Greening City Operations
Sustainability is a core priority for our organization, and is a theme that carries through our purpose, strategic goals, and council priorities in both long-term planning and daily actions.
Check out the annual Service, Savings, Sustainability (SSS) Report for featured sustainability highlights.
With an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 and to increase the quantity and quality of natural infrastructure in Saskatoon, the City is greening its own operations.
Sustainability Highlights
2026-2027 Climate Budget The 2026–2027 Climate Budget was delivered in November 2025 as part of the City’s Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget. It approved $77.31 million for carbon reduction projects and $137.85 million for climate resilience projects. The cumulative projected impact of carbon reduction investments made since 2020 is 54,200 tCO₂e, representing 25% of the City’s 2027 target.
Residential Rain Barrel Program In 2025, the City issue a record 279 rebates, continuing a steady increase each year. Based on estimated savings of 2,000 litres per barrel each summer, these rain barrels have the potential to conserve approximately 558,000 litres of water annually.
Landfill Gas In 2025, the Saskatoon Waste Management Facility achieved a record year for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide. During the year, the landfill gas system collected and destroyed an estimated 9,246,000 m³ of landfill gas, resulting in a reduction of about 83,500 tonnes of CO₂e.
State of Reports for Parks & Open Spaces and the Green Network In 2025, the City of Saskatoon introduced the Corporate Asset Management Council Reporting Framework, to provide a clear picture of asset condition, risks, service levels, and investment needs. This marked the first time the Green Network was included in the City’s asset management planning and supports future improvements and reporting to Council.
2025 Sets a New Record for Materials Diverted In 2025, 42,457 tonnes of waste were diverted from landfill by City delivered services. This is an increase of 1,726 tonnes compared to 2024. The Material Recovery Centre (MRC) saw the biggest growth in waste diversion in 2025 over 2024 (+35%).