The 2008 Award Winners:
The GLOBE Foundation is pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2008 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence.
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THE CORPORATE AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE | top
Whether through expansion, acquisition, or a change in strategic focus, corporations are seeking ways to meet global environmental challenges while maintaining and enhancing shareholder value. This award will be presented to a Canadian corporation with a proven record of environmental stewardship that has materially contributed to economic competitiveness through a commitment to environmental excellence that is integrated with a corporate-wide approach to sustainability.
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Winner: EnCana Corporation |
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EnCana is a leading North American unconventional natural gas and integrated oilsands company, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
With the ingenuity and technical leadership of our 5,000 employees across Canada and the U.S. we produce approximately 4.4 billion cubic feet of gas equivalent per day.
EnCana has a large portfolio of operations that are long-life assets -- production properties that enable us to create long-term commitments to the many regions and hundreds of communities where we operate. We strive to ensure our business is conducted in an ethical and socially responsible manner, where safe work practices and our approach to the environment are priorities.
Finalists for this overall category were:
- EnCana Corporation
- G.A.P. Adventures
- General Motors of Canada Ltd.
- Hudson's Bay Company
ecoFREIGHT TRANSPORATION AWARD | top
This special award will be presented to a shipper, carrier or other transportation service provider which has demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable practices.
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Winner: Novex Delivery Solutions |
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Novex Couriers is a B.C. owned and operated company servicing the Lower Mainland's same-day delivery needs. We have laid out a strategic plan to become a truly sustainable organization creating a triple bottom line that includes a social, economic and environmental focus. The nature of our business contributes to the growing environmental problem and in accepting our responsibility have made a commitment to do the right thing and consistently focus on creating a sustainable company. Novex is the first courier of our kind to take our commitment to the earth, to our people and to our communities to this level.
Finalists:
- APPS Transport Group
- Novex Delivery Solutions
- Purolator Courier Ltd. and Azure Dynamics Corp.
THE AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND APPLICATION | top
Increasingly today, new and innovative technologies are being developed and applied to solve pressing environmental problems. This award will be presented to a company or group of companies that have demonstrated outstanding technical ingenuity in the development and/or application of an innovative technology or process with a significant environmental application and/or benefit.
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Winner: Nexterra Energy Corporation |
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Vancouver-based Nexterra Energy Corp. has emerged as a leading developer and supplier of advanced gasification systems that convert waste biomass into clean-burning "syngas" to displace fossil fuels in the production of heat, steam and/or power. Nexterra's technology has demonstrated to customers that they can reduce costs and become more energy self-efficient, while significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air contaminants from some of the largest point source industries and institutions in our communities. Nexterra is finding new market applications through powerful alliances with industry leaders, including Johnson Controls Inc., Domtar, Tolko Industries, Vancity Capital, Terasen Energy Services and Corix.
Finalists:
- Ford Motor Company of Canada
- Nexterra Energy Corporation
- Paradigm Environmental Technologies Inc.
- Trojan Technologies
THE INDUSTRY AWARD FOR EXPORT PERFORMANCE | top
The global demand for environmental and clean energy technologies and services continues to expand and Canadian companies have demonstrated that they can succeed in this very competitive sector. This award will be presented to an environmental or clean energy, technology or service company that has demonstrated drive, talent and innovative spirit in successfully carving out a place in the global environmental marketplace.
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BioteQ Environmental Technologies Inc. has developed and commercialized unique process technologies that address the global mining industry's most difficult environmental liabilities - metal and sulphate contaminated water produced by acid mine drainage and mineral processing.
BioteQ builds, owns and operates water treatment plants that produce saleable metal products that can pay for water treatment costs, and clean water that can be discharged to the environment. BioteQ works with the world's leading mining companies and utility operators to reduce their environmental liabilities while generating revenue from waste.
Finalists:
- BioteQ Environmental Technologies Inc.
- JER Envirotech Ltd.
- Tantalus Systems Corp.
THE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT & BANKING | top
Financial markets are increasingly integrating environment factors into investment and banking decisions, and are placing more capital into sustainable technologies and ventures. This award will be presented to a North American or global fund manager; commercial, investment and private bank; financial/investment broker; asset management company; venture capital firm; or investment advisor who has developed new portfolios, debt or investment structures & instruments, analytical tools and/or targeted funds for Canadian environmental technology, infrastructure, retail or industrial, or clean energy markets.
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Winner: Ethical Funds |
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Ethical Funds has been at the forefront of the socially responsible investing (SRI) industry for over 20 years, since the launch of the Ethical Growth Fund in 1986. With the largest team of sustainability analysts in the country, we evaluate all investments according to their financial as well as social and environmental performance and outlook for inclusion in our investment portfolios. Then, we promote corporate accountability - making good companies better - by engaging in shareholder action strategies, giving investors a voice in encouraging sustainable business practices. We publicly report on all of our activities on our web site: www.ethicalfunds.com.
Finalists:
- Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital
- Ethical Funds
- Toronto Atmospheric Fund
THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY | top
As the hub of industry and innovation, cities have become the economic engines of society. Liveable, vibrant and sustainable cities are rising to the top of the competitive ladder through their ability to attract talent and investment. A key 'building block' for such world class cities is the planning and practice of urban sustainability in City form, building design and economic systems. This award will be presented to a local government, private sector company or consortium which has developed and applied outstanding urban sustainability principles.
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Winner: Dockside Green |
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A showpiece of sustainable design and technology, Dockside Green is a multi-million dollar project that includes residential, live/work, retail, office, light industrial uses and extensive public amenities. It will include 26 buildings (all aiming for LEED Platinum certification) totaling 1.3 million square feet, and is being built over the next six to eight years.
Superior building practices and extensive community planning are transforming the 15 acre waterfront site from a contaminated industrial wasteland into healthy, lively community that 2,200 residents will call home.
Dockside Green is a partnership between Vancity and Windmill West.
Finalists:
- Beasley and Associates, Planning Inc., Busby Perkins+Will Architects Co., CIVITAS (Plan Abu Dhabi 2030)
- Dockside Green
- Millennium Southeast False Creek Properties Ltd. (Vancouver's 2010 Olympic Village)
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