The Net-Zero Challenge

Testimonials

3M Canada

3M is pleased to join and support the Government of Canada in the Net-Zero Challenge, affirming our commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We know that by applying science and working collaboratively with governments, customers and global partners, we can deliver innovative decarbonization solutions and accelerate positive environmental impact in our communities.

Aviva Canada

The Net-Zero Challenge is a great opportunity for businesses and industries to act with greater transparency and urgency when it comes to tackling the climate emergency. Words must translate into action. I urge every business leader to act, and be part of the solution. At Aviva Canada, we're pleased to be a founding participant and leading the way with our own net-zero by 2040 ambition. Fighting climate change is a team game. Only by acting together will we be able to accelerate Canada's transition to a low-carbon future.

BASF Canada

BASF Canada is proud to join Canada's Net-Zero Challenge. Now, more than ever, it's important to collaborate and work together to help reach these shared climate goals. BASF is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and although this goal is ambitious, it is also achievable, and is crucial for a sustainable future. The work that the government of Canada is doing with industry will bring us one step closer to a net zero future.

Cement Association of Canada

Climate change is our industry's most significant challenge. By charting a credible, transparent path to net-zero emissions, our industry continues its history of leadership in building the sustainable world of tomorrow. We are proud to be a founding participant in the Net-Zero Challenge. It is one more example of our pursuit of proactive partnerships with governments, the construction sector, and civil society to support reducing our carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.

CN

As a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, CN handles over C$250 billion worth of goods and carries more than 300 million tons of cargo annually, and is proud to be moving all these products in a sustainable way. CN's pledge to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 aligns with the Government of Canada's commitment. We will continue to decarbonize our operations and, in turn, will enable our customers to reduce their transportation supply chain emissions and support their and our growth in sustainable products and markets.

Edmonton International Airport

The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is excited to participate in the Government of Canada's Net-Zero Challenge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. With our Airport City Sustainability Campus, we are leading several initiatives to promote the decarbonization of aviation and airports, including building the world's largest airport-based solar farm, driving the consumer adoption of hydrogen, and using nature-based solutions. Our Airport City Sustainability Campus is focused on spurring collaboration and fostering innovation to help reduce emissions, stimulate economic development, and create green jobs for a sustainable economy.

General Motors of Canada Company

General Motors of Canada is pleased to join Canada's Net-Zero Challenge, and we look forward to working with government towards an electric future that includes everyone, and becoming carbon neutral in our products and operations by 2040.

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

As Canada's largest airport, Pearson is committed to environmental sustainability.  We have already made significant reductions to our GHG emissions and we are committed to driving toward our net zero emissions goal. By joining this challenge, we reflect the aviation sector commitment to pursue net zero emissions, and I commend the Government of Canada and Minister Guilbeault for this initiative.

Loblaw Companies Limited

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing Canadians today. As one of Canada's largest retailers, we are determined to do our part. We are committed to get to Net Zero for our enterprise operations by 2040 and will work with our partners to get to Net Zero by 2050 for our scope 3 emissions. We know together we can make significant progress over these coming, critical, years.

Ottawa International Airport Authority

The Ottawa International Airport Authority is excited to join Canada's Net-Zero Challenge. Building on YOW's ACI Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ achievements and the GHG-reduction initiatives undertaken over the past 20 years, YOW is developing plans to achieve zero emissions from direct operations by 2040 with an even greater ambition to reach the goal by 2030 - well ahead of the Challenges' 2050 target. We look forward to working with partners from across the airport campus and at Hydro Ottawa to explore electrifying vehicles, generating renewable energy, and other zero-emission projects in our net-zero quest.

Shell Canada

Achieving net zero emissions for Canada as well as our company is no small feat.  Both require significant investment underpinned by broad collaboration between governments, industry and all levels of society.  While we don't underestimate the challenge, we are pleased to join the growing number of Canadian firms who share our commitment to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050 while also ensuring there is a reliable and affordable supply of low carbon energy products Canada and the world needs."

Vancouver Airport Authority

We are proud to be a founding member of the Government of Canada's Net-Zero Challenge to join others in decarbonizing our operations and industries. At YVR, we've committed to be net-zero carbon by 2030 and are supporting our aviation partners to enable them to achieve their net zero targets for 2050. Through this challenge, we look forward to sharing the lessons learned in delivering our Roadmap to Net Zero and collaborating with businesses across Canada to advance a greener and more resilient future.

