Net zero by 2050
Supporting the critical task of transitioning to a low-carbon economy
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Supporting the critical task of transitioning to a low-carbon economy
Climate change is a significant and complex global challenge that requires action from all sectors of the economy, as well as governments and individuals. As part of this growing international effort, we’ve outlined our goal to achieve net zero emissions across both our operations and financing by 2050, and to lending our knowledge and solutions to support our peers, partners and customers.
Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 isn’t an easy task and requires deep collaboration with customers, partners and other stakeholders. Our approach is structured around the following elements that guide our actions toward this goal.
Through these key areas, we continue to refine our approach to ensure our journey toward a net zero future goes hand-in-hand with our support for Canadian customers.
Measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pursuing strategic levers to reduce our financed emissions
Providing connections, knowledge and capital to our customers for activities that can help accelerate the reduction of their own GHG emissions and foster innovation to catalyze decarbonization across the global economy
Reducing our operational GHG emissions and balancing any residual emissions through carbon removals
Driving collective progress by engaging and collaborating with our customers, stakeholders and industry peers through our financial and governmental networks across Canada and the globe
Achieving our net zero ambition will require a balance of both short- and long-term commitments, significant collaboration and constant evolution. The latest details about our plan, targets and progress are available in our Climate-Related Disclosure 2025.
We recognize the need to integrate our thinking on environmental and social issues. They’re inextricably linked and the transition to a low-carbon economy must look to address social inequities and support people, jobs and local communities. This linkage is reflected throughout our policies, processes and actions.
Supporting our customers
Customers are at the heart of our strategy and our goal is to help them succeed. Climate and environmental risk are changing the trade landscape—creating new risks, but also new opportunities. We’re working closely with our customers to understand the challenges they face and what they need to succeed. This engagement helps inform our decision-making around financing solutions, as well as where we can partner within the trade ecosystem to better support those needs.
The transition to a low-carbon and clean energy economy requires global commitment and collaboration. We’re an active partner, convener and participant across the trade ecosystem as members of key groups such as the Berne Union, Powering Past Coal Alliance and the Equator Principles.
We also work closely with our stakeholders, including the Government of Canada, our ESG Advisory Council, civil society organizations, industry and trade associations, bank partners, other export credit agencies, international partners and customers.
We use our breadth and depth of experience to share our approaches, gather feedback and continue to build momentum towards net zero.
We issued our sixth green bond valued at US$1 billion, helping to further attract capital for climate-focused investment.
Conducted a double materiality assessment (DMA) to identify the sustainability-related impacts, risks and opportunities that are most material to our business.
Sustainable finance is essential for channelling capital toward low- carbon projects and businesses. In 2025, $5.3 billion of EDC’s business facilitated from direct lending was classified as sustainable finance.
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