Kendall is a senior communications lead for Communities and Decarbonization at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank. Kendall works with the team to generate impactful research and engage stakeholders in areas including transportation and city planning, sustainable finance, and Canada’s transition to a clean economy. 

After almost a decade working as a book editor with Random House publishers, Kendall moved into the non-profit sector at the Samara Centre for Democracy, a national charity focused on engaging more Canadians in the political system. There she held various roles, overseeing substantial growth in Samara’s social media presence, stakeholder base, and earned media outreach, as well as a complete re-brand of the organization. As managing director and then executive director, Kendall focused on articulating and measure Samara’s impact, building alliances among like-minded NGOs, and forging new partnerships to extend their collective reach and impact.

Kendall holds a Bachelor of Science from Guelph University, a publishing diploma from Ryerson University, as well as a Graduate Certificate in the Science and Policy of Climate Change from Royal Roads University.

Kendall enjoys being outside with her family and her dog, hiking, camping and cross-country skiing.

Contact Kendall Anderson

cell: 416-220-8804

Kendall Anderson's Recent Publications

Flat-packing and ZEVs: IKEA helps consumers make low-GHG choices  #ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch

Blog May 25, 2022- By Kendall Anderson

International furniture giant IKEA wanted to get its products to homes while eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. But they don’t have their own fleet of drivers. Instead, independent transport service providers deliver their goods. How could they reduce emissions without putting undue burden on these drivers?  

Clean garbage trucks? A municipality in Quebec is giving them a try #ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch

Blog April 20, 2022- By Kendall Anderson

Transitioning a fleet of combustion engine vehicles to those powered by electricity presents significant financial and technological challenges. However, public departments and private corporations across Canada and the United States are now on the path to a green energy future with the help of partners. In this new series, the Pembina Institute interviews organizations who have begun the process. This entry describes Joliette, Quebec’s, first electric garbage truck.

Purolator “steps up” to innovate for the climate #ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch

Blog April 19, 2022- By Kendall Anderson

Transitioning a fleet of combustion engine vehicles to those powered by electricity presents significant financial and technological challenges. However, public departments and private corporations are now on the path to a green energy future with the help of partners who have the expertise, the interest, and in some cases the capital, to assist them in making the switch. In this series, the Pembina Institute interviews Purolator about their step-vans.