- Growing and changing population
- Shifting global economy
- Technological changes
- Changing climate
- Resource scarcity and rising energy prices
- Sudden shocks such as earthquakes and floods
- Affordability
- Loss of farmland and natural lands
- Increasing costs for taxpayers for existing and newly-added infrastructure
- Rising energy and food prices
City of Ottawa, City of Gatineau, National Capital Commission
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012 reporting, City of Ottawa, City of Gatineau, National Capital Commission disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.5 tonnes/capita (2008). 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
7.5 tonnes/capita (2008)
2012
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Residential waste diversion: 40% (2010)
- Water consumption in Ottawa decreasing.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 40% between 2007 and 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicSocialCulturalEnvironmental