Quebec Greenhouse Gas Emissions Register For Major Facilities

Mandatory annual reporting captures greenhouse gas emissions from Quebec establishments emitting over 10,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent. The Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks collects the data, with files detailing total emissions and breakdowns by specific greenhouse gas. Reports are submitted annually by June 1.

Use Cases

• Analyze total GHG quantity trends over time for facilities exceeding the 10,000 t eq. CO2 reporting threshold.
• Model the relationship between CO2 from biomass combustion and total quantity of GHGs excluding CO2 from biomass.
• Compare the quantity emitted of each GHG in metric tons across different industrial sectors or regions.
• Assess the contribution of CO2 from other uses of biomass, such as fermentation, to a facility's total reported emissions.

Strengths

• Data is collected under a formal regulation (RDOECA), ensuring a consistent legal reporting framework.
• Includes both mandatory and voluntary reporting, potentially broadening coverage.
• Provides separate files for total emissions and per-gas breakdowns, offering analytical flexibility.

Limitations

• Sample size and row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical representativeness.
• Data is limited to Quebec, Canada, and may not be generalizable to other jurisdictions.
• Relies on self-reported facility data, which may introduce reporting inconsistencies or errors.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Mandatory annual reporting by facilities under Regulation RDOECA.

Time Range

Annual coverage, specific years not stated.

Freshness

Updated annually, with reports due by June 1 each year.

Geography

Quebec, Canada.