Canadian Tire Sustainability Profile
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a leading retailer in the automotive, hardware, sports, and leisure sectors. Founded in 1922, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a household name across Canada with a vast network of stores and a strong online presence. With a diverse range of core products, including automotive parts, home improvement tools, and outdoor recreational gear, Canadian Tire distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company also operates several subsidiaries, such as Mark's and SportChek, enhancing its market position. Recognised for its innovative loyalty programme, Canadian Tire has achieved notable milestones, including being one of Canada's most trusted brands. Its extensive reach and comprehensive product offerings solidify its status as a cornerstone of Canadian retail.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Canadian Tire's score of 73 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Canadian Tire's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Canadian Tire reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,798,800 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 29,387,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 5,722,044,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 6,689,800 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 30,690,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The Scope 3 emissions also saw a decrease from 6,258,872,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Canadian Tire has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. This target includes emissions from Dealer-operated stores. Additionally, the company is committed to building new stores to a net-zero-ready prototype by 2050, demonstrating a long-term vision for sustainability. The company’s emissions data is sourced from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. Canadian Tire's ongoing initiatives and targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,688,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 51,089,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,111,076,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Canadian Tire's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Canadian Tire's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Canadian Tire's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Canadian Tire has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
