Sustainable development Our electricity: A precious resource
At Hydro-Québec, sustainable development is an integral part of all our operations and projects. Find out how our approach strengthens our environmental protection measures, social contributions and good governance.
Sustainable Development Plan 2024–2028
The Sustainable Development Plan (PDD) is an important element of our commitment to respecting sustainability principles [PDF 212 ko – in French only]
as well as to environmental, social and economic responsibility.
Read the Sustainable Development Plan 2024-2028
Environment, social and governance
Our environment, social and governance (ESG) performance is now presented on a dedicated portal. This portal highlights our initiatives in the areas of decarbonization, biodiversity and communities. It also presents the company's efforts in the area of responsible governance, demonstrating its commitment to a more sustainable and responsible tomorrow.
To learn more consult our portal
Download sustainability reports from previous years.
Important note: Old reports found on the company's website are presented for informational purposes only. The company's current commitments and statements can be found in the most recent version of the Sustainable Development Plan.
Our actions supports our sustainability goals and strategies
Specialized Documentation
About 50 years ago, after the Québec government launched the La Grande complex project, Hydro‑Québec created its environment department. Since then, the company has conducted a wealth of environmental studies covering topics such as aquatic environments, wildlife species and the human environment.