Reaching net zero by 2050 won’t be easy. Incremental emissions reductions are no longer enough to meet our climate goals. Instead, the net zero transition will require major changes in fundamental systems, like the way we produce and distribute energy, move people and goods and build and live within our cities. If there is one thing we know for certain, it’s that net zero changes everything.

As daunting as that may seem, the economic, social and technological changes already affecting key sectors of Canada’s economy in regions across the country also present an unprecedented opportunity to direct these disruptions to create the future we want: one that is more prosperous, more equitable, and greener, too. We just need to figure out how to get there.

Pathways to Net Zero: A Transition Accelerator Webinar Series focuses on credible, compelling pathways capable of driving Canada to reach net zero by 2050. This not-to-be-missed series will feature engaging and thought-provoking expert presentations, conversations and debates concerning viable net zero solutions and how they can be applied by governments, industry and investors to achieve Canada’s climate, economic and social goals.

Upcoming Webinars

Responding to the IRA: Creating a Canadian Advantage?

Join us for a big-picture discussion co-hosted with Clean Prosperity about how to respond to the IRA and attract low-carbon investment in Canada.

Small Modular Reactors: Promising Climate Solution, or Niche Clean Energy Technology?

Join us for a big-picture discussion co-hosted with the Canadian Nuclear Association, about the potential of SMRs as a net-zero pathway.

The Road to Net Zero: The Case for Electrifying Canada

January 31, 2023, 12pm ET - The Road to Net Zero: The Case for Electrifying Canada will bring together sector leaders from across the supply, demand and finance sides, as well as from civil society and government to clarify the actions needed to accelerate the buildout of the affordable, reliable, and resilient electricity system of the future. Join key partners and leaders from The Transition Accelerator for a panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A.

Thinking Ahead: The Way Forward for Hydrogen in Canada

December 19, 2022, 11 am ET In this webinar, we’ll explore how several hydrogen production techniques can contribute to reducing GHG emissions and economic development. Invited experts will discuss how considerations such as resource availability, regional particularities, cost, and carbon-intensity come into play when establishing hydrogen strategies.

Carbon Capture and Storage: Net Zero Pathway or Pipe Dream?

November 30, 2022, 4 pm ET Carbon Capture and Storage: some count on it as a pathway to a net-zero world, while others say it’s an empty promise. While CCS has been in use and development for more than 20 years and its potential as a technology is considerable, its expense, technological difficulties and limited efficiency are often cited as barriers to its widespread adoption. Nonetheless, with the urgent need to decarbonize, the potential of CCS as a critical mitigation tool for reaching environmental targets continues to garner its champions in industry, government and academia.