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Ecofys enters Canadian market with sustainable energy & carbon solutions

Canada’s commitment
Canada is one of the 140 countries that ratified the Kyoto Protocol in order to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Canada is committed to reducing its national greenhouse gas emissions to six percent below the levels in 1990.

Two important ways to achieve this target are the proposed Large Final Emitter (LFE) and Domestic Emission Offset Systems. In the LFE System, Canada’s large final emitters are required to meet emission intensity targets. This group, which includes around 700 organizations – mainly power stations, mining, manufacturing and oil and gas companies –, produce about half of Canada’s emissions. They will have the flexibility to meet their targets in various ways, such as projects for improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. In addition, they will be able to participate in the Emission Offset System, a domestic trading system.

Market drivers, as well as sustained high energy prices, increasing energy demand and ambitious renewable energy programs, have led Ecofys to leverage its expertise and know-how in the European market for energy and carbon solutions – and specifically its experience with the EU Emission Trading System – in the Canadian market.

Golder Ecofys Solutions: a new resource for sustainable energy
Canadian companies, governments and institutions now have a new resource to help them meet their sustainable energy goals and manage their carbon emissions. Golder Ecofys Solutions will provide carbon management and sustainable energy-related services in the following areas:

• Energy & climate strategies
• Corporate carbon solutions
• Energy in the built environment
• Renewable energy project development
• International & domestic offset project development

“We’re pleased to be able to combine our carbon management and sustainable energy expertise with Golder’s technical and market strengths in Canada,” says Freerk Bisschop, Managing Director of Ecofys International. “We will help Canadian companies meet or exceed evolving regulatory requirements and take advantage of opportunities in sustainable energy for achieving enhanced environmental performance.”

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Ecofys (www.ecofys.com)
Ecofys is a leading company in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency. More than 200 employees in nine countries deliver innovative sustainable energy products and services. Ecofys is part of the Econcern group (www.econcern.com), a European Top 500 growth company with the mission to ensure "a sustainable energy supply for everyone."

Golder Associates
Golder Associates Ltd., established in 1960, has experienced steady growth for more than four decades and currently employs more than 2000 people in over 30 offices across Canada, specialising in ground engineering and environmental services. It is part of the Golder group of companies, which employs over 4500 people in more than 130 offices worldwide.

For more information please contact:
Ellen Hendrix
Manager Marketing & Communications
T: + 31 (0)30 – 280 83 19
M: + 31 (0)6 – 475 06 314
E: e.hendrix@ecofys.nl