Greening Our Story
2021-2026 Environmental Plan
We're going to build an environmentally sustainable public service media company that current and future generations can be proud of.
Access our environmental plan and other documents relating to its implementation.
Producing sustainably
We will produce and license content without doing harm and advance sustainable production in Canada.
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A light footprint
We commit to enabling low-carbon, efficient work environments across our activities, operations and decision-making, reducing our travel, consuming as few resources as possible and minimizing waste.
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Scripting a new path
We will accelerate positive impact through collective action by enabling our employees and partners to be agents of change. We will do this by embedding environmental sustainability as a key value through which our work is carried out, informing and training our employees, and engaging our partners to implement the required changes.
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Shaping our narrative
We will demonstrate leadership and partner with industry stakeholders to amplify solutions by promoting the responsible development of Canadian content, enabling audiences to understand our role and contribution to sustainability, and continuing to showcase our contribution within the communities we serve.
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Towards Net Zero
In 2023, we announced our participation in Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge. Click here to learn more.
Click here for related information, including archived Environmental Sustainability Reports, Reports on Television Production Carbon Emissions and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
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 this website.
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 this website.
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 this website.