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🎥 The wait is over! Our latest documentary episode, 'Closing the Loop,' is now live! 🌟 Discover the incredible potential of a fully circular economy through the inspiring stories of four amazing organizations: Anìan, transforming wool into sustainable fashion; Lavergne , leading the charge in plastic recycling; and the remarkable collaboration between Second Harvest and Pfenning's Organic Vegetables . 🌱 Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into sustainability and innovation. Watch now and be inspired: https://lnkd.in/g-atrBYF #ClosingTheLoop #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityRevolution 🌍♻️

Despite progress in integrating equity and inclusion into climate action in Canada, the sustainability field remains predominantly white and middle-class. This lack of diversity hinders the comprehensive approach needed to address climate change complexities. Be sure to register for the Academy for Sustainable Innovation’s webinar on November 26 where Shagufta Pasta will present findings and recommendations from their latest research project: Barriers and Enablers for Racialized Women in Climate Action Leadership. Register for FREE: https://bit.ly/46npHRK Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/46npHRK

Two bombshell investigations from The Guardian show that McKinsey & Company is raking in millions of dollars by helping companies expand fossil fuel use around the world - all while claiming to be the “largest private sector catalyst for decarbonization.”  https://bit.ly/413rATn https://bit.ly/3ZhSWnq One troubling revelation details McKinsey’s work to help Saudi Aramco expand the use of Arabian oil across Africa and Asia – a program ironically called the “oil sustainability program.” McKinsey has also worked to expand capacity at 15 state-owned oil refineries across India, a move which contradicts McKinsey’s own net-zero plan developed for India in 2022. Bob Sternfels, the firm’s managing partner, has said that “companies can’t go from brown to green without getting a little dirty.” However, fossil fuel companies such as Shell and BP - two major McKinsey clients – are ditching their green commitments as they simultaneously grow fossil fuel production [1, 2]. Internal emissions modeling done by McKinsey employees showed that the projected emissions of the firm’s clients would likely push the world past 3 or 5 degrees of warming - a temperature rise that climate scientists say would be cataclysmic [3]. Another major McKinsey client is Koch Industries, a company whose owners Charles and David Koch are major funders of efforts to deny climate science [4]. Koch-affiliated organizations have played a major role in fueling the radicalization of right-wing movements while undermining democratic institutions in the United States [5]. Of the 57 fossil fuel producers that have been responsible for 80% of carbon emissions since the signing of the Paris Agreement [6], nearly two-thirds are among the list of entities connected to McKinsey in court documents. McKinsey website claims to help companies “win green and grow,” delivering clients “growth, profit, and sustainability.” [7] But it seems like profit and growth are what really matters – and sustainability is the first thing to go. This is unacceptable. McKinsey must refrain from working with clients that are expanding fossil fuels around the world. Until then, its climate promises are empty words.

Today, after months of deliberation, the federal government has announced a cap on pollution from Canada’s oil and gas sector. https://bit.ly/3CbxJSW This is a vitally important regulation to help address a major gap in Canadian climate policy. Operational emissions from oil and gas are the single largest source of carbon emissions in Canada, accounting for 31% of national emissions in 2022 [1]. Without a cap, these emissions will continue to rise. According to the Canadian Climate Institute upstream oil and gas emissions rose in 2022 while most other sectors are seeing reductions [2]. This regulation will also help ensure that money actually flows towards innovation in carbon technologies. In the absence of regulation, members of the Pathways Alliance are allocating just 0.4% of their total spending towards meeting climate goals [3]. The government of Alberta has launched a $7 million taxpayer-funded “Scrap the Cap” campaign to oppose this new rule [4]. But there used to be a time when even oil executives supported a cap on pollution. Former Premier Rachel Notley introduced Alberta’s first ever climate plan in 2015, which included a 100 megatonne cap on O&G emissions. At the time, this plan had the support of the CEOs of Suncor, Shell, Cenovus, and CNRL [5]. This plan was later scrapped by the United Conservative Party (UCP), Alberta’s current governing party. Just this past week, the UCP passed a resolution to recognize carbon dioxide as a “nutrient” rather than a pollutant [6]. Denying science won’t save jobs. In reality, investment in clean technologies will create new employment opportunities while also reducing pollution [7]. While Alberta’s government claims that this rule will kill jobs, the biggest job killers are oil companies themselves - Suncor cut 1,500 jobs in 2023 alone [8]. Together, let’s Cap the Crap and say no to climate denial.  https://capthecrap.ca/ 

Today, after months of deliberation, the federal government has announced a cap on pollution from Canada’s oil and gas sector. https://bit.ly/3CbxJSW This is a vitally important regulation to help address a major gap in Canadian climate policy. Operational emissions from oil and gas are the single largest source of carbon emissions in Canada, accounting for 31% of national emissions in 2022 [1]. Without a cap, these emissions will continue to rise. According to the Canadian Climate Institute upstream oil and gas emissions rose in 2022 while most other sectors are seeing reductions [2]. This regulation will also help ensure that money actually flows towards innovation in carbon technologies. In the absence of regulation, members of the Pathways Alliance are allocating just 0.4% of their total spending towards meeting climate goals [3]. The government of Alberta has launched a $7 million taxpayer-funded “Scrap the Cap” campaign to oppose this new rule [4]. But there used to be a time when even oil executives supported a cap on pollution. Former Premier Rachel Notley introduced Alberta’s first ever climate plan in 2015, which included a 100 megatonne cap on O&G emissions. At the time, this plan had the support of the CEOs of Suncor, Shell, Cenovus, and CNRL [5]. This plan was later scrapped by the United Conservative Party (UCP), Alberta’s current governing party. Just this past week, the UCP passed a resolution to recognize carbon dioxide as a “nutrient” rather than a pollutant [6]. Denying science won’t save jobs. In reality, investment in clean technologies will create new employment opportunities while also reducing pollution [7]. While Alberta’s government claims that this rule will kill jobs, the biggest job killers are oil companies themselves - Suncor cut 1,500 jobs in 2023 alone [8]. Together, let’s Cap the Crap and say no to climate denial.  https://capthecrap.ca/ 

