Our most important stakeholder is, and will always be, Earth.
And the data are clear: we need to act quickly and decisively to protect the planet from the worst effects of climate change. That’s why we’re here. We’re do-ers determined to lead tangible lasting change.
The CICE Way
Think Big
We’re bold leaders. Our big ideas lead to 10x results for the planet.
Customer Obsession
We’re endlessly inquisitive about customers’ problems—and how to turn them into opportunities.
Speed and Simplicity
Our bias for action prevails. We’re doers. We take calculated risks and seek ways to make things simple.
Results Oriented
We can’t claim success unless we have proof. We’re after measurable outcomes.
Open Collaboration
We leverage our collective wisdom through open—and short—lines of communication.
Radical Transparency
We share our views openly. When we disagree, we do so respectfully; once a decision is made, we commit fully.
Failure is an Option
When we fail, we do it fast, celebrating missteps as opportunities to learn, iterate and improve.
Attention to Detail
We dig deep to ensure we know our stuff. We leverage this knowledge to make informed decisions
From BC to the World
Incredible carbon-reducing innovation is already happening here. But to make a real impact on GHG reduction, it needs to scale. That’s our focus. We fund solutions that originate in BC but are ready to scale beyond our borders and make a difference planetwide.
Directed Innovation
We’re working with industry leaders in sectors that have traditionally been challenging to decarbonize, including aviation, marine, tech, manufacturing, heavy-duty trucking and extraction. We start with their most pressing and persistent problems, then work backwards to identify innovators whose solutions could help solve those problems, here in BC and elsewhere. We’re thinking globally, and innovating locally—then scaling solutions for planetwide impact.
Open Innovation
No one—including us—knows where, when or how breakthrough solutions are going to emerge. So in parallel with our directed sectoral approach, we make space for the unexpected and unknown. Our open calls welcome BC innovators who are working on game-changing carbon-reducing solutions, regardless of sector or size. Once we’ve connected, we’ll help you scale your ideas for maximum benefit—to your company, to BC, to the planet.
Meet our team
Our dream team covers all bases. From engineering to finance, startup to big corporate, academic research to business implementation. We have local knowledge and international perspectives; people inclined to move fast, and others who like to dig deep. Diverse in background, experience and approach—and better for it.
Ged Mclean
Executive Director
Yemi Adefulu
Deputy Executive Director
Brendan Hance
Director of Finance
Ashley Callister
Administrative Business Partner
Our Board
Dan Woynillowicz
Board Chair
Kim Code
Board Member
Careers at CICE
Are you a changemaker? Do you want to play a pivotal role in amplifying the impact of BC’s cleantech sector? We want to hear from you.