Mission from MaRS - Mission from MaRS

years

left to cut emissions to keep warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius within reach

reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions needed by 2030

ventures with scalable solutions to cut emissions at gigatonne scale

Mission from MaRS helps break down barriers and accelerate the adoption of high-potential technologies in key sectors for climate action.

Public procurement

This mission facilitates the adoption of clean and circular innovations at scale by reimagining government procurement at all levels.

Carbon management

This mission accelerates the adoption of Canadian carbon removal solutions, and develops a vibrant carbon markets ecosystem.

Better Buildings

The mission accelerates the adoption of Canadian innovations that can be part of decarbonizing our existing buildings and building better new ones.

Overview

Canada is warming at double the rate of other countries, and has one of the highest GHG emissions footprints in the world per capita.

The current global temperature rise above pre-industrial levels has already led to catastrophe, including more frequent and severe storms and wildfires, increased drought, and as of the end of 2024, the hottest year on record. Scientists have calculated that every additional increment of warming will come with more extreme weather events.

Human activity has led us to this point, with global carbon emissions reaching a record 37.4 billion tonnes in 2024. Until now, our lives have been dependent on burning fossil fuels. But there is a better way.

We already have the technology needed to solve the climate crisis. The time to focus on adopting and scaling these solutions is now. With only a matter of years left to mitigate the climate crisis, we must prevent the most disastrous consequences of climate change — today.

“Innovation without adoption is a dead end”

– Tyler Hamilton, Senior Director of Climate

Mission from MaRS seeks out companies with scalable, high-impact climate solutions, pairing these founders with ecosystem leaders to help adopt and commercialize these innovations. Working in energy, real estate, transportation, carbon management and more, the Mission from MaRS Climate Champions have the potential to mitigate megatons of GHG emissions and spur economic activity the world over. We’re not just looking for innovation; we’re accelerating adoption to bring real impact to Canada and the world.

Learn more about our climate missions:

Public Procurement
Carbon Management
Better Buildings