ECO Canada Launches Project Innovating GHG-Reduction, Nurturing Institutions, And Training Enterprises (IGNITE) to Accelerate GHG Emissions Reduction and Foster Low-Carbon Economy
July 26 2024 - 1:00PM
ECO Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of Project Innovating
GHG-Reduction, Nurturing Institutions, And Training Enterprises
(IGNITE), an initiative aimed at driving innovation in greenhouse
gas (GHG) reduction, nurturing institutions, and training
enterprises for a low-carbon economy. The Government of Canada is
investing $1 million in support of this project to facilitate
low-carbon technology adoption and workforce development, paving
the way for significant GHG emissions reduction across Canada.
Project IGNITE is strategically designed to address key
challenges hindering the widespread adoption of low-carbon
technologies and practices. By focusing on overcoming adoption
barriers, addressing the talent gap, and expanding networks for
effective initiatives, the project aims to catalyze transformative
change in Canada's approach to GHG emissions reduction.
“The launch of Project IGNITE marks a significant milestone in
our collective efforts to combat climate change and build a
sustainable future,” said Sindhu Kampli, Project Analyst at ECO
Canada. “Through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches,
we are empowering businesses and institutions to embrace low-carbon
technologies and practices, driving meaningful progress towards our
climate mitigation goals.”
Key outcomes of Project IGNITE include workforce and
institutional capacity building, removing adoption barriers, and
accelerating climate mitigation efforts. By fostering human and
institutional resource development for technology deployment, the
project will enable the implementation of carbon reduction projects
across Canada, particularly within small and medium-sized
businesses and institutional partners.
“Project IGNITE represents a pivotal step forward in our mission
to drive innovation in greenhouse gas reduction and foster a
low-carbon economy. By empowering businesses and institutions with
the tools and knowledge they need, we are making significant
strides towards a sustainable and resilient future,” said Dr.
Yogendra Chaudhry, VP of Professional Services and ESG at ECO
Canada.
“Organizations like ECO Canada are taking innovative approaches
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to building a
low-carbon economy. Through the Implementation Readiness Fund
stream of the Low Carbon Economy Fund, the Government of Canada is
investing in projects that remove barriers to low-carbon technology
adoption and increase the readiness to deploy GHG emissions
reduction projects.”– The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of
Environment and Climate Change
For more information about Project IGNITE and to stay updated on
the latest developments, please visit the website landing page:
Project IGNITE | ECO Canada
The opinions and interpretations in the publication are those of
the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government
of Canada.
About ECO Canada:ECO Canada is the steward of
the Canadian environmental industry. From job creation and wage
funding to training and labour market research – we champion the
end-to-end career of an environmental professional. We aim to
promote and drive responsible, sustainable economic growth within
the industry while ensuring that environmental care and best
practices are priorities. Over the past 30 years, we have forged
academic partnerships, tools, and research to train and certify
environmental job seekers and help fill the labour market.
We work alongside government, policymakers, academia, students,
employers, professionals, industry, and international audiences to
ensure we support Canada as a global leader in innovative workforce
solutions and job creation. We remain the go-to source in the
environmental labour market; our research provides unmatched
statistics and analysis on the industry's economic and labour
trends that identify workforce gaps.
For more information, contact:Aaron WilsonVP,
Marketing & SalesECO Canadamedia@eco.ca