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On board for good
Building on the foundations VIA Rail has laid over the past decades, sustainability continues to be a cornerstone to our mandate, values and commitment to deliver a more modern and sustainable transportation network.
We are now more than ever on board for good.
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Our 2021-2025 Sustainability Plan
Our robust and future-oriented sustainability plan focuses on environmental, social and governance pillars to help us reduce our environmental footprint, enhance our role as a responsible transportation provider and create lasting value for present and future generations.Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Our participation to the United Nations Global Compact enables us to reinforce our commitment to sustainability by joining a global movement and by advancing broader societal goals – the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Our Sustainability Plan contributes to the UN SDGs, focusing on the goals where we have the most impact.
![5 Gender equality](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-egalite-2.png)
Gender equality
![8 Decent work and economic growth](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-croissance-2.png)
Decent work and economic growth
![9 Industry innovation and infrastructure](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-innovation-2.png)
Industry innovation and infrastructure
![11 Sustainable cities and communities](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-ville-2.png)
Sustainable cities and communities
![12 Responsible consumption and production](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-production-2.png)
Responsible consumption and production
![13 Climate action](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/icons-changements-climatiques-2.png)
Climate action
Learn more about our sustainability initiatives
![View of a lake and forest from a train window](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/img-environnement.jpg)
Environment
We improve our environmental performance to minimize emissions and waste in our operations.
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Our people
We foster a safe and inclusive culture and support employees to become sustainability ambassadors.
![Family sitting on a bench with boy jumping off it](/sites/default/files/media/images/sustainability-hub/img-communaute.jpg)
Communities
We engage with community partners to extend our reach and demonstrate excellence in sustainability.