On August 17, 2022, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) released its long awaited Guidance to Facilitate Consistent Extended Producer Responsibility Policies and Programs for P...Learn More

RCC has representatives who advocate for retailers and quick-service restaurants on a range of sustainability issues across Canada. The following sections highlight some of RCC's advocacy work and not...Learn More

According to McKinsey, approximately 7% of an average grocer’s emissions come from scope 1 (direct emissions from a grocer’s operations) and scope 2 (emissions associated with purchased electricit...Learn More

On July 25, the federal government released two new consultations on: the development of a federal plastics registry; and labelling requirements related to recyclability and compostability. For intere...Learn More

According to a recent article from Fitch Ratings, apparel and durable goods and consumer electronics (DGCE) have been identified as the retail segments most vulnerable to climate risk, while food and ...Learn More

On July 19, RCC held its inaugural working group meeting with members to delve into climate risks and opportunities facing the retail sector. Led by Mylène Champagne, Director of Environment and Tech...Learn More

On June 30, California passed its landmark extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54). Producers of single-u...Learn More

On July 11, Transport Canada announced a new medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program, also known as the iMHZEV Program. This $550 million purchase or lease incentive program will...Learn More

In June, Canada and California announced a Memorandum of Cooperation concerning Climate Action and Nature Protection. The agreement will build on their previous collaborations, including recent a...Learn More

On July 6th, Canada released its Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), which will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the use of clean technologies and fuels. The standard, which...Learn More