Canadian utility leader improves incident rates and expands contractor network with ISNetworld^®

ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, is proud to commemorate a decade-long partnership with Hydro Ottawa, a leading utility provider in Ontario. Since implementing ISNetworld in June 2014, Hydro Ottawa has leveraged the all-inclusive, comprehensive suite of tools to help streamline contractor safety and compliance.

"Our collaboration with ISN over the past ten years has been instrumental in elevating our safety standards and operational efficiency," said Randy Hopkin, Manager of Occupational and Public Safety at Hydro Ottawa. "Integrating ISNetworld into our contractor management program has enabled us to set new benchmarks in safety performance and expand our network of skilled, reliable contractors."

Headquartered in Ottawa, Hydro Ottawa is the third largest municipally owned electrical utility in Ontario, delivering electricity to over 335,000 homes and businesses across Ottawa and Casselman. With a steadfast commitment to safety and sustainability, Hydro Ottawa is a cornerstone in the community, providing reliable power and investing in the local electric grid for over a century. Since the inception of its partnership with ISN, Hydro Ottawa has grown its contractor network by more than 85% and reduced incident rates by nearly 50% through its dedication to maintaining a safer work environment for all.

"We are thrilled to celebrate a decade of collaboration with Hydro Ottawa," said Kim Ritchie, Vice President, at ISN. "This partnership exemplifies how a shared commitment to safety and continuous improvement can result in a meaningful impact. Hydro Ottawa's proactive approach and dedication to protecting both contractors and the community sets a high standard in the utilities sector."

For more information on ISN’s industry-leading software and services, visit https://www.isnetworld.com.

About ISN

ISN is the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, with more than 20 years of experience connecting more than 800 Hiring Clients in capital-intensive industries with 80,000+ active contractors and suppliers to promote safety, health, and sustainability in the workplace. ISN’s brands include ISNetworld^®, a global online contractor and supplier management platform, Transparency-One^®, a responsible sourcing platform built to bring transparency to supply chain management, and Empower^®, a worker-level app built to keep workers moving forward.

ISN has 14 offices around the globe which provide award-winning support and training for its customers in more than 85 countries. ISN takes pride in leading worldwide efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor and supplier management systems and in serving as a world-class forum for sharing industry best practices, benchmarking performance, providing data insights among its members, and helping decision makers, including board members, ensure contractor and supplier risk is assessed and monitored. For more information, visit http://www.isn.com.

About Hydro Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa Limited, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., delivers electricity to approximately 364,000 homes and businesses in the City of Ottawa and the Village of Casselman. For more than a century, Hydro Ottawa has supplied its customers with clean, safe and reliable power to help build a vibrant and sustainable national capital region. As a leading partner in a smart energy future, Hydro Ottawa proudly contributes to the well-being of the community it serves through its integration of innovative and sustainable business practices, corporate citizenship initiatives, and best-in-class customer service.

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