At Enbridge, there are no dividing lines between good business practices and being a responsible company - one that is ethical, is a steward of the environment, is safe, engages its stakeholders and is attentive to social needs.

Social responsibility encompasses every area of our business, whether we call it CSR or just "doing our job."

This philosophy is the foundation of this CSR Report, which documents the different aspects of our environmental, economic and social performance. It is also the driving force behind our company's CSR Advisory Committee, which was formed in 2004. Comprised of senior staff from throughout the organization, the committee plays a critical role in advancing CSR at Enbridge by providing advice to senior management on CSR policies, strategies, planning and performance.

"They are the people who sit on the 'hot seat' in terms of helping to lead CSR at Enbridge, being frequently called on to field answers to some of our company's toughest environmental and social questions," says D'Arcy Levesque, Vice President, Public and Government Affairs, and chair of the 19-person committee. "Their involvement in this committee and their different operational roles are testimony to the seriousness with which Enbridge approaches CSR."

In 2004, the committee was actively engaged at every stage of the development and review of this report. This report also features interviews with selected members of the CSR Advisory Committee.