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Monday, February 10, 2025

Investors are more likely to opt for green labels over financial returns — fueling greenwashing concerns

Researcher from the School of Accounting and Finance cautions that clear regulatory oversight is needed to protect investors.

The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly popular in the investment world with sustainable investing creating a large global impact. This significant shift lead the School of Accounting and Finance's (SAF)ÌýDr. Adam VitalisÌýand his co-authors to research how green labels attract investors to certain projects which can open the door to greenwashing.Ìý

Friday, August 11, 2023

Canada Releases Clean Electricity Regulations Targeting a Net Zero Grid by 2035

“A net-zero grid will serve as the basis for climate actions across the economy"

The Government of Canada released its proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at advancing the decarbonization of the country’s electricity grid, and supporting its net zero emission climate goals.

Canada also joined a commitment last year with the U.S. to release clean energy regulations in 2023. Earlier this year, theÌýBiden administration releasedÌýa set of proposals aimed at reducing U.S. power sector emissions, including putting in place CO2 emissions controls at fossil fuel-fired power plants starting in 2030.

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