Environment

PortsToronto’s purpose, values and strategic priorities place great emphasis on the role of environmental stewardship and social responsibility in the achievement of our vision. We recognize that sound ESG performance doesn’t benefit just our communities and stakeholders, but is also a business imperative for our organization. It can help us drive operational efficiencies, identify and capitalize on new revenue streams, strengthen relationships with our stakeholders, and foster a greater sense of belonging amongst out workforce. Our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy guides how we reimagine transport for community and employee welfare, environmental sustainability, and business resilience. Learn more about our work below.

Environmental Stewardship

• PortsToronto businesses are powered by clean, renewable electricity through Bullfrog Power.
• Since 2010, PortsToronto has avoided 31,233 tonnes of CO₂.
• That’s equivalent to:
• 6,965 cars taken off the road for one year.
  • 15,167 hectares of forests grown for a year.
  • 1.18 million light bulbs switched to LEDs.
• Nearly 63,000 small pieces of plastic debris were removed from Lake Ontario in 2023 as part of the PortsToronto Trash Trapping Program.
• Outer Harbour Marina earned Diamond rating in Boating Ontario Clean Marine Program.
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport achieved Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation in recognition of its carbon management and sustainability efforts.

Social Responsibility

• PortsToronto invested more than $360,000 in our communities in 2023, and has contributed $28 million in community investment and environmental initiatives since 2009.
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport generates over $2.1 billion in total annual economic output and supports 4,450 jobs. Port of Toronto drives over $460 million in economic activity and supports approximately 2,000 jobs in the region each year. 
• Our 2023 employee survey found that 86 per cent of our staff feel pride in working at PortsToronto.

Governance Excellence

• New vision developed and unveiled in 2023, Transportation Reimagined, reflective of PortsToronto’s determination to lead the future of transportation and deliver solutions for connectivity, economic opportunity and quality of life in Toronto.
• In 2023, PortsToronto initiated work to confirm pay equity and formalize our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
• PortsToronto employee health and wellness program recognized at the Canada Workplace Benefits Awards in 2023.

To read the 2023 PortsToronto ESG report, click here.