Sustainability at Brookfield
At Brookfield Renewable, we believe that value creation and sustainable business practices are complementary goals. Brookfield Renewable leverages over 120 years of experience in power generation to support the global energy transition in a responsible manner. We aim to generate long-term value as an investor, developer, owner and operator of clean energy and sustainable solutions. Sustainability is embedded throughout our governance, decision making and operations. Our approach is guided by the goals set forth in the following principles:
Our Sustainability Principles
As one of the world’s largest renewable energy developers and operators, we provide clean energy solutions that support the global energy transition.
- Support the transition to a low-carbon economy, targeting net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner.
- Minimize environmental impacts by reducing emissions and applying the mitigation hierarchy1 across our operations.
- Manage water and waste responsibly and promote circularity across our assets.
- Provide clean energy to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
- Foster a positive work environment based on respect for human rights, valuing diversity, and zero tolerance for workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
- Operate with leading health and safety practices to support the goal of zero high-risk incidents.
- Operate to the highest ethical standards by conducting business activities in accordance with our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through transparency and active engagement.
- Respect human rights in line with our Human Rights Policy.
- Engage proactively and transparently with communities where we operate.
- Integrate community considerations into project planning and decision-making.
- Support local economic and social development through community investment, volunteering and partnerships.
Sustainability Reports
Brookfield Renewable Partners 2025 Sustainability Report
Learn how we are transforming the global energy system—developing and operating clean energy at scale to meet rising demand, support reliability, and deliver a responsible energy transition.
Brookfield Renewable Corporation 2024 Sustainability Report
Learn how we are transforming the global energy system—developing and operating clean energy at scale to meet rising demand, support reliability, and deliver a responsible energy transition.
- We tailor sustainability due diligence to each investment, following a structured approach, aligned with our global policies and relevant industry frameworks.
- We leverage our investment and operating expertise, along with our Sustainability Due Diligence Protocol, which is informed by guidance from SASB.
- We assess physical and transition climate-related opportunities and risks in line with TCFD recommendations.
- We screen investments across relevant sustainability areas, including biodiversity, water use, waste generation, health and safety performance, human rights, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and community impacts.
- All potential investments must incorporate sustainability considerations into their evaluation and be approved by the Investment Committee.
- Investment teams provide the Committee with a detailed memorandum,
- Which outlines the merits of the transaction and material risks, mitigants and significant opportunities for improvement, including those related to sustainability.
- As part of each acquisition, investment teams develop tailored integration plans that address material sustainability-related matters.
- Management teams in each operating business are accountable for integrating new investments into our operating approach, with a strong focus on sustainability, including decarbonization and risk management.
- We regularly review integration plans through our formal governance process and monitor sustainability performance throughout our ownership.
- We review value creation from various factors, including sustainability considerations.
- Qualitative and quantitative data summarize the performance of each investment and provide a detailed understanding of how the investment was managed during the holding period.
Power generation from our portfolio and development pipeline (once completed) will help avoid approximately 56 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Our Support of the Sustainable Development Goals
In recognition of the significance of the United Nation’s leadership in this critical endeavor, we have aligned our sustainability disclosures with the SDGs. While we recognize the importance of all SDGs, we believe SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy and SDG 13: Climate action are where our business can make a meaningful contribution.
Policies & Documents
Additional governance documents can be viewed within the Corporate Governance section of the site.
*This information is for Brookfield Renewable inclusive of the assets and operations of both Brookfield Renewable Corporation and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
Positive Work Environment Policy
Modern Slavery Statement
Human Rights Policy
Report Pursuant to the Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains