Sustainability

Good for the People,
Good for the Planet.

Bird Canada strives to make cities more livable. That starts with how we move.

Two riders on Bird e-bikes cycling along a sunny, tree-lined city path

Our Mission

Micromobility isn't just a transportation alternative — it's a mindset and infrastructure shift. Every Bird Canada ride that replaces a car trip reduces emissions, clears road space, and makes cities a little easier to breathe in.

Rider on a Bird scooter in a protected bike lane on a sunny city street

Our Commitment

As a starting point, Bird Canada has operated carbon-neutral since 2020.

We measure our full environmental footprint using life-cycle assessment methodology, covering manufacturing through end-of-life. We offset what we can't yet eliminate. And we collaboratively design our vehicles so we can control — and steadily improve — their sustainability profile from the ground up.

What that looks like in practice

Partnering with local utility companies to purchase renewable energy for fleet charging
Using e-vans and cargo bikes for vehicle collection and redistribution
Recycling 100% of metal, batteries, and e-waste through recycling partners
Creating second-life opportunities for lithium-ion batteries (UL Certified)
Complying with applicable environmental laws and regulations across every city or university we operate in
Testing swappable and integrated battery innovations to extend vehicle life and reduce waste

Zero-emission operations

We're transitioning our service fleet to e-vans, cargo e-bikes, and eQuads to support zero-emission operations.

The eQuad is key to that shift: purpose-built, four-wheeled, Class 1 electric vehicles. Each one operates at a fraction of the weight, speed, and risk profile of a full-sized van, making the streets safer, cleaner, and less congested.

Goals