Building on Success: What the World Can Learn from Alberta’s Methane Emission Reductions Strategy

Date:	Wednesday, November 13
Time (AZT):	10:00 AM

Event Summary:

In 2014, the Government of Alberta set a target to reduce methane emissions by 45% by 2025. The Government deployed several tools, including regulatory requirements, market-based programs, and investments in technology and innovation, and worked in close collaboration with the industry. Three years ahead of schedule, Alberta reached this target in 2022. What’s next? How will the Government of Alberta continue this momentum, and how can other jurisdictions apply this effective strategy? This panel will profile Canadian policy and industry leadership and share tangible examples of how policy frameworks, technological advancements, and strategic investments have led to significant methane reductions.

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Presenter(s):

Hon. Rebecca Schulz

The Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Parks, is an elected member of the legislative assembly for Calgary-Shaw. Minister Schulz is responsible for accelerating the implementation of emissions-reducing technology to significantly impact the direction the global community takes in pursuing emissions-reduction strategies.

Justin Riemer

Justin Riemer is CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), an Alberta-based, board-governed, not-for-profit corporation with a mandate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and grow Alberta’s economy by accelerating the development and adoption of innovative technology solutions. To date, ERA has invested $989 million in 299 technology projects worth $9 billion.

John Adams

John Adams, President and CEO of NGIF Capital (NGIF) manages the Cleantech Ventures Fund I, an industry-driven $55 million venture capital fund focusing on early-stage investments in emerging startups. John is also President and CEO of NGIF Accelerator, the not-for-profit division of NGIF that operates NGIF’s technology and innovation programs.

Scott Volk

Scott Volk is the Director of Emissions & Innovation at Tourmaline Oil Corp. Scott's focuses on developing and implementing sustainable innovation. With 20 years of experience and intimate knowledge of the natural gas industry, and deep understanding of emissions-reducing technology to this panel.