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