Environmental Performance Report 2013-2014

In addition to our mandate of reaching out to Canadians with programming on all platforms, CBC/Radio-Canada strives to build a culture of environmental awareness and sustainability.

This report provides an overview of the new systems, programs and milestones that play a role in achieving this goal, which in turn helps ensure a better future for all Canadians.

Spotlight on environmental sustainability 2013-2014 (summary infographic)

Nationally we:

diverted 218.97 metric tonnes of e-waste from landfill, amounting to over 850 metric tonnes diverted over the last 5 years
decreased our air emissions by 9.54 per cent compared to last year, although energy consumption by square footage slightly increased by 2.17 per cent due to colder weather conditions
decreased water consumption by 12 per cent in our owned buildings
developed and implemented a new electronic Environmental Management System (EMS)

Regionally we:

diverted 15,275 kg of organic material and 680 kg of soft plastics from landfill in Vancouver
installed new LEDs in our Regina studio, replacing tungsten bulbs, resulting in a 93 per cent reduction in costs
reduced energy costs by 68 per cent at our Halifax worksite through a similar lighting program