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05 Dec 2024All industriesDecarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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26 Nov 2024Mining and MetalsEnergy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc
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26 Nov 2024Other industriesHurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, but industrial companies can calm the trend
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Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
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06 Nov 2024Power and RenewablesA global landscape reshaped by the energy transition
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François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
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Mining and MetalsBBA to help define IAMGOLD’s decarbonization strategy
Planning your decarbonization roadmap
Amid intensifying global efforts to combat climate change, decarbonization planning is an essential tool for companies in the energy and natural resources sector. By implementing clear strategies and actionable roadmaps, they can meet stringent environmental regulations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure long-term viability.
Planning your decarbonization roadmap
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YOUR CHALLENGES
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Navigating technical complexity in decarbonization
All stakeholders in the value chain—including industrial companies, technology providers and developers—face a major challenge in fully understanding and effectively managing the technical complexities of decarbonization processes and technological options. This challenge involves:
- Seamlessly integrating solutions into existing operations
- Complying with strict regulations
- Meeting emission reduction goals, both cost-effectively and on time
The interactions across the value chain add to the complexity, requiring coordination and alignment among stakeholders to optimize outcomes. A dependable partner with technical expertise and business acumen is essential for navigating the risks and uncertainties of this transition and for developing adaptive strategies that align with evolving market conditions. At BBA, our team draws on deep knowledge and extensive experience to address these challenges through a comprehensive and integrated approach.
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OUR EXPERTISE
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Integrating technical expertise with strategic advisory services
At BBA, we specialize in delivering tailored solutions and strategic guidance to help clients achieve their emission reduction goals. With over 40 years of multidisciplinary expertise in the Energy and Natural Resources sector and strategic connections across key industries and technological providers, we integrate advanced solutions and technologies into actionable decarbonization roadmaps. Our approach prioritizes alignment with operational processes and cultural behaviours, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable and pragmatic innovation.
Low-carbon engineering solutions
From feasibility studies to implementation, our approach prioritizes sustainability and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with rigorous environmental standards. We integrate advanced technologies into practical decarbonization strategies, enhancing environmental performance and operational resilience. Our project portfolio showcases experience with diverse low-carbon solutions:
- Energy efficiency and management
- Renewables and clean energy
- Electrification and alternative fuels
- Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS)
Regulatory compliance
Meeting local and international environmental regulations requires expert guidance and proactive monitoring. Our experts provide:
- Comprehensive support to ensure compliance with evolving standards
- Strategic pathways that mitigate regulatory risks while aligning with broader industry perspectives on sustainability
Financial analysis, planning and funding strategies
Effective decarbonization strategies hinge on rigorous financial analyses and planning to ensure investments yield both environmental and economic benefits:
- Thorough cost-benefit analyses and financial modelling for various decarbonization solutions
- Tailored financial plans to minimize project costs while maximizing sustainability benefits
- Innovative funding strategies for long-term feasibility and economic viability
Risk management and mitigation
Despite transitioning to low-carbon operations involving inherent risks, BBA excels in identifying and mitigating these challenges:
- Comprehensive risk assessments and strategic planning
- Technical knowledge and experience with leading industry players
- Integration of risk mitigation strategies across all project phases to ensure proactive management of uncertainties
Energy and emissions information monitoring systems
Robust energy and emissions monitoring are central to effective decarbonization strategies:
- Tailored information systems that collect and analyze data, providing actionable insights to optimize operations
- A data-centric approach that includes interactive dashboards for real-time monitoring and decision-making, empowering clients to continuously improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Reporting, cost-benefit analyses and risk management
BBA helps clients accurately report emissions to local and international authorities and communicate sustainability progress to their board, shareholders and stakeholders. Our services aim to:
- Ensure compliance, enhance transparency and offer strategic guidance to optimize decarbonization strategies
- Empower clients to lead in environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices
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GO-TO CONTACT
Meet our decarbonization experts
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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Susan Cambell, P.Eng., P.M.P.
Director, Decarbonization
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Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
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Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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Solutions we offer