Corporate Knights Magazine has awarded Toronto the number one spot on their annual list of the country's most sustainable cities. Judged on "ecological integrity, economic security, governance and empowerment infrastructure, built environment and social well-being" Toronto was deemed the nation's most sustainable big city.
"Toronto knows well that two (million) heads are better than one. Diverse people bring diverse approaches, contributing to the city's Big City bracket win. Toronto overpowered last year's winner, Edmonton, with corporate GHG emissions currently 40 per cent below 1990 levels, regional trade initiatives strengthening the local economy, and a growing middle class. The city reaps the benefits of its density, with more citizens choosing green commuting options and consuming less energy residentially."
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