The Net-Zero Challenge

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The Net-Zero Challenge encourages businesses to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Businesses around the world are transitioning to net-zero emissions. In addition to reducing emissions, adopting net-zero plans can:

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236 participants

Last updated:
November 29, 2024

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All businesses operating in Canada – domestic and multinational – with net-zero aspirations can join the Challenge. Sign and submit a Commitment Letter.Footnote *

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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.

Penny Wise,
President and Sustainability Leader, 3M Canada

AECOM

Since adopting our Think and Act Globally strategy, sustainability and resiliency have remained paramount in our business decisions, forming the core of our current strategy. Reflecting this commitment, we developed our Sustainable Legacies strategy that ensures we take action across our organization. This includes initiatives we have underway to protect the environment, highlighted by our target to achieve science-based net-zero by 2040, which has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative. Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge aligns with our aspirations to deliver a better world. We’re proud to be a member of this initiative that brings together businesses and organizations who are working to create lasting resilience, promote renewable energy sources and encourage a stronger Canadian economy.

Lara Poloni,
President, AECOM

Armour Valve

As a purpose-led business, Armour Valve exists to transform infrastructure for a healthy, thriving planet. We are proud to be an early signatory to Canada's Net-Zero Challenge and to support our energy and industrial clients on their journeys to net-zero. The Net-Zero Challenge provides an opportunity for Canadian companies of all sizes to do their part in the fight against climate change by transparently charting a path to a carbon neutral future. We are committed to achieving 40% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2040.

Liz McBeth,
President, Armour Valve

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.

Jason Storah,
CEO, Aviva Canada

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.

Apala Mukherjee,
President, BASF Canada

BetterTable

According to the United Nations, food waste accounts for 8 to 10% of global CO2 emissions. BetterTable.ca is motivated to achieve net-zero by 2030 and we believe food needs to be part of any serious climate action plan. We help commercial kitchens reduce their carbon footprint linked to food, focusing on food efficiency, to help achieve a triple bottom line. Our strong commitment to measuring and reporting on key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) indicators, including carbon emissions, is embedded in our articles of incorporation as a benefit company. Joining the Net-Zero Challenge allows us to collaborate with other forward-thinking businesses and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Ben Liegey,
Founder & CEO, BetterTable

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.

Adam Auer,
President and CEO, Cement Association of Canada

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.

Janet Drysdale,
Vice-President, Financial Planning and Sustainability, CN

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is committed to joining the Government of Canada in the Net-Zero Challenge. Since becoming a founding participant of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge in 2022, we have acted by investing in clean energy technologies, publishing preliminary plans and continuously evaluating the most effective strategies to reduce our emissions in order to finalize a comprehensive net-zero roadmap. By raising awareness among our sector and within our value chain, we emphasize the importance of collaboration in achieving net-zero emissions. Together, we can make aviation more sustainable.

Myron Keehn,
President & CEO, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

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.

Marissa West,
GM Canada President and Managing Director

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.

Deborah Flint,
President & CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Hydravion Aventure Inc.

Hydravion Aventure Inc. joined Canada's Net-Zero Challenge with enthusiasm because we are convinced that it is necessary to do something immediately; the challenge is huge for a seaplane air taxi charter! For 10 years, our efforts have been to reduce our GHG emissions as much as possible (54%) with new energy efficient buildings, a fleet of recent and modern airplanes in 2023, and to achieve carbon neutrality in 2025 with the preservation of 85 hectares of forest and the planting of 22,500 trees around the site of our facilities.

Alain Priem,
President, Hydravion Aventure Inc. and Aerobulle Inc.

Indigo Park Canada

Indigo Park Canada is proud to be an early participant in the Government of Canada's Net-Zero Challenge, leading the way in the parking industry. Our team is committed to decarbonizing our Canadian operations while encouraging others to join the Net-Zero Challenge. In addition to our group level scope 1 and 2 targets, Indigo has committed to a Scope 3 business travel net-zero target by 2050, with a significant 50% interim reduction target before 2035. Through this and other commitments, we demonstrate our dedication to this challenge and look to collaborate with our partners across Canada toward a net-zero future.

John Laires,
CEO, Indigo Park Canada Inc

Kyndryl Canada Limited

At Kyndryl, we consider environmental and climate-related risks to be material concerns that warrant meaningful action. That’s why Kyndryl’s commitment to environmental sustainability is a fundamental part of our business operations. We recognize the impact we have on the environment and our responsibility to minimize our greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and promote sustainable practices. We are proud to be part of the federal government’s Net-Zero Challenge, which builds on our commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2040.

