Environment

PortsToronto’s purpose, values and strategic priorities place great emphasis on the role of environmental stewardship and social responsibility in the achievement of our vision. We recognize that sound ESG performance doesn’t benefit just our communities and stakeholders, but is also a business imperative for our organization. It can help us drive operational efficiencies, identify and capitalize on new revenue streams, strengthen relationships with our stakeholders, and foster a greater sense of belonging amongst out workforce. Our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy guides how we reimagine transport for community and employee welfare, environmental sustainability, and business resilience. Learn more about our work below.

Environmental Stewardship

• PortsToronto businesses are powered by clean, renewable electricity through Bullfrog Power.
• Since 2010, PortsToronto has avoided 36,096 tonnes of CO₂.
• That’s equivalent to:
  • 8,049 taken off the road for one year.
  • 17,529 hectares of forests grown for a year.
  • 1.37 million light bulbs switched to LEDs.
• More than 175,000 small pieces of plastic debris were removed from Lake Ontario in 2024 as part of the PortsToronto Trash Trapping Program.
• Outer Harbour Marina earned Diamond rating in Boating Ontario Clean Marine Program.
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport achieved Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation in recognition of its carbon management and sustainability efforts.

Social Responsibility

• PortsToronto invested more than $1 Million in community initiatives in 2024, bringing total contributions to community and environment to $30 million since 2009. 
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport generates over $2.1 billion in total annual economic output and supports 4,450 jobs. Port of Toronto drives over $460 million in economic activity and supports approximately 2,000 jobs in the region each year. 
• Our 2024 employee survey found that 88 per cent of our staff feel pride in working at PortsToronto.

Governance Excellence

• New vision developed and unveiled in 2023, Transportation Reimagined, reflective of PortsToronto’s determination to lead the future of transportation and deliver solutions for connectivity, economic opportunity and quality of life in Toronto.
• In 2023, PortsToronto initiated work to confirm pay equity and formalize our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
• PortsToronto employee health and wellness program recognized at the Canada Workplace Benefits Awards in 2023.

To read the 2024 PortsToronto Annual and ESG report, click here.