Alectra Inc. recognized by Corporate Knights as one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025

June 25, 2025

Alectra Inc. is ranked among Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025 by Corporate Knights, marking its seventh consecutive year on the list. Alectra placed second among transmission and distribution utilities and 11th overall in the annual ranking.

The Best 50 Corporate Citizens list evaluates companies across up to 25 ESG indicators— ranging from carbon emissions and clean revenue to diversity and governance.

“Being named one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for the seventh year in a row is an incredible honour,” said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. “This recognition affirms Alectra’s ongoing commitment to making a measurable, positive contribution to the environment, our customers, and the communities we serve.”

On June 13, Alectra released its Environmental, Social, and Governance report titled “Discovering the Possibilities”, showcasing significant progress toward its long-term sustainability goals while continuing to deliver reliable, affordable energy services to more than one million homes and businesses across Ontario.

Key achievements include:

  • GHG Emissions Reduction: achieved a 21.1 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2023.
  • Grid Modernization: Invested $460 million in grid renewal and replacement projects to modernize the electricity grid.
  • Community Investments: Allocated $1.39 million through the AlectraCARES Community Support Program, supporting over 150 local health, housing and food security initiatives.

Go HERE for more information on the full methodology behind the Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking

Go HERE for more information on Alectra’s commitment to sustainability visit Alectra’s 2024 Sustainability Report

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