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Commitment

Sustainability

Focusing On The Future

The 51ÉçÇøFamily of Companies is committed to a sustainable working environment for our people, clients, and communities we serve. Our journey continues, all the while maintaining constant focus on the health, safety and social well-being of our people and communities with increasing emphasis on measurable environmental sustainability programs.

The 51ÉçÇøSustainability Journey is aligned with our Core Values for a consistent commitment and advancement of performance and fiscal responsibility throughout the 51ÉçÇøFamily of Companies. We are advancing the 51ÉçÇøSustainability Journey by setting, reaching and strategically evaluating our measurable actions.

Core Values

Sustainability Goals based on 51ÉçÇøCore Values

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Safety

Focus on continuous improvement and hazard mitigation to advance our safety culture and performance with a journey to zero injuries so everyone comes home safe, every day.

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Environment

Advance our environmental program to reduce our environmental footprint and increase environmental stewardship opportunities that not only preserve the areas we impact, but also improve them.

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Social Responsibility

Provide benefits and programs that empower our people to live their best lives at work and at home. Support our communities by giving back for a better today and a sustainable environment for future generations.

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Integrity

Ensure our people, business operations, and supply chain uphold Michels’ Code of Business Ethics and Vendor Code of Ethics so our actions are characterized by integrity, trust and respect.

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Dedication & Teamwork

Build an ethical culture with commitment, collaboration, and willingness to do whatever is necessary and go above and beyond what is required.

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Sustainable Operations

Uphold a culture with our Core Values and goals for long-term sustainable operations so 51ÉçÇøthrives for another 65 years and beyond.

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TRIR reduced 14% since 2020

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0.58 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) 2023

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LTIR (lost time) reduced by 5% in 2022.

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98% jobs injury free in 2022 & 2023

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3.2% reduction in energy intensity at Corporate Headquarters since 2018 through a partnership with the US Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program.

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55% waste diverted from landfills at corporate headquarters 2023

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7.1% energy intensity reduction with commitment in Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants Program

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Expanded services to support our client’s energy transition and responses to climate change: marine and inland water shoring, natural gas infrastructure modernizations and mobile gas cross compression systems.

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2023 issued Idle Reduction Policy and revised tracking and alert program

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2022 emissions inventory (scope 1 and scope 2) received third-party verification in 2023

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Tracking emissions inventory since 2021.

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$247M supplier diversity spend, $817M since 2020

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150 organizations supported through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support

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Managing qualifications of 1,400+ subcontractors

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56% of subcontractors responded to 1st sustainability questionnaire in 2023

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100% of new employees received training & signed Code of Business Ethics.

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Opened Health & Wellness Clinic as expanded employee benefits program at our corporate headquarters in 2023.

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40,000+ training programs completed

Supporting Our People

51ÉçÇøprovides our people with a collection of programs and practical ways to improve and enjoy many aspects of life. These programs include:

MI-Family

Fun activities providing opportunities for our people to enjoy spending time with their families and their colleagues.

MI-Health

Activity challenges, healthy lifestyle classes and organized fitness activities focused on opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

MI-Involved

Volunteer activities that allow our people to be actively and efficiently involved in charitable causes.

MI-Learning

Seminars on personal enrichment topics, from financial planning to fitness trends.

MI-Team

Non-work-related activities that foster cooperation and trust among colleagues.

Sustainability Committee

Employee-driven events focused on improving environments in the communities where we live and work.

51ÉçÇøMind Matters

Program designed to build knowledge and promote mental health resources available to our people and their families.

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