- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Climate change impacts (implied)
- Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Air Canada
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Air Canada disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 9.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.0M tCO2e/year. 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
9.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2022
Water Usage
51.73 megalitres/year (aircraft uplift)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 9.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 5.0M t CO2e (Scope 1) + 10139 t CO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions to 9,513,174 tCO2e in 2022 from 13,205,187 tCO2e in 2019
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions to 8,705 tCO2e in 2022 from 10,489 tCO2e in 2019
- Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions to 1,012,659 tCO2e in 2022 from 1,644,501 tCO2e in 2019
- Introduced CHOOOSE as a carbon offset program provider
- Operated four SAF-dedicated commercial flights on Earth Day
- Continued electrification of ground support equipment with over 2,400 electric vehicles
- Launched electric shuttle service for employees at Vancouver airport
- Achieved 57.4% waste diversion rate from landfills in Canadian offices and facilities
- Diverted 7.6 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Lost Time Injuries by 7% in 2023
📅 Medium-term
- 20% GHG net reductions from air operations by 2030
- 30% GHG net reductions from ground operations by 2030
- 40% women representation on the Board by 2025
- 3.5% Black leaders in executive and board roles by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Well-beingCommunity InvestmentResponsible Business ConductSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)