Measures and Standards: Key Indicators
2023-24 Highlights
Looking Ahead
Our Approach to ESG
President’s Message
About SaskEnergy
Environment
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Our People
Governance
Protecting the local environment From project planning and design through to construction, operation, and reclamation activities, SaskEnergy strives to reduce our impact on all aspects of the environment, including plant life, wildlife, water bodies, native prairie, and species at risk. Working around environmentally sensitive land, water and wildlife When planning our projects, we make it a priority to avoid environmentally sensitive landscapes and water features. We use geographic information system (GIS) layers to determine the best routes for our gas lines to avoid environmentally sensitive areas. Once a route is selected, risk assessments take place for any sensitive habitats, landscape features and species. Depending on the findings of the assessment, we then coordinate field visits. In areas that are environmentally sensitive, we visit the sites during spring, summer and fall to gain a greater understanding of the land use, species habitat and species of concern. Based on these visits and what is found, we will then either re-route our project to avoid sensitive species and habitats, or put mitigation measures in place to reduce the risk of disturbing them. In determining what mitigation measures are the best fit for any environmentally sensitive areas where we work, SaskEnergy collaborates with environmental professionals and governing agencies to make sure we are compliant with environmental acts and regulations. We also have third-party environmental monitors on site, where required, to act as our environmental eyes and ears in the field. In addition to assessing compliance with any specific mitigation measures or regulatory requirements, they are continuously watching for new potential environmental concerns that may arise and help to make sure that those concerns are effectively addressed. Examples include birds nesting on equipment or in the project area, discovering contamination during excavation, or any spills or releases that may occur during construction.
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