Iron ore pellet sector: environmental performance agreement overview

Both companies submitted their 2020 annual report by the reporting deadline. Reports indicate that both companies met their emissions target for PM_2.5 in 2020, as well as their sulphur content in fuel targets (refer to tables below).  

To date, 4 annual NO_x working group meetings, led by the industry, have occurred. The working group discussed factors influencing the formation of NO_x and emission reduction techniques. A report describing NO_x formation and emission reduction was submitted to the working group in 2020. At the last meeting, it was noted by industry that NO_x reduction efforts could interfere with greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plans. 

Verification results

ECCC received and verified the 2020 annual reports, which include PM_2.5 and sulphur content in fuel data. ECCC reached out to industry to verify the calculations and methodologies used to determine production. ECCC was satisfied with responses from the facility and therefore no further actions were required.

Due to the COVID-19  pandemic, ECCC extended the reporting deadline from June 30th 2020 to August 30th 2020. Both companies submitted their 2019 annual report by the extended reporting deadline. Reports indicate that both companies met their emissions target for PM_2.5 in 2019, as well as their sulphur content in fuel targets (refer to tables below).

To date, 3 annual NO_x working group meetings, led by the industry, have occurred. The working group discussed factors influencing the formation of NO_x, and emission reduction techniques. A report describing NO_x formation and emission reduction was submitted to the working group in 2020.

Verification results

ECCC received and verified annual reports, which include PM_2.5 and sulphur content in fuel data. ECCC reached out to industry to verify the calculations and the methodology used for the data in the submitted reports. Minor changes were made to the data, which did not affect the achievement of emission targets.

Both companies submitted their 2018 annual report by the reporting deadline of June 1st 2019. Reports indicate that both companies met their emissions target for PM_2.5 in 2018, as well as their sulphur content in fuel targets (refer to the tables below).

The NO_x working group was created in July 2018 and is composed of industry, experts from the private sector, ECCC and provinces.  To date, three annual working group meetings have occurred. The scope of activity, factors influencing the formation of NO_x, and emission reduction techniques were discussed and a report will be produced by a consulting firm and submitted to the working group in 2020.

Verification results

ECCC received and verified annual reports, which include PM_2.5 and sulphur content in fuel data.  This year, ECCC reached out to industry to verify the calculations and the methodology used for the data in the submitted reports. Minor changes were made to the data, which did not affect the company’s achievement of emission targets.