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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Natural Resources Canada's score of 28 is higher than 56% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, specifically from process emissions. In 2022, the organisation's total emissions were about 114,000,000 kg CO2e, although no specific breakdown by scope was provided for that year. Globally, in 2022, emissions data indicated a total of approximately 7,276,852,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 10.91 and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 3.04. The previous years also showed similar patterns, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 11.24 in 2021 and 11.61 in 2020, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 3.17 and 3.3, respectively. Natural Resources Canada has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they have any climate pledges documented. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Natural Resources Canada.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 3.61 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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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.
