Enbridge Reports on Progress and Challenges in Corporate Social Responsibility Performance

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - March 26, 2015) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) is making strides in reaching its goal of being an industry leader in safety and reliability, and continuing to build social and environmental considerations into its planning and decision-making, according to its 2014 annual report on corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.

"Our purpose as a company is to fuel people's quality of life by delivering energy to where North Americans need it - reliably, efficiently and with the safety of our employees, the public and the environment in mind," said President and CEO Al Monaco.

"Our annual CSR report helps us hold ourselves accountable for our performance and for how we are responding to the social, economic and environmental factors driving our business. It also outlines areas where we have more work to do and the approach we're taking to get better, such as deepening our engagement with stakeholders and communities where we operate."

The report shows Enbridge is making progress toward its goal of industry leadership in pipeline safety and operational reliability.

In 2014, for example, the Company invested more than $1.14 billion in system integrity and leak detection programs throughout its Liquids Pipelines Business Segment's operations. During the same period, spill volumes from Enbridge's liquids pipelines decreased from 2013 and 2012 levels.

"Safety and environmental protection is our number one priority in all our operations. No single incident will ever be acceptable and that's why we continuously invest in new integrity management technology and advancements in leak detection," said Mr. Monaco.

Enbridge's 2014 CSR Report reflects the Company's most rigorous approach to-date to reporting on topics identified as priorities by stakeholders. As a result, it includes more information on Enbridge's approach to sustainability challenges such as climate change, water protection, supply chain management, community economic benefits, and Aboriginal and Native American rights and engagement.

Enbridge's full 2014 CSR Report can be found online at csr2014.enbridge.com. The report discloses Enbridge's performance and data in key environmental, social and governance areas.