Our approach

Sustainability Governance

Hydro-Québec boasts a well-established culture of sustainability. Our results-driven vision is grounded in values, policies and guidelines that cover all aspects of sustainable development. A prime example is our Strategic Plan 2009–2013, which emphasizes renewable energies, energy efficiency and technological innovation with a view to sustainability.

Commitment

Board of Directors

  • Chairman of the Board
  • Sixteen members appointed by the shareholder (the Québec government), including the Chairman of the Board and the President and Chief Executive Officer

Board committees

  • Seven committees, including the Environment and Public Affairs Committee

Corporate management

  • Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer

Mission

Supply power and pursue endeavors in energy-related research and promotion, energy conversion and conservation, and any field connected with or related to power or energy.

Vision

Become a world leader in energy by working with business partners to develop the company's expertise for the benefit of its customers, employees and shareholder.

Professional ethics

  • Code of ethics for directors
  • Code of conduct for employees

Corporate policies

  • Acquisitions
  • Assets
  • Business Partners
  • Customers
  • Environment
  • Finances
  • Financial Disclosure
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Security
  • Social Role
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Planning

Strategic plan

  • Complementary development of hydroelectricity and wind power
  • Energy efficiency
  • Technological innovation

Sustainable Development Action Plan

  • Objectives and targets
  • Indicators

Division and group business plans

  • Objectives and targets
  • Indicators
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Implementation

Management systems

  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
  • Etc.

Internal coordination mechanisms

  • Environment
  • Health, safety and security
  • Community relations
  • Human resources
  • Training
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Assessment and improvement

Environmental assessments

  • Impact studies
  • Internal assessments

Compliance auditing

  • Environmental audits
  • Health and safety audits
  • Facility security audits
  • Internal audits

Indicators

  • Internal indicators
  • Global Reporting Initiative
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Performance reporting

Internal

  • Management reviews
  • Report to the Board of Directors

External

  • Sustainability Report
  • Web site
  • Sustainable Developement Action Plan 2009-2013
  • Annual Report
  • Regional profile of Hydro-Québec's activities
  • Financial Profile
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