Our Approach
The Québec government passed the Sustainable Development Act in 2006. In 2008, Québec's Government Sustainable Development Strategy put this law into concrete terms, setting benchmarks to guide the actions of government departments, agencies and corporations.
In response to the government strategy, Hydro-Québec has drawn up the Sustainable Development Action Plan 2009–2013. Because Hydro-Québec has been applying sustainable development principles for many years, both our day-to-day management and our infrastructure projects are already imbued with a culture of sustainability. Nevertheless, as the action plan indicates, we plan to harmonize our efforts with those of the government to ensure environmental protection, social progress and economic development.
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| Action | Target |
| Action 1: Implement hydropower projects and contribute to the development of wind power. |
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| Action 2: Increase the capacity of existing hydroelectric generating stations. |
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| Action 3: Step up energy efficiency initiatives. |
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| Action 4: Continue to help low-income customers. |
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| Action 5: Reduce transport-related GHG emissions. |
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| Action 6: Promote reduction at source, reuse and recycling. |
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| Action 7: Establish specifications for sustainable procurement. |
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| Action 8: Inform and educate employees regarding sustainability and the company's approach. Help employees learn to apply sustainability principles to their daily activities. |
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| Action 9: Improve vegetation control methods on the distribution system to better protect biodiversity. |
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| Action 10: Organize sustainable events and promote responsible management of events sponsored by Hydro-Québec. |
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Download Hydro-Québec's Sustainable Development Action Plan 2009–2013
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