Climate Change

As the voice of Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry, PDAC has a longstanding commitment to responsible exploration, including improving environmental performance.

To encourage and support members in their efforts to improve environmental performance and ultimately reduce their environmental impact, PDAC developed a detailed set of guidance in 2003, updated in 2009, called Excellence in Environmental Stewardship (EES). The EES guidance is part of e3 Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration, one of PDAC’s cornerstone corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The information, tools and guidance below describe key regulatory changes in Canada to ensure compliance and support members in the continual improvement of their environmental performance.

GOVERNMENT CLIMATE POLICIES

GHG Reporting Program
Read about the government's GHG Reporting Program and the new threshold for mandatory reporting

Federal Carbon Pricing “Backstop”
Read about the federal government’s carbon pricing “backstop” outlined in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

Clean Fuel Standard
Read about the federal government's regulatory framework and standard guidelines

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PDAC GUIDANCE & TOOLS

GHG Emissions Calculator
Use this tool to better understand the GHG emissions of your project.

Variables Affecting Energy Use at Exploration
Learn more about what can affect energy use during exploration

Carbon Footprint of Exploration: Avalon Case Studies
PDAC teamed up with Avalon to develop case studies illustrating the carbon footprint of northern/remote vs. southern/non-remote exploration

Guidance for Reducing GHG Emissions at Exploration
Learn more about opportunities to reduce GHG emissions at exploration

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ROLE OF THE MINERAL INDUSTRY - LOW CARBON FUTURE

Role of the Mineral Industry in the Move to a Low Carbon Future
Read more about how the mineral industry will contribute to a low carbon future.

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