MYR Group Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:68,557 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:66,378 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,179 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:50% (Harlan Electric's Michigan district)
Water Consumption:48,797 ccf/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Expanded environmental focus by providing Scope Two emissions and metrics on other air emissions, water use, and electrical power usage.
- Harlan Electric's Michigan district facility powered by over 50% Green-e Energy certified clean energy.
Social Achievements
- Instituted an employee resource group.
- Increased paid time off for qualifying employees.
- Created a program rewarding employees for extended service.
- Added the Thrive Pass program for wellness expenses.
Governance Achievements
- Board composition provides diversity in ethnicity and gender, knowledge, experience, and perspective.
- Updated Nominating, Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Committee (NESG) charter to include sustainability and climate issues.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 15% reduction in Scope 1 carbon-based fuels on an intensity basis by 2031
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Managing water consumption.
- Maintaining industry-leading safety performance.
Mitigation Strategies
- 15% reduction goal in Scope 1 carbon-based fuels on an intensity basis by 2031.
- Tracking overall water usage.
- Robust safety training programs, industry involvement, and focus on innovation and improvement.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Evaluation of suppliers based on safety, past performance, expertise, health, environmental, and ethical practices.
- Commitment to supplier diversity.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events causing operational disruptions, project delays, and asset damage.
Transition Risks
- Changes in market demand, regulatory requirements, and insurance coverage.
Opportunities
- Increased demand for renewable energy projects and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous NECA 2022 Safety Awards
- NECA 2022 Project Excellence Award (The L.E. Myers Co.)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:76,095 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:74,394 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,701 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6,250,021 kWh/year
Water Consumption:40,138 ccf/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage to approximately 40,138 centum cubic feet in 2023.
- Huen Electric's recycling program generated over $70,000 for charities in three years.
Social Achievements
- Expanded medical benefits to include Thriveworks mental health network.
- Increased ThrivePass wellness funds to up to $1,200 per year.
- Over 50,000 workhours of health and safety training provided.
- More than $2.9 million donated to charities in the last three years.
- Over 8,100 volunteer hours contributed.
Governance Achievements
- Shareholders approved phased declassification of the board, with all members standing for annual elections by 2026.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 15% on an intensity basis by 2031.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Potential operational disruptions and project inefficiencies due to severe weather events.
- Damage to assets from severe weather events.
- Reputational risk related to sustainability efforts.
- Increased reporting and compliance costs due to new regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Enterprise risk management system (ERM) to identify and assess climate-related risks.
- Risk Register and Heat Maps to prioritize risk mitigation strategies.
- Annual risk survey analysis and review of ERM with the Board and management.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Fair consideration of suppliers, including disadvantaged, women, minority, and other certified vendors.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events causing operational disruptions, project delays, asset damage.
Transition Risks
- Changes in market demand, insurance coverage, regulatory requirements.
Opportunities
- Increased demand for MYR Group's services in climate change mitigation and renewable energy.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 13 NECA Safety Awards