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We have certified approximately 12%, or over 12 bcf per day, of North American gas production with a goal to expand certification across the energy industry and around the world. Interested in learning more about the world’s first stakeholder-based, independent, voluntary standards system for energy development?



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We are an independent, non-profit organization that partners with business, communities and government to support responsible energy development.

Equitable Origin created the world´s first stakeholder-led, independent, voluntary standards system for energy development. We work with communities, companies and governments to promote social and environmental best practices, transparency and accountability in natural resource development.

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Canadian to head world’s leading Responsible Natural Gas Certification Body

September 18, 2023 Calgary – Equitable Origin’s Board of Directors announced today at the World Petroleum Congress that it has appointed Canadian climate innovation champion Jason Switzer as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Equitable Origin advances market-based mechanisms to incent leadership in responsible energy development, and to support Indigenous rights. Today, natural gas certified…

EO100™ Certificate newly Reverified for Pacific Canbriam Energy’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project

It is Equitable Origin’s honour to share that, after having received their initial EO100™ Certification on July 30, 2021, Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project status has been reverified for the period covering July 30, 2023-July 30, 2024. Pacific Canbriam Energy is now the first producer in Canada to receive a letter…