Category Archives: Insights

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.
How Caledon’s Green Development Standards Promote Climate-Friendly Growth

SSG

August 27, 2024

Guidance, Insights, Policy, Uncategorized

Even as Caledon’s 76,500-strong population is set to triple in the next 30 years, the Town aspires to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. How can it reduce greenhouse gas issues and tackle environmental and social problems while the community grows?
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 SSG Is Providing Better Data for Community Climate Adaptation

Alia Dharssi

June 6, 2024

Innovation and Tools, Insights, Perspectives, Uncategorized

The Town of Whitby, ON prevented over $17 billion of potential flood damage without spending a dime on flood protection barriers, storm surge gates, or other protective measures
It’s Time for More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

Alia Dharssi

March 7, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Policy, Uncategorized

Wealthy countries must transition to 100% renewable energy generation in the power sector by 2030 and economy-wide by 2040. Municipalities and utilities are key.
Four Climate Action Trends to Watch in 2024

weaveradmin

January 6, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Policy, Uncategorized

Amid the disappointment that more wasn’t achieved at COP28 and a spate of extreme weather events at the outset of 2024, we don’t want to lose sight of areas where progress has been made. Below we share four positive trends that we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.

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Category Archives: Insights

SSG Wins CWCF Award for Democratic and Inclusive Approach to Worker Compensation

How Caledon’s Green Development Standards Promote Climate-Friendly Growth

Q&A: Andres Pica Téllez on Chile’s Seminal Climate Action Law

How US States Can Use Solar to Meet Their Climate Targets

How SSG Is Providing Better Data for Community Climate Adaptation

It’s Time for More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

Four Climate Action Trends to Watch in 2024