Leadership in External Collaboration and Partnerships

This award is given to a company with a strong commitment to external collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and other stakeholders.

Past Recipients

2022

SaskPower

2021

Hydro Québec

The Îles-de-la-Madeleine network, supplied by the Cap-aux-Meules (CAM) power station has integrated a wind farm backed by storage to reduce fuel consumption by 15%.

2020

Ontario Power Generation

2019

FortisBC

In recognition of FortisBC’s collaboration with various engaged stakeholders to create the Kootenay EV Corridor.

2018

Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro is the winner of the SE program’s 2018 Leadership in External Collaboration and Partnerships in Sustainability for the Metrolinx Battery Storage initiative. This initiative will increase grid resiliency and contribute to the local community’s goal of becoming Toronto’s first “Net Zero” neighbourhood.

2017

Saskatoon Light & Power

In recognition of Saskatoon Light & Power’s strong commitment to external collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and other stakeholders.

2016

Ontario Power Generation

Through joint ventures with Indigenous groups, Ontario Power Generation has successfully developed numerous projects to produce safe, renewable and clean electricity while providing education, training, jobs and contract opportunities to surrounding Indigenous communities. OPG is committed to exploring business partnerships that maximize employment while developing a qualified workforce, and building long-term, mutually beneficial working relationships with Indigenous communities that are guided by a respect for languages, customs, and social and cultural practices.