The City of Edmonton, located in Alberta, Canada, serves as a vibrant urban centre and the capital of the province. Established in 1904, it has evolved into a key player in municipal governance, focusing on areas such as urban planning, public transportation, and community services. Edmonton is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique services like the Edmonton Transit Service and extensive recreational facilities. The city has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the Edmonton Arena District and the revitalisation of its river valley parks. As a leader in the Canadian municipal landscape, the City of Edmonton continues to enhance the quality of life for its residents while promoting economic growth and cultural diversity.
How does City of Edmonton's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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City of Edmonton's score of 29 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, the City of Edmonton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,094,446,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 35,537,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 46,689,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 324,000,000 kg CO2e. The City has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a carbon-neutral community by 2050. To support this goal, interim targets have been established to reduce community emissions by 50% by 2030, relative to 2005 levels. Additionally, Edmonton aims to achieve carbon neutrality as a corporation by 2040, focusing on Scope 1 emissions in this commitment. These initiatives reflect Edmonton's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
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Scope 1 | 35,537,000 |
Scope 2 | 46,689,000 |
Scope 3 | 324,000,000 |
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City of Edmonton 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.