--- title: Decarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050 date: 2024-12-05T16:26:00-05:00 author: Camille Boully canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/decarbonizing-canadas-path-to-2050" section: Publications --- 1. Canada, like other countries that signed the Paris Agreement, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This ambitious target calls for substantial efforts from industrial companies, whose processes and operations often contribute significantly to emissions. But where should businesses begin? How can they establish ambitious but realistic goals? And how do they ensure their decarbonization plans remain relevant over the next 10 or 20 years? [Stéphane Charest](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephane-charest/), Vice-President, Energy and Chemicals, and [Susan Campbell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancampbell-peng/), Director, Decarbonization, share insights in this episode of *The ingenuity effect* with host [Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello-5679281/). 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA 1. ![Stephane Charest](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/200712/Stephane-Charest_2025-03-27-190325_tzzc.webp) Stéphane Charest, P.Eng. Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market Read bio [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephane-charest/) **For nearly 30 years, Stéphane Charest has connected operators with technology developers** in the energy and chemical processing sectors. His goal is to turn innovations into reliable, profitable industrial solutions without compromising operational stability. **Key expertise** - Designing and optimizing refining, gas, industrial and chemical processes - Scaling up and integrating new technologies into commercial plants - Industrial utilities and energy excellence - HAZOP/HAZID, reliability (RAM) and incident investigations - Managing complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders **Major achievements**: Managed over 30 unit-improvement projects (gas treatment, refining, CO₂ capture/utilization, speciality products) across North America, Europe and the Middle East. **Approach and added value**: Stéphane ensures engineering solutions are implemented while being profitable, reliable and sustainable in large-scale commercial operations. - [ 27 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance - ![Geraldine Cosset](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/206707/Geraldine-Cosset.webp) - ![Jared Purdy](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212424/Jared-Purdy.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/early-tailings-decisions-shape-long-term-mine-performance "Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance") - [ 02 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing - ![Charles Blais](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211197/Charles-Blais.webp) - ![Juan Pablo Vergara](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211266/Juan-Pablo-Vergara.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/python-a-key-tool-for-data-analysis-in-mineral-processing "Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing") - [ 19 Jun 2026 Mining and Metals Speed is earned early in projects - ![Mm employee men jean lheureux retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204266/mm_employee_men_jean-lheureux_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Mm employee men benoit richard retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/203602/mm_employee_men_benoit-richard_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/speed-is-earned-early-in-projects "Speed is earned early in projects") - [ 17 Jun 2026 Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations - ![Pierre Boucher](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/2671/Pierre-Boucher.webp) Pierre Boucher, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/industrial-data-platforms-building-a-solid-foundation-to-optimize-your-operations "Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations") [ See all ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights "Go to Publications listing page") Let’s see what we can do together [ Contact us ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/contact) 1. Canada, like other countries that signed the Paris Agreement, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This ambitious target calls for substantial efforts from industrial companies, whose processes and operations often contribute significantly to emissions. But where should businesses begin? How can they establish ambitious but realistic goals? And how do they ensure their decarbonization plans remain relevant over the next 10 or 20 years? [Stéphane Charest](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephane-charest/), Vice-President, Energy and Chemicals, and [Susan Campbell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancampbell-peng/), Director, Decarbonization, share insights in this episode of *The ingenuity effect* with host [Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello-5679281/). 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA