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EXPLORE EDMONTON’S CLIMATE action PLAN

Since 2018, Explore Edmonton has been on an ambitious path to reduce its carbon footprint. The goal is to reduce our corporate emissions by 50% by 2035 and go Net-Zero emissions by 2050. By 2024, our GHG emissions dropped more than 35% from the baseline year. Read through our 2024 Carbon Reduction Plan to learn more. Explore Edmonton is committed not only to reducing its environmental footprint but also to creating a lasting positive social impact. Every purchase we make carries social, economic, cultural, and environmental implications. Through our social procurement policies, we strive to harness Explore Edmonton’s purchasing power to support diverse suppliers, foster economic inclusion, and drive inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities. Explore Edmonton proudly leads the way in regenerative tourism, hosting sustainable events that make a lasting impact. As an ISO20121-certified and Rainbow Registered destination, we create a welcoming, hospitable, and inclusive environment for all. visitor economy by 2050. This innovative strategy, the first of its kind in Canada, serves as a guiding pathway toward a regenerative and resilient tourism sector. This strategy goes beyond sustainability, which demands a new systemic way of thinking that unites the community, aligns with the City of Edmonton’s goals, and uses tourism and events as a powerful resource that can generate positive changes for all. Building on these foundations, Explore Edmonton launched a Regenerative Tourism Strategy, aiming for a flourishing

SUSTAINABLE MEETING SPACES Our two award-winning venues, Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre, are leading the way in the sustainable meeting industry through key initiatives: "Road to Zero Waste" – Aiming to become zero-waste facilities through waste reduction, diversion, and responsible resource management. Green Certifications – Both venues hold BOMA BEST, Green Key, and Climate Smart certifications, reflecting their adherence to high sustainability standards in building operations and maintenance. Renewable Energy Leadership – Both venues produce some, or most, of their energy needs through on-site solar generation, with Edmonton EXPO Centre home to Canada’s largest rooftop solar array.

Explore Edmonton partners with a third-party carbon offsetting organization to provide consulting and guidance in understanding your event's carbon emissions and options to offset them for interested events.