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Reflecting on 2+ Decades of Sustainability Reporting at Enbridge
Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE /...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Reflecting on 2+ Decades of Sustainability Reporting at EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2023 / EnbridgeCSO and Committee Chair Q AQ (Pete): This is our 22nd Sustainability Report, so we've been at this for a while. Over these last two decades, the quality of our disclosures, our active management of a broader set of issues and the policies that guide our actions have all evolved. How does the Board think about sustainability and the value of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting?A (Susan): Sustainability is very much integrated as part of Enbridge's strategy and how the Board approaches our governance responsibilities. The Company operates long-lived, capital intensive assets across thousands of communities, so taking a lifecycle approach to operations and to engaging with host communities and the public to reduce impacts makes good business sense. Our Sustainability Report has proven a useful tool to highlight priority issues across ESG dimensions, and to track progress against the goals we've set as an organization.Q (Pete): We talk a lot about continuous improvement at Enbridge. In the context of sustainability and this year's Report how is that top of mind with the Board?A (Susan): I'm pleased that Enbridge continues to be a leader in ESG disclosure and performance-this year's Report highlights progress against the Company's ESG goals announced in late 2020. Importantly, this year's Report also includes an update on the Company's Scope 3 emissions engagement with key suppliers; a deeper look at our efforts to drive down methane emissions from operations; and more detail around direct and indirect climate lobbying and the steps taken to ensure alignment with our net-zero ambitions and the goals of the Paris Agreement.Q (Pete): Enbridge has a long-held commitment to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities across North America. How does the Board consider reconciliation and Indigenous cultural awareness and understanding?A (Susan): Indigenous engagement, partnership and understanding is top-of-mind for the Board. The publication of the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan in September 2022 was an important step in advancing Enbridge's reconciliation journey. The plan is a roadmap for meaningful engagement, capacity b...