Samuel, Son & Co., Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:73000 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption intensity by 6% since 2021
- Reduced GHG emission intensity by nearly 1% since 2021
- Recycled approximately 73,000 tonnes of metal
Social Achievements
- Achieved a 0 DART rate in over two-thirds of its sites
- Improved Employee Engagement Survey results, increasing the percentage of ‘engaged’ team members
- Increased the representation of female team members throughout the business
- Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the second year in a row
Governance Achievements
- Updated Procurement Terms and Conditions and Supplier Code of Conduct to include specific expectations regarding ESG-related matters
- Continued to ensure adherence to its Code of Conduct by requiring annual acknowledgement and training
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 10% cumulative reduction in energy consumption intensity by 2025
- 7.75% cumulative reduction in GHG emission intensity by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Missed GHG emission intensity goal due to weather-related natural gas increases, building expansions, and increases in annual production
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a detailed greenhouse gas emission reduction roadmap
- Implementing monthly and quarterly reporting and review process
- Expanding adoption of renewable energy and assessing alternative renewable energy sources
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Updated Procurement Terms and Conditions and Supplier Code of Conduct to include expectations regarding forced labor practices, regulatory requirements and environmental commitments
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Canada’s Best Managed Companies (2 years in a row)
- AWMI Cornerstone Award
- Ragan Communications Employee Communications Awards (2 categories)