The Pembina Institute is a non-profit think tank, advocating for strong, effective policies to support Canada’s clean energy transition. For over 40 years, Pembina has been working unremittingly to reduce the environmental footprint of Canada’s energy production and on developing actionable ideas.
Pembina’s mission focuses on transforming the country’s energy sector to ensure a prosperous, sustainable, and resilient future. Aligned with the Houssian Foundation’s dedication to nurturing healthy ecosystems and collaborative pathways to a sustainable future, Pembina Institute stands out as a grantee partner, since 2020.
A key moment for Pembina came in March 2023, when British Columbia’s Premier unveiled the New Energy Action Framework, which includes a commitment to cap emissions from the oil and gas activities in B.C.
In the lead-up to this announcement, Pembina Institute released a pivotal report, “Squaring the Circle”, which details the tremendous carbon pollution associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) development and the enormous amounts of electricity that would be required to make operations less polluting.
“In the lead-up to this announcement, Pembina Institute collaborated closely with partner organizations, long-term relationships with senior government officials have solidified trust in Pembina’s expertise, this trust was pivotal when we strategically shared our report at a critical juncture.”
Chris Severson-Baker, Executive Director
This report remains very important as LNG developments are still being considered in BC.
The Pembina Institute doesn’t mince words: climate change, as they say, threatens everyone, so it’s time to work together. Their impact transcends policy shifts, illustrating how informed advocacy can drive meaningful progress in the global fight against climate change.