Looking beyond boundaries – boundaries allow for a simplified division of responsibility but nature itself knows no boundaries and everything in nature is interconnected. At Bruce Power, we understand our boundaries, and also acknowledge that our operational impact and influence does not end at our property line, so neither does our responsibility to influence and uphold environmental stewardship. As a major clean energy provider for the province of Ontario, ensuring we have a systematic approach to identify, prevent, reduce, and enhance our environmental impact is critical to the longevity of our business.
The Bruce Power site is situated on the east shore of Lake Huron, approximately 18 kilometers north of Kincardine within the shared treaty and traditional Territory of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing). Bruce Power is dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with the Indigenous communities we work with, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), the Métis Nation of Ontario (Region 7) and Historic Saugeen Métis.
The site itself is made up of multiple property owners that provide a variety of services. Through a lease agreement with Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power operates and maintains Bruce Nuclear Generating Station A (Bruce A), Bruce Nuclear Generating Station B (Bruce B), each containing four CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactors, as well as several ancillary facilities. The Bruce Power Environmental Management System (EMS) scope includes Bruce A, Bruce B as well as the on-site ancillary facilities and supporting infrastructure, leased and operated on the Bruce Power site. The EMS also includes the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre (B32), the Chesley Warehouse (B64) and 88 Farrell Drive off-site facilities.
For more than a decade, our systematic approach to environmental management has been through the adoption of the ISO 14001, Environmental Management System (EMS) standard, a globally recognized third-party certified Environmental Management System. This standard provides us with a framework to ensure we meet our legal requirements, as well as the ability to identify environmental protection opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement in environment and sustainability.
EMS certification also fulfills the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Licence requirement of Environmental Protection. The EMS assists Bruce Power in managing compliance obligations from regulatory agencies as well as commitments and issues identified through engagement with Indigenous Nations, communities and stakeholder groups.
