Hydro Ottawa honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
Land Acknowledgement
The meaning of land acknowledgement
Following the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, in 2015, the custom of land acknowledgement was revived to acknowledge the Indigenous Nation or Nations that occupy the territory where a meeting is taking place.
Land acknowledgements are a first step in the journey of Reconciliation, honouring the land and Indigenous presence which dates back over 10,000 years. It provides a moment to demonstrate recognition of Indigenous lands, treaties and peoples, and reflect about the past and what changes are needed to further Reconciliation.
Our commitment to Reconciliation
Hydro Ottawa Statement on recognition of territory
The Algonquin Anishinaabeg is the Indigenous Nation of what we know today as the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau).
Hydro Ottawa acknowledges the Indigenous peoples whose territories we work from and live in. We acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territories of the First Nations peoples, Inuit, and Métis that call Turtle Island home. We recognize that this land is shared through historic treaties, developed through contemporary treaties and land that continues to be unceded territory.
Strategic direction
A leading partner in a smart energy future
This 2021-2025 Strategic Direction provides an overview of Hydro Ottawa’s business strategy and financial projections for the next five years. It is designed to inform our shareholder and all other stakeholders about the most important trends shaping our business environment, and how the company intends to respond to them.
Annual reports
Green Bonds
Hydro Ottawa is a trusted leader in sustainability, recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers 2024 and a Sustainable Electricity Leader™ by Electricity Canada. Our environmental management system (EMS), aligned with internationally recognized ISO 14001 standards and audited by an independent third party, further demonstrates our commitment to environmental excellence and operational transparency.
Through our Green Bond Framework, aligned with the International Capital Market Association’s Green Bond Principles, Hydro Ottawa finances projects that drive positive environmental impact. Proceeds are directed to initiatives in clean energy, clean transportation, green buildings, energy efficiency, biodiversity and conservation, and climate change adaptation—aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 13, and 15.
Our key investments include:
- Expanding renewable energy through run-of-the-river hydroelectric.
- Construction, development, and operation of new LEED-Gold certified buildings that set high standards for sustainability
- Modernizing distribution infrastructure with smart grids and energy storage systems
- Constructing, operating, and maintaining electricity distribution infrastructure that has low carbon intensity
- Electrifying our vehicle fleet and enhancing climate resilience across our operations
With a clear goal to achieve net-zero operations by 2030, Hydro Ottawa ensures accountability and transparency through the publication of annual allocation and impact reporting, until full allocation of bond proceeds is achieved. Our Second Party Opinion from Sustainalytics independently confirms that the Hydro Ottawa Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles (2021).
Explore how Hydro Ottawa’s Green Bonds deliver meaningful environmental progress while creating value for investors and communities.
Fighting against forced labour and child labour report
Hydro Ottawa’s inaugural report, mandated by the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, details efforts in combatting forced and child labor within its operations and supply chains throughout 2023, underscoring its commitment to ethical practices and transparency.