The Government of Canada’s progress on environmental indicators: Introduction
As part of its Greening Government Strategy, the Government of Canada (GC) will enhance the climate resilience of its critical operations by 2035. It will also reduce environmental impacts beyond carbon due to waste generation and water consumption, in line with its goal for net-zero emissions operations by 2050.
The Greening Government Strategy commitments aim to:
- enhance the climate resilience of its critical assets, services and activities to minimize the risk of service disruptions to Canadians
- manage financial risks related to the impacts of climate change
- reduce the amount of waste generated from government operations
- reduce the environmental impact of waste
- reduce water consumption and the load on municipal systems
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and the Open Government portal provide information about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from federal facilities and fleets. The GC’s progress on greening procurement shows the transition to a net-zero, circular economy through green procurement. This includes the use of life-cycle assessment principles and the adoption of clean technologies and green products and services.