PerformanceHighlights2013-2014

OVERVIEWThe Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Saskatchewan’s leading provider of applied research, development and demonstration (RD&D) and technology commercialization.

With over 350 employees, $59 million in annual revenue and over 67 years of RD&D experience, SRC provides research, development, demonstration, commercialization and testing services to its 1,400 clients in 20 countries around the world.

SRC is focusing its efforts on the mining, minerals and energy sectors, and the environmental considerations that are important across both.

Saskatoon, SK(headquarters)

Regina, SK

Calgary, AB

Prince Albert, SK

Uranium City, SK

SRC HAS LOCATIONS IN

AS WE MOVE TOWARD OUR STRATEGY TO 2020, SRC IS SEEING NEW OPPORTUNITIES ARISE FROM THE COMBINATION OF OUR INCREASED PRESENCE AT THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS AND OUR PROJECTS WHICH OFFER REAL WORLD SOLUTIONS TO OUR DIVERSE RANGE OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS. Dr. Laurier Schramm President and CEO

2020 VISIONDriven by our passion for a better world, we will break boundaries to become the most internationally recognized and valued science solutions company in North America by 2020.

MISSIONWe proudly deliver smart science solutions, with unparalleled service to clients and colleagues, that grow and strengthen our economy.

We embrace our safe, creative, and diverse work environment which enables us to excel personally and professionally.

We live by our core values to build a better world.

VALUESIntegrity

Respect

Quality

One Team

STRATEGIC GOALS TO 2020Economic Impact

Best Employer

Best Research & Technology Organization

Financial Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

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SRC’s total impact on the provincial economy was more than $413 million.

For every dollar invested in SRC by the province, SRC’s work contributed to at least a 21- times return to the growth of the Saskatchewan economy.

More than 1,900 jobs valued at $126 million were created or maintained as a result of SRC’s work for clients.

Since 2003, SRC has had over $5.8 billion in economic and employment impacts in Saskatchewan.

SRC contributed to reducing client’s emissions by more than21,300 tonnes CO2e and savingmore than 40 million kilowatt hours in energy through our sustainable services.SRC’s contribution towards

creating positive socio-environmental impacts was more than $17 million.

ECONOMIC IMPACT RESULTS FOR THE 2013-14 FISCAL YEAR

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ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE

REVENUE SOURCES

Positive Financial ReturnSRC received a 10.6 per cent margin on research and technology operations and a positive net income overall.

Provincial InvestmentProvincial investment from the Government of Saskatchewan made up 33 per cent of SRC’s total revenue. For every dollar the province invested in SRC, our work contributed to a 21- times return to the Saskatchewan economy.

Invest in our FutureSRC invested $4,373,000 in training and development capability-enhancing programs and capital investments.

Provincial Investment

Saskatchewan Business

Canadian Government

Canadian Business

Saskatchewan Government

International Business

$19.7 M33%

$14.3 M24%

$12.9 M22%

$3.7 M6%

$836 K1%

$7.5 M13%

SOCIAL PERFORMANCE

— Laurie O’Connor, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Safety continues to be an overriding priority at SRC. We achieved a lost-time incident rate of 0.6 per 200,000 hours worked.

SRC strives to be a “best employer” by continuing to invest in our employees. Employees took part in over 9,500 hours of corporately led skills and safety training. That’s an average of 4.28 hours of safety training and 22.4 hours of skills training per person.

More than 130 SRC employees found sustainable ways of getting to work during the Commuter Challenge in June.

We supported employees who participated in volunteer and charitable activities for various organizations and we launched our Employee Volunteer Program, which saw 274 employees volunteer 1,688 hours to the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and Saskatchewan food banks.

SAFETYFIRST

SRC prides itself on being an inclusive workplace. We strive to be a workplace with a culture that embraces diversity.

No one else compares to SRC in terms of volunteer hours. We do receive a level of support from other crowns, but not to this level. You’re building a model for how other organizations can engage. You are the model.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

GHG Reductions and Energy SavingsSRC’s work contributed to more than 21,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas reductions and energy savings of more than 40 million kilowatt hours through our sustainable services.

Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSRC’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 10,496 tonnes CO2e

Electricity Work Total electricity use of 29,671 Gigajoules.

Natural Gas ConsumptionTotal natural gas use was 77,477 Gigajoules.

Vehicle Emissions and Energy UseTotal on road and non-road SRC vehicle emissions was 68 tonnes CO2e and energy use was 904 Gigajoules.

Waste ReductionOver 5 metric tonnes of surplus equipment and supplies were diverted away from landfill sites due to recycling and equipment sales.

MILESTONES

CLIENT LOCATIONS

SRC opened a new QEMSCAN® service that will assist the mining industry by providing analyses that are essential for proving resource deposits that lead to mine development.

More than 130 SRC employees participated in the Commuter Challenge, a national initiative that increases awareness about sustainable commuting practices.

SRC launched its first online blog which had 19 posts in its first year, including a series on Innovation by President and CEO Dr. Laurier Schramm.

SRC’s Climate Reference Station celebrated 50 years of collecting important climate data and trending information in Saskatoon, helping companies and individuals make better informed decisions.

APR 2013

MAY 2013

JUN 2013

AUG 2013

SRC researchers used a 20 kW Power Pallet gasifier to power a recording studio at the Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival.

SRC employees gathered for a second year in a row for SRC’s Innovation Forum, an internal event where research, development and demonstration projects that benefit SRC are shared.

SRC officially opened its new mineral processing pilot plant which will support the development and demonstration of new and improved methods for processing minerals.

SRC’s Eco Accounting team conducted a life cycle carbon footprint on three different products for Saskatchewan-based client Seed Hawk Inc, leading them to become the first agricultural equipment company in the world to receive Carbon Trust carbon footprint certification.

SRC wrapped up its participation in the HalfTonne Challenge, an internal initiative aimedat community involvement.

SRC is awarded a patent for its Dual-Fuel™ Electric Control Unit Technology.

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OCT 2013

SRC’s Alternative Energy team completed the design, installation and demonstration on the Cowessess High Wind and Storage System project – North America’s first wind turbine and lithium-ion battery system.

SRC’s Energy team attended the World Heavy Oil Congress in New Orleans which included hosting an Enhanced Oil Recovery Speaker Series, with some topics presented in Chinese and Spanish.

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