Driven by scientific concern, and by the impending implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Kyoto Protocol), climate change has become a significant priority for environmental officials, governments, communities and businesses around the world. Jacques Whitford is at the forefront of emerging approaches to tackle climate change, greenhouse gas requirements and policy priorities.
We provide a comprehensive range of greenhouse gas (GHG) management services in North America and internationally. Our company-wide team of environmental scientists, engineers, planning, socio-economic and policy specialists provide advice on cost-effective solutions to industry, institutions, governments and non-governmental organizations.
Our approach is designed to assist clients in mitigating and adapting to climate change issues by the application of leading-edge management frameworks to identify GHGs at the source, analyze risks and opportunities, develop strategies that improve sustainability in accord with progressive policies, and conduct sound business planning.
Our GHG and climate change services include:
GHG management systems
- Climate change policy and strategy development
- System development and evaluation
- GHG/CO2 market risk analysis
- Integration with environmental management systems
GHG emission assessment
- Energy, emissions and material audits and inventories
- Monitoring and Reporting (NPRI and VCR)
- Emissions reduction projections
GHG reduction option analysis
- Eco-efficiency techniques
- Instruments (emissions trading, incentive & technology programs)
- Offsets (biomass carbon sequestration, ecological restoration and engineered wetlands)
- Kyoto mechanisms
- Economic analysis
- Options risk analysis and management
GHG reduction verification and monitoring