2011. In this annual information form - Encana

Social and Environmental Policies
Encana has a Corporate Responsibility Policy, an Environment Policy and a Health & Safety Policy (the
“Policies”) that articulate Encana’s commitment to responsible development. The Policies apply to any activity
undertaken by or on behalf of Encana, anywhere in the world, associated with the finding, development,
production, transmission and storage of the Company’s products including decommissioning of facilities,
marketing and other business and administrative functions. The Corporate Responsibility Policy articulates
Encana’s commitment to conducting its business ethically, legally and in a manner that is fiscally, environmentally
and socially responsible, while delivering strong financial performance. The Corporate Responsibility Policy has
specific requirements in areas related to governance, people, environment, health and safety, engagement, and
community involvement.
With respect to Encana’s relationship with the communities in which it does business, the Corporate
Responsibility Policy states that Encana will: strive to be a good neighbour by contributing to the well-being of the
communities where it operates, recognizing their differing priorities and needs; engaging, listening and working
with stakeholders in a timely, respectful and meaningful way; and aligning its community investments with its
business strategy and seek to provide mutually beneficial relationships with the community and non-governmental
organizations.
With respect to human rights, the Corporate Responsibility Policy states that Encana will abide by all applicable
workplace, employment, privacy and human rights legislation. In addition, Encana will provide a respectful,
inclusive workplace free from harassment, discrimination and intimidation.
The Environment Policy recognizes that responsible environmental practices contribute to long-term shareholder
value creation and articulates Encana’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The Environment Policy
outlines specific requirements in areas related to: compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
environmental risk assessment and mitigation; air emissions management; water sourcing, handling and disposal;
pollution prevention and waste minimization; and habitat, plant and wildlife disturbance.
The Health & Safety Policy recognizes that all occupational injuries and illnesses are preventable and states
Encana’s goal of achieving a workplace free of recognized hazards, occupational injuries and illnesses.
The Policies and any revisions are approved by Encana’s Executive Team and its Board of Directors.
Accountability for implementation of the Policies is at the operational level within Encana’s business units.
Business units have established processes to evaluate risks and programs have been implemented to minimize
those risks. Coordination and oversight of the Policies resides with the EH&S, Security and Corporate
Responsibility Group within Corporate Development, EH&S and Reserves.
Some of the steps that Encana has taken to embed the corporate responsibility approach throughout the
organization include:
A comprehensive approach to training and communicating policies and practices and a requirement for
acknowledgement and sign-off on key policies from the Board of Directors and employees;
An EH&S management system;
A security program to regularly assess security threats to business operations and to manage the associated
risks;
A formalized approach to stakeholder relations with a standardized Stakeholder Engagement Guide and
specific Aboriginal Community Engagement Guide;
Corporate responsibility performance metrics to track the Company’s progress;
An environmental efficiency program that focuses on reducing energy and water use at Encana’s operations
and supports initiatives at the community level while also incenting employees to reduce energy and water
use in their homes;
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