Peel shares 2024 Climate Change Progress Report: Advancing action amid record heat and rising emissions
BRAMPTON, ON (June 27, 2025) - Peel Regional Council has received the 2024 Climate Change Master Plan (CCMP) progress report, outlining achievements, challenges, and next steps in the fight against climate change.
The global climate crisis intensified in 2024, which was the hottest year ever recorded. Peel experienced the impacts of a changing climate firsthand, including two 100-year flood events in a single month and multiple extreme heat episodes that affected residents, staff, and services.
Peel’s climate efforts in 2024 led to a 3.5% reduction in corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, independent of external factors beyond Peel’s control. These factors included population growth – leading to increased wastewater treatment – and a 26% spike in natural gas use for electricity generation across Ontario – affecting all grid-connected municipalities. Once these external challenges were considered, Peel’s latest GHG inventory showed a net increase of 1.4% in overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, Peel continued to lead by example, implementing key actions under the Climate Change Master Plan.
Highlights from 2024 include:
- Transforming Hillside Place in Mississauga to near net-zero emissions.
- Transitioning fleet vehicles to lower-carbon fuels.
- Transitioning fleet vehicles to lower-carbon fuels.
- Enhancing the resilience of Peel’s natural green infrastructure.
- Expanding the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network.
- Investing in the decarbonization of affordable housing to support Peel Housing Corporation’s near net-zero goals.
Peel also successfully leveraged external funding, supported innovation, and deepened its understanding of climate risks and solutions across the organization.
Looking ahead, Peel is refreshing its Climate Change Master Plan, with an updated strategy scheduled for Council approval in 2026. The renewed plan will set updated corporate emissions targets, introduce measures to build and maintain more climate-resilient infrastructure, and empower the broader community to take stronger climate action.
Visit climate change to learn more about Peel’s climate change efforts.
While 2024 presented serious climate challenges, Peel Region remains committed to bold, measurable action. This report shows we are making progress, even in the face of escalating pressures, and we will continue to lead with innovation, resilience, and collaboration.
Davinder Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
Peel is at a critical crossroads, with the opportunity to transform how we tackle climate change. Our organization is dedicated to taking a strategic, integrated approach—addressing the links between climate challenges and pressing social issues like systemic racism, homelessness, and health inequities. By doing so, we aim to drive progress toward a resilient, low-carbon economy and a community rooted in equity, inclusivity, and safety.
Christine Tu, Director, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management
About Peel Region
Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
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Genevieve Ricciardella
Communications Specialist
Peel Region