ECO Canada

Vers la décarbonation: les technologies à faible emission de carbone
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | MB
La transition vers une économie canadienne à faible émission de carbone étant au cœur des priorités climatiques actuelles, ce webinaire offre une synthèse claire et concrète des technologies bas carbone et de leur contribution à l’atteinte de la carboneutralité d’ici 2050. S’appuyant sur des données récentes et des exemples tirés du contexte canadien, il présente les principales sources d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre et les solutions technologiques mises en œuvre ou en cours de déploiement dans les secteurs clés.

À qui s’adresse ce webinaire

Les professionnel·le·s de l’environnement et du climat
Les entreprises et organisations engagées dans la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre
Les décideur·euse·s et gestionnaires
Les acteurs du développement économique et de la transition énergétique
Les fonctionnaires et organismes publics
Les étudiantes et jeunes professionnelles intéressées par les technologies à faible émission de carbone et la trajectoire du Canada vers la carboneutralité

Ce que vous apprendrez :

Comprendre ce que sont les technologies à faible émission de carbone et leur rôle dans la trajectoire canadienne vers la carboneutralité.Identifier les principaux secteurs émetteurs de GES au Canada et les solutions technologiques associées à chacun.
Découvrir les technologies clés de la transition bas carbone dans les domaines de l’énergie, des transports, de l’industrie et de l’agriculture.
Comprendre les stratégies de mise à l’échelle ainsi que les défis techniques et économiques liés à l’adoption des technologies propres.
Connaître les leviers politiques et incitatifs financiers qui soutiennent le déploiement des technologies à faible émission de carbone au Canada.

Présentateur:

Hakim Habani
Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en sciences de la Terre et de l’environnement et d’un master en géosciences de l’Université de Lorraine (France), Hakim partagera un panorama des principales solutions bas carbone au Canada, avec des exemples concrets et un regard sur les leviers politiques qui soutiennent leur adoption.

Codes Acceleration Program within Indigenous Communities
2026-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 6J1, Canada
Join us for a networking event in partnership with Tag Creative Strategy. We’ll showcase resources and tools from the Codes Acceleration Program within Indigenous Communities, which supports the adoption and implementation of advanced energy building codes in Indigenous communities. The session is designed to help increase awareness of the benefits of the National Building Code (NBC) and National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB), including healthier homes, improved housing resilience, better energy efficiency, and long-term cost savings for communities.
Learn about:

Codes Acceleration Program within Indigenous Communities
Energy Code Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement Toolkit
Building code basics made easier to understand
Housing design, ventilation, insulation & energy-efficiency best practices
Practical worksheets, checklists, and inspection resources for community housing projects

This networking event is designed to support First Nations through learning opportunities, resource sharing, and meaningful discussions around housing and energy code initiatives.
Only 25 seats available! Book your spot today!
Please contact info@tagcreativestrategy.com in case of any questions.

Formation sur la comptabilisation des émissions de GES
2026-06-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ECTO coworking cooperative, 936 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal, Quebec, H2J 1X2, Canada
Cette formation d’une journée complète, organisée par ECO Canada, est conçue pour donner aux professionnels une compréhension approfondie et pratique du calcul et de la gestion des gaz à effet de serre (GES). Elle vise à renforcer les capacités des organisations en matière de mesure, de suivi et de réduction des émissions, en lien avec les exigences ESG et les objectifs de carboneutralité.
Les participants acquerront des bases solides en comptabilisation des GES, notamment la classification et le calcul des émissions de portée 1, 2 et 3. La formation met l’accent sur l’application concrète des concepts à travers des exercices pratiques portant sur la collecte de données, le choix des facteurs d’émission, le calcul des empreintes carbone, ainsi que le suivi et la déclaration des émissions.
Le programme couvre également les méthodologies de définition de cibles de réduction des émissions et l’élaboration de stratégies de décarbonation, incluant les mesures d’atténuation, les trajectoires sectorielles et une introduction aux principes de la carboneutralité. Cette formation s’adresse aux professionnels en environnement, en développement durable, en ESG et en gestion qui souhaitent développer des compétences pratiques pour appuyer la transition vers une économie à faibles émissions de carbone.
Inscrivez-vous au programme de formation en gestion des GES et repartez avec des outils concrets pour contribuer à un avenir carboneutre.
Déroulement de la journée
09 h 00 – 10 h 45 : Formation sur les GES
10 h 45 – 11 h 00 : Pause
11 h 00 – 12 h 00 : Formation sur les GES
12 h 00 – 13 h 00 : Pause repas (repas fourni)
13 h 00 – 14 h 45 : Formation sur les GES
14 h 45 – 15 h 00 : Pause
15 h 00 – 16 h 30 : Formation sur les GES
16 h 30 – 17 h 00 : Conclusion et réseautage
Conférencier

Hakim Habani
Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en sciences de la Terre et de l’environnement et d’un master en géosciences de l’Université de Lorraine (France), Hakim partagera un panorama des principales solutions bas carbone au Canada, avec des exemples concrets et un regard sur les leviers politiques qui soutiennent leur adoption.

Navigating Energy Codes: Communities Sharing Their Experiences
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Join us for an insightful conversation where Indigenous Communities share their firsthand experiences learning about Energy Codes and its benefits.
Hear directly from those who have been on the ground, navigating the complexities of energy code requirements while balancing tough decisions around code implementation and construction hurdles. This session offers a candid look at the realities of building up-to-code structures in Indigenous Communities – from the challenges to the triumphs of better building performance and longevity. Whether you’re in the middle of a construction project or just starting out, and if you’ve faced obstacles on the path to sustainable construction in Indigenous Communities, this webinar is for you
Who is this for?

Indigenous housing team members responsible for planning, approving, or overseeing construction projects
Construction workers and contractors working in or with Indigenous Communities
Energy champions and sustainability leads within First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations
Federal, provincial, and municipal staff working on Indigenous housing or energy efficiency programs
Anyone navigating the realities of energy code implementation in an Indigenous community context

Why attend?

Hear community-sourced perspectives on what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known earlier
Gain practical insight from peers who faced the same barriers you may be navigating right now
Understand how energy code compliance connects to long-term outcomes: reduced energy costs, improved indoor comfort, and more durable buildings
Build connections with other Indigenous housing and construction professionals facing similar challenges
Ask your questions directly to community members in a live Q&A

GHG Certification: EP®(GHG) Open House Q&A
2026-07-09 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Interest in GHG accounting certification and professional development continues to grow as more professionals seek to build credible careers in climate action. Following the launch of the EP®(GHG) certification, ECO Canada and GHGMI are continuing the conversation with a dedicated Open House Q&A designed for prospective applicants who want to better understand eligibility, requirements, and the application process.
In March 2026, the GHG Management Institute (GHGMI) and ECO Foundation launched the Environmental Professional in Greenhouse Gas — EP®(GHG) certification, a new credential designed to formalize expertise in greenhouse gas accounting, reporting, and verification. Since then, we’ve seen strong interest in both the EP®(GHG) and EPt(GHG) pathways. This webinar is intended for individuals who are already somewhat familiar with the designation requirements — either through independent review or by attending one of our previous introductory information sessions — and are now looking for deeper clarification through an interactive Q&A format.

If you are brand new to the designation, we encourage you to first review one of our introductory webinars prior to attending:

EP®(GHG) Introductory Webinar #1
EP®(GHG) Introductory Webinar #2

EP®(GHG) Open House Q&A — Application Process, Eligibility & Next Steps
This interactive session is designed to help prospective applicants move forward with confidence. Whether you are determining your eligibility, preparing your documentation, or working through your application, this webinar will provide practical guidance and direct access to certification experts.

During the session, participants will:

Ask questions about the EP®(GHG) and EPt(GHG) pathways
Gain clarity on eligibility requirements, competencies, and supporting documentation
Learn more about the application and review process
Hear insights from a peer who has completed the certification journey
Understand common application challenges and how to avoid them
Explore how certification supports professional growth in GHG accounting and climate-related careers

Speakers:

Michael Gillenwater
Michael Gillenwater co-founded the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute and serves as its Dean and Executive Director. Dr. Gillenwater is a leading expert on climate change and renewable energy, with a specific focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) issues. He has dedicated his career to developing the policies and infrastructure necessary for producing highly credible environmental information.

Hendrik Louw
Hendrik Louw is a climate change professional with a strong industrial background, having spent much of his career working at operational facilities. He began his career as a chemical engineer in the metals and mining industry. His passion for the environment led him to complete an M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Analysis, after which he has dedicated the past 26 years to environmental management.
Following retrenchments in the paper industry, he established himself as an independent sustainability and climate change consultant, a role he has continued ever since. His involvement in projects such as the development of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol for Aluminium and the ISO 19870 series (Hydrogen technologies — Methodology for determining the GHG emissions associated with the hydrogen supply chain) has provided him with extensive experience in the development and application of technical standards. He was responsible for updating the South African GHG Inventory for the Energy sector (2022) and the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sector (2024). He has also worked extensively in training companies and consultants on GHG accounting, reporting and verification. His experience working with government has given him a deep appreciation of the broader climate change landscape and the diverse range of stakeholders involved in addressing climate-related challenges.
Currently, he works as a climate change specialist in collaboration with several consultancies. His areas of expertise include carbon foot printing, carbon strategy development, carbon management and reporting, validation and verification, and climate-related financial disclosures in accordance with IFRS S2. Hendrik also has a Diploma in Carbon Management from the GHG Management Institute.

AI and the Future of Environmental Consulting: Impacts on Business Models, Work, and the Workforce
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping environmental consulting, but not in the ways many expect.
Drawing on new research based on labour market modelling, employer interviews, and an industry workshop, this webinar explores how AI is transforming consulting workflows, business models, and workforce dynamics. Participants will gain practical insight into where AI is already being used, why traditional time-and-materials billing models are under pressure, how roles are
changing, and why talent pipeline compression poses the greatest long-term risk.
The session will also address governance, risk, and what firms can do now to turn AI into a strategic advantage rather than a source of disruption.
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L’intelligence artificielle est en train de transformer rapidement le secteur du conseil en environnement, mais pas de la manière dont beaucoup s’y attendent.
S’appuyant sur de nouvelles recherches fondées sur la modélisation du marché du travail, des entrevues avec des employeurs et un atelier sectoriel, ce webinaire explore la manière dont l’IA transforme les processus de travail, les modèles d’affaires et la dynamique de l’effectif dans le secteur du conseil. Les participants découvriront concrètement dans quels domaines l’IA est déjà utilisée, pourquoi les modèles traditionnels de facturation « temps et matériaux » sont remis en question, comment les rôles évoluent et pourquoi la réduction du bassin de talents représente le plus grand risque à long terme.
La séance abordera également les questions de gouvernance et de risques, ainsi que les mesures que les entreprises peuvent prendre dès maintenant pour faire de l’IA un avantage stratégique plutôt qu’une source de perturbations.
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Speakers:

Geni Peters
Geni Peters is an economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University. As Labour Market Information (LMI) Manager at ECO Canada, she is responsible for the management, execution and delivery of environmental LMI projects, working with an army of professionals comprised of staff, consultants, strategic advisors and subject matter experts.
Before joining ECO Canada, Geni applied her knowledge and skills in a wide range of roles and industries. She worked as a lecturer for 14 years, teaching a wide range of economics courses and supervising student research projects at UC San Diego and Penn State University. More recently, she managed labour market research initiatives including economic modelling and reporting at PetroLMI Division of Energy Safety Canada (formerly the Petroleum Human Resources Council) and conducted economic research and analysis at Brown Economic Consulting.

Motunrayo Cole
Motunrayo Cole currently works as the Research Lead on environmental labour market information at ECO Canada. She brings a wealth of experience in statistics, survey design, data analysis and reporting on key indicators such as job openings, representation, and labour shortages for environmental professionals. She has worked on and led the delivery of technical research across a range of topics including market outlook, benchmarking salary, demographic profile analysis, and net zero projects.
With a Masters in International Economics and Project Management, She contributes to bridging the gap in information between job seekers and employers by providing insightful research reports geared at matching labour supply with hiring demands of evolving employers and industries across Canada.
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Geni Peters
Geni Peters est économiste et titulaire d’un doctorat en économie de l’Université Texas A&M. En tant que gestionnaire de l’information sur le marché du travail (IMT) chez ECO Canada, elle est chargée de la gestion, de la mise en œuvre et de la réalisation de projets liés à l’IMT dans le domaine de l’environnement, en collaboration avec une équipe de professionnels composée de membres du personnel, de consultants, de conseillers stratégiques et d’experts en la matière.
Avant de se joindre à ECO Canada, Geni a mis à profit ses connaissances et ses compétences dans divers postes et secteurs d’activité. Elle a travaillé comme chargée de cours pendant 14 ans, enseignant un large éventail de cours d’économie et supervisant des projets de recherche d’étudiants à l’Université de Californie à San Diego et à l’Université Penn State. Plus récemment, elle a dirigé des projets de recherche sur le marché du travail, notamment en matière de modélisation économique et de production de rapports, au sein de la division PetroLMI d’Energy Safety Canada (anciennement le Conseil des ressources humaines du secteur pétrolier), et a mené des recherches et des analyses économiques chez Brown Economic…

Motunrayo Cole
Motunrayo Cole occupe actuellement le poste de responsable de la recherche sur l’information relative au marché du travail dans le secteur de l’environnement chez ECO Canada. Elle apporte une vaste expérience en statistiques, en conception d’enquêtes, en analyse de données et en production de rapports sur des indicateurs clés tels que les offres d’emploi, la représentation et les pénuries de main-d’œuvre chez les professionnels de l’environnement. Elle a participé à la réalisation de recherches techniques et en a dirigé la mise en œuvre sur un large éventail de sujets, notamment les perspectives du marché, l’analyse comparative des salaires, l’analyse des profils démographiques et les projets « zéro émission nette ».
Titulaire d’une maîtrise en économie internationale et en gestion de projets, elle contribue à combler le fossé d’information entre les chercheurs d’emploi et les employeurs en produisant des rapports de recherche pertinents visant à faire correspondre l’offre de main-d’œuvre aux besoins de recrutement d’employeurs et de secteurs en constante évolution partout au Canada.

