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AHC GROUP: Answering Public Expectations Since 1981. AHC Group’s Annual Corporate Affiliates Event Advancing the Case for Sustainable Products and Value Creation June 29 and 30, 2004 held at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY AHC Group Proudly Presents Gord Lambert
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AHC GROUP: Answering Public Expectations Since 1981 AHC Group’s Annual Corporate Affiliates Event Advancing the Case for Sustainable Products and Value Creation June 29 and 30, 2004 held at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY AHC Group Proudly Presents Gord Lambert VP of Sustainable Development Suncor presenting on Growing A Sustainable Energy Company AHC Group 4 Franklin Square, Suite B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-583-9619 Bruce Piasecki, Founder and President bruce@ahcgroup.com Shareholder Value Workshop Chaired by Hewson Baltzel Facilitated by Bruce Piasecki, AHC Group For more information on our quarterly benchmarking exchanges and how to participate in The AHC Group’s Corporate Affiliates Program, please contact David Frazier at David@ahcgroup.com, or visit www.ahcgroup.com
Topics • Sustainable development - brief history • Why sustainable development is important • Brief overview of Suncor’s progress • The path forward for Suncor
Importance of Sustainability to Suncor • License to growth/stakeholder expectations • Issue of climate change • Strategic competitive advantage • (shareholder value)
Our Vision of Sustainability: Core Purpose “Suncor Energy is a unique and sustainable energy company dedicated to vigorous growth in world wide markets by meeting the changing expectations of our current and future stakeholders”
Our Vision of Sustainability: Strategic Framework Sustainable Energy Company Economic Prosperity Social Well-Being Environmental Quality Stakeholder Expectations • Customers • Shareholders • Employees • Communities • Governments • General public Operational Excellence Issues Management Products & Services for the Future Improved Decision Making Stakeholder Relations Organizational Capability & Commitment
Sustainability in Action Operational Excellence • Journey to Zero- Safety • significant change initiative • ISO 14001 • Energy Management
Sustainability in Action Issues Management • Climate change
Sustainability in Action Products and Services for the Future • Alternative and renewable energy • Wind Power • Ethanol-enhanced gasoline • Emerging energy technologies
DECISION LCVA Methodology Goal Design definition Overview improvement Scoping Impact Assessment Inventory Assessment Sustainability in Action Improved Decision-Making • LCVA is a new core tool for engineering
Sustainability in Action Corporate Social Responsibility • Stakeholder expectations and Suncor performance assessed every two years • Aboriginal partnerships • Stakeholder engagement-- rigorous and real time • Workplace diversity
Sustainability in Action Organizational Capability and Commitment • Integrated into leadership development • Innovative action by employees • Support at operating and corporate levels • Sustainability Steering Committee • reports to CEO’s Corporate Committee
1999 2000 2001 1998 • Sunbridge wind power project in Saskatchewan • Alberta wind power agreement • Australia restoration project • Action By Canadians program on climate change • 3rd We Care report • Belize forest project • Founding of Cumulative Environmental Management Association • Petroleum coke sale • NOx emission reduction project in Ontario • Emission reduction trade • ISO 14001 certification at Sarnia • Flaregas recovery system at OSG • Suncor Energy Foundation • Suncor included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index • Ethanol enhanced gasolines • Suncor achieves target for aboriginal business development at OSG; company on track to achieve target for aboriginal employment • Lifecycle value assessments (LCVAs) Progress toward sustainable development • LCVAs used for Firebag In-situ project • Fort McMurray air monitoring program • Major urban environmental projects in Fort McMurray, Calgary and Sarnia • Suncor Energy Foundation announces that nearly $3 million given to charitable causes in 2000 • Destination Conservation project • Participation in Ontario’s Anti-Smog Action Plan • Award for benzene reductions at Sarnia • Company-wide team directed to develop energy efficiency initiatives and other opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from operations • Record performance for sulphur dioxide reduction plant at OSG • Sponsorship of mine operations program at Keyano College • Commitment to invest $100 million in alternative and renewable energy by 2005 • We Care Connection, employee volunteer group, started in Calgary • Equity investment in Northern Power Systems, US-based commercial developer of renewable energy • Fort McKay Industrial Relations Corporation • Leadership award from Canada’s Climate Change Voluntary Challenge and Registry (VCR) • Cogeneration agreement with TransAlta • Sponsoring of Coal Bed Methane Project • Creation of multi-shareholder CARE Coalition to promote renewable energy in Canada • Sunoco achieves zero underground storage system leaks in retail operations What We Have Accomplished (1998-2001)
The Path Forward: What’s Required • Performance • Integrity • Courage Healthy Environment Strong Economy Sustainable Development Social Well-Being
Shareholder Value Based on C$100 invested December 31, 1992
Personal Biography Gord Lambert is Vice President, Sustainable Development for Suncor Energy. In this role, Gord directs Suncor’s environment, health and safety policies and works with senior management and external stakeholders to align and improve the company’s long-term financial, social and environmental performance. Prior to assuming this role in July 1997, Gord spent two years as Director, Sustainable Development for TransAlta Corporation and 15 years with Imperial Oil Limited. He is involved with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in support of its work on climate change and sustainable development within the business community. He is currently on the Board of the BIOCAP Canada Foundation and the Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF). Gord is a current member and past director/treasurer of the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Gord graduated in 1980 from the University of Guelph with an Honors Bachelor of Sciences degree majoring in Biological Science with a minor in economics.