CALGARY,
AB, May 6, 2024 /CNW/ - SECURE Energy Services
Inc. ("SECURE" or the "Corporation") (TSX: SES) today announced the
release of its 2023 Sustainability Report outlining the
Corporation's environment, social and governance (ESG) performance
progress.
"Our dedication to operating our business sustainably and
responsibly is deeply embedded in our company culture," explains
Allen Gransch, President & CEO.
"Our exceptional team members play a pivotal role in fostering a
sustainable organization, propelling us forward in pursuit of our
strategy as a leader in waste management and energy infrastructure
supported by solid ESG performance.
"We are particularly proud of the notable reductions in our
emission intensity—a 12.9% decrease from 2021 to 2023—bringing us
closer to our short-term target of a 15% reduction in GHG emission
intensity by the end of 2024. In 2023, we implemented cutting-edge
technology to standardize and ensure compliance in our waste and
recyclable documentation. Additionally, we launched our
Biodiversity Standard in the final quarter and continued to support
the communities we serve with contributions exceeding $1.3 million."
2023 Sustainability Highlights
- Avoided the generation of 28,431 tonnes of CO2e
generation through the recovery of 1.4 million barrels of crude oil
from waste.
- Reduced our freshwater consumption by 10.1% over 2022.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of our Emergency Management
training and planning program in safely and efficiently managing
our people and assets with multiple simultaneous wildfires near our
operations.
- Introduced our WiQ application, designed to aid our
customers with improved compliance, and reduced paperwork by
providing a digital solution to document and monitor all aspects of
waste management.
- Implemented our Indigenous Employee Resource Network, enhancing
workplace diversity and inclusivity by providing resources and
support.
- Launched our women's health initiative, raising funds to
support women's heart and stroke health, and increasing awareness
in an area often overlooked in research and treatment and
supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 Reduced
Inequalities.
Overall, 2023 marked a milestone year for SECURE with the
alignment of strategic and business priorities and strong
integration of ESG principles across all operations areas. The
Corporation made progress in improving energy efficiency, reducing
emissions, building community relations, and monitoring ethical
standards within our supply chain. We are pleased with the
achievements of our team and targets have been set to further
advance these initiatives in 2024.
SECURE's 2023 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance
with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Sustainability Report is available on SECURE's website
www.secure-energy.com/sustainability-reports.
ABOUT SECURE
SECURE is a leading waste management and energy infrastructure
business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The Corporation's extensive
infrastructure network located throughout
western Canada and North Dakota includes waste
processing and transfer facilities, industrial landfills, metal
recycling facilities, crude oil and water gathering pipelines,
crude oil terminals and storage facilities. Through this
infrastructure network, the Corporation carries out its principal
business operations, including the processing, recovery, recycling
and disposal of waste streams generated by our energy and
industrial customers and gathering, optimization, terminalling and
storage of crude oil and natural gas liquids. The solutions the
Corporation provides are designed not only to help reduce costs,
but also lower emissions, increase safety, manage water, recycle
by-products and protect the environment.
SECURE's shares trade under the symbol SES and are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information,
visit www.SECURE-energy.com.
TSX Symbol: SES
SOURCE SECURE Energy Services Inc.