GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
1. The Organization and its Reporting Practices
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2-1 |
Organization Details |
SECURE Energy Services Inc. |
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2-2 |
Entities included in the organization’s |
All entities included in its sustainability reporting, available in SECURE’s Annual Information Form on SEDAR at sedar.com |
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2-3 |
Reporting period, frequency and contact point |
The reporting period for SECURE's sustainability reporting is January 1 - December 31, 2021 and is released annually. For feedback email esg@secure-energy.com. |
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2-4 |
Restatements of information |
N/A |
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2-5 |
External assurance |
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2. Activities and Workers
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2-6 |
Activities, value chain and other business relationships |
SECURE is active in the following sectors: Energy, Midstream, Oil & Gas, Industrial Services, Waste Management. Value chain details are visible in Annual Information Form |
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2-7 |
Employees |
See the Data Metrics and People pages |
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2-8 |
Workers who are not employees |
See the Data Metrics and People pages |
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3. Governance
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2-9 |
Governance structure and composition |
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2-10 |
Nomination and selection of the highest governance body |
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2-11 |
Chair of the highest governance body |
The SECURE Board Chair is not an executive officer, 2022 Information Circular |
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2-12 |
Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts |
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2-13 |
Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts |
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2-14 |
Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting |
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2-15 |
Conflicts of interest |
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2-16 |
Communication of critical concerns |
Governance and SECURE's Annual Information Form on SEDAR at sedar.com |
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2-17 |
Collective knowledge of the highest governance body |
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2-18 |
Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body |
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2-19 |
Remuneration policies |
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2-20 |
Process to determine remuneration |
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2-21 |
Annual total compensation ratio |
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4. Strategy, Policies and Practices
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2-22 |
Statement on sustainable development strategy |
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2-23 |
Policy commitments |
SECURE's Annual Information Form on SEDAR at sedar.com |
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2-24 |
Embedding policy commitments |
SECURE's Annual Information Form on SEDAR at sedar.com |
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2-26 |
Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns |
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2-27 |
Compliance with laws and regulations |
There were no significant instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations during the reporting period |
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2-28 |
Membership associations |
Alberta Chamber of Resources |
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5. Stakeholder Engagement
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2-29 |
Approach to stakeholder engagement |
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2-30 |
Collective bargaining agreements |
SECURE has 0% employees covered by collective bargaining agreements |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Economic Performance 2016
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201-1 |
Direct economic value generated and distributed |
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201-2 |
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change |
See Sustainability Strategy - Sustainability Risks and Opportunities. In addition, find details on the organization's risks in SECURE's Annual Information Form on SEDAR at sedar.com |
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201-3 |
Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
N/A |
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201-4 |
Financial assistance received from government |
In Q2 2021, SECURE received the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy |
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GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
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203-1 |
Infrastructure investments and services supported |
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203-2 |
Significant indirect economic impacts |
N/A |
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GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Procurement Practices 2016
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204-1 |
Proportion of spending on local suppliers |
$10,500,000 spent with local Indigenous suppliers
SECURE defines local based on the Definition from Statistics Canada Population Centre and Rural Area Classification, 2016. Tervita’s employee information validated by work location, SECURE’s employee information validated by residence address and assumed employees work close to their residence.
Defined by SECURE's operating areas |
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GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Anti-corruption 2016
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205-1 |
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption |
N/A |
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205-2 |
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures |
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205-3 |
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken |
N/A |
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GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behaviour 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Anti-competitive Behaviour 2016
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206-1 |
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices |
SECURE and Tervita announced the closing of their merger (the “Transaction”) on July 2, 2021, following the expiry of the statutory waiting period under the Competition Act expired on June 30, 2021. On June 29, 2021, the Commissioner of Competition (the “Commissioner”) served SECURE with a notice of application to block the closing of the Transaction under Section 92 of the Competition Act. The Commissioner also served SECURE with an application under Section 104 of the Competition Act, which sought an interim order from the Competition Tribunal to block the closing of the Transaction. The Commissioner also made an interim application to prevent closing of the Transaction pending the outcome of the application under Section 104 of the Competition Act, but the Commissioner’s application was denied by the Competition Tribunal on July 1, 2021, and the Commissioner’s emergency appeal of that decision was rejected by the Federal Court of Appeal on July 2, 2021. After the Transaction closed on July 2, 2021, the Commissioner amended his application under Section 104 of the Competition Act to seek the unwinding of the Transaction, in the alternative an order for SECURE to hold separate the former business of Tervita, or in the further alternative an order for SECURE to not proceed with any further integration of Tervita’s operations and to preserve all assets until such time as the application under Section 92 of the Competition Act is disposed of. On August 16, 2021, the Competition Tribunal rejected the Commissioner’s application under Section 104 of the Competition Act and SECURE is currently not subject to any order in respect of the Transaction which restricts the ongoing integration of Tervita’s operations or impacts SECURE’s ability to carry on the combined company’s business in the ordinary course.
In connection with, or as a result of, a challenge by the Commissioner of the Transaction under the Competition Act, including the Commissioner’s pending application under Section 92 of the Competition Act and any applications related thereto, SECURE may be required to divest certain of its assets or be subject to another remedy (including a behavioral remedy) which in any case may adversely affect SECURE’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Transaction and financial projections related thereto. SECURE and Tervita believe the resolution of such proceedings will not be material to the combined company’s asset base or Adjusted EBITDA. |
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GRI 207: Tax 2019 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Tax 2019
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207-1 |
Approach to tax |
SECURE's tax strategy is not made public. The Chief Financial Officer is the executive position that formally reviews and approves the tax |
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207-2 |
Tax governance, control, and risk management |
The Chief Financial Officer is the executive position that formally reviews and approves the tax strategy. SECURE's tax group reviews tax legislation and ensures that the tax legislation is applied in the company's tax filings. SECURE's tax governance and control framework is evaluated through internal controls process documentation.
SECURE does not have mechanisms specific to tax.
External and internal auditors evaluate SECURE's internal controls, including Tax processes. The external auditors also issue annual statements on the audit of the financial statements of SECURE. |
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207-3 |
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax |
N/A |
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207-4 |
Country-by-country reporting |
All information can be found in SECURE's financial statements. |
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GRI 302: Energy 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Energy 2016
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302-1 |
Energy consumption within the organization |
SECURE's total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources was 102,962,182 kWh
SECURE's total fuel consumption from renewable sources was 40,723,684 kWh
See Data Metrics |
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302-2 |
Energy consumption outside of the organization |
N/A |
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302-3 |
Energy intensity |
SECURE used the following energy intensity ratios for each division: The organization specific metrics SECURE used in the 2021 energy intensity ratios is as follows:
Note: Intensity is based on kg CO2e/unit received or shipped for Midstream Infrastructure, Metal Recycling, Landfill Natural gas, propane, diesel, gas and electricity were included in the intensity ratio. Energy intensity only includes consumption within the organization. |
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302-4 |
Reduction of energy consumption |
For Absolute Emissions see Climate Strategy - Absolute GHG Emissions See Data Metrics |
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302-5 |
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
N/A |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Water and Effluents 2018
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303-1 |
Interactions with water as a shared resource |
See Environment Annual groundwater monitoring programs are in place for the majority of SECURE facilities. Prior to the commissioning of the facilities, detailed hydrogeological investigations are completed to assess suitable site locations to minimize potential impacts and collect baseline environmental data. Groundwater monitoring programs and Environmental Site Assessments are completed by third-party qualified professionals. Results are documented in annual reports and submitted to Regulators where required. The environmental monitoring programs are conducted based on industry best practices and applicable regulations and standards. |
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303-2 |
Management of water discharge related impacts |
See Environment - Water Use SECURE ensures that all water returned to the environment meets water analytical and discharge criteria as per regulatory requirements. |
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303-3 |
Water withdrawal |
The total water withdrawn by source is as follows: See Environment - Water Use
The total water withdrawn from areas with water stress is as follows:
Additional contextual information can be found in Environment - Water |
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303-4 |
Water discharge |
SECURE's total water discharged back to the environment was 718 megalitres.
SECURE is not subject to TRI Regulations and is therefore not required to report TRI releases. SECURE does report National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI). Discharge limits are set using regulatory limits and thresholds in the jurisdictions in which we operate. SECURE had 0 instances of non-compliance with discharge limits.
Additional contextual information can be found in Environment - Water |
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303-5 |
Water consumption |
SECURE's total water consumption was 618 megalitres
SECURE's total water consumption from areas with water stress was 82 megalitres.
Additional contextual information can be found in Environment - Water |
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GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Biodiversity 2016
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304-1 |
Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value |
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304-2 |
Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity |
See Environment |
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304-3 |
Habitats protected or restored |
See Environment |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Waste 2020
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306-1 |
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts |
Environment - Waste |
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306-2 |
Management of significant waste related impacts |
N/A |
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306-3 |
Waste generated |
Environment - Waste |
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306-4 |
Waste diverted from disposal |
Non-hazardous waste diverted from disposal is as follows: 253,983 m3 crude oil recovered from waste 197,310 tonnes of scrap metal recovered. Environment - Waste |
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306-5 |
Waste directed to disposal |
Environment - Waste |
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GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
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308-1 |
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
See Supply Chain In the fourth quarter of 2021, SECURE implemented our new third-party vendor management vetting system to build addition screening for environmental, social and governance criteria. |
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GRI 401: Employment 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Employment 2016
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401-1 |
New employee hires and employee turnover |
SECURE had 501 new hires (388 hourly hires, 113 salary hires). Note: Data from July - December 2021, post-merger of SECURE and Tervita.
