Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC), headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is a leading player in the services auxiliary to financial intermediation sector. Established in 1944, EDC has evolved to support Canadian businesses in their international trade endeavours, providing a range of financial and risk management solutions tailored to exporters and investors.
With a focus on enhancing Canada's global competitiveness, EDC offers unique services such as trade financing, insurance, and advisory support, helping companies navigate the complexities of international markets. The organisation has achieved significant milestones, including its role in facilitating billions in exports, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for Canadian businesses. EDC's commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation underscores its reputation as a vital resource in the financial services landscape.
+6 vs industry average
Export Development Canada’s score of 42 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Export Development Canada's reported carbon emissions
Export Development Canada (EDC), a services auxiliary to financial intermediation firm headquartered in CA, reported approximately 609,800 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the year 2023. In the same year, its Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 3,989,500 kg CO2e, with business travel being a significant contributor at roughly 1,798,400 kg CO2e. For 2024, EDC's reported emissions include approximately 432,200 kg CO2e from stationary combustion (Scope 1), and approximately 338,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 included approximately 2,428,100 kg CO2e from business travel. Notably, a data point for scope 3/purchased_goods_and_services was missing for the 2024 reporting year. The organisation also disclosed Scope 3 emissions for previous years, including approximately 1,290,300 kg CO2e in 2022, and 1,165,200 kg CO2e in 2021, with business travel, employee commute, upstream and downstream leased assets, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities as key categories. EDC has not publicly announced specific carbon reduction targets or commitments.
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Export Development Canada’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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