Our Environmental Plan

Producting sustainably 3, 2, 1 action

Proud to play our part

In-house productions will calculate their carbon footprint, actively use environmental tools and best practices, engage in improved sustainable production workflows, set zero-waste goals, and seek opportunities for continual improvement.

Spreading the message

We will engage with external productions and independent producers who develop content for us and share best practices in alignment with our environmental goals.

Green work takes teamwork

We will lead and collaborate with industry partners and associations to support our environmental objectives and advance sustainable production practices in the Canadian media industry.

A light footprint

The greatest at green

We will become an environmental leader in the Canadian broadcasting industry. By 2022, we will establish a 10-year timeline to reduce our energy consumption and carbon emissions in alignment with science-based targets.

For the love of less

We will reduce emissions and energy use by adopting a carbon budget and implementing annual interim goals for areas such as production, fleet management, travel, technology and infrastructure.

Low risk, lots of rewards

We will assess the climate crisis exposure risk of CBC/Radio‑Canada’s owned, leased and managed facilities and assets. We will implement a response plan to ensure risks are mitigated.

Shopping sustainably

We will source responsibly by procuring materials with a lighter carbon footprint. We will track our procurement and use of materials throughout the Corporation and pursue meaningful targets to reduce consumption.

Towards zero waste

We will continue to reduce our landfill waste by adopting circular approaches to our material consumption. We will reuse materials, set a framework for zero waste, as well as aggressive recycling and composting programs by fiscal year 2023.

Making the most of materials

We will ensure a safe and responsible end of life for materials we have used and favour a circular product lifecycle. We will audit our chemicals, electronics and other hazardous waste disposal processes by 2022 and set targets for reductions.

Tracking our impact

We will assess downstream vendors We to ensure they meet our targets for reduction.

Our Strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These goals represent an action plan for the planet and society to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. For more information check out: https://sdgs.un.org/goals.

Scripting a new path

Follow the journey

We will share our environmental footprint journey. In alignment with our values of integrity, relevance and inclusiveness, we will regularly share our actions and progress nationally, regionally and locally.

Connecting with Canadians

We will reflect contemporary Canada by informing Canadians about climate change, related environmental stories and its relevance to their lives.

Engaging communities from coast to coast

We will continue to strengthen and prioritize our local connections in the communities in which we operate. We will contribute to local biodiversity enhancement efforts and encourage pathways for engagement through local programs.

Reporting the story as it unfolds

We will track key metrics to develop a CBC/Radio‑Canada Environmental Sustainability Report by 2021 in alignment with best practices and publish reports annually to track our progress.

Doing our duty

We will continue to track and report compliance with national, regional and local environmental laws and regulations in all jurisdictions of operations.

Our Strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These goals represent an action plan for the planet and society to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. For more information check out: https://sdgs.un.org/goals.

Shaping our narrative

Follow the journey

We will share our environmental footprint journey. In alignment with our values of integrity, relevance and inclusiveness, we will regularly share our actions and progress nationally, regionally and locally.

Connecting with Canadians

We will reflect contemporary Canada by informing Canadians about climate change, related environmental stories and its relevance to their lives.

Engaging communities from coast to coast

We will continue to strengthen and prioritize our local connections in the communities in which we operate. We will contribute to local biodiversity enhancement efforts and encourage pathways for engagement through local programs.

Reporting the story as it unfolds

We will track key metrics to develop a CBC/Radio‑Canada Environmental Sustainability Report by 2021 in alignment with best practices and publish reports annually to track our progress.

Doing our duty

We will continue to track and report compliance with national, regional and local environmental laws and regulations in all jurisdictions of operations.

Our Strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These goals represent an action plan for the planet and society to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. For more information check out: https://sdgs.un.org/goals.