The Net-Zero Challenge
Committed to a clean future
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:
- Reduce business costs by switching to renewable energy sources
- Provide a competitive position in a decarbonizing world
- Attract new investment from stakeholders
- Become more resilient against market disruptions
Commit to a clean future today
All businesses operating in Canada – domestic and multinational – with net-zero aspirations can join the Challenge. Sign and submit a Commitment Letter.Footnote *
Have questions? Contact us at defizeronet-netzerochallenge@ec.gc.ca.
Why join the Challenge
- A Made in Canada program.
- Credible, with a rigorous technical framework.
- Public recognition and visibility.
- Access to a community of practice.
- Sustainability incentive for federal funding and procurement.
- Simple reporting.
Learn why participating companies have already joined - browse testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The minimum requirements to join
- Set a net-zero emissions target for 2050 or earlier.
- Complete a Preliminary Participation Checklist within 12 months of joining.
- Complete a Comprehensive Participation Checklist within 24 months of joining.
- Set at least two interim reduction targets.
- Report on progress annually.
- Review and update net zero plans every five years.
- Conduct and make public climate-related financial disclosures (SMEs exempt).
What you need to know
- How to join with an existing net-zero plan
- How to join without an existing net-zero plan
- How to join as a small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME)
- Participation checklists
- Participation tiers
- What happens if a participant fails to meet the requirements
What the Net-Zero Challenge will accomplish
Through the Net-Zero Challenge, the Government of Canada will accomplish the following:
- Normalize net-zero planning so that it becomes a default business practice in Canada;
- Build momentum through guidance and collaboration;
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial and other sectors;
- Position Canadian industry to be green and competitive in the global net-zero economy.
Social Media
Keep up with #NetZeroChallengeCA on Twitter for the latest updates!
Participating companies
The following Canadian companies are currently participating in the Net-Zero Challenge.
Participant Name | Stream | Participation tier |
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3M Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Aecon Group Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Arcelormittal Dofasco | 1 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Aviva Canada | 2 | Tier 6 - Committed |
BASF Canada | 1 | Tier 4 - Silver |
BHP Canada | 1 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Calian Group Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Canada Post | 3 | Tier 2 - Platinum |
Carleton University | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
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1 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
CN | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
Cogeco | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Deloitte | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
General Motors of Canada Company | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
Greater Toronto Airports Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Loblaw Companies Limited | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
Microsoft Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Ottawa International Airport Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
QuadReal Property Group | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Shell Canada Limited | 1 | Tier 3 - Gold |
Siemens Canada Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
AtkinsRéalis | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Vancouver Airport Authority | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
Woodfibre LNG Limited | 1 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CGI Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Convergint Technologies Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Procom Consultants Group Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CBC/Radio-Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
NORR Architects & Engineers Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
EBC Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Pomerleau Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
AECOM Canada Ltd | 3 | Tier 3 - Gold |
PCL Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Indigo Park Canada | 3 | Tier 5 - Bronze |
WSP Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 3 - Gold |
Aéroports de MontréalAeroport - Airport | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Colliers Project Leaders Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Canada Lands Company Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada L.P. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
GCT Global Container Terminals | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
EllisDon Corporation | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Mindwire Systems Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Accenture | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CIMA Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
KPMG Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Braya Renewable Fuels | 1 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Serco Group Plc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
EY Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Stantec Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Switzer-CARTY Transportation | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Ledcor Industries Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CompuCom Systems Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Dexterra Group | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Ericsson Canada | 3 | Tier 3 - Gold |
Kyndryl Canada Limited | 3 | Tier 3 - Gold |
NextStar Energy | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Capgemini Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
SAS institute Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation LP | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Umicore Battery Materials Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Participant Name | Stream | Participation tier |
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Akkodis Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ADGA | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Adirondack Information Technology | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ADRM Group Consulting Corp. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
AET Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Armour Valve Ltd. | 3 | Tier 1 - Diamond |
Biothermica Technologies | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Copernicus Educational Products | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Columbia Environmental Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Experis Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Foresight Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
GSI International Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
IBISKA Telecom Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
iFathom Corporation | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
International Custom Products Inc (ICP) | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Makwa Resourcing Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Maplesoft Group | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Maverin Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Moerae Solutions Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Moderna Manufacturing Canada Corporation | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
NavPoint Consultation Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
NewFound Recruiting | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Northern Energy Capital | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Nouveau Monde Graphite | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Onakì Création | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Platinum Pro-claim Restoration Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Raspberry Point Oysters | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
BetterTable.ca | 3 | Tier 1 - Diamond |
Science North | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Sustainability Advantage | 3 | Tier 1 - Diamond |
The Employment Solution | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ThinkOn Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Brightspot Climate Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Tundra Technical Solutions Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Lemay Co. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
OK Gear Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Donna Cona | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Montreal Port Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Calko Group, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
