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Acting Responsibly and Developing Sustainably
Sustainable development: a fruitful initiative
In 2005, Loto-Québec launched a sustainable development initiative that includes the organization’s economic, social and environmental spheres. In so doing, the Corporation reinforced the numerous practices it already had in place and integrated various new initiatives in order to tangibly and proactively meet the expectations of the various parties concerned.
Unveiling of Loto-Québec's 2008-2013 Sustainable Development Action Plan
This action plan, which is proof of Loto-Québec's commitment to sustainable development, will serve as a constructive guide to rally people to action. Through this open approach, we are joining forces with other key players in Québec society to foster sustainable development throughout the province. We believe that this document is an ideal way to take bold new steps and inform the public about our commitments, particularly those affecting compulsive gambling. Loto-Québec's 2008-2013 sustainable development action plan, entitled Plan d'action de développement durable 2008-2013 de Loto-Québec, was drafted in accordance with the Québec Government's 2008-2013 Sustainable Development Strategy.
Accomplishments in 2007-2008
Our key accomplishments covered:
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- practicing responsible procurement
- managing events in an environmentally sound manner
- creating partnerships
- managing waste matter
- saving energy
- saving water
- awareness and information campaigns
Strong Guidance
A committee in charge of social responsibility and sustainable development keeps the initiative on track and closely monitors its progress. The committee is made up of some 20 employees from our headquarters and subsidiaries. Loto-Québec is also home to 15 or so committees whose mandate is to propose further sustainable development initiatives.
Since our Sustainable Development Policy (in French only) [PDF Format, 288 KB - Help, last update on June 12, 2007] was adopted in 2006, the Board of Directors has been kept abreast of all progress made on the dossier. As part of our 2007-2010 strategic planning exercise, each of Loto-Québec’s business units has integrated sustainable development actions into its operational plan, each of which includes specific targets, indicators and deadlines.
An annual review is used to follow up on the policy adopted in 2006. During the previous fiscal year, 87% of the targets were reached on average, an excellent outcome for the first year of such an initiative.
Last update: April 2, 2009
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