A rigorous approach

Sound environmental management is essential to sustainable development, and Énergir’s Environmental Management System (EMS) is governed by this principle. Through this system, which applies to natural gas distribution activities in Québec, Énergir prevents or reduces the negative repercussions of its activities on the environment. The actions Énergir has taken since implementing the EMS have enabled it to reduce its GHG emissions, optimize the use of its resources, increase the volume of the waste it recovers and promote energy efficiency programs for its customers. 

Énergir also ensures that its daily operations comply with its Environmental Policy—a fundamental element of the Environmental Management System. Under this policy, Énergir is committed to showing leadership, rigour and determination in pursuing its environmental actions in its Québec gas distribution operations and with its customers and the general public in a context of sustainable development. 

By publishing its Sustainable Development Roadmap in 2012, Énergir committed to becoming an influencer for its suppliers, especially through its procurement approach. A responsible procurement process was therefore introduced for the purpose of structuring and measuring initiatives already underway. The actions implemented include a Supplier Code of Conduct, published in April 2015. It is a guide of behaviours Énergir expects from its suppliers, particularly in terms of sustainable development and responsible business practices.

Énergir’s 2013 Sustainable Development Report was the first in Québec to meet the requirements of the fourth-generation Global Reporting Initiative (G4 GRI). The report is in line with our sustainable development initiative and our discussions with our stakeholders. Check out the new 2015 sustainability report.