Climate Change Data

Evolugen

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2288 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1172 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1116 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:338465 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity purchased)
Total Energy Consumption:45126 MWh/year (renewable electricity purchased)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.34 tCO2e/GWh (location-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Ecosystems & Biodiversity
  • Water Management
  • Safety & Working Conditions
  • Community Relations
  • Indigenous Relations
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Carbon neutral on Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2020
  • Location-based carbon emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO2e/GWh (well below SBTi targets)
  • Supported 25 biodiversity projects across operating regions

Social Achievements

  • 24-year track record of zero employee or contractor fatalities
  • $1M+ in donations and community support projects
  • Received “Mérite de la philanthropie” award for Vaccibus support

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of employees attested to Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • 100% of employees completed Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption training
  • Implemented new Vendor Code of Conduct with 100% supplier attestation

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve a carbon emissions intensity of 0.5 tCO2e/GWh on Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a carbon emissions intensity of 100 tCO2e/GWh on Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Planning oversight at Valerie Falls facility resulted in non-compliance with water outflow requirements (no impacts resulted)
  • Absence of advanced technology for greater efficiency in GHG emission reduction (e.g., alternative SF6 technology)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented additional tools and procedures to ensure compliance with water resource and regulatory requirements
  • Engaged third-party consultant to identify further GHG emission reduction opportunities; will continue to monitor and make changes as more efficient technologies become available

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers assessed for Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption risk; 25% of suppliers identified as higher ESG risk

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Code of Conduct
  • Supply Chain Guidelines
  • ESG screening of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Riverine flooding
  • Coastal inundation
  • Soil erosion and drought
  • Freeze-thaw
  • Extreme heat
  • Wildfire
  • Landslide
  • Extreme wind
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB

Certifications: ECOLOGO® (22 hydropower facilities)

Third-party Assurance: E&Y (limited assurance on Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 9

Evolugen contributes to these SDGs through its renewable energy operations, community investment, and commitment to sustainable development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • One of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers (2022 & 2023)
  • One of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2023)
  • Mérite de la philanthropie award