A sustainable development indicator design process for Manitoba Hydro

Manitoba Hydro has made a commitment to apply the principles of sustainable development in all aspects of its operations. One method the company has identified to achieve this goal is the creation and implementation of sustainable development indicators. However, before undertaking any indicator development project, the company feels that it is necessary to create a detailed plan.; To fill this need, the aim of this project was to develop a Sustainable Development Indicator (SDI) Design Process for Manitoba Hydro. Recognizing the importance of planning in the success of any indicator project, that protocol articulates a methodology for the development of indicators at Manitoba Hydro. Although effort was devoted to creating a process suitable for application to all aspects of the company's operations, particular emphasis was devoted to ensuring the process was relevant to the Transmission System.; To achieve that goal, the project was divided into two fundamental phases. The first focused on developing a generic SDI Design Process while the second focused on applying selected steps of the process to Manitoba Hydro's Transmission System.; Those procedures ultimately lead to the development of a flexible, six-step SDI Design Process. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...