Author Archives: Emi Do

A New Tool for Sustainable Land-use Decisions

Emi Do

December 17, 2024

Guidance, Innovation and Tools

The free Land Use Impact toolkit includes an MS Excel add-in to help cities compare the financial and emissions impacts of land-use decisions, as well as a guidebook on cost-effective, low-emission planning.
Webinar: A Quantitative Multirisk Approach at the City Level for Climate Adaptation Planning (FR)

Emi Do

December 17, 2024

Innovation and Tools, Webinar

This French-language webinar highlights ScenaAdaptation’s capabilities and showcases two recent case studies: Kelowna, BC., and Whitby, Ont.
Webinar: How to Use the Land Use Impact Calculator

Emi Do

December 17, 2024

Webinar

This webinar explores practical strategies for sustainable land use planning and introduces the Land Use Impact Calculator as a tool to support land use decision making.
SSG Wins CWCF Award for Democratic and Inclusive Approach to Worker Compensation

Emi Do

December 12, 2024

Insights, News

When whatIf? Technologies and SSG decided to merge into one organization we differed in our approach to paying workers. The democratic process we used to negotiate and develop what we call our “total rewards package” was awarded the Best Practices Award by the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation.
A Bold New Look to Match Our Commitment to Transformative Climate Action

Emi Do

October 10, 2024

News, Perspectives

SSG is in the business of remaking the world into a climate-friendly one for generations. Our story is about taking responsibility for the future we all share.
Q&A: Andres Pica Téllez on Chile’s Seminal Climate Action Law

Emi Do

July 10, 2024

Insights

Andres Pica Téllez, who championed climate planning across Latin America with SSG, was appointed the Head of the Climate Change Division in Chile’s Ministry of Environment. He now plays a central role in implementing a law that requires every municipality to develop a climate action plan.
How US States Can Use Solar to Meet Their Climate Targets

Emi Do

June 24, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Research

A newly published study co-authored by SSG’s Esteban Soto confirms that in some states, solar energy could achieve state GHG emissions reduction goals.
How Cities Can Promote Affordable Housing While Limiting Emissions

Emi Do

May 7, 2024

Perspectives, Policy

With new construction, come new greenhouse gas emissions. Without strong climate policies, these new homes could lock in 142.7 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to research by the Federal Task Force for Housing and Climate. That’s equivalent to consuming an additional 330,000 barrels of oil per year.
Almost Every US State Has a Climate Action Plan!

Emi Do

April 7, 2024

Policy

Over the past two months, over 100 cities, states, and Tribes have filed Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs). They outline “shovel-ready” actions that local governments can take to reduce climate pollution. What do these PCAPs mean for climate action in the US?
How Local Governments Can Pull the Emergency Brake and Take Climate Action Now

Emi Do

September 5, 2023

Perspectives, Policy

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