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The carbon we don’t talk about: Why construction sequencing matters as much as materials
Antonio Manchisi, vice-president of construction, Sapphire Balconies (Courtesy Sapphire Balconies) GUEST SUBMISSION: In recent years, sustainability conversations in construction have become increasingly sophisticated. We now routinely debate the embodied carbon of concrete mixes, the life-cycle impacts of steel, and the operational efficiency of building envelopes.
Practical sustainability helps build complete communities
GUEST SUBMISSION: In real estate, sustainability is often discussed in terms of future goals: net-zero targets, green building certifications, long-term decarbonization roadmaps. Its value, however, is ultimately proven through execution on the ground. At Starlight Investments, that means embedding sustainability into the everyday decisions that shape how rental communities are built, operated and experienced by the people who call them home. The results are not always linear.
Financial wins, clarity key to proving decarbonization value: CAGBC panel
From left, Jenny McMinn, partner, communications and impact of Windmill Developments; Michael Guadagnoli, vice-president of sustainable performance at Ecovert; Karen Jalon, vice-president of climate and sustainability at Cadillac Fairview. (Courtesy Tyler Choi, Sustainable Biz Canada) Executives and senior figures from some of Canada’s leaders in real estate sustainability mapped out how businesses can move from mission statements to action at the Green Building Business Summit.
Cement decarbonization startup CURA raises $10M for pilot project, team growth
CURA Climate Inc. has raised US$10 million to bring mass production of low-carbon cement closer to fruition — funding aimed at moving from the pilot project stage to commercial deployment and growing its team. The fundraise, led by Zacua Ventures, with participation from Sandpiper Ventures, Amplify Capital, and Vantage Futures, will support the construction and commissioning of CURA’s pilot facility in Taber, Alta.
'The bubble burst': Canadian cleantech faces a funding crunch
Canada's cleantech venture capital market lacks scale-up funding, Yrjö Koskinen, director of research at the Institute for Sustainable Finance, said. Without filling in the gap, Canadian firms and innovators could leave in droves, he added.
Brookfield, BCI, Norges to launch Northview Energy
Utility-scale solar and onshore wind installations are expected to make up the seed portfolio of Northview Energy. (Courtesy British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) Brookfield Asset Management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) and the manager of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund have joined forces to create a renewables company named Northview Energy, which could acquire over $1 billion of assets (all figures US unless otherwise noted) in future deals.
Morguard launches $145M fund to finance building retrofits
Morguard, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and NERVA Energy are partnering on the $145-million ReNew Fund. Fourth from the left is Angela Sahi, president and CEO of Morguard. (Courtesy Canada Infrastructure Bank) Morguard Corp. (MRC-T) has launched a $145-million fund to finance energy-efficiency and decarbonization upgrades at approximately 30 multisuite residential and commercial properties across Canada, backed by a $100-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
ESG in Canadian real estate: Why we need to double down, not dial back
A plant is exchanged at a Starlight event. "Happy residents lead to stronger communities," Starlight says. (Courtesy Starlight Investments) GUEST SUBMISSION: Many organizations are asking the same question: “Should we be scaling back on ESG initiatives?” External pressures, shifting political landscapes, market wobbles and evolving investor expectations often lead to that pivotal boardroom question. But a quiet retreat is not the answer.
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