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Acting Responsibly and Developing Sustainably
In 2006, Loto-Québec became the first public corporation to establish a sustainable development policy based on economic, social and environmental considerations. Since then, the policy has influenced all of the Corporation's sectors of activity, calling on all its employees and managers to contribute to the effort. The Corporation is also progressively bringing its business partners into the endeavour by inviting them to work towards reaching our sustainable development objectives.
2008-2013 Sustainable Development Action Plan
In accordance with Québec's Sustainable Development Act and in solidarity with all the other stakeholders in public administration, Loto-Québec submitted its 2008-2013 Sustainable Development Action Plan in March 2009. This action plan gives concrete expression to the Corporation's commitment to sustainable development and serves as a constructive guide to rally people to action. Through this transparent approach, Loto-Québec is joining forces with other key players in Québec society to foster sustainable development throughout the province. The document is an ideal way for the Corporation to take bold new steps and inform the public about its commitments.
Loto-Québec's 2008-2013 Sustainable Development Action Plan was developed in compliance with the government's Stratégie gouvernementale de développement durable 2008-2013 (in French only).
Accomplishments in 2009-2010
As part of its 2008-2013 Sustainable Action Plan, Loto-Québec has implemented new responsible practices.
A significant milestone was reached during fiscal year 2009-2010 as that was the first full year of application of the 2008-2013 Sustainable Action Plan.
Loto-Québec took the opportunity to draw a clear picture of its practices in this area. More ambitious targets were therefore set, including the development of a sustainable transportation plan, holding eco-responsible events and adding sustainable development criteria to the process of selecting events for sponsorship.
In fact, the guide for promoters (in French only) [Format PDF, 183 KB - Help] of events sponsored through Rendez-vous Loto-Québec includes a section on how to integrate eco-responsible considerations in their activities.
With regard to property management, Loto-Québec's environmental initiatives resulted in the Corporation garnering a number of major awards over the past year.
Several other initiatives contributed to implementing the 14 actions detailed in the 2008-2013 Sustainable Action Plan and are described in the Sustainable Development Status Report [PDF Format, 183 KB - Help].
Another significant advancement is that all Loto-Québec corporate and business units are now required to consider the 16 principles included in the Sustainable Development Act as they develop their operational plans. The objective is to reconcile the sustainable development process with day-to-day business realities faced by Loto-Québec's various units and subsidiaries. The tools developed to support managers' decision-making have been set down in the documents entitled Guide pour la prise en compte des principes de développement durable and En route vers un développement durable (in French only) [PDF Format, 2.1 MB - Help].
Openness and Awareness Raising
A process has been launched to support ongoing dialogue with key persons and groups involved in Loto-Québec's activities.
The first step was to consult Loto-Québec's personnel to understand their concerns and expectations relating to sustainable development. The consultations revealed that our personnel has a good knowledge of Loto-Québec's initiatives, which they support, but would like the Corporation to emphasize the economic and social aspects of sustainable development.
The next step will be to hold consultations in 2010 with external stakeholders. In the end, the Corporation will be able to improve the process for developing and implementing its sustainable development initiatives.
Finally, the fact that Loto-Québec has earned the highest level of the World Lottery Association's International Responsible Gaming Certification in 2009 demonstrates the importance the Corporation attaches to quality aid and awareness programs for employees and customers. It should be noted that, as of March 31, 2010, 77% of Loto Québec employees had been sensitized to responsible gaming through special training sessions.
Last update: July 29, 2010
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