DUAL AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
Better resource management
- Local purchases prioritized
- Insulating oil regeneration (Transformers)
- Sustainable development and recycling
- Development of a maintenance program to extend the life of equipment
DUAL AND ITS COMMUNITY
Knowledge transfer and resource sharing:
School Sector:
- Hiring of interns for knowledge transfer and ensuring the preparation of future employees
- Annual awarding of an achievement scholarship, “Best Project” to a Cégep de Sherbrooke student
Community Sector:
- Annual volunteering and fundraising for Centraide Estrie
- Fundraising on an ad hoc basis for certain organizations such as: Maison Aube-Lumière, Fondation Roch Guertin, Canadian Cancer Society, LEUCAN
Youth Sector:
- Young entrepreneurs campaign to develop entrepreneurial spirit
- Sponsoring sports teams to encourage youth to be active and promote a balanced lifestyle
- School sector: participation in the development of a school park
Promote Social Integration:
- Hiring of individuals with disabilities to break their social isolation and promote social inclusion; develop a feeling of belonging to a group, autonomy and self-esteem
DUAL AND THE FUTURE
Innovate, find solutions and act:
- CIGELE: NSERC, Hydro-Québec and UQAC Chair on Atmospheric Icing of Power Network Equipment
- Continuous research and development
- Training and continuous improvement program
