Climate Change Accountability Report shows lower emissions, more work to do

VICTORIA - The Province has released the 2025 Climate Change Accountability Report, reaffirming its commitment to climate action and affordability while highlighting progress in cutting emissions and advancing clean energy throughout B.C.

The report shows that CleanBC is working. British Columbia is making progress in many areas:

• B.C.'s emissions are decreasing: Net emissions declined by nearly 4% in 2023, compared to the previous year, and are now 9% below 2007 levels.
• Net greenhouse gases (GHG) intensity of the economy (emissions per unit of gross domestic product) is 38% below 2007 levels.
• Net GHG emissions per person are 30% below 2007 levels.
• Methane emissions from the oil and gas sector are down 48% from 2014, meeting the 2025 target two years early, and renewable fuel supply has increased by 27%, helping reduce transportation emissions.
• 210,000 zero-emission vehicles are on B.C.'s roads, and B.C. has one of the largest public charging networks in Canada, with more than 7,000 charging ports, a 25% increase from 2023.
• Residential heat pump installations are outpacing gas furnaces for the third consecutive year, and 13% of households in B.C. have installed one.
• Site C is fully operational, adding enough hydroelectric power to supply approximately 500,000 homes and increasing B.C.'s clean-electricity supply by 8%.
• The Clean Power Action Plan is advancing more renewable projects in partnership with First Nations.

"From electrifying our province to leading in zero-emission vehicles and heat pump adoption, we are taking action to build a clean economy for everyone in B.C.," said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. "There's still work ahead, but we will continue to support solutions that reduce emissions, save people money and grow a clean, resilient economy."

In spring 2025, the 2024 Climate Change Accountability Report indicated that B.C. was not on track to meet its 2030 emissions targets. The recently released CleanBC review provides independent advice to strengthen the climate plan and keep delivering results. Government is reviewing the recommendations to guide the next phase of action, with a focus on expanding clean energy, supporting cleaner industry and making low-carbon choices more accessible for people and communities.

The Province will continue working with First Nations, communities and industry to build a clean economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects affordability and delivers a healthier future for everyone in B.C.

Learn More:

To read the 2025 Climate Change Accountability Report, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/climate-change/action/cleanbc/2025_climate_change_accountability_report.pdf