Energy Sector Sustainability Table

Environmental Scan of Canada's Energy Sector

The energy system plays an integral role in the environmental, economic and social fabric of Canada. Discussions around the ESST have reflected the view that Canadians (governments, business and industry, key stakeholders and the general public) should have a full appreciation of the significance of energy in the country’s economy and environment.

In light of this, the ESST tasked Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada to work with key stakeholders to develop two products – the Environmental Scan and the Economic Scan. The two products serve as companion reports intended to provide important environmental and economic information to help decision-makers and policy-makers make sustainable choices and to inform public attitudes and perceptions about energy and its role in Canada.

Environment Canada led the development of the Environmental Scan which is a science based analysis of the energy system and the environment. The analysis serves two key purposes: to provide an overview of the state of the environment in Canada, and to provide an analysis of the environmental footprint and impacts of the energy system. Where possible, the Environmental Scan also provides intensity-based measures and international benchmarking.

Important note: facts and statistics presented throughout this document reflect information available at the end of 2007.  All sources of data and information are clearly identified throughout the document, allowing readers to check for more recent facts and statistics as they become available.

Introduction pdf - 220 kb
Chapter 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions pdf - 665 kb
Chapter 2 - Air Quality pdf - 1.16 Mb
Chapter 3 - Water pdf - 1.72 Mb
Chapter 4 - Land, Ecosystems and Biodiversity pdf - 1.07 Mb
Annex A pdf - 1.13 Mb
Annex B pdf - 57 kb
Annex C pdf - 719 kb
Annex D pdf - 761 kb