# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001131383
**File Stem:** 0001171843-23-000937
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001171843-23-000937.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001171843-23-000937

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230214

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** STANTEC INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001131383
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES [8711]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-32562
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23622140

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 400 10220 103 AVENUE NW
- **STREET 2:** EDMONTON ALBERTA T5J 0K4 CANADA
- **CITY:** EDMONTON
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** 00000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 780-917-7000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 400 10220 103 AVENUE NW
- **CITY:** EDMONTON, ALBERTA
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** 00000

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**Form 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the month of February 2023**

Commission File Number: **001-32562**

**STANTEC INC.**

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

**400-10220 103 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 0K4**

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [ ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Form 40-F [ X ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | <u>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STANTEC INC.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**</u> |
|  | (Registrant) |
| Date: February 14, 2023 | <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Theresa B. Y. Jang&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> |
|  | Theresa B. Y. Jang |
|  | Executive Vice President and CFO |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| <u>**Exhibit Number**</u> | <u>**Description**</u> |
| [99.1](exh_991.htm) | [Press Release dated February 14, 2023](exh_991.htm) |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

**Qcells invests $2.5 billion in solar power manufacturing facility from the Gray/Stantec design-build team**

**The large-scale initiative will quadruple the company's solar module production capacity**

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- **TSX, NYSE: STN**

With a historic $2.5 billion investment, Qcells is building a solar power manufacturing facility in Georgia, United States. This is the largest solar investment in US history and will offer significant benefits to the state and national economies. Gray, a leading global builder in the manufacturing industry, and Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design, were selected to provide construction, architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, structural/civil engineering, as well as environmental, water, and wastewater services.

Qcells is a subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, one of the world's largest and most recognized photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, known for its high-quality solar cells and modules. The company anticipates increasing its solar module production capacity in the United States from 1.7 gigawatts in 2022 to 8.4 gigawatts by 2024. Qcells intends to hire 2,500 people in Georgia to support its leadership in the solar energy sector.

"Having worked with Qcells, Gray is honored to continue our relationship on such a monumental investment," said Brian Jones, president and CEO of Gray Construction. "These projects will tremendously impact the people of Georgia, the American economy, and the solar industry."

The new facility will house the entire solar panel manufacturing process, including ingot production, wafer processing, cell processing, and module production.

"With a shared commitment to quality and innovation, we are proud to be part of establishing a reliable solar supply chain to the United States," said Leonard Castro, executive vice president for Stantec's global Buildings practice. "Together with our partners at Gray, we are inspired by the opportunity to help Qcells create energy solutions that will support a more sustainable future."

**Inflation Reduction Act helps investment move forward**

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year was a major driver in helping this project move forward. Under that Act, solar companies making solar panel components can claim tax credits. This project will help to significantly reduce the United States dependency on foreign PV manufacturers.

**New focus on bringing production facilities closer to home**

Stantec's industry-leading integrated architectural and engineering team works within the global industrial sector, helping advanced manufacturing clients improve their operations, reduce costs, and optimize production flows. Disruptions in the global economy over the past three years have increased fragility and expenses related to supply-chain management, making offshoring less enticing.

In response, manufacturers are increasingly seeking to simplify their supply chains, bringing production closer to demand, with many companies opting to add new factories in North America to increase net capacity. Developing PV manufacturing in the United States can mitigate global supply chain challenges and lead to tremendous benefits for the climate as well as for US workers, employers, and the economy. Learn more about Stantec's innovative industrial building solutions.

**About Gray**

Consistently ranked among the top industrial contractors in the US and internationally, Gray focuses on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial, with nearly 30 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Founded in 1960, Gray has grown to encompass a complementary family of brands designed to augment and enhance each other's specialized capabilities without gaps or redundancies. Our robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world's most sophisticated organizations.

For more information on Gray, visit gray.com and follow us @Gray.

**About Stantec**

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind**.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.

**Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the project described above. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is a risk that the project described above may be delayed, cancelled, suspended, or terminated. This could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this news release. Except as may be required by law, Stantec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the purpose of giving information about the project referred to above and their expected impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

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| **Media Contact** | **Investor Contact** |
| Ashley Warnock | Jess Nieukerk |
| Stantec Media Relations | Stantec Investor Relations |
| Ph: (403) 472-0122 | Ph: (587) 579-2086 |
| ashley.warnock@Stantec.com | ir@stantec.com |

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**Design with community in mind**