Farhaz Thobani,
President, Kyndryl Canada Limited

lmno Consulting

It may come as a surprise that the advertising industry is a larger emitter of greenhouse gases than the airline industry. At lmno, we recognize our responsibility as stewards of the planet and want to be part of fostering a better environment for current and future generations. Our commitment to the Net-Zero Challenge stems from a dedication to sustainable business practices overall, with environmental stewardship being a key focus area. Our focus is on transparency and action, including achieving carbon neutrality as well as attaining B Corp certification.

Corey Michel,
President & CEO, lmno Consulting

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.

Al Burke,
SVP Real Estate, Chair – Loblaw Carbon Working Group

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.

Mark Laroche,
President and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority

Payments Canada

As a public purpose organization, Payments Canada is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Canadians, extending our impact beyond our mandated responsibilities. We recognize the important role we play in the Canadian payments ecosystem to ensure we operate our payment systems sustainably. As a proud participant in the Net-Zero Challenge, we are committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to support a sustainable future.

Kristina Logue,
Chief Financial Officer, Payments Canada

Science North

Science North is proud to be the first science centre to join Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge. As Canada’s second largest science centre and Northern Ontario’s most popular tourism attraction, Science North has made a commitment to visioning and implementing sustainable environmental practices across all its operations and creating experiences that increase awareness and inspire changemakers to protect our planet. Building on each year’s successes, Science North looks forward to incrementally, and sustainably, achieving all net-zero targets by 2050, leading all of Northern Ontario towards a greener future.

Ashley Larose,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Science North

Shell Canada

Achieving lower emissions will 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 participating in the program, while also ensuring there is a reliable and affordable supply of lower-carbon energy products Canada and the world needs.

Susannah Pierce,
President and Country Chair, Shell Canada

ThisRock Inc.

At ThisRock Inc., we are dedicated to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Joining the Government of Canada's Net-Zero Challenge aligns with our commitment to sustainable business practices. Being "good" is good for business. We will continue to work closely with our clients and partners to implement effective strategies for reducing our emissions, and theirs. While some plan to retire on Mars, we're betting on this rock.

Lindsay Hampson,
President, ThisRock Inc.

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.

Tamara Vrooman,
President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority

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.

Christine Kennedy,
President Woodfibre LNG

WSP Canada

As part of our commitment to future proof and transition our clients and our company to a low-carbon economy, we proudly joined the Net-Zero Challenge in 2023. Our own 2040 net-zero target reflects our dedication to reducing emissions across our value chain. WSP Canada is fully dedicated to leading the charge toward net-zero emissions, and our participation in the Net-Zero Challenge underscores our commitment to transitioning Canada to a low-carbon economy. By setting an example through the Net-Zero Challenge, we hope to build a knowledge-sharing network to support Canada and its companies in thriving within a low-carbon economy.

Olivier Joyal,
Executive Vice President of Strategy and Execution and Regional Leader of Quebec, WSP Canada

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Participating companies

The following Canadian companies are currently participating in the Net-Zero Challenge.

Participants – Large businesses
Participant Name Stream Participation tier
3M Canada 3 Committed
Aecon Group Inc 3 Committed
Arcelormittal Dofasco 1 Committed
Aviva Canada 2 Committed
BASF Canada 1 Silver
BHP Canada 1 Committed
Calian Group Ltd. 3 Bronze
Canada Post 3 Platinum
Carleton University 3 Committed

