The Future of Clean Electricity

Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) story.

ESG is more than simply a business strategy at TransAlta, it’s our competitive advantage. 

Sustainability, or ESG, is one of our core values: it is part of our corporate culture and is a top priority. We strive to integrate sustainability into governance, decision-making, risk management and our day-to-day business processes, while balancing growth considerations and the economy. 

The outcome of continuous improvement on key ESG issues and ensuring our economic value creation is balanced with a value proposition for the environment and for people. 

Sustainability Strategy

TransAlta’s renewable energy commitment began more than one hundred years ago when the company built the first hydro asset in Alberta, which still operates today.

Our membership and participation with key sustainability organizations supports and validates our ESG strategy. We’re members of:

  • The Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), which includes GLOBE, Delphi and Leading Change Canada
  • The Canadian Electricity Association Sustainability Steering Committee
  • IFRS Sustainability Alliance
  • Electricity Canada Sustainable Electricity Steering Committee
  • Climate Change Adaptation Committee

Our key strategic ESG pillars

  • Reliable and Responsible Electricity Production
  • Safe, Healthy, Diverse and Engaged Workplace
  • Positive Indigenous, Stakeholder, Customer and Employee Relationships
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Technology and Innovation
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