Climate Change Data

Halton Hills Hydro

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015)

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Economic Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 23.3 GWh of energy conservation through customer participation in saveONenergy programs, achieving 103.5% of the 2011-2014 energy target.
  • Prepared a new 6-year plan to achieve 30.9 GWh in energy conservation.
  • Implemented energy saving measures at the workplace (recycling, green bins, non-toxic paints, green cleaning products).

Social Achievements

  • Employees raised over $1750 for local charities.
  • Employees participated in a coat drive donating winter coats to a local charity.
  • Participation in the LEAP Low-income Energy Assistance Program and saveONenergy Home Assistance Program.

Governance Achievements

  • Awarded the Electricity Distributor’s Association Award for Performance Excellence in 2014 based on performance in Occupational Health and Safety, Operational Excellence, Financial Operations, Retail Strategies for Conservation and Demand Management, and Contribution to the Community.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30.9 GWh in energy conservation within 6 years.

Environmental Challenges

  • Attracting and retaining employees as staff members become eligible for retirement.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strong vision of Corporate Social Responsibility to help manage reputation and attract potential employees.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supporting local businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000

Awards & Recognition

  • Electricity Distributor’s Association Award for Performance Excellence