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SRC ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC IMPACT RESULTS FOR 2011-12

Released on June 25, 2012

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) today released its economic impact results for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

For every dollar invested in SRC in the past year, the council provided a 36-times return. That translated into more than $656 million in direct economic benefits to the province - the largest impact SRC has made since initiating this tracking method nine years ago. SRC's work also contributed to the creation or maintenance of more than 1,894 jobs in Saskatchewan, valued at more than $118 million.

"SRC has become a nation-wide leader in the areas of research and technology," Economy Minister and Minister responsible for SRC Bill Boyd said. "I am pleased to see SRC's work make such a quantifiable impact on the Saskatchewan economy."

SRC is committed to conducting its business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Later this summer SRC will submit its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report to the Global Reporting Initiative for the second year in a row.

More highlights from SRC's 2011-12 activities include:

  • More than $53 million in projects aimed at creating positive environmental and/or social impacts were undertaken; and
  • SRC's work contributed to at least 22,343 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions reduction/prevention and energy savings in excess of 43 million kWh/year.

"SRC's mission is to deliver smart science solutions with unparalleled service to clients and colleagues that grow and strengthen our economy," SRC President and CEO Dr. Laurier Schramm said. "These substantial numbers are a testament to the impactful organization SRC has become over its 65 year history."

Since 2003, SRC has measured $4.4 billion in combined economic and job impacts in Saskatchewan. In comparing the figures from 2003 to 2012, the economic impact numbers have tripled.

About SRC

SRC (http://www.src.sk.ca) is a leading Canadian provider of applied research, development and demonstration and technology commercialization. With 400 employees, more than $79 million in annual revenue and 65 years of research, development and demonstration experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,900 clients around the world.

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For more information, contact:

Rebecca Gotto
Saskatchewan Research Council
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-933-6298
Email: rebecca.gotto@src.sk.ca
Cell: 306-371-2127

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