Woodfibre LNG Limited

We're proud to be an original signatory on the Net-Zero Challenge, and we look forward to sharing our exciting plans to reach that goal soon. Government initiatives like the Net-Zero Challenge are key drivers for innovation and evolution in Canada's natural gas industry, and one of the reasons we will be able to share the world's lowest emission LNG with the international markets that need it most.

• Ericsson joins Government of Canada initiative on the road to net-zero – April 22, 2024
• Compucom Commits to Canada’s Net Zero Challenge – April 5, 2024
• On February 14, 2024, the Net-Zero Challenge hosted a one-hour fireside chat at GLOBE Forum in Vancouver with four Net-Zero Challenge participating companies (BASF, Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration, Siemens Canada, and Vancouver Airport Authority). Moderated by the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister to the Environmental Protection Branch, Megan Nichols, participants spoke to their motivations and experience, as well as the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned in pursuing net-zero commitments and planning. The session was followed by an informal networking event.

• Canadian businesses continue to join the Net-Zero Challenge to drive climate action - November 9, 2023
• Powering a Net-Zero Future – September 28, 2023
• On March 1, 2023, the Net-Zero Challenge held a one-hour session at the GLOBExCHANGE conference to highlight its participants, encourage companies to join the Challenge, and collect feedback during the interactive roundtables. Representatives from Aecon Group Inc., Canada Post, Microsoft, and the Government of Canada spoke on a panel to the approximately 100 attendees, discussing their companies’ net-zero achievements and lessons learned.
• Government of Canada champions sustainable procurement through new green standards for major contracts - February 28, 2023

• Launching the Net-Zero Challenge to recognize and support businesses transitioning to cleaner operations - August 26, 2022

• Commitment letters
• Net-Zero Challenge Technical Guide
• Reference Document for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to the Net-Zero Challenge Technical Guide

• 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy
• Canada's Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System
• Canada's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
• Canadian Climate Data and Scenarios
• Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act
• Clean Growth Hub
• Emission Factors and Reference Values
• Federal Greenhouse Gas Offset System
• Fuel Life Cycle Assessment Model
• Guidelines from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
• National Inventory Report 1990-2021: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks In Canada, Part 2 – Annex 6: Emissions Factors (PDF)
• Standard on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Setting of Reduction Targets
• Strategic Assessment of Climate Change

Net-Zero planning

• Carbon Life Cycle Calculator | Purpose Building
• Net-Zero Guidelines | ISO
• Net-Zero Assessment Tool | Sustainability Advantage
• Integrity Matters: Net Zero Commitments by Businesses, Financial Institutions, Cities and Regions | UN High Level Expert Group (PDF)

GHG inventory

• Accounting and Reporting Standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• Calculate your Emissions | SME Climate Hub
• Categorizing GHG Emissions Associated with Leased Assets - Appendix F to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (PDF)
• GHG Inventory Development Process and Guidance | US EPA
• Quantification and Reporting GHG Emissions at Organization Level | ISO
• Quantification and Reporting GHG Emissions at the Project Level | ISO
• Verification and Validation of GHG statements | ISO
• US EPA Recycled Content (ReCon) Tool
• US EPA Documentation for Greenhouse Gas Emission and Energy Factors Used in the Waste Reduction Model (WARM) - Containers, Packaging, and Non-Durable Good Materials Chapters (PDF)
• Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste | CEC
• IPCC Emission Factor Database (EFDB)
• openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
• Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2020 (UK Government)

Target setting

• Corporate GHG Target Setting | US EPA
• Guide for Setting Near-Term Targets | SBTi (PDF) (PDF)
• Science-Based Target Setting Manual | SBTi (PDF)
• Target Setting | US EPA

Scenario analysis and mitigation strategies

• Scenario Analysis Guidance | TCFD (PDF)
• Scenarios for the National Climate Assessment | US GCRP

Offset credits

• Carbon Offset Guide

Disclosure and reporting

• A Beginner's Guide to Emission Reporting That Helps You Reach Your Climate Goals | WWF (PDF)
• Climate Framework for SMEs | CDP (PDF)
• Example Disclosures | TCFD
• Scope 3 Value Chain Standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol