At the CNE, we are committed to fostering a sustainable future through innovation and waste diversion initiatives. As Canada’s largest annual event, our goal is to reduce environmental impacts while promoting responsible practices. Key efforts include waste minimization, responsible material sourcing and climate-conscious operations, aligning with Toronto’s Net Zero readiness goal for 2040. As an organization, our mission is to establish new sustainability benchmarks and share best practices within the event industry.
Our 2025 Sustainability Wins
- 93.8 tonnes of organic waste diverted equivalent to seven full city busses of food scraps and compostable packaging.
- 23.4 tonnes of used cooking oil repurposed and recycled for industries like animal feed production.
- 842.5 tonnes of materials from landfills successfully diverted.
- Partnered with CHEP Canada to recycle 800 wooden pallets through their circular supply chain program. This initiative diverted 23.6 tonnes of material from landfill.
- Rescued 11 tonnes of surplus food to support communities facing food insecurity, with Second Harvest.