Trican Well Service Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-07 to 2022-09)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Reducing Carbon Emissions
Environmental Achievements
- Upgraded first fracturing fleet with Tier 4 DGB engines, displacing up to 85% of diesel with natural gas, resulting in lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 and particulate matter emissions.
- Planned upgrade of a second fleet with Tier 4 DGB technology, bringing total Tier 4 DGB fleet to 84,000 HHP.
Social Achievements
- Published 2020 ESG report outlining key metrics, initiatives, and areas of focus.
- Share repurchase and cancellation of 10,298,811 shares under NCIB program.
Governance Achievements
- Renewal of NCIB program to purchase up to 24.7 million common shares.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Inflationary pressures in fuel, proppant, parts, and labor.
- Shortage of qualified personnel.
- Customer budget exhaustion and seasonal slowdowns impacting activity levels.
- Credit risk and dependence on major customers.
- COVID-19 related impacts on supply chain, personnel, market pricing, and customer demand.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successful price increases in all operating divisions.
- Strong cost control, particularly related to personnel, third-party charges, and equipment maintenance.
- Focus on retaining existing staff and attracting new talent.
- Regular review of capital equipment requirements and adjustment of capital budget to reflect changing conditions.
- Implementation of health and safety measures to mitigate COVID-19 risks.
- Impairment analysis performed at each reporting date to measure expected credit losses.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (Tier 4 DGB engines)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Tier 4 DGB engines
Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2022-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Upgraded existing equipment and incorporated CAT Tier 4 Dynamic Gas Blending (“DGB”) engine technology, displacing up to 85% of diesel used with cleaner burning natural gas, resulting in lower fuel consumption, reduced carbon dioxide and particulate matter emissions.
- Successfully deployed Canada's first next generation fracturing fleets in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Challenges in attracting and retaining qualified personnel
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Tier 4 DGB fleets
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed