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About Us
OUR STORY
Iron & Earth formed around the lunchroom tables of the Canadian oilsands during an oil price crash which resulted in over 100,000 oilpatch employees losing their jobs between 2015 and 2017. We realized that our trade skills were transferable to the renewable energy industry and recognized the urgency of diversifying into these technologies. Beyond the financial benefits, we were excited about the opportunity to help build a more sustainable energy industry. So, in Spring 2016 we launched Iron & Earth to create a better future for ourselves, our coworkers, and the planet. Since then we have built a base of over 6000 supporters, including over 800 fossil fuel industry workers passionate about our vision.
OUR PURPOSE (MANDATE)
Our overarching intention is to help create an environmentally and socially prosperous planet. Our vision is that fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers will play a leading role in building the policy and infrastructure required to reach global climate targets. Our top-level goal is to help ensure a prosperous transition towards global carbon neutrality by 2050. Our mission is to empower fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers to build and implement climate solutions.
OUR PILLARS (GOALS)
Building a community for workers & supporters
We help create community by bringing members and supporters together to establish chapters and carry out high impact initiatives. This community is important for our members as they navigate the complexities of diversifying their careers. These relationships and networks create a lasting foundation for positive change towards a shared vision.
Building support for a prosperous transition
We help build political, industry and public support for an environmentally and socially prosperous transition to net-zero carbon emissions. This support translates into the policies and programs that our members and partners need to thrive during this transition. We accomplish this through our campaigns that provide our membership with a platform to have their voice and policy priorities heard.
Developing careers in climate solutions
We provide road maps, training, resources and networks that fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers require to establish careers in climate solutions. We do this through our rapid upskilling programs and career development support programs.
Building scalable climate solutions
We build scalable climate solutions through our sustainable energy projects to provide an opportunity for our members to gain hands-on experiences and directly contribute to tangible emissions reductions.
