The parties' promises on Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

This is a page from the 2024 British Columbia general election.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

Cap emissions from the oil and gas sector to a 75% reduction from 2014 levels by 2030

"Continuing to reduce carbon pollution through a cap on harmful emissions from the oil and gas sector. Oil and gas companies are the biggest polluters in BC while making record profits — they can afford to use some of their profits to invest in innovation and reduce their emissions in line with BC’s cli- mate targets. BC is on track to ex- ceed its 2025 target of reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45% from 2014 levels. And we’ll build on this continent-leading progress by driving the adoption of innovative, zero-emitting technology and best practices — achieving a 75% reduction by the industry by 2030." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Expand the Youth Climate Corps across BC

"We’ll expand the Youth Climate Corps across BC, providing training and paid work for young people between age 17-30 who want to start their careers by making a difference on climate action in their communities in a way that makes communities safer and more prosperous." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

Develop a new Climate Action Plan

"Develop a new Climate Action Plan, ensuring emission reduction targets are supported by measurable actions." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Convene leading scientists and clean energy experts to identify innovative approaches for reducing emissions

"Convene leading scientists and clean energy experts to identify innovative approaches for enhancing BC’s emissions reductions." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Review and update climate targets regularly as science evolves

"Review and update climate pollution targets regularly as climate science evolves to ensure effective action." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Fully implement the oil and gas emissions cap

"Fully implement the oil and gas emissions cap as a backstop to upcoming federal regulations to meet or exceed BC’s oil and gas emissions targets." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Ensure carbon offsets are not used to expand fossil fuel infrastructure
Create a carbon offset policy based on the principles of the Science Based Targets Initiative