Cement Association of Canada

  • Ash Grove Cement - a CRH Company
  • Federal White Cement, Ltd.
  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Lafarge Canada
  • St Marys Cement - A Votorantim Cimentos Company
1 Bronze
CN 3 Bronze
Cogeco 3 Committed
Deloitte 3 Committed
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority 3 Bronze
General Motors of Canada Company 3 Bronze
Greater Toronto Airports Authority 3 Committed
Loblaw Companies Limited 3 Bronze
Microsoft Canada 3 Committed
Ottawa International Airport Authority 3 Bronze
QuadReal Property Group 3 Committed
Shell Canada Limited 1 Gold
Siemens Canada Limited 3 Committed
AtkinsRéalis 3 Committed
Vancouver Airport Authority 3 Bronze
Woodfibre LNG Limited 1 Committed
CGI Inc. 3 Committed
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Canada 3 Committed
Procom Consultants Group Ltd 3 Committed
CBC/Radio-Canada 3 Committed
NORR Architects & Engineers Limited 3 Committed
EBC Inc. 3 Committed
Pomerleau Inc. 3 Committed
AECOM Canada Ltd 3 Gold
PCL Canada 3 Committed
Indigo Park Canada 3 Bronze
WSP Canada Inc. 3 Gold
Aéroports de Montréal 3 Committed
Colliers Project Leaders Inc. 3 Committed
Canada Lands Company Limited 3 Committed
BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada L.P. 3 Committed
GCT Global Container Terminals 3 Committed
EllisDon Corporation 3 Committed
Mindwire Systems Ltd. 3 Committed
Accenture 3 Committed
CIMA Canada Inc. 3 Committed
KPMG Canada 3 Committed
Braya Renewable Fuels 1 Committed
Serco Group Plc 3 Committed
EY Canada 3 Committed
Stantec Inc. 3 Committed
Ledcor Industries Inc. 3 Committed
CompuCom Systems Inc 3 Committed
Dexterra Group 3 Committed
Ericsson Canada 3 Gold
Kyndryl Canada Limited 3 Gold
NextStar Energy 3 Committed
Capgemini Canada 3 Committed
SAS institute Inc. 3 Silver
Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation LP 3 Committed
Umicore Battery Materials Canada 3 Committed
Fasken 3 Committed
L'Oréal Canada 3 Committed
National Energy Equipment Inc 3 Committed
Participants – Small- and Medium-Enterprises (SMEs)
Participant Name Stream Participation tier
Akkodis Canada Inc. 3 Committed
ADGA 3 Committed
Adirondack Information Technology 3 Committed
ADRM Group Consulting Corp. 3 Committed
AET Group Inc. 3 Committed
Armour Valve Ltd. 3 Diamond
Biothermica Technologies 3 Committed
Copernicus Educational Products 3 Bronze
Columbia Environmental Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
Experis Canada 3 Committed
Foresight Canada 3 Committed
GSI International Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
IBISKA Telecom Inc. 3 Committed
iFathom Corporation 3 Committed
International Custom Products Inc (ICP) 3 Committed
Makwa Resourcing Inc. 3 Committed
Maplesoft Group 3 Committed
Maverin Inc. 3 Committed
Moerae Solutions Inc. 3 Committed
Moderna Manufacturing Canada Corporation 3 Committed
NewFound Recruiting 3 Committed
Northern Energy Capital 3 Committed
Nouveau Monde Graphite 3 Committed
Onakì Création 3 Committed
Platinum Pro-claim Restoration Limited 3 Committed
Raspberry Point Oysters 3 Committed
BetterTable.ca 3 Diamond
Science North 3 Committed
Sustainability Advantage 3 Diamond
The Employment Solution 3 Committed
TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. 3 Committed
ThinkOn Inc. 3 Committed
Brightspot Climate Inc. 3 Committed
Tundra Technical Solutions Inc. 3 Committed
Lemay Co. 3 Committed
Donna Cona 3 Committed
Montreal Port Authority 3 Committed
Calko Group, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
FilSpec Inc, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Davey Textiles Solutions Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Fine Cotton Factory, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Logistik Unicorp Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
MW Canada LTD, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Oratex Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Roopa Knitting Mills Ltd 3 Committed
Texonic Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Textiles Monterey Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
WUXLY, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Regitex, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
49 Solutions Inc. & Fast Track Staffing Inc. 3 Committed
Altis Recruitment 3 Committed
Kirsch Consulting Group Inc. 3 Committed
upCyc Foods Ltd. 3 Committed
Provencher Roy + Associés Architectes Inc 3 Committed
Quebec Port Authority 3 Committed
Trois-Rivières Port Authority 3 Committed
Agri-Tech Canada 3 Committed
LMNO Consulting 3 Platinum
