BCLC, or the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, is a prominent player in the gaming and entertainment industry, headquartered in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1985, BCLC has evolved significantly, becoming a leader in responsible gaming and community support through its various initiatives. The corporation operates across British Columbia, offering a diverse range of products and services, including lottery games, online gaming, and casino operations. BCLC is renowned for its commitment to player protection and community funding, contributing billions to provincial programs. With a strong market position, BCLC continues to innovate, ensuring a unique gaming experience while prioritising social responsibility.
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In 2023, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) reported carbon emissions of approximately 640,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 813,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This marks a significant decrease in Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Over the past five years, BCLC has consistently reduced its emissions, with figures of about 810,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 897,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 884,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these reductions, BCLC has not set specific science-based targets or documented reduction initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The organisation does not currently disclose Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from purchased electricity and other value chain activities, respectively. BCLC's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. The corporation continues to focus on accountability and transparency in its climate reporting, as evidenced by its annual climate change accountability report.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 949,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bclc is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.