Supporters
The majority of the Pembina Institute's revenue is project-specific and comes from two main areas: research and public education grants and fee-for-service contracts. Pembina's funding comes from a variety of sources and it does not receive direct core funding (i.e., to cover administration) from any source.
1. Grants for environmental research and public education (47.7% of revenue)
- Grants from charitable and non-charitable organizations are directed to specific energy and environment research and outreach initiatives. For example, with the support of the George Cedric Metcalf Foundation, the Pembina Foundation for Environmental Research and Education contracted the Pembina Institute to undertake a study examining options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the personal transportation sector in Ontario. Pembina also receives donations from individuals seeking to support specific environmental research and public education projects.
2. Fee-for-service contracts delivered to specific clients (41.1% of revenue)
- Pembina competes for and delivers fee-for-service contracts for clients from a wide variety of sectors including industry (e.g., oil and gas, financial, renewable energy, real estate), government (municipalities; provincial and federal ministries and departments), First Nations groups and other community and environmental organizations.
3. Other sources of funding
- Other sources of funding are event sponsorships, annual donations, wind power referral fees and interest income.
A complete list of funders is available each year in the Pembina Institute's Annual Report.
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