Today, after months of deliberation, the federal government has announced a cap on pollution from Canada’s oil and gas sector. https://bit.ly/3CbxJSW This is a vitally important regulation to help address a major gap in Canadian climate policy. Operational emissions from oil and gas are the single largest source of carbon emissions in Canada, accounting for 31% of national emissions in 2022 [1]. Without a cap, these emissions will continue to rise. According to the Canadian Climate Institute upstream oil and gas emissions rose in 2022 while most other sectors are seeing reductions [2]. This regulation will also help ensure that money actually flows towards innovation in carbon technologies. In the absence of regulation, members of the Pathways Alliance are allocating just 0.4% of their total spending towards meeting climate goals [3]. The government of Alberta has launched a $7 million taxpayer-funded “Scrap the Cap” campaign to oppose this new rule [4]. But there used to be a time when even oil executives supported a cap on pollution. Former Premier Rachel Notley introduced Alberta’s first ever climate plan in 2015, which included a 100 megatonne cap on O&G emissions. At the time, this plan had the support of the CEOs of Suncor, Shell, Cenovus, and CNRL [5]. This plan was later scrapped by the United Conservative Party (UCP), Alberta’s current governing party. Just this past week, the UCP passed a resolution to recognize carbon dioxide as a “nutrient” rather than a pollutant [6]. Denying science won’t save jobs. In reality, investment in clean technologies will create new employment opportunities while also reducing pollution [7]. While Alberta’s government claims that this rule will kill jobs, the biggest job killers are oil companies themselves - Suncor cut 1,500 jobs in 2023 alone [8]. Together, let’s Cap the Crap and say no to climate denial.  https://capthecrap.ca/ 

🎥📢 We're Hiring a Digital Marketing & Documentary Distribution Manager! 📢🎥 Are you passionate about combining creativity with impact? Join re•generation, a fast-paced, youth-led team working on climate and systems change in Canada. We’re looking for someone who thrives on digital strategy, community engagement, and documentary distribution to help amplify our mission. In this role, you’ll not only shape how our message connects with diverse audiences but also play a key part in the distribution of our upcoming documentary series. If you thrive on creativity, analytics, and creating meaningful change , we’d love for you to apply! 💰 Compensation: $32-36/hr   📍 Location: Remote (with options for in-person collaboration in Toronto & Montreal) Check out the full role details and apply below!  Recruitment Package: https://lnkd.in/eeFjGENS Application: https://lnkd.in/evWcATnC Interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🌟 #Hiring #GreenJobs #SustainabilityJobs #ClimateChange #YouthLeadership

Join re•generation at our first-ever networking dinner! If you are interested in sustainability or systems change, join us as we spend the night meeting and chatting with other aspiring sustainability professionals. Who are we? 💚 re•generation is a nonprofit empowering the next generation of leaders to re•think how the economy can support human and ecological well-being. We do this by providing educational resources and sharing career opportunities on our website, as well as hosting events which bring students and young professionals together! What is this event? 🤔 An opportunity for entry-level aspiring clean professionals to mingle with like-minded peers who want to discuss climate, society, and systems change over great food. Join us to make the connections that could lead to your next job in sustainability. Where and what time? ⏰ 7pm - 9pm. October 17th, 2024. Juice Bar + Kitchen, 47 Front Street East Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Purchase your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e6FYQrtP.

One of our biggest goals at re•generation is helping young people find their way to impact-based careers. It’s not always clear from the outside looking in: How do people find their way to purposeful work? What is the journey like for them? How did they get started down that path? And what have they learned along the way about their fields? To answer that, we wanted to start incorporating profiles of people doing interesting things in the world of impact and sustainability. Today, we wanted to bring you a chat we had with Rachael Guiles, a sustainability and sourcing specialist. Rachael works to bring about transparency to supply chains, especially in mission-driven organizations. She’s spent over six years in the apparel world—working on everything from product development to inventory allocation. Her goal is to drive positive change, making the textiles industry better for both the environment and our communities. What other industries do you want to hear about? Let us know in the comments below. 

Climate action calls for us to confront our current ways of being and reimagine how we care for each other and the Earth. To explore this topic, we’re hosting a virtual talking circle with four incredible Indigenous leaders from across Turtle Island in what is currently known as Canada. Join Jordyn Burnouf, Danielle Kehler, Freddie Huppé Campbell, and Aubrey-Anne Laliberte-Pewapisconias as they share their insights on igniting colonial systems, growing new systems, the role of matriarchal and youth leadership, and more. In this emergent conversation, these four leaders will share their stories and experiences grounded in the realities of a changing climate. We invite you to join us on October 23 to hear from these amazing climate leaders in this FREE webinar. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gQwhwkRH