Emissions Quantification

What does Canada’s new $15 billion plan mean for urban climate action?

12/2020 - Canada’s new climate plan is historic because it is the first to follow the science and chart a clear path to the 2030 target.

Under the hood of Environmental Insights Explorer’s latest transportation emissions release

11/2020 - MEDIUM - EIE is a free online platform developed by analyzing Google’s comprehensive global mapping data together with standard GHG emission factors to help cities measure, plan, and track efforts in their climate action plans.

Hamilton the greenhouse gas capital of the GTHA: study

12/2019 - HAMILTON SPECTATOR - Industry is the main — but not only — reason why Hamilton topped the list of carbon emitters in 2017.

Toronto Star: Climate report says Toronto area needs to cut emissions four times more quickly

12/2019 - A new report by TAF shows that emissions in the GTHA are decreasing at a meager rate.

New data reveals the extent of the region’s climate pollution

12/2019 - December 16: TAF has today published data that reveals the carbon emissions emitted in the GTHA. This data shows more needs to be done, and quickly, if governments are to meet their climate commitments.

Carbon Emissions Inventory for the GTHA

12/2019 - December 2019. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The foundation of high-impact climate action is a thorough understanding of the major…

Carbon Emissions Quantification Methodology

7/2019 - April 2023. A summary of TAF’s emissions quantification methodology.

Why a ‘marginal’ source is central to climate change

7/2019 - To properly capture the real impact of our actions, when quantifying electricity-related emissions, different factors should be used depending on the purpose of the analysis.

City of Toronto’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (Feb 2019)

2/2019 - February 2019. City of Toronto. TAF compiled a summary overview of the City of Toronto’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory…

Faces of Climate Action

1/2019 - January 2019. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Can you guess what a major real estate developer and a community equity…

The Energy Mix: TAF completes greater Toronto and Hamilton’s first regional GHG inventory

9/2018 - …

Keeping Track: Carbon Emissions Inventory (July 2018)

9/2018 - September 2018. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. TAF compiled the first comprehensive carbon emissions inventory for the GTHA Despite local differences,…