We Pace For The Long Haul

Because meaningful decarbonization isn’t about speed—it’s about direction, staying power, and outcomes that endure.

We’re a partner-led consulting firm focused on decarbonization. Small by choice, we stay focused on what truly matters: durable, outcome-driven progress. Our work is grounded in real world experience – awareness, training, and research that help organizations build the endurance needed for meaningful change. This isn’t about speed. It’s about staying power. This is work that needs to stick.

SOME ORGANIZATIONS WE’VE HELPED

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Testimonials from our short course:
Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption Strategies

"It's a comprehensive course, I learned a lot."
— Project Manager
"The instructors are subject matter experts. 10 out of 10"
— VP Production

Testimonials

A Part of Your Team

I have had the pleasure of working with David. Great work ethic, cares about the customer, creative thinker and good problem solver...glad you were on my team!

Scott Trainor General Manager

Project Showcase

The EVMO Project

EVMO Project

The EVMO project is currently supported by industry leaders New Gold Inc, Agnico Eagle Mines, Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (a Glencore company), and NRCan-CanmetMINING.

These companies, along with a representative from the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA), form the project’s steering committee.

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Working with Us

1. Start with an introduction
Consultation to define scope & identify services

2. Supporting your team
We work directly with your team to iteratively deliver to the project scope

3. Final Touches
Checking in to make sure the results meet your needs

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David LyonFounder & President

With over a decade of experience in mining electrification, David began his career as a mechanical engineer and service mechanic for several mining OEMs, gaining hands-on field experience worldwide. In 2018, he founded Zero Nexus to advance electrification in mining and provide industry-wide support through technology implementation, applied research, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

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Edward FaganAssociate Partner

Edward supports clients to develop sustainable technologies through project management, technical training and business strategy development. Edward has supported the development of renewable energy devices in both academia and industry as a research fellow and adjunct lecturer. His core focus is on the challenges of energy management in mining equipment and the adoption of new technologies in the shift to electrification.

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