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New Deal Brewing Co. co-owner Daleyne Guay (EMBA鈥�2016) says that, over the past five years, microbews have risen to 8.9% of the Quebec market, while the majors have lost 1% per year and imports have taken up the space in-between. Within this context, Mr. Guay is on a mission to make you to reach for one of his Boldwin beers before you grab that next Stella Artois. New Deal has positioned itself as the province鈥檚 only 100% organic brewery, which also maximises sustainability throughout its production process.
Now in its fourth edition, Corporate Knights鈥� Future 40 ranking is a yearly roundup of companies and organizations that are transitioning towards a low-carbon future. The list heavily reflects Ontario-based companies and utilities, but there is also a lot of representation from Canada鈥檚 mining sector and medium-sized oil and gas producers, all of which are pivoting towards greater sustainability in their production processes.
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9I制作厂免费 Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017
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After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the 9I制作厂免费 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the 9I制作厂免费 community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management is one of three Canadian institutions honoured by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in its 2017 Innovations That Inspire list. All together, the accreditation body recognized 35 schools worldwide across three categories: Engagement Across Disciplines, Engagement with Business and Engaging a Diverse community.
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In generations past, most water operators gained employment straight out of high school; however, these days, operators are required to have a strong foundation in science, engineering, and technology.
9I制作厂免费 Reporter | October 25, 2016
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Marianne Falardeau-C么t茅, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences (Supervisor Elena Bennett), "is investigating how climate change is affecting Arctic marine food webs, ecosystem services and the well-being of Inuit communities. Through her research, Marianne hopes to provide knowledge that will help governments sustainably manage ecosystems. Her research was featured in the June 2016 issue of Canadian Geographic".听
On听May 24-25, 2016, experts from the field of green (sustainable) chemistry gathered in Washington, DC, for a workshop on Sustainable Chemistry Technologies. The event was organized by the National Academy of Science鈥檚 Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology at the request of the United States General Accountability Office.
