CEA grew from a committee established by the Government of BC and the Union of BC Municipalities in the 1990s, was incorporated as a non-profit in 2003, and registered as a charity the following year. CEA functions as a nonprofit consultant with members and a Board of Directors; more than half of CEA’s member-organizations are local governments and Indigenous communities.
Today, CEA’s members and staff live in communities large and small and share in the benefits of being a community of practitioners. We bring our collective expertise, experiences, commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and passion to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing co-benefits, so that communities are healthy and resilient.
This requires building local and regional capacity, leveraging funds, and fostering collaboration among all levels of government, Indigenous communities, energy providers, educational institutions, and other organizations to plan and implement local solutions.
Our work includes creating community projects and plans, implementing infrastructure projects, facilitating opportunities to share information and build collaboration among communities and sectors, and developing public engagement campaigns. These activities are funded by public and private organizations that share a commitment to local climate leadership. Staff teams are organized in service areas that cultivate expertise in the areas most relevant to communities: the built environment, capacity and leadership development, communications and engagement, planning and research, relationships and reconciliation, and transportation. Our teams are committed to meeting client goals and objectives and, as a non-profit, we ensure that everything we learn is accessible and creates opportunities for communities to replicate successes.
Our People
Our important work requires the ongoing commitment and dedication of a resilient and talented team. At CEA, we understand that our biggest strength is our people. The health, well-being and passion of our team is inextricably linked to the quality of services and support we offer clients, partners and associates. And, ultimately, our effectiveness in saving energy, emissions and money.
Even though our team is distributed across BC, we continually inspire each other by being profoundly committed, each day, to our shared purpose and to delivering high-quality, impactful work. To continue to empower personal and organizational excellence, CEA respects and supports each staff as necessary, including work flexibility and professional development.
Our team is guided and managed by our Executive Director and a Board of Directors. We are grateful for the support and guidance offered by this diverse, accomplished and passionate group of Directors. With their expertise, CEA staff are equipped with the tools and motivation to continue supporting communities.
Our Members
CEA members include more than 45 regional, municipal, and Indigenous governments as well as public and private sector organizations, associations, and foundations that are actively working to advance local climate action and community resilience.
The experiences and advice of our members shapes the direction of CEA and ensures that our work is relevant. In return, members become part of a community of governments, companies, and organizations supported by CEA’s capacity and expertise. Together, we are working to lower local GHG emissions and create resilient, strong communities.
As a non-profit organization incorporated under the BC Societies Act, CEA is governed by a Board of Directors.
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