THE WEATHER NETWORK – TAF CEO Julia Langer uses lessons from COP26 to focus on implementation – including the critical role of investment in cities.
Author: TAF
Putting out the fire: How to cleanly heat a cold country that’s hooked on natural gas
CORPORATE KNIGHTS – Without strong policy signals, utilities continue to invest millions annually in expanding and renewing gas distribution infrastructure, compounding the risk of stranded assets and financial disruptions.
TAF congratulates the City of Toronto for setting ambitious net-zero by 2040 target
Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 to regulate new building performance and the Net Zero Existing Building Strategy to accelerate building retrofits, putting the City on a solid path to a net zero future.
Sale of TAF’s kickstart investment catalyzes new capital for renewable gas projects
Starwood Capital’s recent investment in BerQ RNG demonstrates that the renewable gas market is gaining momentum and attracting significant capital.
New expanded partnership between The Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Community Housing will accelerate energy retrofits and carbon reduction
TORONTO, August 18, 2021 — The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) have signed a new partnership agreement to accelerate their program of tenant-centered social housing retrofits. The expanded partnership agreement enables both TAF and TCHC to move from single-project retrofits to multi-building, accelerated projects. As formal partners, TAF and TCHC will […]
TAF congratulates the City of Toronto on passing two landmark low-carbon building policies
Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 to regulate new building performance and the Net Zero Existing Building Strategy to accelerate building retrofits, putting the City on a solid path to a net zero future.
‘Increase in mortality’: Troubling new numbers in Burlington climate change emergency
INSIDE HALTON – Halton is not on track to reach its 2030 and 2050 climate targets. In fact, emissions actually increased seven per cent year-over-year, according to TAF’s latest carbon emissions inventory of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
New data reveals the extent of the region’s climate pollution
December 16: TAF has today published data that reveals the carbon emissions emitted in the GTHA. This data shows more needs to be done, and quickly, if governments are to meet their climate commitments.
TAF Invests in Algae-Based Pollution Control to Reduce GTHA Carbon Emissions
Today the Atmospheric Fund (TAF) announced its latest investment, intended to clean up municipal and industrial wastewater in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), and reduce carbon emissions while doing so. TAF’s C$1 million investment in CLEARAS Water Recovery, through the Montcalm Capital Fund I LP, aims to commercialize a proven climate solution for […]
TAF Investment in Green Buildings will Reduce GHG Emissions
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is today announcing a $1 million investment in One Planet Living Fund (OPLF), a private equity fund focused on real estate projects that target net zero emissions. Tackling emissions in the building sector – including by retrofitting existing buildings and avoiding new emissions from new construction – is a key focus […]
