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Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) [Closed]
The Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) is responsible for advising, leading and overseeing select strategic programs, initiatives, events and engagement to accelerate the circular economy in Vancouver. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2022. -
An Interview with Circular Rubber Technologies CEO Maartje van der Sande
Each year, 20 million tonnes of virgin rubber is used to make new tires, generating a significant amount of carbon emissions Enter Circular Rubber Technologies (CRT), which rescues rubber from industrial tires headed for... -
The Growing Market for Circular Economy Solutions
If you’re an innovator, there’s a huge potential market for circular solutions providers and designers. Arc’teryx, Metro Vancouver Regional District, MEC, Save-on-Foods & Canadian Tire want to hear how you would solve their circular economy challenges! -
City of Vancouver Teams Up with RecycleSmart for Data Insights on Public Garbage and Recycling Collection
Under Project Greenlight and n support of its Zero Waste 2040 goal, the City of Vancouver has partnered with RecycleSmart on a new pilot project that will help to bring a deeper understanding of local waste patterns and opportunities for increased diversion. -
See You at GLOBE Forum 2022: Vancouver Economic Commission Event Roundup
We’re excited to attend this year’s GLOBE Forum 2022 (March 29-31) and meet with the sustainability and climate community for the first time since before the pandemic. Plus, we’re excited to meet with you, too, so read this post for an exclusive VEC promo code for 10% of your Globe 2022 ticket! -
[Closed] Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Inclusive Workforce Development)
As a member of the Economic Transformation team, this exciting new role will focus on activities that build justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the local business communities. Apply by April 10, 2022 to be considered. -
Pitch Perfect: 5 BC climate technology startups to watch in 2022
As we count down to the final pitch night on April 5, here’s a look at the five startups whose game-changing innovations present sustainable, cost-effective and proven ways for consumers, businesses and communities to reduce their environmental footprint. -
Job Opportunity: Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) [Closed]
Join our team! VEC is looking for to support an Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) to help support initiatives in real estate and construction industries. All interested applicants must apply before March 20, 2022. -
6 Angel Investors helping to accelerate Climate Solutions in Vancouver
The Angels for Climate Solutions program has welcomed a cohort of 21 new and seasoned angel investors. The education and training program aims to catalyze early-stage capital to progress promising climate technology startups. Six of the angel investors undergoing the program have offered to share their various journeys to this point. -
[Closed] Job Opportunity: Digital Marketing & Design Assistant (Contract)
The Digital Marketing & Design Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of digital communications material in all forms of media, in line with the VEC brand and style guide. This is a 6-month contract position. -
Meet the Startups | 2022 Angels for Climate Solutions Startup Cohort
These 20 startups were selected through a rigorous process and are ready to hit the ground running in 2022, rising to the challenge presented by the Angels for Climate Solutions program. -
[Closed] Job Opportunity: Economic Transformation Coordinator (Circular Economy)
Job Description: Economic Transformation Coordinator (Circular Economy) Main Purpose and Function The Vancouver Economic Commission’s mandate is to support the building of a prosperous, inclusive, low-carbon and resilient economy in Vancouver. The Economic Transformation Coordinator... -
[New Video] Future-proofing Vancouver: Climate Talk vs Climate Action
When we’re in this mode of conversation about climate change … we tend to talk about these long-term objectives: net zero by 2050, half our emissions by 2030, 100% renewable by 2030. But we are not in 2050; we are in 2021. And we can achieve a great many things here. -
Embodied Carbon: Unbuilding the Harmful Waste Generated from Construction
Across the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, there’s a new type of carbon to worry about. It’s not just pollution coming “from the tailpipe”, but all the energy that goes into making, transporting, installing and, crucially, disposing of the materials and equipment of buildings. We call this embodied carbon. -
Business for Good: An Interview with Coro Strandberg on the Purpose Economy
To commemorate both Purpose in Business Week and the first-ever Propelling Purpose Summit (November 17–18), we chatted with Coro Strandberg, a leading expert on how market innovation can drive social change, and how social change can in turn unlock dividends for businesses, people and planet. -
Is the Green Economy Good for Business? Reflecting on the Greenest City Action Plan
By embedding sustainability metrics and climate action within our business ecosystem, our urban economy has become increasingly competitive and resilient. The number of green jobs in Vancouver grew by almost 90 percent over the past 10 years, and the number of businesses greening their operations quadrupled. The takeaway: going green has been good for business, innovation and the economy. -
The $10B+ Opportunity: BC’s Emerging Retrofit Economy
Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the city of Vancouver, and one of the largest in the region. Retrofitting them is a clear economic, climate, and health priority. The general direction is clear: levels of carbon pollution must go down in an orderly way towards 2050, beginning with our largest commercial buildings in the region, and equipment and envelope efficiency must rise. -
A Guide to a Just Circular Economy of Food in Vancouver
In a just circular economy of food, there is no wasted food, and every person has access to healthy, nutritious meals. It's a daunting but achievable vision -- with the right action plan. Stay tuned for the upcoming publication “A Right to Food Framework for Tackling Food Waste and Achieving a Just Circular Economy.” -
Another Entrant for Financing Decarbonized Buildings: Sustainable Mortgage-backed Securities
Retrofits are all the rage these days. From talk of climate action-oriented COVID-19 recovery strategies, to the recognition that many of our older buildings are ill-adapted to current conditions, the problem of retrofits occupies the minds of many a business leader and policymaker. -
Vancouver Film Commissioner assumes new Vice President role at Martini Film Studios
A natural evolution of his work of nearly five years as Vancouver’s first film commissioner, David Shepheard’s new role will see him continue to facilitate investment into the region while overseeing state-of-the-art infrastructure and enabling the development of Canadian content and IP.