Mission

SOGHU is the non-profit organization recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC to manage, on behalf of its members, a collection, processing and awareness program for buyers and users of targeted productsin an efficient and responsible manner from an economic, environmental and social perspective, all in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The objective of the program is to give a second life to used mechanical maintenance products and to participate in the effort to protect the environment.  

Vision

SOGHU wants to be recognized by its members, the appropriate authorities and its employees, both in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, as a leader in the management of a collection, processing and awareness program aimed at the end-of-life products it manages with efficiency and continuous innovation, in order to ensure government, social and environmental objectives are met. 

Values

Who are we?

  • Founded in 2004 and officially implemented on January 1st, 2005, SOGHU represents a group of companies that sell the products designated by our program.
  • Over 291 members provide financial support to the SOGHU network consisting of more than 1,143 collection facilities throughout Quebec.
  • SOGHU is managed by a Board of Directors from among the mmbers or appointed or designated, with or without the right to vote, as stipulated in the General By-Laws.
  • Continuity is assured by the presence of  general manager, Mr. Jean-François Richard.

We are proud to participate in efforts to protect our environment while giving these used products a second life.

2022 Recovery Rate

Oils

76%

Oil and aerosol containers

88.6%

Filters

79.6%

Antifreeze (Glycols)

39.1%

Antifreeze containers

27.1%

Board of directors

Carol Montreuil, Pres.Vice President CPPI - Ex Officio

Vice President – Canada Eastern Division
CANADIAN FUEL ASSOCIATION

Guy BélangerOils

National Accounts Manager, After Market, Canada
SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS LTD.

David BoisOils

Representative of
RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

Pierre BuzaréOils

Director – Administration and Finance
TOTALENERGIES MARKETING CANADA INC.

L. Pierre ComtoisOils

Representative of
CANADIAN VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (CVMA) 

Philippe DussaultOils

Distributor Business Consultant
IMPERIAL OIL

Ridha FerjaniFilters

Regional Parts Manager
Strongco Limited Partnership

Laurent GagnonPresident of the Awareness Committee - Observer

President
CAMPOR ENVIRONNEMENT INC.

François GingrasOils

Senior Manager Logistics and Procurement
FILGO-SONIC GROUP

Loulia KouchajiFilters

Government Relations Lead for
Honda Canada Inc.
GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS OF CANADA

Pierre-Yves LaroseOils

Business Development – Eastern Canada
CHEVRON CANADA LIMITED

Paul LefebvreAntifreezes (glycols)

Operations Service Manager
RECOCHEM INC.

Louis MorinObserver

Research and Planning Agent
RECYC-QUÉBEC

Martin RivardOils

Vice-President – Operations and Logistics
Harnois Énergies Inc.

Annual Reports

The activities of SOGHU are governed by the Regulation and by the Agreement with RECYC-QUÉBEC and will be the object of detailed reports to its members and to RECYC-QUÉBEC.