--- title: Industrial companies are spearheading the fight against climate change date: 2024-07-18T15:27:00-04:00 author: jessica napert canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/publications/industrial-companies-are-spearheading-the-fight-against-climate-change1" section: Publications --- In the past year, the consequences of climate change have been more tangible than ever before. With 2024 shaping up to be as extreme as 2023 in terms of weather events, Québec’s *Comité consultatif sur les changements climatiques* has published its sixth opinion calling for accelerated decarbonization and adaptation to climate change. 1. Jérémie Côté, Director of Hybrid and Industrial Energy, and Dave Olsthoorn, Engineer in Energy and Air Quality at BBA, reflected on various actions that manufacturers can take in each focus area of the report: ## Implementing more structural changes - Invest in energy efficiency. - Switch to renewable energy. - Incorporate clean technologies. - Optimize supply chains. - Foster a culture of innovation. “We need to rethink our decision-making criteria,” says Dave Olsthoorn. “For instance, by establishing facilities near green energy sources or shortening transport distances, we can considerably reduce our GHG emissions, often without jeopardizing our operations.” ## Developing new tools to manage the climate transition - Systematically measure decarbonization projects. “To begin a transition, you need to know where you are and where you want to go,” explains Jérémie Côté. There are numerous [digital technologies that can support companies in this transition](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/digital-technology-helps-industrial-companies-rebuild-trust)" ## Raising carbon pricing and stepping up the use of eco-taxes - Rely on a dedicated team to take advantage of available subsidies. - Remember that carbon pricing finances new decarbonization projects! ## Increasing adaptation efforts to make all areas of society and natural ecosystems more resilient - [Listen to Indigenous voices](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/valuing-indigenous-knowledge-to-develop-natural-resources-sustainably) - [Preserve biodiversity](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/preserving-biodiversity-an-attainable-challenge-for-industry) - Integrate climate change forecasts into project design. ## Integrating equity across the board in climate policies - Social and environmental acceptability. - Ensure positive spin-offs and job opportunities for local communities. - Make the most of local resources. ## Speeding up societal engagement as a whole - Impose transparency and set an example. - Have environmental performance indicators (KPIs). - Implement a compensation policy in line with environmental performance. To read the report \[French only\]: 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA 1. ![Dave Olsthoorn](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/146851/DaveOlsthoorn.webp) Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc. Engineer, Energy and Air Quality [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-olsthoorn-ing-m-sc-a-06307298/) 2. ![Jeremie Cote](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/206702/Jeremie-Cote.webp) Jérémie Côté, Ing. Ingeniero Sénior, Gestión - Mercado Eléctrico Leer bio [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%A9r%C3%A9mie-c%C3%B4t%C3%A9-b336476a/) **Con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector energético,** Jérémie ayuda a fortalecer la resiliencia energética de las operaciones en terreno de los clientes y optimiza los entornos industriales gracias a sus profundos conocimientos operativos. **Áreas de especialización** - Resolver los problemas de resiliencia energética en faenas industriales críticas - Optimizar el uso de la energía y la confiabilidad de las redes aisladas - Experto en sistemas de producción, tratamiento y distribución de aire comprimido - Miembro de la OIQ, CIEP **Principales logros**: Dirigió y supervisó importantes estudios de transición energética utilizando un enfoque estratégico para ayudar a faenas industriales a implementar soluciones de eficiencia energética que integren los sistemas térmicos y eléctricos. **Enfoque y valor añadido**: Jérémie combina experiencia práctica y competencias técnicas multidisciplinarias para entregar soluciones prácticas, orientadas a resultados, frente a desafíos complejos. - [ 14 sept 2026 Otras Industrias La planificación de la resiliencia climática es esencial para el desempeño a largo plazo de un proyecto. - ![Pr employee men vincent clement retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204267/pr_employee_men_vincent-clement_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Kate Ross](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/216019/Kate-Ross.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/planificacion-resiliencia-climatica-esencial-para-el-desempeno-largo-plazo-de-un-proyecto "La planificación de la resiliencia climática es esencial para el desempeño a largo plazo de un proyecto.") - [ 02 sept 2026 Minería y metalurgia Why data quality is the real AI challenge in the mining industry - ![Marie Eve Desrochers](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/215810/Marie-Eve-Desrochers.webp) - ![Guillaume Boily](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/215807/Guillaume-Boily.