Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Kevin Birn currently serves as the Global Head of the Centre of Emissions Excellence at S&P Global Commodity Insights, leading initiatives in emission estimation and carbon intensity across the organization. With extensive experience in the Canadian oil market, Kevin has held various senior roles at S&P Global and IHS Markit, establishing a reputation as a thought leader and contributing to numerous publications. Additionally, Kevin serves as a Board Member and Committee Member for Emissions Reduction Alberta, focusing on climate change solutions and communication strategies. Kevin's career has also included roles in policy advising and economic analysis at Natural Resources Canada, as well as academic involvement as a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta. Kevin holds a Master of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing 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.