Planning and monitoring 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 and monitoring your decarbonization roadmap

- 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.
- BBA’s decarbonization approach: 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
GO-TO CONTACT

Meet our decarbonization experts
Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

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.

Susan Campbell, P.Eng., PMP

Director, Decarbonization

Susan Campbell, P.Eng., PMP

Director, Decarbonization

Susan Campbell brings over 25 years of experience leading strategic technology projects and carbon initiatives, combining technical rigour with leadership to secure investments and optimize performance.

Key expertise and certifications

Advanced carbon reduction technologies
Optimization of the energy value chain
Process engineering and complex facility design
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), PMP

Major achievements: Managed complex projects in renewable co-processing and carbon strategies, delivering innovative solutions for major players in the energy sector.

Approach and added value: Susan combines in-depth technical expertise and strategic leadership to deliver reliable results, anticipate technical and regulatory challenges and accelerate the energy transition.

Hugo Careau, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Decarbonization

Hugo Careau, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Decarbonization

Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng, CEM®, CIEP™

Director, Energy Efficiency

Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng, CEM®, CIEP™

Director, Energy Efficiency

As a senior expert in energy solutions, Alexandre Rousseau leverages 10+ years of expertise to design and deploy high-performance strategies and optimize industrial systems.

Key expertise

Energy strategies and transition
ISO 50002 audits and ISO 50001 energy management systems
Optimization of prime movers and thermal systems
Certified CEM® and CIEP™ instructor OIQ member

Major achievements: Provided strategic energy performance consulting for major industrial sites, generating significant cost savings and securing critical financial aid.

Approach and added value: Alexandre takes a pragmatic and collaborative approach to convert energy data into strategic decisions, helping clients reduce risk, optimize investments and successfully navigate their energy transition.
Solutions we offer
Making energy efficiency your “First Fuel”

Powering up with renewables

Switching to electrification and alternative fuels

Managing carbon with advanced solutions