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✓ Enbridge Hosts Inaugural ESG Forum Highlighting Industry Leading Performance September 28 , 2021 CALGARY , AB , Sept. 28 , 2021 / CNW / - Enbridge Inc. ( Enbridge or the Company ) ( TSX : ENB ) ( NYSE : ENB ) will host its ESG Forum webcast today highlighting the Company's industry leading approach to Environmental , Social , and Governance ( ESG ) practices . " Over the last two decades our leading environmental , social and governance practices have set the bar for energy delivery in North America , " commented Al Monaco , President and Chief Executive Officer at Enbridge . " We're continuing to raise that bar by combining our conventional and renewable capabilities to create differentiated energy infrastructure solutions that align with our goal of net - zero emissions by 2050. " " Our recently announced acquisition of the Ingleside Energy Center export terminal is a great example of how we're aligning our operations with our emissions goals , " added Mr. Monaco . " We're committed to building on - site solar self - power facilities , which will result in net - zero facility emissions and contribute to local scope three emissions reduction . " In 2020 , the Company announced new goals to lower emissions , further diversify its workforce and maintain the safety and reliability of its systems . Enbridge's goals include : • Net - zero GHG emissions by 2050 , and an interim target to reduce GHG emissions intensity 35 % by 2030 ; • Increased representation of diverse groups within Enbridge's workforce and its Board of Directors by 2025 , as well as new actions to enhance supplier diversity ; and , • Transparent safety and reliability targets that drive towards the goal of zero incidents , injuries and occupational illnesses . In 2021 , the Company has continued to advance its ESG and energy transition leadership position . Highlights of Enbridge's progress include : • Linking of company - wide compensation to ESG goals and performance ; • Issued approximately $ 3 billion of financing linked directly to our ESG goals ; • • Indigenous workers on the Line 3 U.S. Replacement represented 7 % of the workforce ; Completion of a third solar self - power facility , and four more are now under construction ; • Sanctioned the 448MW Calvados offshore wind project in France , Enbridge's sixth offshore wind facility in Europe ; • Placed third renewable natural gas ( RNG ) project , the Dufferin RNG facility , into service in Ontario .