Curated Carbon Intelligence
Modern West provides tailor-made professional services and solutions to businesses with exposure across the carbon economy. Our expertise in carbon accounting, greenhouse gas reporting, and carbon markets delivers pragmatic business solutions for confident investment decision making.
Established in 2016, we have spent ten years studying, designing, and creating the systems shaping carbon markets, regulations, and emissions performance. From developing carbon mitigation projects in Canada, the U.S., Africa and South America, to designing internal carbon management systems for some of Canada’s largest companies, to managing a global portfolio of over 15M tonnes of verified carbon credits, our experience is built into every engagement.
By integrating research, advisory services, and investment, we translate complex signals into decision-grade clarity that reduces pressure for leadership teams.
We understand your challenges and are a committed partner in your journey through the carbon economy.
The Modern West Team
Our team understands the value of hard work, trust, and diligence. We connect pragmatism with problem solving. And above all, we are committed to our partners and clients, letting our loyalty guide our effort.
Jackson Hegland | President & CEO
Wayne Hillier | Chief Technology Officer
Matt Toohey | Chief Sustainability Officer
Kavan Motazedi, P.Eng., PhD. | Vice President
Zainab Dadashi, PhD., MSc | Vice President
Steve MacDonald | Executive Advisor
Janet Annesley | Executive Advisor
Danny Chiarastella | Finance Leader
Erika Holloway, MBA, P.Eng | Lead, Carbon Markets
Maren Blair, P.Geo, MSc | Senior Emissions Advisor
Lauren Bowman, EIT | LCA & Emissions Advisor
Saqr Abuhatab, EIT | GHG Performance Advisor
Iain Grant-Weaver, EIT | Senior Emissions Advisor
Jordan Flagel | Managing Director, Latin America
Sharie Cameron | Executive Assistant
Owen Davis | Commercial & Sustainability Advisor
Amanda Loveniuk | Finance Advisor
Jeff Shepherd | Strategic Partnerships