FilSpec Inc, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Davey Textiles Solutions Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Fine Cotton Factory, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Logistik Unicorp Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
MW Canada LTD, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Oratex Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Roopa Knitting Mills Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Texonic Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Textiles Monterey Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
WUXLY, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Regitex, member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
49 Solutions Inc. & Fast Track Staffing Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Altis Recruitment | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Kirsch Consulting Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
upCyc Foods Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Provencher Roy + Associés Architectes Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Quebec Port Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Trois-Rivières Port Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Agri-Tech Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
LMNO Consulting | 3 | Tier 2 - Platinum |
Ethical Profit Agency | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
GreenStep Solutions Inc. | 3 | Tier 3 - Gold |
Obibox Logistique | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
S.i. Systems | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Astraea Energy Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
REIS Future Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Groupe Axiomatech inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
QuantoTech Solutions Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Keystone Environmental Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Timespreneur Ventures Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ARLANXEO Canada Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Valstroom Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Slate Construction | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
STRATEGIA CONSEIL | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Tiree | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Comtech Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Mobile Resource Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
T.I.7 Inc. (Innovation 7 Inc.) | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Top Shelf Distillers | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
VL Energy Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Core Geoscience Services Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Daniel J Brant & Associates | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Core6 Environmental Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CarbiCrete Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Mavryck Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Orthoshop Geomatics Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
FNMPC (First Nations Major Projects Coalition) Advisory Centre | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Teal Environmental Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
MCG Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ThisRock Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Hypertechnologie CIARA Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Morning Breeze HealthCare Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
McGill St Laurent Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Colourific Coatings Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Toronto Zoo | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
RENO Buildings Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Cofomo Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Computacenter Canada Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
RHEA Group Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Buy Social Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Concreteville | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Payments Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Richmond Plywood Corporation Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Urbacon Buildings Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Convertus Group | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Carlsun Energy Solutions Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
The Gibbard District | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
H.R. Doornekamp Construction Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Sinova Quartz | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Patio Drummond | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Varme Energy Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
SunTech Énergie Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Make Your Mark Today Inc | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Marketing Guardians Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
NEUF architect(e)s inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
MadMacDesign Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Pixforia Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
EarthDaily Analytics Corp. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
INSA Corp. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Stoneworks Technologies Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Lunar Medical Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Hydravion Aventure Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Geocentrix Technologies Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Azimuth Consulting Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Active Earth Engineering Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Cryotic Consulting Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Blackfin Sports Group | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Cansew Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Ski Garceau Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Acden Holdings Limited Partnership | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Coentreprise Cité Caron | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Language School Creusot | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
PME Création de valeur inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
BGRS Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
LinHR Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
AVL Fuel Cell Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Graybridge International Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ABCE Language School Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Superior Strategies Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Systematix IT Solutions Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Destination Canada | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Ecole de Langues Eagle | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
True Training | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Kehoe Marine Construction | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Protak Consulting Group Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
QM Environmental | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
MDOS Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Comeau Refrigeration Ltd | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
SEASI Consulting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Duvaltex Inc., member of the Canadian Textile Industry Association | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Counterpart Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
ResusMind | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Crossey Engineering Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Idéaux | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Tapis Venture Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
INKAS Armored Vehicles Manufacturing | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Feedband Labs Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
CACHE Computer Consulting Corp. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
G2V Optics Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Cascadia Innovative Ventures Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Prometheus Conseils & Services | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Halifax International Airport Authority | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Gazzola Paving Limited | 3 | Tier 6 - Committed |
Clutch Property Solutions | 3 | Tier 6 - 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
- 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
Resources
From the Government of Canada
- 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
- Business Benefits Finder
Third party links
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
Offset credits
Disclosure and reporting
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