As purpose-driven champions for a trusted internet in Canada, environmental sustainability is an extension of our mission and vision.
At CIRA, we recognize the need to operate the .CA top-level domain and all other operations in a sustainable manner on behalf of Canadians. For our people and our planet, we are committed to doing our part to pave the way for a sustainable internet. That’s why we’re working to minimize our energy, emissions and waste impact on the planet through the three guiding pillars that make up our environmental sustainability strategy.
Fiscal year 24 GHG Inventory Report: a summary
Reporting on our sustainability performance progress is a core tenet of CIRA’s environmental sustainability strategy. In collaboration with Ostrom Climate Solutions, we’re proud to share the release of our Fiscal year 24 GHG Inventory Report. And even better? With the purchase of carbon credits from Quinte Conservation, we’re doing it as a fully carbon neutral organization.
Other highlights from this year’s report include:
- Reduced CIRA’s scope one and two emissions by 46.89% in comparison to our baseline
- Carbon emission intensities (the emissions attributed to different facets of our business)
- 7.7 tCO2e / employees
- 294.8g CO2e / registry domains under management (DUMs)
- 43.8 tCO2 e / data centres (DC)
Learn more about CIRA’s fiscal year 24 environmental findings.
CIRA's environmental sustainability policy is made up of three pillars:
CIRA contributes towards creating an environmentally sustainable office where employees can thrive. This includes:
- Creating an environmentally sustainable office through a Green Team powered by staff engagement, educational activities, e-recycling and donation initiatives and promoting sustainable commuting options (Hybrid work, carpooling, public/active transit access, EV charging stations).
- Operating out of a LEED Silver certified building.
CIRA has committed to playing its part to curb operational greenhouse gas emissions. This is done by:
- Actively strengthening our data collection accuracy.
- Implementing sustainable procurement as it relates to equipment suppliers, where viable.
- Prioritizing data centre locations with lower grid emissions intensity, where viable.
CIRA is dedicated to building a greener internet in collaboration with our external partners by:
- Collaborating on and sharing strategic knowledge and best practices via our CENTR Sustainability Group membership and SIDN partnership.
- Publicly reporting on our progress towards sustainability goals and intensity metrics to contribute to a transparent and accountable internet community.
