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Cleantech Adoption
Adopting proven cleantech solutions can help organizations improve operations, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen long-term competitiveness. As industries respond to a global shift toward decarbonization and resource efficiency, cleantech adoption has become an economic imperative.
Browse the latest articles, announcements, research, and perspectives on clean technology adoption, from evaluating solutions and building the business case to implementing technologies in real-world settings.
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February 12, 2026 Article Rethinking Waste: Canada's $6.1T Circular Economy Potential Circularity and waste reduction are reshaping Canada, with 97% of industry leaders embracing circular economy principles—a shift that could cut 1.6M tonnes of carbon and unlock a $56B market. View Article -
December 17, 2025 Article The Dual-Use Advantage: Adapting Canadian Cleantech for National Defence Canada has a key advantage as defence spending ramps up: its extensive innovation ecosystem. Foresight is actively scaling these dual-purpose technologies to support both sustainability and military resilience. View Article -
November 27, 2025 Article Oxygen8: Maximizing Business Productivity Through Sustainability Companies like 2025 Foresight 50 honouree Oxygen8 are proving it is possible to bridge the gap between productivity and sustainability, demonstrating that the benefits of cleantech adoption go beyond reducing GHGs. View Article -
October 20, 2025 Article Outsourcing R&D Challenges Part 1: Navigating the Innovation Paradox In-house R&D can be a huge benefit for companies looking to gain a competitive advantage, but in recent years this model has shifted. How can this affect companies looking to scale? View Article -
June 19, 2025 Article Celebrating Indigenous Leadership in Cleantech Adoption Indigenous communities are leading clean energy, climate resilience, and innovation in Canada. On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour their vital leadership and lasting impact. View Article -
April 24, 2025 Article Canada Must Act Now to Seize the Clean Productivity Opportunity Canada’s lagging productivity isn’t an economic issue— it’s a policy issue. We're diving into the recommendations outlined in our open letter to Canada's policymakers, including implementing a national innovation procurement strategy and enacting incentives for the adoption of Canadian technology. View Article -
February 10, 2025 Article Future Proofing Canada: Collaboration Starts Here and Now New US tariffs and economic shifts are challenging Canada’s cleantech sector. Explore key takeaways from our Future Proofing Canada webinar series and learn more about strategies for resilience. View Article -
February 7, 2025 Article Building Momentum for Cleantech on Canada’s East Coast Our Atlantic Canada Road Trip in November and December 2024 was full of impactful discussions and a strong sense of optimism for the East Coast's role in driving a prosperous future economy for Canada. Our Sr. Partnerships Manager Lindsay Murray shares her takeaways. View Article -
December 18, 2024 Article Naughty or Nice? A Year in Review for Canadian Cleantech Canada’s cleantech sector saw new investments, government initiatives, and technological advancements in 2024. News headlines point to the nation's opportunity to lead in key sectors. Where did we go right this year and what how can make the nice list in 2025? View Article