Climate

Part one of, “Disruptors: The Climate Conversations” looks at Canada’s various paths to energy and climate security—and some of the key implications of whatever path we choose.

Can agtech innovation hold the key to sustainable, and cost-effective food chains?

Canada last upped its ambition in December 2020, releasing a plan to cut emissions to 503 Mt. Tuesday’s release added another 64 million tonnes in projected cuts, nearly half from Canada’s carbon-intensive oil and gas sector.

What impact will nickel shortages have on tech innovators such as EV manufacturers who rely on this base metal?

Canada is on the cusp of a generational skills crisis. As a nation, we’ve set some of the most ambitious climate objectives in the world, led by an overarching goal to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. This pursuit brings with it an abundance of opportunity: for Canadian innovation, for new green investment, and for economic growth.

The global meeting of government, business and community leaders—the first in three years—can’t quite be described as optimistic.

John Stackhouse speaks with one of the leading voices for climate action, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe – Disruptors

In this special extended cut of the conversation, we hear more from Gladu on how oil and gas companies (such as Suncor) can prosper in a Net Zero world. – Disruptors

John Stackhouse speaks with one of the leading advocates for climate action, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney – Disruptors

In this fourth and final installment of The Climate Conversations, we look at the vital role cities will play in a lower-carbon world.

Glasgow was a chance to keep alive the Paris goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. That would require decisive action by 2030 – RBC Economics

In this third installment of The Climate Conversations, we look at how we’ll fuel our future economy. – RBC Disruptors