Through the mandatory Sustainable Electricity program, Electricity Canada’s members commit to integrate sustainability into their company operations. The Sustainable Electricity Awards recognizes companies in the electricity sector who have achieved the high-level goals of sustainable development and corporate responsibility.
Awards in this Category
Sustainable Strategy Award
This award is given to a company that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated sustainability strategy within the company.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
This is awarded to a company that has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability performance improvement through new projects, programs, and initiatives.
Leadership in Community Partnerships
This award is given to a company with a strong commitment to external collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and other stakeholders.
Sustainable Leadership
This word is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on sustainability issues within the electricity sector.
Past Recipients in this Category
Sustainable Strategy Award
2024
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
This award is given to a company that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated sustainability strategy within the company. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro integrated a comprehensive sustainable strategy into their corporate strategic plan showcasing the importance of sustainability in their core business operations.
2023
ENMAX
ENMAX’s Environmental, Social and Governance Framework continues to guide the company forward to create safe, sustainable and affordable electricity for years to come.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
2024
Hydro One
Hydro One became the first utility in Canada to publish a Sustainable Financing Framework and establish a Sustainable Finance Working Group. This signals the importance of sustainability in future investments – backed by the over $4 billion in sustainability and green bonds Hydro One has issued.
2023
SaskPower
SaskPower has shown their commitment through their Advancing Women in Trades, Advancing Women in Leadership, and Indigenous Recruitment and Retention projects.
Leadership in Community Partnerships
2024
Naka Power
Naka Power’s unique partnership with Denendeh Investments and ATCO is reflected in the recent 50/50 financial ownership of Naka Power Utilities and in their longstanding relationship built up over the past 35 years.
2024
SaskPower
SaskPower engaged with 60,000 members of the public to discuss the next steps in the energy transition. This engagement created the SaskPower Future Supply plan and allowed the community to be fully informed on their energy future.
Sustainable Leadership
2024
Peter Michaud, Oakville Hydro
Peter Michaud has shown significant engagement and contribution to Electricity Canada’s sustainability initiatives. His input has positively impacted the restructuring of the Sustainable Electricity Program, and renewed members' interest in discussing the global warming potential of SF6.
2020
Marie-Claude Rousseau, Hydro Quebec