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/why-data-quality-is-the-real-ai-challenge-in-the-mining-industry "Why data quality is the real AI challenge in the mining industry") - [ 17 ago 2026 Structural engineering early phase: unlocking value through early decisions - ![Nicolas Samson](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/197852/Nicolas-Samson.webp) Nicolas Samson, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Structural ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/structural-engineering-early-phase-unlocking-value-through-early-decisions "Structural engineering early phase: unlocking value through early decisions") - [ 12 ago 2026 Four mistakes that can harm the future performance of industrial assets - ![Caroline provost](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/208557/Caroline-provost.webp) Caroline Provost P.Eng. Director, Operational Strategy Implementation ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/four-mistakes-that-can-harm-the-future-performance-of-industrial-assets "Four mistakes that can harm the future performance of industrial assets") [ Ver todo ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas "Ir a la página del listado de Publications") - [ 25 jun 2024 Valuing Indigenous knowledge to develop natural resources sustainably - ![Pr employee men mario cantin retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204325/pr_employee_men_mario-cantin_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Mm employee men jean francois bourque retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/210026/mm_employee_men_jean-francois-bourque_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/publications/valuing-indigenous-knowledge-to-develop-natural-resources-sustainably "Valuing Indigenous knowledge to develop natural resources sustainably") - [ 27 abr 2023 Energía Eléctrica y Renovables Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry - ![Frédéric Gauthier](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/152291/FredericGauthier.webp) - ![Photos Experts Leaders 3](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212134/Photos_Experts-Leaders-3.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/publications/preserving-biodiversity-an-attainable-challenge-for-industry "Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry") [ Ver todo ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas) Un mañana sostenible que empieza hoy [ Descubra nuestro Informe ESG 2022 ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/sobre-nosotros/social-engagement-2) In the past year, the consequences of climate change have been more tangible than ever before. With 2024 shaping up to be as extreme as 2023 in terms of weather events, Québec’s *Comité consultatif sur les changements climatiques* has published its sixth opinion calling for accelerated decarbonization and adaptation to climate change. 1. Jérémie Côté, Director of Hybrid and Industrial Energy, and Dave Olsthoorn, Engineer in Energy and Air Quality at BBA, reflected on various actions that manufacturers can take in each focus area of the report: ## Implementing more structural changes - Invest in energy efficiency. - Switch to renewable energy. - Incorporate clean technologies. - Optimize supply chains. - Foster a culture of innovation. “We need to rethink our decision-making criteria,” says Dave Olsthoorn. “For instance, by establishing facilities near green energy sources or shortening transport distances, we can considerably reduce our GHG emissions, often without jeopardizing our operations.” ## Developing new tools to manage the climate transition - Systematically measure decarbonization projects. “To begin a transition, you need to know where you are and where you want to go,” explains Jérémie Côté. There are numerous [digital technologies that can support companies in this transition](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/digital-technology-helps-industrial-companies-rebuild-trust)" ## Raising carbon pricing and stepping up the use of eco-taxes - Rely on a dedicated team to take advantage of available subsidies. - Remember that carbon pricing finances new decarbonization projects! ## Increasing adaptation efforts to make all areas of society and natural ecosystems more resilient - [Listen to Indigenous voices](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/valuing-indigenous-knowledge-to-develop-natural-resources-sustainably) - [Preserve biodiversity](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/preserving-biodiversity-an-attainable-challenge-for-industry) - Integrate climate change forecasts into project design. ## Integrating equity across the board in climate policies - Social and environmental acceptability. - Ensure positive spin-offs and job opportunities for local communities. - Make the most of local resources. ## Speeding up societal engagement as a whole - Impose transparency and set an example. - Have environmental performance indicators (KPIs). - Implement a compensation policy in line with environmental performance. To read the report \[French only\]: 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA