what are the facts? That’s what we wanted to know. We did some investigation and put together a report: Carbon Pricing in Alberta – A Review of its Successes and Impacts. And what did we find? Overall, Alberta’s carbon levy is a success. Read more about Alberta's carbon levy is working

Read the report: Carbon Pricing in Alberta – A Review of its Success and Impacts

Source: Environmental Defence

Climate Change

Economics

Business & the Environment

Energy Conservation

Renewables & Alternatives

Environmental Law & Policy

Environmental Defence

Reports & Publications

Oct

22

2018

Just Transition & Good Jobs for Alberta Conference

Blue Green Alliance

Oct 22 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Oct 23 2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Source: Pembina Institute

Source: Blue Green Canada

Location

Chateau Lacombe

10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Pembina Institute

Economics

Business & the Environment

Sustainable Communities

Apr

15

2016

Down to Earth Week 2016—Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity

REAP Business Association

Apr 15 2016 - 11:30pm to Apr 16 2016 - 2:30am

Tickets: $50 + taxes & fees

Join REAP Business Association for an inspiring evening showcasing what it means to be an Awakened Company. Support and connect with social entrepreneurs and Alberta business leaders of all industries who are looking to take the next step in their journey towards sustainability, shape our local community and make a positive impact upon people and the planet. Read more about Down to Earth Week 2016—Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity

Get Tickets!

Down to Earth Week 2016 website

Location

Civic On Third

130 3 Avenue SE

T2G 0B7 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Business & the Environment

Apr

13

2016

Down to Earth Week 2016—Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing

REAP Business Association

Apr 13 2016 - 2:00pm to 7:30pm

Tickets: $80

Join REAP Business Association for a half-day summit on The How and Why of Social Impact Investing. Hosted by Dexterity Consulting, participants will learn from experienced investment leaders what separates successful and unsuccessful ventures. Read more about Down to Earth Week 2016—Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing

Get Tickets!

Down to Earth Week 2016 website

Location

Eighth Avenue Place, Conference Rooms A&B

525 8 Avenue SW (4th Floor)

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Business & the Environment

Apr

04

2016

Alberta Impact Fund Info Session

Alberta Impact Fund

Apr 4 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Are you an Alberta-based entrepreneur or small to medium sized business?

Do you want to learn business strategies that will make your business more resilient and adaptive to changing economic and environmental conditions?

Do you have plans to expand your business and need an investment of capital to make it happen? Read more about Alberta Impact Fund Info Session

Register online for free

Location

2100-10020 100 Street NW

T5J 0N3 Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Business & the Environment

Sep

28

2014

Food for Thought

REAP Calgary

Sep 28 2014 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Join REAP at its 5^th annual Food For Thought to celebrate local, sustainable food and farmers! Mingle with chefs and farmers at 15+ food and beverage sampling stations, and enjoy community displays, live music, kids activities, and a keynote by award winning author and activist Judy Wicks. Adult tickets are $31 in advance or $41 at the door. Kids tickets are $16 in advance only. Read more about Food for Thought

Visit the REAP website for full event details

Location

Hotel Arts

119 12 Avenue SW

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Business & the Environment

Local Food

Nov

22

2012

CSR for the Bluer Good: Moving Towards a Sustainable Economy

Waterlution

Nov 22 2012 - 7:00am to Nov 24 2012 - 7:00am

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and be a part of this growing conversation with business and thought leaders in the water and CSR space!

Waterlution is seeking diverse, outstanding leaders to attend as participants—please encourage those in your network to download the complete invitation here and register TODAY! Read more about CSR for the Bluer Good: Moving Towards a Sustainable Economy

Source: Waterlution

Location

Easter Seals Camp Horizon (Hwy 66 10 KM Southwest of Bragg Creek)

Bragg Creek , AB

See map: Google Maps

Fresh Water

Sustainability

Water Use, Scarcity & Conservation

Business & the Environment

Aug

21

2012

Just $20 per Truckload of Non-merchantable Timber for Castle Clearcut Trees

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association

Pincher Creek, AB - Twenty dollars. That’s how much grizzly bear habitat and trout spawning streams are worth to the Alberta Government. Twenty dollars is the amount of money that the Alberta government receives in royalties for each truckload of non-merchantable timber removed from the Castle. Read more about Just $20 per Truckload of Non-merchantable Timber for Castle Clearcut Trees

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wilderness & Parks

Forests

Business & the Environment

Mar

18

2012

REAP Down to Earth Week: Naturally - Mother Nature's Trade Fair

REAP Business Assocation

Mar 18 2012 - 4:00pm to 10:00pm

Naturally is a fun filled day for the whole family! With over 7,000 ft² and over 60 local businesses everyone in the family (including Dad) is sure to find something new and interesting. Features include: