SaskTel is committed to fostering a thriving Saskatchewan by supporting initiatives that have a positive impact on our province and enhance the well-being of its communities, workplace, and the environment.

This includes sponsoring hundreds of local non-profits and charitable organizations, sourcing local suppliers where possible, and community outreach and support programs such as the SaskTel Pioneers and Phones for a Fresh Start.

These programs, as well as SaskTel’s sustainability framework, are outlined in the 2023/2024 Sustainability Report. The economic impacts are also included in the report.

“At SaskTel, our sustainability framework includes our social impact on our communities, customers and our people, being accountable and responsible to our customers, and environmental sustainability,” says Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “These pillars guide our daily operations, and I’m proud of the impact that our sustainability practices have had throughout the province and in our workplace.”

In the workplace, SaskTel is focused on initiatives that support inclusion, wellness, staying connected, and growth. Ethical standards that involve the secure and safe handling of customer information, in addition to safety practices, are also upheld.
Overall, our approach to sustainability is rooted in supporting social causes, innovative business practices, and environmental protection.

Key highlights from this the 2023/2024 Sustainability Report include:

• SaskTel contributed $2,962,903 to 1,018 non-profit and charitable organizations, community associations, venues, events, and partnerships in 237 communities.
• The SaskTel Pioneers, a network of both current and retired employee volunteers, contributed $211,079 in financial donations and a total of $828,721 in in-kind donations.
• SaskTel TelCare, SaskTel’s employee-driven charitable donation program, contributed nearly $180,000 to 42 locally operated charities and non-profits.
• Phones for a Fresh Start provided 376 phones and $7,000 worth of phone cards to people fleeing domestic abuse. The program recycled 7,683 devices.
• As an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and acceptance, SaskTel promoted the Be Kind Online initiative to positively influence online behaviour and awarded $30,380 to youth-lead kindness initiatives.
• SaskTel was recognized for our sustainability and greening efforts, being once again named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
• SaskTel invested $368.5 million in capital to deliver world-class connectivity to Saskatchewan.
• SaskTel’s ongoing work to make diversity, equity, and teamwork a high priority contributed to SaskTel being named to Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers lists.

In alignment with our industry, the Sustainability Report is a continuation of the annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The full report is available on sasktel.com.