econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities.

econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development.

Newfoundland and Labrador is a province with immense clean growth potential. Its vast untapped clean energy resources provide for substantial renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean fuels opportunities. It is an innovator in creating value from waste streams, and is home to a world-leading cluster of expertise in the sensing, characterization, and monitoring of the environment. Its current strengths in its natural resource sectors, from offshore oil and gas to mining, are helping to pave the way for the energy transition.

econext’s vision is for Newfoundland and Labrador to be recognized as a significant contributor to global decarbonization while achieving net zero domestically by the year 2050.

Can you benefit from becoming part of a business community that balances economic opportunity with environmental performance? Would you like to support our work to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador? Join us!

Our History

econext was first created as the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA), the founding executive of which held its first official meeting in 1992. Previous to this, a number of the subsectors got together and formed an unofficial group whose purpose was to be a voice for the industry.

NEIA was officially incorporated in 1992 and the founding executive was elected:
Woodrow French, Bob Buchanan, Bevin LeDrew, Guy Moores, Paul Antle

Since the early 90’s NEIA has continued to work on behalf of its members. It has focused on creating business opportunities as a means of solving environmental problems that not only create economic growth, but also protect the environment at the same time. It has held major conferences on such topics as oil spill preparedness and response, waste management and the green economy. It has worked on behalf of its membership to increase public awareness of and a call to action on environmental issues, such as climate change, waste management, and air and water pollution. Through its efforts it has heightened awareness of the need for greater environmental stewardship at the provincial, regional and municipal levels.

Past Chairs

Annual Reports

• 2023-24 Annual Report
• 2022-23 Annual Report
• 2021-22 Annual Report
• 2020-21 Annual Report
• 2019-20 Annual Report
• 2018-19 Annual Report
• 2017-18 Annual Report
• 2016-17 Annual Report
• 2015-16 Annual Report
• 2014-15 Annual Report
• 2013-14 Annual Report
• 2012-13 Annual Report
• 2011-12 Annual Report

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