B.C.’s climate accountability report comes at a critical time, highlighting what has worked and where progress must continue - Clean Energy Canada

The recent Climate Change Accountability Report for British Columbia highlights significant progress in reducing provincial emissions, with a 4% decline in 2023 compared to 2022 and a notable drop in per capita emissions. This trend reflects the long-term effectiveness of B.C.’s climate policies, particularly since the introduction of the carbon tax in 2008 and the CleanBC climate plan in 2018. Despite population and economic growth, emissions have largely stabilized or decreased, underscoring the importance of maintaining and renewing CleanBC policies rather than reversing them, especially after the removal of the consumer carbon tax. However, the report also identifies ongoing challenges, particularly in the transportation sector, which accounts for 41% of emissions. While transportation emissions have recently begun to decline—thanks to biofuel use, improved vehicle efficiency, and electric vehicle (EV) adoption—EVs are seen as critical to achieving zero tailpipe emissions due to the province’s clean and affordable electricity grid. The report stresses the importance of maintaining