Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Sustainability
• Energy Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) status from CaGBC in August 2023
• Reduced natural gas usage by 30% in the building (2020-2022)
• Transitioned almost all building lighting to LED bulbs with dimmer switches and occupancy sensors by the end of 2022

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Difficulty in establishing a reliable baseline for emissions due to varying building capacity during lockdowns and work-from-home policies.
• High cost of decarbonizing the 'last mile' of emissions reduction without using carbon offsets.
• Need to account for potential increase in electricity emissions due to changes in Ontario's electricity generation mix.

Mitigation Strategies

• Purchasing high-quality carbon offsets to negate remaining building emissions.
• Developing a reporting system for tracking GHGs and energy efficiency.
• Transition plan to move away from onsite combustion of fossil fuels by replacing building humidifier and water heaters with electrified equipment.
• Further studies to assess reliance on diesel and natural gas generators and explore alternative clean energy solutions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Potential increase in electricity emissions due to changes in Ontario's electricity generation mix.

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Zero Carbon Building standard (CaGBC)

Certifications: LEED, Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) from CaGBC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Affordability
• Public Consultation
• Employee Engagement and Development
• Health, Safety, and Well-being
• Socio-economic Impact
• Partnerships and Collaborations
• Community Development
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Customer Experience
• Emergency Preparedness
• Sustainability Commitment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Cybersecurity
• Corporate Governance
• Environment Management
• Grid Modernization
• Energy Efficiency
• Climate Change Resilience
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Environmental Achievements

• 23.1% reduction in corporate controllable carbon emissions from 2016 baseline
• 85% reduction in carbon emission from grid operations
• 43,000 kWh clean electricity at the Henley Rowing Centre
• New operations centre (opening Autumn 2023) with GHG reduction measures and LEED Gold certification
• Over 12% improvement in fuel consumption and generated carbon dioxide using HydraGen™ technology in 88 vehicles

Social Achievements

• $1.3M invested in communities through AlectraCARES
• Hybrid employee policies on remote work
• Partnership with DeGroote School of Business for ED&I scholarship
• Partnership with York University for scholarship program for BIPOC students
• Alectra employees volunteered to sort, pack and distribute 10,000 lbs. of food to local families

Governance Achievements

• Majority Independent Board of Directors
• Established a new grid modernization function
• Successfully procured leading-edge technology for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with Hydro One

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Inflation
• Omicron wave of COVID-19
• Severe weather events (derecho windstorm, blizzard)

Mitigation Strategies

• Employee adaptability and flexibility
• Alternative sourcing strategies
• Adapting and looking at alternative solutions for GHG emission reduction
• Improved communication with customers during extreme weather events
• Expanding storm restoration business through Holland Power Services

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Corporate Knights – Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
• 2022 ClimateWise – Most Innovative Leader
• Caring Company (Imagine Canada)
• 2022 Top Employer GTA
• 2022 OEA – Company of the Year

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Enhancing Customer Experience
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• 16.9% reduction in GHG emissions from fleet and facility operations since 2016
• Opened a new Gold LEED certified Kennedy Road operations centre in Brampton, Ontario with upgrades aimed at enhancing sustainability (reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% beyond LEED Gold Standards, 500-kW rooftop solar power generation system, over 25 electric vehicle charging stations, and the use of carbon-neutral flooring)
• Introduced the first all-electric bucket truck in Ontario

Social Achievements

• Named one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for the third year in a row
• Invested approximately $1.56 million in communities through AlectraCARES
• Implemented a new People Deal to improve employee experience
• Realigned ED&I policy with a comprehensive ED&I strategy

Governance Achievements

• 94% customer satisfaction
• Majority independent Board of Directors
• $250 million capital investment in distribution system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• SF₆ leaks from grid equipment post-COVID-19

Mitigation Strategies

• Introduced new SF₆ triage processes, heightened staff awareness, and robust partnerships with vendors seeking alternative solutions

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe weather events damaging electrical infrastructure

Opportunities

• Battery storage systems, distributed energy resources

Awards & Recognition

• Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens
• Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers
• Imagine Canada Caring Company
• 2024 Clean50 Individual Award (Geri Yin)