- Outdated carbon reduction target of 35% below 2015 levels by 2030.
- Limited visibility into Scope 3 emissions.
- Need to improve understanding of tenant-related energy consumption and associated emissions.
The Toronto Port Authority, doing business as PortsToronto
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, The Toronto Port Authority, doing business as PortsToronto disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2K tCO2e/year (PortsToronto Scope 1 & 2) + 1134 tCO2e/year (Tenants Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 244 tCO2e/year (2021); Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.1K tCO2e/year (2021). 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
2.2K tCO2e/year (PortsToronto Scope 1 & 2) + 1134 tCO2e/year (Tenants Scope 3)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 244 tCO2e/year (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1K tCO2e/year (2021) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.2K tCO2e/year (PortsToronto Scope 1 & 2) + 1134 tCO2e/year (Tenants Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 2.3K tCO2e/year (PortsToronto Scope 1 & 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 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 23.6% through the use of 100% renewable electricity from Bullfrog Power.
- Converted the Marilyn Bell I ferry to 100% electric power, reducing the airport's Scope 1 emissions by an estimated 530 tonnes per year.
- Seabins removed tens of thousands of small pieces of plastic debris from the Toronto Harbour.
- Planted 600 native plants at the Outer Harbour Marina.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Strengthened carbon reduction target
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionEnvironmental StewardshipSustainable CommunitiesEconomic Performance