This 2009 Report on Sustainability outlines Suncor's performance in 2007 and 2008 and provides a five-year performance trend where possible. Our previous Report on Sustainability was published in June 2007 and outlined performance in 2005 and 2006.

The Report on Sustainability was created using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Guidelines. An independent third party, Deloitte & Touche LLP, reviewed selected performance indicators for the years 2007 and 2008 using the the Global Reporting Initiative G3 guidelines for those indicators.The results of their review can be found on our website under the "Third Party Assurance" section.

Stakeholder feedback is also an integral part of developing this report. As in previous years, Suncor enlisted the guidance of Ceres, a network of investors, labour, environmentalists and other public interest groups to help ensure our report is relevant and meaningful. We thank Ceres and the participating stakeholders for their assistance in creating the 2009 Report on Sustainability.

All financial information is reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. References to “Suncor” or “the company” means Suncor Energy Inc., its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint venture investments, unless the context indicates otherwise. This document contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially.