Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Justin Riemer currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Glenrose Hospital Foundation, contributing to innovative patient care through fundraising efforts. As Chief Executive Officer of Emissions Reduction Alberta since June 2022, Justin directs initiatives focused on emissions reduction and sustainable practices. Prior experiences include serving as Assistant Deputy Minister for the Government of Canada in the Alberta Region, where Justin advanced economic development and innovation aimed at enhancing the quality of life for western Canadians. With a strong background in health technology and innovation, Justin has held various leadership roles within Alberta Health Services and the Government of Alberta, driving collaboration and the adoption of effective health solutions. Justin holds a Master's degree in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Alberta.
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Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
ERA receives grants from government to fulfil our mandate. This funding comes from Alberta’s large emitters who choose to pay into the Climate Change and Emissions Management Fund as a compliance option if they are unable to meet emissions reduction targets. For a decade and a half, our clean technology investments have helped innovators develop and demonstrate Alberta-based technologies that reduce emissions, lower costs, attract investment, and create jobs in Alberta. Mandate To identify and accelerate innovative solutions that secure Alberta’s success in a lower carbon economy. Vision Alberta is recognized as an innovation and technology leader in a lower carbon world. To achieve its vision and mandate, ERA will: Reduce GHG emissions - Fund innovative solutions that result in meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reductions in Alberta and contribute to a lower carbon world. Advance innovation system priorities - Leverage our strengths to contribute to critical climate change innovation priorities in Alberta. Measure and communicate success - Define and report on metrics to demonstrate results. Achieve operational excellence - Strive for excellence in operations and efficiency while maintaining responsiveness to stakeholders and funders. Our portfolio of funded projects: http://ERAlberta.ca/projects ERA is a registered tradename of the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation.