Our Commitment to Sustainability

Shawcor is committed to protecting the health and safety of all employees, contractors and the public at large and believes health and safety is everyone’s priority and responsibility. Our vision is an IIF (Injury and Incident Free) workplace with no harm to people or damage to the environment. 

We believe there is a safe way to perform every job and effective teamwork and communication are the key to preventing injury. Our risk-based approach and review of leading indicators and performance metrics ensures that all potential hazards are identified and assessed, and that appropriate controls are put into place to prevent harm to all individuals working in Shawcor offices, laboratories, plants and 
field operations.

In 2019, the Company implemented a coaching-based driving program for company vehicles using in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS) to reduce potential driving risk and improve overall performance. 
Shawcor maintains a comprehensive HSE management system in which HSE responsibility and accountability is established and incorporated into every level of the organization which results in a focus on reducing risk and preventing incidents. 

We are committed to adhering to the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
For the years ending December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had recordable injuries per million person hours worked of 6.0 and 6.2, respectively. Additionally, the Company had a lost time case frequency rate of 1.8 and 2.2, respectively.

During 2019, Shawcor Corporate HSE completed 11 HSE management system audits at select manufacturing and service locations across the Company to ensure conformance to the HSE management system. In addition, site and business unit personnel completed HSE inspections, audits and other oversight activities. Best practices and action plans to correct deficiencies identified in audits and inspections are recorded and managed in the Company's global HSE information system.

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Shawcor continues to promote environmental stewardship and management. We are committed to meeting international standards and regulations and making a positive contribution to the environment through program management and data collection, managing risk and promoting reductions in resource use in our operations.

We have taken steps to decrease the Company’s global greenhouse gas emissions through improved operating practices. Further, we continue to focus on waste generation, which we strive to reduce by improving internal processes, changing product formulations and finding beneficial ways to re-use by-products.

Shawcor has been voluntarily providing environmental information to CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) since 2008 as a resource for our global customers and stakeholders.

We believe communicating our environmental management and performance data such as annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and intensity, baselines and targets, electricity use, water use, fuel consumption and our environmental oversight information supports our communication, benchmarking and continuous improvement objectives.

For the years ending December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company's total GHG emissions were reduced by 9%. and emissions intensity was reduced by 14%.

Shawcor promotes the development of its people and workforce through high quality training and skill development, continuous improvement programs and human resources and talent management practices.

Employees are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and Human Rights Statement, which ensures people’s rights are respected and protected as we conduct our business activities and interactions.

We strengthen our organization and build capability through our Shawcor Management System (SMS) Program, SMS Champions Certification and on-line Centre for SMS excellence. SMS combines the concepts of “Best in Class” benchmarking, lean management, leadership training and employee engagement for the purpose of operating efficiency, cost reduction and process improvement in our operations and business functions. Shawcor has been recognized for several years as a leader in lean and continuous business improvement.

We believe that talent should be managed for the best interests of the individual and the Company through best practice HR Management. Shawcor’s programs and annual cycle of activities ensure management and employees are aligned to the Company’s and business unit objectives, are provided feedback and coaching on performance and leadership demonstrated and talent is reviewed for development and succession planning. We value the diversity of people and thought, developing leaders through effective training platforms and programs and strengthening collaboration across Shawcor and our value supply chain to ensure a sustainable infrastructure.

Our Code of Conduct is a key component of our commitment to operating with the highest standards of business ethics and earning the trust of our stakeholders. It is a trusted resource for helping our employees regularly make safe and accurate business decisions. Our Code of Conduct is reviewed and signed by all employees when they commence employment and reconfirmed each year in writing.

At Shawcor, we respect the privacy of our employees and ensure proper collection, use and protection of personal data, maintaining records in accordance with regulatory requirements. We ensure the preservation of confidentiality of both our and our customers’ data and require the same of third parties who process this data on our behalf.

Shawcor is committed to the highest standards of quality, integrity and ethics in our business activities and relationships with customers and suppliers, as well as to fair and open business practices in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Shawcor utilizes a competitive RFQ bidding process based upon the principles of transparency, nondiscrimination and equal treatment of bidders. To ensure consistent delivery on expectations and commitments, we actively monitor and manage supplier performance through prequalification, due diligence, follow up, verification and auditing via the use of relevant key performance indicators. Integrity and due diligence are integral to all supply chain activities within and between Shawcor, its business units and our suppliers.

