Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Greenhouse Gas Emissions key performance measure

Metro Vancouver’s emissions inventory provides information on the types of air emission sources in the Lower Fraser Valley, their location, and the amount of air contaminants emitted. Greenhouse gases included in the inventory are Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄), and Nitrous Oxide (N₂O). CO₂ is the primary contributor and has the most relevant implications for climate change. Building emission sources include commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. On-road transportation sources include light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Metro 2040 vision

Help reduce GHG emissions in the region. There are ambitious targets set to reduce GHGs by 45% by 2030 compared to the 2010 levels, and carbon neutral by 2050.

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Emission Inventories and Forecasts

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Regional GHG emissions were 14.7 million tonnes in 2018, a 1% reduction from the 2010 baseline. Significant action by all levels of government is needed for Metro Vancouver to achieve its 2030 target, and become a carbon neutral region by 2050.

2018 GHGs from Transportation Sources

of GHGs from on-road transportation

2018 GHGs from Building Sources

of GHGs from buildings

TONNES OF CO_2e

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TONNES OF CO_2e

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Actions Underway

This measure may not be on track. Learn about actions underway

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