- Geopolitical uncertainty and complexity
- Macroeconomic uncertainty (lower economic growth, higher interest rates and inflation)
- Sustainability-related factors (climate change)
- Talent management
- Disruptive technology risk (Generative Artificial Intelligence)
- Cyber security breaches
- Relative underperformance of returns compared to benchmark portfolios
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.9K tonnes of CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 1.4K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 3: 11.4K tonnes of CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
13.9K tonnes of CO2e
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.1K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.4K tonnes of CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.9K tonnes of CO2e |
| 2020 | 920.8K tonnes CO2e (Office buildings and data centers combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased investment in Pattern Energy Group by US$905 million
- Investments in green and transition assets increased to $83 billion from $76 billion in fiscal 2023
- Committed portfolio and operations to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Increase investments in green and transition assets to at least $130 billion by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across the Fund and operations by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainability