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Environmental Scorecard
| Objective | 2006 result | 2007 result | Target | Challenges |
| Reduce Canadian absolute direct GHG emissions to 20 % below 1990 levels by 2010. | Achieved a 27% reduction by the end of 2006. | Achieved a 26% reduction (a 1.3% increase from 2006 levels) due to an increased level of throughput. | 20 % by 2010. Because we have achieved our target we are now reviewing it). |
Operational growth. Diversity of operations |
| Develop a carbon management strategy. | Expanded GHG reporting to include U.S. operations. | Improved GHG data auditing and implemented management plans. | Develop management systems and improve reductions. | Improving emissions inventory of our U.S. operations, then formulating management strategies. Diversity of operations. |
| Prevent spills and leaks. | 67 reportable spills (5,663 barrels). | 65 reportable spills (13,777 barrels). | Zero spills and leaks. Minimize environmental impacts should releases occur. | Continuing to improve maintenance, response training, and exercises to mitigate the inherent risk of spills. |
| Help customers use energy wisely (DSM programs). | Saved 77.5 million cubic metres of natural gas (the equivalent of heating 25,000 homes for a year). | Saved 70.3 million cubic metres of natural gas (the equivalent of heating 23,000 homes for a year). | Continue to promote energy savings. | While we can encourage customer efficiency, we cannot enforce it. |
| Be part of a collaborative solution for climate change. | Announced leadership role of the ASAP pilot project to sequester CO2. | Lead and offer climate change solutions to our large GHG-emitting customers. | Uncertainty surrounding proposed GHG regulations and legislation. | |
| Invest in renewable and alternative energy sources that complement our core operations and provide environmental benefits. | Received approvals for Ontario Wind Power project. Began constructing fuel cell pilot plant. Worked with stakeholders to develop the first combined heat and emergency power plant installed in Ontario. Opened Chin Chute wind power plant (30 MW). |
Began installation of wind towers and turbines in Ontario. Continued construction and partially commissioned fuel cell pilot plant. |
Track technology. Develop and evaluate business opportunities. Fully commission fuel cell pilot plant in late 2008. |
Identifying opportunities and applying technologies. Competitive rate of returns for clean energy. |
Please see the Environmental Performance Indicators section of this report for additional detailed information on Enbridge’s goals and performance.