Emissions Takeaways
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Emissions by Region
York
York Region includes the cities of Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan, and the towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville, and the Township of King.
6.9 MtCO2eq total 2021 carbon emissions
13% of GTHA emissions
1,173,334 Population (2021)
16.1% GTHA population
1,762 km2 land area
6.9 MtCO2eq
Total 2021 carbon emissions
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York Total Emissions 2016-2021
York Total Emissions 2016-2021
York 2021 Emissions Breakdown
York 2021 Emissions Breakdown

Spotlights

  • York Region’s emissions, which increased by 2.9% in 2021, are the third lowest in the GTHA.
  • Transportation emissions increased by 4.8%, with York Region having the highest per capita transportation emissions in the GTHA.

Innovation in York

Markham and Vaughan joined Brampton in establishing their own green development standards and used common sustainability metrics to span the three municipalities. This cross-regional collaboration established consistent requirements for new developments. Richmond Hill, as part of the working group, is expected to adopt these metrics in 2023.

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The progress and pitfalls of decarbonizing a megaregion

11/2022 - The latest edition of the carbon emissions inventory for the GTHA shows that action is picking up speed but still nowhere near the critical pace needed for lift-off, and we are rapidly running out of runway.

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Dear election candidates: Climate action means working across issues and regional lines

10/2022 - To handle the complex and intersectional issues that face our region, hopeful new leaders will need to follow the carbon and collaborate.