Hydro-Québec has published its Sustainability Report 2009. It is available on the company’s Web site at www.hydroquebec.com/publications/en/enviro_performance/index.html.
Key 2009 achievements highlighted in the report:
Energy efficiency objectives were raised for a sixth consecutive year - with ;946 GWh in new savings - to a total of 4.3 TWh, bringing the company closer to its 2015 target of 11 TWh in total annual savings. 98% of the electricity generated by Hydro-Québec was from renewable sources. Net power sales outside Québec replaced thermal output, preventing 9 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Construction began on the $6.5 billion Romaine hydropower complex, which is considered the largest infrastructure project in Canada. 89% of goods and services were purchased in Québec, injecting $2.5 billion into the province’s economy.
For its Sustainability Report 2009, Hydro-Québec produced a self-declaration corresponding to Application Level B of the Global Reporting Initiative’s G3 guidelines. The declaration has been checked by the GRI. Some of the data has also been audited by an external firm.
Hydro-Québec is one of the leading electric utilities in North America and ranks among the world’s largest hydropower producers. It uses mainly renewable generating options, specifically hydropower and wind power.
Feedback on the report is welcome at www.hydroquebec.com/publications/en/enviro_performance/index.html.
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The company's latest Sustainability Report is now available online