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Nine Canadian Firms Named to Global Cleantech 100

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Cleantech Group has released its 2026 Global Cleantech 100, recognizing companies positioned to deliver solutions that support a cleaner, more resilient global economy. Now in its 17th year, the annual list highlights innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from industrial decarbonization and clean energy systems to critical minerals and digital infrastructure. Following a […]

BURNCO Sells Edmonton-Area Assets to Heidelberg in Strategic Move

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BURNCO has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Edmonton-area assets to global player Heidelberg Materials. The transaction includes select aggregates sites, asphalt plants, ready-mix concrete plants, and a cement distribution terminal. The sale is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in late 2025. The transaction involves two large companies at […]

Carbon Upcycling Breaks Ground on Canada’s First Commercial CCU Facility at Cement Plant

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Calgary-based cleantech company Carbon Upcycling and Ash Grove, a CRH Company, officially broke ground today on Carbon 1 Mississauga—the country’s first commercial-scale carbon capture and utilization (CCU) facility at a cement plant. Located at Ash Grove’s Mississauga site, the groundbreaking project will use Carbon Upcycling’s patented technology to permanently sequester carbon dioxide emissions from the […]

Carbon Upcycling Raises $26.6M to Advance Low-Carbon Cement Innovation

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Calgary-based cleantech company Carbon Upcycling has raised $26.6 million to scale its breakthrough carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology aimed at slashing emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries: cement manufacturing. The investment round was led by Chicago-based Builders Vision, a mission-driven firm that backs transformative innovations in sustainable food, agriculture, and infrastructure. […]

From Oil Sands to Clean Energy: Alberta’s 2024 Wins

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Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]

From Byproducts to Building Blocks: Carbon Upcycling’s Vision for a Low-Carbon Future

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Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. The Calgary-based company recently raised a $34.3 million Series A funding round co-led by BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund and Climate Investment to reshape how heavy industry approaches carbon emissions. At the Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 conference in Calgary this week, Carbon Upcycling’s Apoorv […]