Strategic Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning
2026-07-21 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Coastal communities across Canada are increasingly facing challenges associated with sea level rise, coastal erosion, flooding, and extreme weather events. Building resilience requires more than understanding risks. It requires the ability to assess vulnerabilities, engage stakeholders, and develop adaptation strategies that support long term sustainability.
This two day micro credential provides participants with the knowledge needed to assess coastal climate risks and translate findings into actionable adaptation and management plans. Through expert-led instruction, participants will learn structured approaches to vulnerability assessment, spatial risk analysis, adaptation planning, and coastal governance.
Dates: July 21 & 22 10-6pm EDT

Two days of live online instruction delivered by an industry expert
A digital course textbook and learning resources
A Certificate of Completion

Course Modules

Module 1: Coastal Systems, Climate Risks & Vulnerability Concepts
Module 2: Vulnerability Assessment Frameworks & Indicators
Module 3: Spatial Analysis, Mapping & Risk Visualization
Module 4: Adaptation Strategy Development & Prioritization
Module 5: Coastal Management Planning, Governance & Implementation

Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for Indigenous communities, environmental and ocean professionals, planners, community leaders, researchers, students, consultants, government representatives, and others involved in coastal management, climate adaptation, or resilience planning.
Indigenous participants are especially encouraged to register.
This training is offered free of charge through ECO Canada’s Ocean Pathways initiative. Participants who are interested in bringing this training to their community or organization in the future are encouraged to connect with the ECO Canada team following the course to discuss future delivery opportunities.

Geological CO2 Storage and Monitoring
2026-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | MB
This webinar addresses the fundamentals of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), with particular emphasis on dedicated geological CO2 storage (GCS) and the role that geophysical and geochemical monitoring plays in the verification of secure, long-term storage of CO2 in the subsurface. In this process, CO2 is injected into deep saline formations, or depleted oil and gas reservoirs that can securely store the CO2 permanently. Canada is very well positioned for CO2 storage at a large scale due to its geology and technical expertise.
This informative session will be illustrated with examples from the Carbon Management Canada (CMC) Newell County Field Research Station (FRS) and other pilot and commercial projects. The FRS was developed in the South-East of Alberta by CMC and the University of Calgary to develop and assess monitoring technologies for CO2 leakage detection.

Speaker:

Brendan Kolkman-Quinn, P.Geo.
Brendan Kolkman-Quinn, P.Geo., is the Subsurface Research Manager at Carbon Management Canada (CMC). He graduated in 2022 with an M.Sc. in Geophysics from the University of Calgary and began working on time-lapse seismic monitoring at Carbon Management Canada in 2022. His research focus is monitoring CO2 conformance and containment with active seismic reflection data including vertical seismic profiles, distributed fibre-optic sensing, and sparse automated permanent seismic sources and receivers.

Nature-based Coastal Restoration and Blue Carbon
2026-08-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Coastal ecosystems such as salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and other marine habitats play a critical role in protecting shorelines, supporting biodiversity, and storing carbon. As climate change, habitat degradation, and increasing coastal pressures threaten these ecosystems, communities are seeking practical, nature-based solutions that strengthen resilience while delivering environmental, social, and economic benefits.

This two-day micro-credential equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design, evaluate, and advance coastal restoration and blue carbon initiatives. Through expert-led instruction, participants will explore Canadian restoration practices, blue carbon accounting and monitoring approaches, carbon markets, project finance, and community-led implementation models. The course emphasizes practical decision-making and helps participants build the capacity to develop restoration projects that support climate action, ecosystem health, and long-term community sustainability.

Participants will receive:

Two days of live online instruction delivered by an industry expert
A digital course textbook and learning resources
A Certificate of Completion

Course Modules:

Module 1 : Coastal Ecosystems & Climate Resilience
Module 2 : Canadian Coastal Restoration Science & Practice
Module 3 : Blue Carbon Accounting & MRV
Module 4 : Carbon Standards, Markets & Constraints
Module 5 : Project Finance & Community Models

Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for Indigenous communities, environmental and ocean professionals, planners, community leaders, researchers, students, consultants, government representatives, and others involved in coastal management, climate adaptation, or resilience planning.
Indigenous participants are especially encouraged to register.
This training is offered free of charge through ECO Canada’s Ocean Pathways initiative. Participants who are interested in bringing this training to their community or organization in the future are encouraged to connect with the ECO Canada team following the course to discuss future delivery opportunities.
