Our Sustainability Commitment

"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Brundtland Commission of the United Nations - 1987

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The vision of Guelph Hydro Inc. and its affiliate companies is to lead Ontario in powering community well-being and environmental stewardship with sustainable energy solutions.

• Environmental stewardship

  • Generating and distributing energy in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner

• Social responsibility

  • Enhancing community well-being through the provision of a safe and reliable supply of energy and sustainable energy solutions

• Economic success

  • Growing our business and providing our shareholder, the City of Guelph, with a solid return on investment

Guelph Hydro's First Sustainability Report

In 2011, Guelph Hydro published its first Sustainability Report. This report:

• Describes our performance on key environmental, social and economic issues

• Measures our performance against the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an internationally recognized standardized framework for disclosing an organization's environmental, social and economic performance

• Provides detail on the actions we are taking to develop sustainable energy solutions in support of the City of Guelph's Community Energy Initiative.

To request a hard copy of the 2010 Sustainability Report, send an email to: Sustainability@GuelphHydro.com