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Transport Canada (TC), a vital federal department, is headquartered in Ottawa and serves as Canada's national authority for transportation. Operating within the public administration and defence services industry, TC ensures the safety, security, and efficiency of Canadian transportation systems nationwide.
Established in 1936 as the Department of Transport, TC has a long-standing mandate to develop and enforce policies, regulations, and programmes across the country. Its core focus spans critical areas such as aviation, marine, rail, and road transport, promoting both innovation and environmental protection.
Transport Canada's comprehensive oversight is integral to Canada's economic prosperity and the daily lives of its citizens. The department is dedicated to fostering a world-class transportation network that is safe, secure, green, and competitive on the global stage.
35
DitchCarbon score
+6 vs industry average
Transport Canada’s score of 35 is higher than 60% 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
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Transport Canada yet.
Transport Canada's reported carbon emissions
As a Canadian public administration and defence services entity, Transport Canada has established clear climate commitments. While specific emissions data for recent years is not available, their targets, outlined in their 2020-2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy, demonstrate a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from federal government facilities and fleets.
Transport Canada aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions below 2005 levels by 2030, with an aspiration to meet this target by 2025. Looking further ahead, they are targeting an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions below 2005 levels by 2050, aspiring to be carbon neutral by this date. Additionally, there is a long-term aspiration for the Government of Canada, including Transport Canada, to transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and green operations by 2050.
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Transport Canada’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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35
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