Calgary is at the heart of the transition to net zero, with local cleantechs making a global impact. Hometown cleantech leader Carbon Upcycling Technologies is bringing together Calgary’s cleantech community for a night of appetizers, networking, and a discussion on accelerating the sustainable transition. Calgary Cleantech Connections is a new event series and their inaugural […]
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Cleantech Industry Pioneer Joins Carbon Upcycling as Chair of the Board
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has added cleantech industry pioneer Steven Berkenfeld to its board as Chair. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. After retiring from a career in investment banking in 2019, Berkenfeld has since focused on working with early-stage climate tech and sustainability companies as President […]
BURNCO Buys Hammerstone Quarry to Extend Footprint into Northern Alberta
Calgary’s BURNCO, an aggregate construction materials company with Canadian and U.S. operations, is purchasing the Hammerstone Quarry located north of Fort McMurray from Brookfield Business Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. The transaction will complement BURNCO’s existing business in Alberta with a major limestone production business and vast leasehold interests throughout the oil sands region. […]
Ayrton Energy and Litus Among Finalists for 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2nd annual Alberta Cleantech Awards have been announced. The awards recognize the best and brightest innovators, industry leaders, investors, and community builders who are driving cleantech innovation and adoption across the province and leading the charge to a more productive, profitable, and competitive net zero economy. Among the companies nominated in for […]
Carbon Upcycling Working with BURNCO to Install Low-Carbon Concrete in Calgary
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. BURNCO is a long-time Calgary-based […]
Alberta Armada Sets Sail for SXSW to Highlight Innovation, Foster Growth
Alberta Innovates and its Scaleup Growth and Accelerator Program announced this month that dozens of high-potential regional startups will be attending the iconic annual tech and culture event SXSW in March. Fifty delegates will participate in curated meetings and attend invite-only networking events in an effort to make connections, attract investors, and take in learning […]
Three Calgary Companies Named to 2024 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 13 companies being named to the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 15th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. While the West Coast stood […]
Two Calgary Companies Selected for Inaugural Innovators in Construction Awards
SiteNews asked for construction’s best trailblazers and the industry did not disappoint. Their inaugural 25 Innovators in Construction Awards cast a wide net over many different fields including tech startups, materials manufacturers, and environmental champions. The 25 Innovators in Construction is a yearly award recognizing Canada’s top construction companies for their groundbreaking contributions to the […]
Carbon Upcycling Raises $34 Million to Advance Circular Decarbonization Solutions for Cement Industries
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has closed a $34.3 million Series A funding round co-led by BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund and Climate Investment. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. This new funding will be utilized to deploy multiple commercial projects, including two co-located directly at […]
Five Calgary Startups Driving Innovation in Alberta in 2023
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. The Canadian Venture Capital Association found that “Alberta, for the fifth year in a row, attracted a record amount of investments […]