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RANKINGS & REPORTS
The new era of policing green dissent
With an existential showdown between climate campaigners and the fossil fuel industry underway, more subtle ways of stifling environmental activism are taking root under Trump
Most Canadians want the government to prioritize clean energy over oil and gas
A new survey by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data also shows that Canadians would rather Primer Minister Mark Carney align Canada’s climate policy with Europe, not the U.S.
A zero-emission Canada is within reach. And we can afford it.
A Corporate Knights analysis shows that solving the climate emergency would cost less than perpetuating the polluting, 20th-century energy system that we have today
RANKINGS & REPORTS
Global 100
The world’s 100 most sustainable corporations
Best 50
An annual ranking of Canada's top corporate citizens
CLIMATE DOLLARS
A sector-by-sector report of Canada's climate investment gap
responsible funds
Top funds for the planet and your pocketbook
top 40 mba
An annual ranking of the world's most sustainable MBA programs
30 under 30
30 youth leaders making waves in sustainability.
Future 50
Canada's fastest growing sustainable companies
clean 200
Top publicly listed companies by clean revenue
other ranking & reports
Corporate Knights reports, rankings and scorecards
resources
Resources for all rankings and reports
LATEST STORIES
Lessons from Spain and Portugal’s massive blackout
In April, all of Spain, Portugal and a sliver of France were plunged into darkness. For Canada, the major European outage offers key takeaways on how to build a stable, fossil-free grid.
Methane emissions are vastly underreported, but they could be slashed quickly
Satellite data show that global methane emissions are 80% higher than reported. Here’s how to curb them.
Is there a silver lining for climate under Donald Trump?
OPINION | No one is going to accuse Donald Trump of caring about climate change. But the defeat of his allies around the world could benefit the environmental fight.
Europe is setting the standard for sustainable business – and earning the rewards
Corporate Knights’ inaugural Europe 50 list shows that European companies are still setting the tone for global sustainability efforts
A new plan to kick-start the energy transition at Canadian companies
Credible energy transition plans are vanishingly rare. Business Future Pathways has a strategy to change that.
Women corporate leaders urge Canadian regulators to resume work on climate disclosure
The call to action was issued by the network Women Leading on Climate, which noted that the global shift to climate emissions disclosure is happening “with or without Canada”
What’s in your ‘transition fund’? Poor transparency puts investors at risk
OPINION | Vague criteria for popular transition funds illustrate why Canada’s financial sector urgently needs a clear and enforceable green taxonomy
Major German investment fund drops Exxon in pursuit of tougher sustainability standards
A Norwegian pension fund also adopted stricter rules, evidence that European fund managers are taking a different tact to U.S. counterparts on climate initiatives
Carney wants a pipeline. Building one will be harder than it sounds.
The Liberal government is pushing for a ‘nation-building’ project to expand fossil fuel production, but there are no easy options
‘ESG tourists’ are leaving, but sustainable funds are still growing in Canada
Sustainable funds are shrinking globally as sightseers head to the exits, but ESG funds are still trending up in Canada and Australasia
How Li-Cycle went from battery-recycling darling to the brink of bankruptcy
The Canadian-founded start-up’s collapse underscores the struggles of the fledgling battery recycling industry
A new book from author Robert McFarlane will forever change the way you see rivers
In his latest publication, the award-winning author, observer and naturalist offers a perspective-shifting work that answers a resounding “yes” to the question of its title.
INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE
In times of great upheaval, our spring issue is a reminder that change is possible, that reinvention is all around us, and positive action is already flourishing. Dive into feature stories on the geothermal ambitions of First Nations, on zen and the art of saving the planet, and recycling 2.0.
Carney wants a pipeline. Building one will be harder than it sounds.
Shawn McCarthy
The Liberal government is pushing for a ‘nation-building’ project to expand fossil fuel production, but there are no easy options
These should be the climate change priorities for Canada’s new government
Rick Smith and Peter Nicholson
OPINION | With a fresh mandate, here’s what Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to focus on for Canada’s climate and energy future
These should be the climate change priorities for Canada’s new government
Rick Smith and Peter Nicholson
Canada’s largest pension fund walks away from net-zero target
Mitchell Beer
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board points to “recent legal developments in Canada” and “rigid milestones” that have forced them to reconsider their plans
What’s in your ‘transition fund’? Poor transparency puts investors at risk
Michael Sambasivam and Adam Scott
Big grocers have a methane blind spot
Rachel Sherrington
A new report shows that major grocery store chains including Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour are failing to address the methane pollution in their supply chains
Big grocers have a methane blind spot
Rachel Sherrington
Here’s what we can learn from ancient societies about keeping buildings cool in heat waves
Adriana Zuniga-Teran
Ancient Egyptians and Puebloans knew how to harness the wind, rain and sun. Five heat-busting lessons for today’s architects.
New York City’s landmark congestion charge faces presidential headwinds
Natalie Alcoba
Early evidence suggests the $9 congestion charge is having a positive effect on traffic, but President Donald Trump appears intent on reversing it
from the archives
How to wean your house off natural gas (it’s complicated)
A practical guide to swapping your furnace (and A/C) for a heat pump
Canada’s biggest emitters are paying the lowest carbon tax rate
Oil and gas producers pay among the lowest average carbon costs of any sector – and it’s threatening Canada’s climate targets
Breaking through our climate inertia
Climate scientists say we need to go further, faster, but social scientists say we won’t get there unless we heal divisions
Of mice and men: Could COVID spell the end of animal testing?
The vaccine race is accelerating the emergence of a new frontier in science looking at alternatives to animal modelling