Thanks to hydropower, Hydro-Québec produces clean, renewable and safe energy, thereby helping to protect our environmental heritage for future generations both in Québec and beyond its borders.

Compared with other generating options, hydropower emits very few greenhouse gases, contributing significantly to the fight against climate change.

Annual external audits enable Hydro-Québec to place a power content label on the electricity it supplies. Based on an audit of data for 2000 conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2001, each terawatthour sold by the company generated 40.1 times less CO, 31.5 times less SO and 28.7 times less NO than the regional average for electric utilities in the six New England states, New York State, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Hydro-Québec is a world leader in renewable energy as well as environmental assessment and protection.

Our hydroelectric development projects meet stringent criteria regarding compliance with sustainable development principles, profitability and acceptance by local communities.

The company practises rigorous environmental management that complies with ISO 14001 and is based on the principle of continuous improvement.

To promote sustainable development and the protection of the global environment, Hydro-Québec has undertaken to:

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