Exciting News: New Funding for Digital Equity

Equitable Origin (EO) is excited to share that our initiative to expand digital equity and connectivity in the Amazon has received critical funding to take our efforts to the next level. Thanks to a generous grant of nearly $300,000 from the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant Program and with the vital support of global non-profit technology leader TechSoup, we’re scaling our work to support Indigenous communities in Ecuador and Peru.

EO’s CEFO Indigena initiative, “Sianëtsio sikowa’i” (translated as "Amazon Always Connected"), strives to address the significant digital and gender divides faced by Indigenous communities in one of the world’s most biodiverse and underserved regions. Connectivity is more than just access to the Internet—it’s a lifeline to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and the preservation of rights and cultural heritage. It is fundamental to territorial monitoring and to informed decision-making.

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Hot Take

Bill C-59 Guidance – Encouraging News for Certification

Equitable Origin is encouraged by the recent draft guidance for Canada’s Greenwashing Act, known as Bill C-59. The guidelines clarify that an "Internationally-Recognized Methodology," is a standard recognized in two or more countries, including those developed by industry, and does not require that it be recognized by governments of those countries.

This is a very promising development for Operators pursuing EO100™ certification for their assets. The clarification represents a meaningful step forward to enable credible differentiation of energy projects through voluntary standards in the Canadian market. As advocates for credible sustainability standards, EO believes this approach enables innovation and leadership through voluntary initiatives while requiring assurance to reduce misrepresentation.

We look forward to the finalization of this guidance and remain hopeful about its role in setting a strong foundation for green claims and certifications in Canada and beyond.

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Certification Updates

Vermilion Energy's Mica Assets Achieves EO100 Certification

Vermilion Energy’s Mica Assets, located in the Peace River Arch region along the Alberta-British Columbia border, have earned EO100™ certification for responsible onshore natural gas production. Assessed by Impact Resolutions, this milestone—effective from December 2024 to December 2025—recognizes Vermilion’s commitment to high standards in corporate governance, community engagement, Indigenous rights, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship. This certification highlights the company’s dedication to ethical and sustainable energy development.

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Northeast Natural Energy Earns EO100 Recertification

Northeast Natural Energy’s Monongalia County Operations has once again proven its commitment to responsible energy development, achieving EO100™ recertification as of October 28, 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year the site has met the rigorous sustainability and ethics standards set by Equitable Origin, covering corporate governance, community engagement, Indigenous rights, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship. The certification, assessed by Responsible Energy Solutions, reinforces the company’s dedication to transparent and responsible operations.

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EQT Corporation's Pennsylvania Operations Earn EO100 Recertification

EQT Corporation’s Greene and Washington County operations in Pennsylvania have once again met the rigorous sustainability and ethics standards of the EO100™ certification. Recertified as of November 30, 2024, by Responsible Energy Solutions, this marks the fourth consecutive year the site has been recognized for its commitment to responsible natural gas production. The certification evaluates corporate governance, community engagement, Indigenous rights, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship, reinforcing EQT’s leadership in sustainable energy.

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Seneca Resources' Pennsylvania Operations Earn EO100 Recertification

Seneca Resources Company’s Pennsylvania operations have once again been recognized for their commitment to responsible natural gas production, achieving EO100™ recertification as of December 20, 2024. Assessed by Sustrio Advisors, this marks the fourth consecutive year the site has met Equitable Origin’s rigorous standards, which evaluate corporate governance, community engagement, Indigenous rights, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship. This recertification underscores Seneca Resources’ dedication to ethical and sustainable energy operations.

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Conferences

Equitable Origin's Jason Switzer and Viktor Kopic were recently in Houston to attend the Decarb Connect North America conference and Emissions Tracking, Reporting and Compliance Conference, hosted by the Energy Conference Network.

Jason presented on “Scope 3 Emissions and Supply Chain Transparency”, sharing insights on the growth of natural gas certification, and the increasing demand for robust environmental and social performance attribute disclosure. In spite of the US Federal policy swing, drivers remain from downstream gas users including data centers, anti-greenwashing legislation, and disclosure obligations like the EU’s amended CSRD. While uncertainty about ESG and climate policy is high, energy producers and buyers expressed a longer term commitment to decarbonization that, for some, extends 15 years back and far beyond political cycles.

Additionally, EO's, Kaki Comer, recently attended the I-REC Day Mexico in Mexico City. Kaki delivered a presentation on “Market Perspectives: The Future of I-REC Certificates in Mexico”. She observed that as the renewable energy sector expands to meet global climate targets, operators face increasing scrutiny over their broader environmental, social, and governance impacts. Certification programs like the EO100 Standard help to ensure that renewable power projects go beyond carbon reduction, to address issues such as community relations, supply chain transparency, and fair labor practices. With rising investor and stakeholder expectations, certification provides a structured, credible mechanism to de-risk projects, enhance accountability, and drive responsible growth in the sector.

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Equitable Origin Earned Third Platinum Seal of Transparency

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that we received the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar) for the third year in a row. Candid Seals give funders deeper insight into our organization, enabling educated grant giving decisions. The Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition an NGO can attain, earned by demonstrating the highest levels of transparency, accountability, and impact within our sector. Candid operates the world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations, providing donors and stakeholders with essential information to make well-informed decisions. With this 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency, our advocates, supporters, and donors can feel confident that their contributions directly support our organization's mission to advance a more accountable and sustainable Energy future while supporting Indigenous self-determination through digital equity, environmental monitoring, and training.

EO's CEFO Indigena Connectivity Initiative Featured in

A powerful short film, directed by National Geographic Explorer Ángel Linares, highlights local solutions driving positive change in Mancolona, Mexico — the site of CEFO Indigena’s first community-led connectivity pilot. It is inspiring to see through the eyes of Sebastian Moreno Sanchez, how connectivity is helping these communities navigate the construction of the “Maya Train” megaproject.

Hosted by Video Consortium, and featuring WITNESS, EO’s CEFO Indígena, Laboratorio Popular de Medios Libres, and the Skoll Foundation, this documentary is part of the Solutions Storytelling Project, connecting filmmakers and social innovators to spark meaningful change.

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