We hold suppliers responsible for ensuring that their subcontractors and/or third parties that they employ in their work for Shawcor will act in accordance with these standards as well. Requirements for doing business with Shawcor are outlined in our Supply Chain and Supplier Compliance guidelines which are available to all suppliers and/or third parties working on behalf of the Company on the Shawcor website.

Shawcor maintains certain standards and policies including regulatory, ISO, industry and testing protocols to ensure its products and service are delivered to meet specified requirements. The majority of the Company’s operations maintain ISO certifications and standards. In 2019, 72 operating locations or sites were certified by an external body to a international quality management standard.

The Shawcor Management System (SMS) is an industry-leading business improvement model and strategy that leverages leadership, culture and reliable processes to flawlessly execute operational plans, optimize business processes and set standards for reliability. We demonstrate our commitment to quality and continuous improvement by meeting and exceeding our customer’s expectations – delivering superior quality and integrated solutions on time and on budget.

Shawcor’s technology advantage is based on industry-leading material science that draws on deep partnerships with researchers, universities and customers, which has resulted in strength in materials science and inspection technology.

Shawcor has a proud history of innovation and inventiveness. For example, we were the first to develop polypropylene sleeve technology to protect high temperature pipelines and were pioneers in the development of advanced detection technology to ensure offshore pipeline weld inspection integrity.

Shawcor develops advanced technology solutions that help our customers deliver long-term operating performance of long-life energy and infrastructure assets for applications in energy, water, industrial and automotive markets.

We promote technical leadership through designated technical communities in which subject matter experts share knowledge and best practices with internal and external stakeholders. Shawcor technical communities provide a forum for cross-training, knowledge and experience-sharing with a multi-functional approach to technology problems that significantly expands our access to technical expertise, innovative solutions and subject matters Technical leaders are active on industry committees and associations where they educate customers and stakeholders on new research and developments through presenting technical papers and presentations.

Our intellectual capital is protected through a patent filing and renewal program, which ensures the Company inventions and innovations are documented, communicated and protected. Please note that research and development expenditures do not include development spending related to plant and/or field trials.

Shawcor’s business model is based on the principles of ensuring the Company maintains close involvement with customers, develops innovative technologies and products, pursues low cost and efficient manufacturing and service delivery, continues global leadership in its core offerings and continues to have financial strength and strong long-term fundamentals at its foundation.

The Company’s business model and organizational capabilities are supported by value-added corporate functions. These corporate functions support the enterprise and the growth of business and operating leadership that are responsible for the primary operating and profit and loss units of the Company.

Corporate functions are focused on the long-term horizon and building the standards, systems, tools and capabilities to deliver effective service. Their mandate includes functional management, program development/execution and capacity-building. Operating executives are focused on general management, sales and business development, operations and product/service quality, strategic and business planning and compliance with policies, standards and practices.

Shawcor continues to build organization capability based on three business segments: Pipeline and Pipe Services, Composite Systems, and Automotive and Industrial. While each operation has their own growth prospects within their respective market, we link many of the discrete products and services they deliver into complete value-added solutions that address major industry and customer challenges.

Management regularly review the Company’s operational systems and processes and develops new ones as required. Key operational programs utilized by Shawcor in the year ended December 31, 2019 include systems and controls over project bidding, capital expenditures, enterprise risk, internal controls over financial reporting, product development, HSE management and human resource development. In addition, the Shawcor Management System (SMS) program has been implemented to increase operating efficiency and achieve cost savings in each of the Company’s operating businesses.

Shawcor’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) System provides our Board of Directors and senior management with assurance that risks in our businesses are continuously identified, assessed, monitored and mitigated through management actions. ERM supports our ability to consistently deliver world-class operational excellence and provide solutions to our customers’ biggest challenges. Shawcor’s risk management framework includes operational risk management, business and strategic risk management, risk oversight and governance and our comprehensive audit program.

Together, our business model, management systems, operating conditions, organizational structures, processes, procedures, standards and Code of Conduct form a system of internal control that governs how we operate and manage risks in our business and value chain.

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