The Act to amend the Clean Energy Act (2024) Bill 40 received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. This will legislate an intensity-based target for reduced greenhouse gas emissions generated by the mining sector. The amendments will set a reduction target of 45 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2035 for placer, quartz (hard rock) mining and the post-production and abandoned mines sectors. This target supports the territory in achieving its overall goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 onwards.
The Clean Energy Act is an important tool in the Government of Yukon’s efforts to address climate change, reduce its carbon footprint and build a green economy.
These amendments are an important and innovative step towards achieving the Yukon’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 as set in Our Clean Future. I look forward to working with the mining industry to reduce emissions in the sector.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
Laura.Seeley@yukon.ca
Kate Erwin
Communications, Energy, Mines and Resources
867-667-3138
kate.erwin@yukon.ca