Low Carbon Fuels

Issue:

Pivot Strategic represented a heavy industry association that had been trying for seven years to convince a provincial government to amend its environmental regulations to enable the use of less polluting fuels. The industry had a heavy reliance on carbon-intensive fuels such as coal, and wanted to substitute lower-carbon fuels, including non-recyclable waste.

How we addressed the issue:

We worked closely with both the provincial government and environmental organizations to develop an approach to the issue that helped address concerns expressed by government officials and external stakeholders. Additionally, we helped ensure that the new approach would be a “good news story” for the government, industry and environmental groups.

Impact:

A new regulation now allows industry to substitute low-carbon fuels, without compromising the environmental integrity or community engagement objectives of the regulatory process. Industry can reduce its environmental footprint while saving money and maintaining competitiveness with other jurisdictions.