Our mission is to combat climate change by strategically targeting and intensively leveraging the most impactful measures to significantly cut carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions.

Achieving a carbon-free national economy hinges on decarbonizing the energy sector, a critical step in curbing emissions. However, as we work to reduce the energy sector’s carbon footprint, we must also address the growing energy demands driven by rapid population growth. This dual challenge requires not just cutting emissions but also expanding access to clean, reliable energy. To succeed, we must embrace a diverse array of zero-carbon energy solutions to meet the needs of a sustainable future.

The transportation sector is responsible for 16% of global carbon emissions, as reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). To achieve meaningful and scalable impact at an affordable cost, it is essential to advance both electrification and the development of zero-carbon fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia. CAN’s research and advocacy efforts are at the forefront of driving innovation in technology and policy, including initiatives like the creation of a zero-carbon fuel standard, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

Tackling the climate crisis is deeply tied to decarbonizing heavy industries such as cement and steel, which contribute approximately 20% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. These sectors cannot rely solely on electrification for decarbonization and will instead need innovative solutions like zero-carbon fuels, carbon capture technologies, and advanced nuclear energy to achieve significant emissions reductions.

Shifting to a national zero-carbon energy system demands overcoming the constraints of our existing infrastructure, which is ill-prepared to handle the growing demand for energy. To meet this challenge, we must explore innovative power generation methods—both renewable and thermal—expand electric power transmission networks, develop pipelines for transporting CO₂ and hydrogen, and establish storage solutions for carbon dioxide captured from industrial processes. At CAN, we collaborate with stakeholders and partners to address these complex issues, envisioning the infrastructure required for the next 30 years and taking actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.