Ethical Profit Agency 3 Committed
GreenStep Solutions Inc. 3 Gold
Obibox Logistique 3 Committed
S.i. Systems 3 Committed
Astraea Energy Inc. 3 Committed
REIS Future Canada Inc. 3 Committed
Groupe Axiomatech inc. 3 Committed
QuantoTech Solutions Ltd 3 Committed
Keystone Environmental Ltd. 3 Committed
Timespreneur Ventures Inc. 3 Committed
ARLANXEO Canada Inc 3 Committed
Valstroom Inc 3 Committed
Slate Construction 3 Committed
STRATEGIA CONSEIL 3 Committed
Tiree 3 Committed
Comtech Group Inc. 3 Committed
Mobile Resource Group Inc. 3 Committed
T.I.7 Inc. (Innovation 7 Inc.) 3 Committed
Top Shelf Distillers 3 Committed
VL Energy Ltd 3 Committed
Core Geoscience Services Inc. 3 Committed
Daniel J Brant & Associates 3 Committed
Core6 Environmental Ltd. 3 Committed
CarbiCrete Inc. 3 Committed
Mavryck Inc 3 Committed
Orthoshop Geomatics Ltd 3 Committed
FNMPC (First Nations Major Projects Coalition) Advisory Centre 3 Committed
Teal Environmental Inc. 3 Committed
MCG Canada Inc. 3 Committed
ThisRock Inc. 3 Committed
Hypertechnologie CIARA Inc. 3 Committed
Morning Breeze HealthCare Inc. 3 Committed
McGill St Laurent Inc. 3 Committed
Colourific Coatings Ltd. 3 Committed
Toronto Zoo 3 Committed
RENO Buildings Canada Inc. 3 Committed
Cofomo Inc. 3 Committed
Computacenter Canada Inc. 3 Committed
RHEA Group Canada 3 Committed
Buy Social Canada 3 Committed
Concreteville 3 Committed
Payments Canada 3 Committed
Richmond Plywood Corporation Limited 3 Committed
Urbacon Buildings Group Inc. 3 Committed
Convertus Group 3 Committed
Carlsun Energy Solutions Inc 3 Committed
The Gibbard District 3 Committed
H.R. Doornekamp Construction Ltd. 3 Committed
Sinova Quartz 3 Committed
Patio Drummond 3 Committed
Varme Energy Inc. 3 Committed
SunTech Énergie Inc. 3 Committed
Make Your Mark Today Inc 3 Committed
Marketing Guardians Inc. 3 Committed
NEUF architect(e)s inc. 3 Committed
MadMacDesign Inc. 3 Committed
Pixforia Inc. 3 Committed
EarthDaily Analytics Corp. 3 Committed
INSA Corp. 3 Committed
Stoneworks Technologies Inc. 3 Committed
Lunar Medical Inc. 3 Committed
Hydravion Aventure Inc. 3 Committed
Geocentrix Technologies Ltd. 3 Committed
Azimuth Consulting Group Inc. 3 Committed
Active Earth Engineering Ltd. 3 Committed
Cryotic Consulting Ltd. 3 Committed
Blackfin Sports Group 3 Committed
Cansew Inc. 3 Committed
Ski Garceau Inc. 3 Committed
Acden Holdings Limited Partnership 3 Committed
Coentreprise Cité Caron 3 Committed
Language School Creusot 3 Committed
PME Création de valeur inc. 3 Committed
BGRS Limited 3 Committed
LinHR Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
AVL Fuel Cell Canada 3 Committed
Graybridge International Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
ABCE Language School Inc. 3 Committed
Superior Strategies Inc. 3 Committed
Systematix IT Solutions Inc. 3 Committed
Destination Canada 3 Committed
Ecole de Langues Eagle 3 Committed
True Training 3 Committed
Kehoe Marine Construction 3 Committed
Protak Consulting Group Inc. 3 Committed
QM Environmental 3 Committed
MDOS Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
Comeau Refrigeration Ltd 3 Committed
SEASI Consulting Inc. 3 Committed
Duvaltex Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association 3 Committed
Counterpart Inc. 3 Committed
ResusMind 3 Committed
Crossey Engineering Ltd. 3 Committed
Idéaux 3 Committed
Tapis Venture Inc. 3 Committed
Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. 3 Committed
INKAS Armored Vehicles Manufacturing 3 Committed
Feedband Labs Inc. 3 Committed
CACHE Computer Consulting Corp. 3 Committed
G2V Optics Inc. 3 Committed
Cascadia Innovative Ventures Inc. 3 Committed
Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. 3 Committed
Prometheus Conseils & Services 3 Committed
Halifax International Airport Authority 3 Committed
Gazzola Paving Limited 3 Committed
Clutch Property Solutions 3 Committed
Oetiker Limited 3 Committed
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 3 Committed
R&H Trading Inc. 3 Committed
The Smart Energy Company 3 Committed
ChargerCrew Canada Inc. 3 Committed
Vale Energy Transition Metals Québec Inc. 3 Committed
Fireball Equipment 3 Committed
Créapub 3 Committed
SWTCH Energy Inc. 3 Committed

News updates

2024
  • 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.
2023
2022

Resources

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Net-Zero planning

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Target setting

Scenario analysis and mitigation strategies

Offset credits

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