Natural Resources Canada Sustainability Profile
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is a pivotal agency within the Canadian government, dedicated to the sustainable development and management of the country's natural resources. Established in 1846, NRCan has evolved significantly, playing a crucial role in areas such as energy, minerals, forests, and earth sciences. The agency focuses on providing innovative solutions and scientific expertise to enhance resource efficiency and environmental stewardship. NRCan's core services include energy efficiency programs, geological surveys, and forest management initiatives, all aimed at promoting sustainable practices across various sectors. With a strong commitment to research and development, NRCan has positioned itself as a leader in advancing Canada's resource management strategies, contributing to both economic growth and environmental protection. Its notable achievements include significant contributions to climate change mitigation and the promotion of clean energy technologies.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Forestry and Logging industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Natural Resources Canada's score of 21 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Natural Resources Canada's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Natural Resources Canada reported emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, specifically from Scope 1 sources, which include process emissions. For the year 2022, the organisation's total emissions were approximately 114,000,000 kg CO2e. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions. The absence of Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data suggests that the organisation may not be fully accounting for its indirect emissions at this time. Natural Resources Canada operates within a broader context of climate action, but specific initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.
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Natural Resources Canada'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.
Natural Resources Canada 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.
