Sustainable Electricity Leader™

The Sustainable Electricity Leader™ brand is a designation established by Electricity Canada based primarily on ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility.

Electricity companies and the communities they serve are increasingly aware of the need for responsible corporate behavior and sustainable development. The Sustainable Electricity Leader™ brand is a designation established by Electricity Canada based primarily on ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility.

Electricity Canada does not certify companies for ISO 26000, but companies that wish to use the Sustainable Electricity Leader™ brand must commit to core subjects, issues, and related actions and expectations contained in the standard that are deemed applicable and significant to the company and its stakeholders

About the Sustainable Electricity Leader™ Brand

Electricity Canada encourages all member utilities and partners to adopt, use, and adhere to the Sustainable Electricity Leader™ brand guidelines as a tangible and visible demonstration of their commitment to sustainability.

By displaying the Sustainable Electricity Leader™ logo on their communications, qualifying companies can send a clear, visible message that they are part of the solution — committed to responsible environmental, social and economic practices, and to the principles of sustainable development.

Steps to Earning Sustainable Electricity Leader™ Designation

  • Declare your commitment to Sustainable Development.
  • Demonstrate conformance to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard.
  • Demonstrate compliance with ISO 26000 Social Responsibility guidelines.
  • Establish a governance framework for your organization’s social responsibility.
  • Report on your sustainable development performance in a transparent manner.
  • Apply to Electricity Canada for designation.
  • Be verified by a 3rd party that your organization complies with Sustainable Electricity Leader™ designation criteria.

Eligibility

Use of the logo is open to all qualifying electricity companies (generation, transmission and/or distribution assets) and their supply chain partners, both in Canada and internationally. The logo is granted for 5 years, with the option for renewal thereafter.

Electricity Canada membership is not required to qualify to use the logo.

Sustainable Electricity Leader™ recognized by Electricity Canada

  • Hydro ottawa
  • Newfoundland power
  • Maritime electric
  • Enmax
  • Sask Power Powering Our Future Colour Orange and Gray RGB 01 1024x321
  • NL hydro no tag 1024x321
  • Saint john energy
  • Yukon energy
  • Altalink
  • HON Logo RGB GRND TEAL 01
  • Toronto hydro
  • Oakville Hydro Logo CMYK
  • FORTISAB blue yellow

Become a Sustainable Electricity Leader™

Since its inception, the Sustainable Electricity Leader™ Designation has been awarded to 11 electricity companies.

Contact info@electricity.ca to learn more about becoming a Sustainable Electricity Leader™.