TransCanada Raises $2.5 Million for Charity
The United Way received a big boost from one of North America’s biggest energy suppliers. TransCanada raised a record-breaking $2.54 million from its 2009 United Way campaign through the efforts of its employees, contractors and retirees in regions across North America, an increase of more than $70,000 from 2008.
“TransCanada, its employees, contractors and retirees invest in building better communities because it makes good sense,” says Alex Pourbaix, TransCanada president of energy and executive vice-president of corporate development. “[This] record donation demonstrates once again that by uniting as a company we can make a lasting difference in our community.”
More than two-thirds of employees, contractors and retirees participated in TransCanada’s 2009 campaign for United Way. TransCanada is among Western Canada’s largest contributors to United Way and has donated over $17 million since 2000. The campaign total will be distributed to approximately 100 United Way organizations located across North America.
“Through our partnership with TransCanada, we connect people and resources in effective, innovative ways resulting in the growth of vibrant, healthy and more self-sufficient communities where we work and live,” says United Way of Calgary and Area president and CEO Ruth Ramsden-Wood.
With more than 50 years’ experience, TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure including natural gas pipelines, power generation, gas storage facilities, and projects related to oil pipelines.
TransCanada’s network of wholly owned pipelines extends more than 36,500 miles, tapping into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America.
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