Environmental Performance Agreements are possible where the parties involved share common objectives and each can derive benefits from addressing a particular environmental issue. While features and formats may vary, and their names differ, environmental agreements have become increasingly common.

In June 2001, the federal Minister of the Environment released Environment Canada's Policy Framework for Environmental Performance Agreements. The negotiation and development of environmental performance agreements since this time have been based on the principles and the design criteria outlined in the Policy Framework.

Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (January 31, 2004 to January 31, 2008)

Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (October 31, 2002 to December 31, 2007)

Refractory Ceramic Fibres (February 20, 2002 to December 31, 2006)

The following agreements have either surpassed their negotiated timelines or have been renegotiated

Dow Chemical Canada Inc.  - (EXPIRED) (October 26, 2001 to October 26, 2006)

Algoma Steel Inc.  - (EXPIRED) ( to December 31, 2005)

Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA)  - (EXPIRED) ( to December 31, 2005)

Dofasco Inc.  - (EXPIRED) ( to December 31, 2005)