Maddy is an analyst with the Transportation and Urban Solutions team at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank. In her role, she conducts research and engages with stakeholders to support the adoption of clean transportation in Canada.

Prior to joining the Institute, Maddy completed a master’s degree at the University of Toronto in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering. Her research focused on evaluating low-carbon alternatives to diesel fuel for long-haul trucking in Canada using multi-criteria decision making tools and insights from stakeholder interviews. She also conducted research on the evaluation of biofuels for heavy-duty transportation using life cycle assessment. Maddy has presented her research at several international conferences across North America.

Outside of work, Maddy enjoys the cultural delights that Toronto has to offer. In particular, she enjoys discovering new restaurants and seeing live music.

Contact Maddy Ewing

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Maddy Ewing's Recent Publications

Why we need a smarter approach to online shopping How to get your package delivered with lower environmental impacts

Blog

June 4, 2020 - By Maddy Ewing

The pandemic-driven growth in online shopping comes atop an already rapidly changing goods movement landscape.

Cities Taking Freight Action Summary notes from the Canadian urban freight forum

Publication

April 16, 2020 - By Maddy Ewing

Practices to Improve the Efficiency of On-Road Freight Short-term opportunities to reduce GHG emissions from Canada’s freight trucks

Publication

March 10, 2020 - By Maddy Ewing

This report highlights practices that can be adopted by heavy-duty truck carriers in Canada to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of freight trucks on the road now. 

Just-in-Time Delivery Environmental scan of policies and practices

Publication

March 5, 2020 - By Maddy Ewing

Goods distribution is a backbone of the Canadian economy; however, it is also a growing source of emissions. 

Three major trends are changing the landscape of goods distribution in Canada: the increasing popularity of just-in-time (i.e. when goods aren’t ordered or received until absolutely necessary) delivery; higher volumes of online sales; and a demand for free shipping.

The next frontier for climate action Decarbonizing urban freight in Canada

Publication

Feb. 27, 2020 - By Maddy Ewing, Carolyn Kim, Janelle Lee, Cedric Smith

In light of growing populations and a rapidly growing e-commerce sector, Canadian cities are developing strategies to drive down freight emissions.