Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health, Safety and Security
• Environmental Responsibility
• Ethical Conduct
• Community Engagement
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• 16% GHG reduction from 2018 to 2020
• Reduced GHG intensity
• Reduced energy and water usage intensity
• Reduced non-hazardous waste intensity
• Increased recycling intensity in 2019

Social Achievements

• Less than 4% employee voluntary attrition rate (excluding planned retirements, internships and temporary employees) for 2018-2020
• Numerous employee development programs offered
• Partnership with Base 11 Next Frontier Initiative to support STEM education for diverse students
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Support for community outreach programs

Governance Achievements

• Named to Investor’s Business Daily’s Top 50 Best ESG companies list for the second year in a row
• 80% of Board of Directors are independent directors
• 30% gender/racial diversity on the Board
• Robust Code of Business Conduct and ethics and compliance training
• Independent third-party managed BWXT Help Line for reporting concerns

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Traumatic loss of an employee in an industrial accident in 2020, resulting in failure to achieve safety goals
• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and employee well-being

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to substantially improving safety performance in 2021
• Implementation of COVID-19 Task Force and safety protocols (temperature testing, face coverings, social distancing, remote work options, enhanced cleaning, virtual meetings, paid leave policy, support resources for employee health)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic assessments and quality audits

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with BWXT's Code of Business Conduct, Human Rights Policy, and all applicable laws
• Support for supplier diversity initiatives
• 30% of supply chain spending with small businesses

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

• Novel process for producing molybdenum-99 (mitigates radioactive waste and proliferation concerns)

Awards & Recognition

• Investor’s Business Daily’s Top 50 Best ESG companies list (2 years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions for all facilities.
• Implemented responsible energy and water reduction strategies.

Social Achievements

• 9% increase in active clients at the fitness center from 2021
• 11% participation increase in fitness classes from 2021
• 11% increase in classes taken compared to 2021 in Percipio® e-learning platform
• 7,600 sessions taken in 2022 in Percipio® e-learning platform
• 100% eligible employee performance management review participation rate
• 2,250+ employees participated in Unconscious Bias training

Governance Achievements

• Named one of the world’s most transparent companies by Transparency Global
• Jan Bertsch appointed Independent Board Chair

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: BWXT NOG audits its Tier 1 suppliers annually and Tier 2 suppliers every three years using ISO 9001 standards.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Tc-99m generator

Awards & Recognition

• Transparency Global's top 100 most transparent companies

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Health and Safety
• Radiation Protection
• Safeguards and Non-Proliferation
• Community Relations
• Indigenous Relations

Environmental Achievements

• Annual releases to air and water were a very small fraction of regulatory limits. Public dose was estimated to be 0 µSv.
• All environmental protection programs were well implemented. There was one spill reported to the MECP and CNSC, with no impact on health, safety, the environment, or the community.

Social Achievements

• Zero lost time injuries during the reporting period.
• Active community engagement through the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), webinars, newsletters, and facility tours.
• Charitable contributions to local organizations and support for Indigenous communities.

Governance Achievements

• Successful implementation of safeguards program in accordance with IAEA commitments and CNSC regulations.
• Compliance with cost recovery payments to the CNSC.
• Updated Preliminary Decommissioning Plan (PDP) submitted and accepted by CNSC staff.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slightly increased radiation doses due to increased inventory, product handling, and personnel staffing challenges.
• One water leak discovered in a piping tunnel (CNSC and MECP reportable event).

Mitigation Strategies

• Ongoing efforts towards shielding, material movement, improving ALARA awareness, and TLD wear and storage compliance to reduce radiation doses.
• Repair and full inspection of the leaking piping system.

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: REGDOC-3.1.2 Reporting Requirements, Volume I: Non-Power Reactor Class 1 Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, CSA N288.6-12, CSA N288.5-11, CSA N288.4-10

Certifications: PAR Certified (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) at the committed level

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed