Fortis is a responsible energy partner for our communities and customers and we are committed to doing our part to make progress on the most pressing global sustainability issues.

As a leader in the North American utility industry, we focus on conducting business in a responsible manner and protecting the environment for future generations. To measure our progress, we regularly set and review sustainability focused objectives, targets and programs with a commitment to continuous improvement.

We have identified the following areas of focus to preserve our environment, combat climate change, and deliver value for customers, employees and stakeholders while maintaining strong governance practices across our group of companies.

Preserving Our Environment and Combatting Climate Change

• Foster a cleaner energy future through investment in infrastructure to ensure resiliency and seek cost-efficient opportunities to decrease GHG emissions and increase our customers’ access to renewable energy sources.
• Improve environmental performance by regularly monitoring our operational practices and protocols, taking corrective action where necessary and auditing management systems and protocols.
• Recognize the importance of water and waste management and seek to reduce waste and use of water in operations.
• Strive to minimize the biodiversity impacts associated with our projects and operations.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and standards of environmental protection.

Linking Human Capital and Sustainability

• Foster a strong culture of safety, inclusion and ethical behaviour. Safety is our priority and we strive to continuously outperform the utility industry.
• Focus on the overall engagement and development of our employees.
• Raise employee and contractor awareness about the importance of sustainability. This includes Code of Conduct training addressing the importance of environmental responsibility, social consciousness and the support of communities, inclusion and diversity, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Respect and positively influence human rights through our actions and initiatives

Engaging with Stakeholders and Communities

• Engaging on sustainability priorities with stakeholders including investors, customers and community representatives.
• Invest purposefully in infrastructure to provide a safe, reliable and affordable service and pursue strategies to improve customer engagement.
• Execute a robust cybersecurity strategy that mitigates risks and safeguards systems and networks.
• Collaborate with industry associations, government, investors and other stakeholders to advance sustainability priorities in the energy utility industry.
• Support and participate in community-based projects with a priority on sustainability, inclusion and diversity.

Ensuring Good Governance

Our Board of Directors:

• Act in the best interests of our stakeholders, ensure effective leadership and provide oversight in key business areas.
• Ensure our directors have the appropriate skills, expertise and experience to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
• Maintain a board where at least one-third of the independent directors are female, and consider all aspects of diversity when assessing board composition and renewal.
• Conduct itself in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Routinely review our governance framework against evolving best practices to ensure continued high governance standards.