A better world
through policy and
communications
Together with our partners and clients, we work towards solutions for a healthy, sustainable planet and give those ideas a voice.
Together with our partners and clients, we work towards solutions for a healthy, sustainable planet and give those ideas a voice.
Today, we face climate change, a loss of biodiversity and related erratic weather. At the same time we are in the midst of unprecedented technological change and energy demand growth. Cumulatively, these events have created geopolitical uncertainty, new energy security needs, and additional affordability concerns.
Conversely, new technologies, scientific discovery and advanced social and business practices offer opportunities for sustainable solutions that can contribute to a brighter future.
Through sound policy, innovation, governance, and public support, we can strengthen prosperity, resilience and environmental goals.
Sectors like energy, transportation, built spaces, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture will be critical to these efforts.
In Canada and worldwide, Querencia Partners, and our energy-focused subsidiary, Joule Communications, are working to aid decision makers, support technical experts and engage and share knowledge amongst communities. Collaboratively, we can make better choices and improve outcomes.
Together, we can create the conditions for a sustainable, prosperous future.
Sector Expertise
Technical, business and communications solutions working in harmony
Bringing together technical, social and environmental solutions is what we do best at Querencia Partners (QP) through decades of field, management and leadership experience.
Whether you are trying to advance public policy, site infrastructure, build social licence, attract talent or improve organizational effectiveness, we have the experience and expertise to support your goals.
Energy
Querencia Partners works to strengthen organizational effectiveness and leadership capacity within energy companies as we build relationships, collaboration, public community and stakeholder education that supports advances in clean energy systems. This includes the critical relationships with Indigenous Peoples and local communities whose partnership and informed consent is essential for successful projects. Recognizes the importance of energy in sustainability and in our practice, in November 2023, we launched the QP subsidiary, Joule Communications.
Cities
Global cities and local solutions are a big part of our work. Specialties include system resilience, climate change adaptation, waste management, planning and communications.
Environment
Everything we do has impact. We work with clients to minimize the risks and adverse effects, as we strengthen positive outcomes that benefit the planet and the people who depend upon it. We work to achieve solutions that satisfy multiple sustainability goals, even those seemingly at cross purpose.
Our Work
Build trust
Without trust, even valuable projects stagnate. Reputation management sits at the intersection of business and communication strategy, as a cornerstone for sustained business success. At Querencia Partners, we help build trusted, respected and influential organizations and public policy, starting with a principle-based plan that carries forward into all facets of the organization’s relationships and communications.
Build communities
Querencia Partners provides expertise in the technical, policy and social facets of urban and regional infrastructure management. This includes decades of experience in energy, utility and municipal management and engineering. We support our clients through the complexities of operations, policy and regulation, and provide public education and engagement to support development of thriving, healthy and sustainable communities.
Build a better future
With our partners and clients, QP solves problems, builds solutions and furthers innovation through our work: Facilitative business leadership, strategy and issues support; technical, regulatory and policy development; and meaningful public engagement, thought leadership and content. The speed and scale of change requires an innovative and complex response. We are committed to finding the solutions, together.
Thought leadership
Committed to creating sustainable solutions through collaboration and knowledge exchange
Sustainable Communities and Clean Energy
Featured publications
Querencia Partners regularly produces and contributes to academic and industry thought leadership on topics of nuclear and energy systems, resiliency and sustainability in cities, and waste management among other topics.
Querencia Partners
Querencia Partners principals, Jacquie and Dan Hoornweg work with partners whose expertise and skills in policy, management, engineering, public affairs and creative content complement their own. They are committed to delivery of timely, high-quality products and solutions.
Jacquie Hoornweg, MCM, ABC
With more than 20 years in progressive positions in energy sector public affairs, policy and business management, Jacquie has led, facilitated and been part of teams working across industry and government.
Dan Hoornweg, PEng, PhD
Dr. Dan Hoornweg became a leading researcher and professor in engineering academia following a career in public infrastructure development. Passionate about sustainable cities, he is also an author, board director, consultant and mentor. Dan spent two decades at the World Bank working with cities worldwide.
Querencia Partners
Contact:
Jacquie Hoornweg
jhoornweg@querenciapartners.com
At Querencia Partners, we are committed to reconciliation and reaffirm our commitment to our relationship with these communities and deepening our understanding of Indigenous cultures.
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Querencia Partners
Contact:
Jacquie Hoornweg
jhoornweg@querenciapartners.com