The employee turnover rate at SECURE was 26%. |
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401-2 |
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees |
People - People Programs |
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401-3 |
Parental leave (initiated in 2021) |
SECURE's total number of employees that were entitled to parental leave:
SECURE's total number of employees that took parental leave:
SECURE's total number of employees that returned to work in 2021:
SECURE's total number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended that were still employed 12 months after their return to work:
SECURE's return to work and retention rates of employees that took parental leave:
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GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Labor/Management Relations 2016
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402-1 |
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes |
The minimum number of weeks notice typically provided to employees and their representatives prior to the implementation of significant |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Occupational Health and Safety 2018
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403-1 |
Occupational health and safety management system |
See Safety - A Cohesive Management System
The HSEMS applies to all SECURE operations and activities. Employees are expected to apply the work practices and procedures within the HSEMS to their daily work activities. |
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403-2 |
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation |
See Safety
The hazard and risk management process is defined in SECURE's HSEMS and ensures that hazard assessments are reviewed and updated periodically by employees who are adequately qualified, suitably trained and with sufficient experience. As identified in SECURE's HSEMS, a formal continuous improvement process is followed for making recommendations, reviewing them, approving, or rejecting them and implementing changes.
Employees have a responsibility to report any issues relating to inadequate or improper hazard management, up to and including stopping work to address potentially serious and life-threatening situations.
Within SECURE's HSEMS, policies and procedures are available related to Work Refusals. All employees have the authority and obligation to stop any task or job when they believe the situation could cause injury or ill health. Any form of retribution or intimidation directed ay any individual or company for exercising their right to issue a work refusal will not be tolerated.
All work related incidents will be investigated and initiated immediately. Incident investigations will include an employee competent in the task related to the incident and all other affected departments (e.g., Engineering, Environment & Regulatory). Investigations require root cause analysis (RCA) methodology. The RCA methodology utilized by SECURE is SCAT. Corrective actions will be assigned to address the identified root causes and will follow the hierarchy of controls, with a focus on eliminating the hazard, if elimination is not reasonably practicable or not achievable, the hazard shall first be controlled through substitution or engineering, then administrative controls and finally personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last line of defense. Incidents, investigation findings and corrective actions will be shared across the organization and any necessary updates the HSEMS will be made. |
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403-3 |
Occupational health services |
SECURE's dedicated Occupational Health and Wellness team that includes a Registered Nurse (RN) advise on the requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. |
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403-4 |
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety |
See Safety
No formal joint management-worker health and safety committees exist but each operating location has a monthly safety meeting which |
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403-5 |
Worker training on occupational health and safety |
See Safety
SECURE uses a combination of internal and external training is provided to employees for health and safety. Within that training, there is formal and informal. |
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403-6 |
Promotion of worker health |
See People - People Programs |
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403-7 |
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships |
Hazard assessment and control is part of the Health and Safety Management System. Employees are trained in hazard recognition and control and hazards are document. All incidents, including near misses are entered into an incident management system; incidents are investigated and root cause analysis is performed. Corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared across the organization. Incident summaries are reported to the executive and C-suite as well as the Board of Directors. Engineers are trained in hazard and operability assessments and these are conducted as required. Engineering has also implemented a formal, documented management of change process that is tied to capital approvals. |
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403-8 |
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system |
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403-9 |
Work-related injuries |
0.00 fatalities per 200,000 exposure hours
Injury rates are calculated based on 200,000 hours worked.
See Safety - Safety Performance |
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403-10 |
Work-related ill health |
0 work-related ill health fatalities |
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Training and Education 2016
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404-1 |
Average hours of training per year per employee |
See People - People Programs |
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404-2 |
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs |
See Safety - Safety Training |
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404-3 |
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews |
100% |
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GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
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405-1 |
Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
See Data Metrics |
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GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Non-discrimination 2016
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406-1 |
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
SECURE's Workplace Non-Discrimination, Violence, Harassment and Bullying Policy |
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GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
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407-1 |
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk |
N/A |
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GRI 408: Child Labor 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Child Labor 2016
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408-1 |
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor |
SECURE's operations are not at significant risk for child labour or exposing young workers to hazardous work given our operating area of Canada and the U.S. where federal, provincial and state regulations guide our operations. SECURE's suppliers are required to complete SECURE's Supplier Code of Conduct where they acknowledge Labour and Human Rights and abide by applicable employment standards, labour, non-discrimination and human rights legislation. More details on the Supplier Code of Conduct. |
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GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
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409-1 |
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
SECURE's operations are not at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour given our operating area of Canada and the U.S. where federal, provincial and state regulations guide our operations. SECURE's suppliers are required to complete SECURE's Supplier Code of Conduct where they acknowledge Labour and Human Rights and abide by applicable employment standards, labour, non- discrimination and human rights legislation. SECURE's Code of Business Conduct. |
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GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
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411-1 |
Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples |
See Community |
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GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Local Communities 2016
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413-1 |
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
See Community |
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413-2 |
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities |
See Community |
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GRI 415: Public Policy 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Public Policy 2016
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415-1 |
Political contributions |
N/A |
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GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016 |
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Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
Customer Health and Safety 2016
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416-1 |
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories |
100% of health and safety impacts from SECURE services are assessed for improvement. |
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416-2 |
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services |
There were no significant instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations during the reporting period |
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