Sustability & Ethical Practices

Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place

The government acknowledges that ending the sales mandate would slow the rate of adoption of EVs, and could cause $90.3 billion in "potential climate change-related global damages."
Insider Insight: Greenhouse’s Ryan Klein boosts wellness in convenience channel

Greenhouse aims to make better-for-you options more accessible to consumers through the C&G channel with its line of protein shakes.
EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly

Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March as Canadians took advantage of the long-awaited return of federal government subsidies.
2026 C-store IQ National Shopper Study: Sustainability + Buy Local Report

Convenience shoppers are waging wallets in forms of support and protest.
CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Laurent Frenette at Petro Service on the car wash of 2026

How technology, water efficiency and customer expectations are reshaping the modern car wash.
Why people say they care about ethical shopping but often buy differently

In this study, consumers were more likely to choose ethical products when the premium was framed as giving up quantity rather than paying a higher price.

SPECIAL REPORT: Harvesting growth with beer and cider