Clean Air Task Force

Clean Air Task Force is a nonprofit environmental organization that works to help safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector.

CATF's Vision: To meet the world’s rising energy demand in a way that is financially, socially, and

Goal One: To change the narrative to communicate the size of the climate change problem and totality of solution requirements needed to manage it.

Goal Two: Change technology to make available the full suite of solutions and change business models to include modular, manufacturable energy solutions that can be deployed anywhere quickly.

Goal Three: Change policy to develop, demonstrate, and scale-up the technologies and systems needed to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century.

As part of the work the leadership team is doing with an external consultant, they are each individually working with an Executive Coach and receiving feedback for their ongoing leadership development. They participated in The Leadership Circle Profile, a 360-degree assessment tool designed to measure their current leadership skills and develop their leadership potential. Each member of our team provided confidential feedback for our supervisor through the survey. Additionally, this year each CATF staff member has $500 to use for professional development, including a professional qualification, taking a course, conferences and workshops, etc. The organization is also providing opportunities for learning about meeting facilitation, public speaking, media training, feedback, etc.

Play a catalytic role in forming coalitions and campaigns, across sectoral, industry and political lines, leading to crucial policy enactments and commercial development. Build awareness of the impacts of pollution and educate stakeholders on the need for a broad portfolio of scalable, low-emission energy solutions. In partnership with other leading experts, conduct extensive research into emission impacts and reduction opportunities, economic feasibility of technologies and potential to scale, and emerging decarbonization pathways. Work directly with low-emission energy companies on their business models and strategies and catalyze business-to-business partnerships/information sharing. Where possible, organize advocacy efforts with private sector and NGO partners to advance incentives and regulations to speed deployment of low-emission energy technologies. Represent nonprofit clients in court cases, arguing in support of regulations that reduce pollution and protect the climate.

In 2022, global impacts of the war in Ukraine, energy market instability, and geopolitical shifts underscored just how difficult it is to keep climate front and center of an ever-growing list of global priorities. As the complexity of the climate challenge increases, so does the need to broaden our thinking and bring new voices into the dialogue around solutions. In 2022, the message of those most directly impacted by climate change resounded clearly: the old way of doing things is no longer sufficient. Embracing this paradigm shift, CATF bolstered its global leadership in 2022 to push for the technology and policy changes needed to achieve a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost and in an equitable way. Together with support and partnership from our donors, our technical, scientific, and industry experts, and our colleagues in the NGO community, we expanded our reach, enhanced our strategies, and increased our global impact. A few 2022 milestones achieved and ways in which CATF moved the needle on climate: From the landmark climate and energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to transformational clean energy bills in Maryland, North Carolina, and California, CATF was at the forefront of U.S. climate policy in 2022, advocating solutions to reduce emissions and achieve deep decarbonization nationwide. CATF helped educate policymakers and raise awareness around the longstanding benefits of clean energy investment, specifically the importance of supporting innovative and diverse technologies to address climate change, create jobs, and position the U.S. for global clean energy leadership. The U.S., EU, Canada, UK, Norway, Japan, and Nigeria put in place actionable policy on the path to meeting the Global Methane Pledge, many with the help of CATF. CATF released several major reports, including on what will be needed to decarbonize aviation and the public health impacts of diesel pollution.