Sustainability

Social and environmental leadership

With a presence in virtually every community, Canadians expect us to extend our responsibility beyond the services we provide. Proudly taking a leading role on key national issues, we set an example for others through a dedication to equality and fairness, environmental protection, and reconciliation with Indigenous and northern communities.

Our approach

We’re committed to playing a leading role in building a stronger, more inclusive and greener Canada for our customers, communities and employees. Driven by our purpose, A Stronger Canada – Delivered, our transformation plan is anchored by three pillars: providing a service all Canadians can count on, social and environmental leadership and doing right by our people.

Canada Post’s approach to corporate sustainability and ESG guides the company’s actions to deliver on these pillars, with a focus on the priority areas that matter most to our stakeholders.

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People and culture

We aim to be an employer of choice. We work to do right by our people and promote a culture that enhances collaboration, innovation and adaptability.

Our approach includes a focus on health, safety and well-being, equity, diversity and inclusion and culture and employee engagement.

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Socio-economic impact

We aim to create positive social and economic value for all Canadians through our practices, products, services and community engagement.

Our approach includes a focus on accessibility, Indigenous and northern reconciliation, support for small businesses and our Community Foundation grants.

Sustainability reporting

Learn how we’re meeting the needs and expectations of Canadians when it comes to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, people and culture and socio-economic impact.

Read our latest sustainability and ESG reports

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Commitments, awards and recognitions

Logo for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Canada Post stands out as the only Canadian company of fewer than 10 organizations in the transportation and logistics sector to have a net-zero target officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Logo for the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge with text reading “Committed to a clean future”
Canada Post is an official participant in the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge: a voluntary initiative encouraging companies to develop and implement credible plans to transition facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Logo for Corporate Knights’ 2023 Best Corporate Citizens award
Canada Post was named one of Corporate Knights’ Best Corporate Citizens in 2023, receiving top-quartile scores in key areas such as carbon productivity, leadership diversity, sustainable investment and air pollution.
Logo for the United Nations Global Compact
As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, Canada Post submitted a Communication on Progress in 2023, reaffirming our commitment to anti-corruption mechanisms, universal human rights, decent work practices and environmental impact reduction.
Logo for EcoVadis Business Sustainability Ratings
Canada Post earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, placing us in the 97th percentile of all companies evaluated. Sustainability performance is scored across 4 themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Logo for the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Canada Post’s Pacific Processing Centre achieved the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Gold Security Certification. In recognition of its impact on small businesses, our Tales of Triumph program received the UPU’s TradePost Award.
Logo for the Employee Equity Achievement Awards 2023 winner
In 2023, Canada Post won 4 Employee Equity Achievement Awards: Employment Equity Champion, Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity, Innovation and the Sector Distinction award.
Logo for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Canada Post was named as an Aboriginal Procurement Champion by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.