We are creating a greener, more sustainable, Canada Post.
Climate action
We’ve adopted science-based targets to reduce our scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent by 2030. This will set us on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Learn about our targets
Employee action
In 2021, we planted 68,000 trees in partnership with Tree Canada – one for every Canada Post employee. We also distributed more than $500K in grants for employee-led environmental projects.
Read our action plan
Sustainable delivery
We’re working with our industry partners and retailers to reduce packaging waste throughout the mail stream and expanding our offering of sustainable packaging and delivery solutions.
Read about sustainable packaging
Zero waste
We’re transforming our waste and recycling systems. Our goals are to eliminate all unnecessary single-use plastics by 2022 and to divert 90% of our total operational waste by 2030.
See sustainability progressGreen tips for consumers
Here are some practical ways to lessen your impact on the environment.
Recycle your mail
Environment Canada reports that landfills account for about 20% of Canada’s methane gas emissions. Recycling can significantly reduce the amount of material deposited in landfills. Many municipalities have expanded the types of items being accepted for recycling, including windowed envelopes, magazines, glossy flyer paper and catalogues. Confidential documents can be shredded, then recycled.
Change your address when you move
Use Mail Forwarding when you move or temporarily relocate to a new address. Rest assured that you’re not missing infrequent mailings such as tax slips, licenses or health card renewals and avoid unnecessarily printing duplicate mail.
Use Mail ForwardingDon’t want advertising mail?
You can request to have your name removed from marketing lists that send personalized and unaddressed advertising mail.
Do Not Mail Service
Contact the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) and register to have your name removed from marketing lists held by their members. This service is available free of charge.
Register for Do Not Mail ServiceConsumer choice program
Opt out of receiving unaddressed advertising mail delivered by Canada Post. You’ll still receive unaddressed advertising delivered by services other than Canada Post.
Stop receiving advertising mail