Inspirational Canadian Innovations being recognized for the Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Ottawa, ON – April 18, 2023 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce the recipients of
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GHGSat’s Vanguard (C-10) satellite marks a significant advancement in climate tech and environmental monitoring. As the world’s first commercial satellite capable of pinpointing carbon dioxide emissions from individual industrial facilities, this satellite provides unprecedented accuracy in tracking and reporting emissions. GHGSat’s trusted, independent, and high-resolution data will help incentivize the industry to manage its emissions effectively and help reach net zero emissions by 2050.
GHGSat Inc., founded in 2011, is a pioneer of emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive climate impact. Based in Montreal, Canada, GHGSat leverages its proprietary satellite technology and powerful aircraft imagery to remotely monitor and measure greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide. This innovative approach allows GHGSat to provide accurate, actionable data to businesses, governments, and regulators, helping them optimize their environmental performance, meet sustainability goals, and, in some cases, reduce financial losses stemming from undetected methane leaks. The company's unique capability to attribute emissions directly to individual facilities at an unmatched near-daily cadence sets it apart from other entities, including national space agencies and philanthropic satellites. GHGSat's constellation of satellites delivers high-resolution data that supports global action and informs climate research. Their services are crucial for industries aiming to reduce their carbon footprint such as oil and gas, mining, waste management, and more. GHGSat's mission is to empower decision-makers with data to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the decarbonization of the planet. By combining satellite data with AI and machine learning, GHGSat offers comprehensive solutions for monitoring and managing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.