Environmental, Social and Governance

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

EfficiencyOne understands the importance of ESG considerations in demonstrating an organization’s contribution to an ethical and sustainable future and has been considering and integrating ESG based practices into our activities for over a decade. We are committed to further integrating ESG considerations into our decision making and growing our impact.

The following environmental, social, and governance sections focus on our 2023 ESG metrics and targets. By measuring and communicating our ESG contributions, we aim to be pushed to achieve higher goals, and inspire ourselves and others along this journey.

Environmental

Environmental sustainability is one of the most pressing issues of our lifetime, the work that we do at E1 every day not only helps people reduce their energy bills, but also their carbon footprint. We are committed to continue to help Nova Scotia achieve its emission reduction targets and help people achieve their energy goals.

Our 2023 ESG metric and target will further our contribution to local climate goals:

GHG Emission Reductions from E1 Programs

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Social

We recognize that Nova Scotia is a tapestry of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences. We want to be an organization that is representative of the customers we serve. To that end, we will continue to strive for diversity across our entire organization – from our Board of Directors, leadership teams, and staff. We will continue to develop programs and services that meet the unique needs of diverse communities across our province, taking a collaborative approach in both their design and delivery.

Employee Engagement

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Leadership Diversity

Leaders that identify as female

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Leaders that identify as Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, or as a visible minority

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Employee Diversity

Employees that identify as female

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Employees that identify as indigenous, African Nova Scotian, or as a visible minority

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Our Involvement in the Community

Satisfaction of Efficiency Nova Scotia program participants

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Participation

Participation in Low Income, Mi'kmaw and other Diverse Communities programs

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Support the energy efficiency and clean energy industry

Efficiency Preferred Partners who have participated in professional development supported by E1

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Participation in Green Schools

Public schools that have participated in the Green Schools program

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Governance

Internal systems adopted by E1 are critical to govern itself. This includes accountability, making effective decisions, and complying with the law. This also includes governance of environmental and social factors and how ESG is implemented (e.g., integrated within operations), monitored, and reported upon. There are three themes and five metrics with targets under the governance category.

Data breaches reported to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Safety

Lost time injuries for E1 staff

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Workers Compensation Board Safety Certified Program Delivery Partners

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Board Diversity

Board Members that identify as female

2023 Target

2023 Performance

Board Members that identify as Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, or a visible minority

2023 Target

2023 Performance