Biofuels

Issue:

We were approached by a biodiesel fuel distributor hoping to expand markets for this low-carbon fuel. Biodiesel reduces GHGs by more than 90% over regular diesel, and has half the carbon intensity than renewable diesel. However, greener diesel mandates fail to fully account for this.

How we addressed the issue:

Pivot Strategic worked closely with the Ontario government to achieve funding to fuel distributors for “high-blend sustainable biofuels” in the province’s Climate Change Action Plan.

Impact:

By effectively reducing the price gap between biodiesel and regular diesel, this new measure will be effective at convincing companies and governments to switch their fleets over to the cleaner-burning fuel. For existing biodiesel users (including some major retailers and municipal governments), the measure will be an effective incentive to increase the percentage blend they use. The result will be a significant reduction of GHGs (over 1 megatonne if existing provincial capacity is maximized) as well as criteria air contaminants.