Environment

Climate Change

We are committed to reducing our climate impact by decarbonizing our operations and building the climate resiliency of our enterprise.

The effects of climate change continue to pose a significant threat to the planet. We recognize that rising average global temperatures and the increasing frequency of extreme weather-related events, such as flooding and wildfires, have impacts on the stores we operate, the supply chains we rely upon and our communities nationwide. At CTC, we understand the need to manage how our business contributes to, and is impacted by, the effects of climate change. This includes reducing GHG emissions from our business, working to mitigate the impacts that climate change may have on our operations, and harnessing the opportunities that will arise from the shift to a low-carbon economy.

Our Climate Change focus areas are:

• Decarbonizing our business
• Adapting to a changing climate

For more information on CTC’s GHG footprint, please read the Climate Data Index in our most recent ESG Report. CTC is also a signatory to the Corporate Knights Action Declaration on Climate Policy Engagement. To learn more about this initiative and our actions, please click here.

Circularity: Product, Packaging & Operational Waste

We are committed to increasing the sustainability of our product assortment and packaging and reducing the waste from our operations.

As one of Canada’s largest retailers, we recognize our role in supporting the industry’s long-term shift towards circularity. This responsibility includes our continued efforts to develop sustainable alternatives for our product assortment, reduce unnecessary packaging, and promote recycling, repair and reuse efforts.

Our Circularity focus areas are:

• Increasing the sustainability of our product assortment
• Increasing the sustainability of our packaging
• Reducing our operational waste
• Working with others to support a circular economy