Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop to 27-Year Low
Ottawa, December 19, 2024 – Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have dropped to their lowest level in 27 years, excluding pandemic years, according to new estimates released today by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The estimates show that Canada’s total GHG emissions in 2023 were 729 megatonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), a decrease of 6% from 2022 and 19% below 2005 levels. This is the lowest level of emissions since 1996, when Canada emitted 736 Mt of CO2e.
The decline in emissions is largely due to the success of Canada’s climate plan, which includes measures to reduce emissions from transportation, electricity generation, and buildings.
“These estimates show that our climate plan is working,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “We are making progress in reducing emissions and building a cleaner, healthier future for Canadians.”
The estimates also show that Canada is on track to meet its Paris Agreement target of reducing GHG emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
“Canada is a global leader in the fight against climate change,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We are committed to doing our part to reduce emissions and build a more sustainable future for our planet.”
Key findings of the report:
- Canada’s total GHG emissions in 2023 were 729 Mt of CO2e, a decrease of 6% from 2022 and 19% below 2005 levels.
- The largest decrease in emissions came from the electricity sector, where emissions fell by 11%.
- Emissions from the transportation sector also decreased, by 3%.
- Emissions from the industrial sector remained relatively stable.
- Canada is on track to meet its Paris Agreement target of reducing GHG emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
The full report is available on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website.
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