Environmental, Social, Governance
Environmental Stewardship
At EnergySolutions, we are committed to environmental management and remediation with decades of experience. Our dedicated team, spanning across the United States, Canada, and Japan, works tirelessly to manage, mitigate, and minimize the environmental impact of radioactive facilities, processes, and materials.
Safety Culture & Performance
Robust Health & Safety Programs: Our comprehensive health and safety programs lead to exemplary performance.
Employee Incentives: 10% of salaried employees’ bonuses are tied to health and safety initiatives.
Incident Reduction: Continuously outperform industry health and safety metrics as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industry-Leading Metrics: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of 0.57 in 2023, below the industry average of 1.0.
Continuous Improvement: Employees participate in an annual “Stop & Think” safety training program.
Non-Retaliation Policy: We uphold a Safety Conscious Work Environment, ensuring non-retaliation for safety concerns.
Compliance Scores: Hittman Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores significantly below industry averages.
Regulatory Compliance
Strong Track Record: We have a strong track record of compliance with regulatory requirements.
Two VPP Facilities: Two EnergySolutions sites, Clive and Bear Creek, recognized as OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) facilities.
Air Quality Compliance: Achieved 100% compliance with air quality regulations at key locations.
Radiation Safety Training: Ongoing radiation safety training for workers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Safety Governance & Oversight
Best in Class Culture: All levels of employment foster a culture of “Best in Class” health and safety performance.
Radiation Exposure Management: Ongoing tracking of air, water, soil, and vegetation quality to manage radiation exposure.
Environmental Management: Implementation of an Environmental Management Plan to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Social Responsibility
At EnergySolutions, our dedication to social responsibility extends beyond job creation and economic benefits. We actively engage with communities, faster job continuity, and invest in the education of future leaders. Our dedication to social initiatives reflects our belief in creating a positive impact on society, nurturing talent, and building lasting connections within the communities we are privileged to work with.
Economic Development
Job Creation: EnergySolutions creates hundreds of new jobs and economic benefits across all projects.
Community Support: Engaging with local communities, providing jobs, and supporting economic activity.
Community Collaboration
Job Growth: Providing job growth and opportunities for plant operations workers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with stakeholders through Community Advisory Panels and public forums.
Employee Engagement: Employees participate in Earth Day, Adopt-a-Highway Programs, charity events, and community organizations.
Workforce Development
EnergySolutions is keenly aware of the need to grow diverse talents to be stewards of the nuclear industry in the future. To this end we have:
– Partnered with key universities, including several HBCU’s, to help grow early career engineers and other students into talented and experienced nuclear professionals.
– Intensive summer internship program, campus recruitment, and several special development projects to give young talents hands on experience in the field.
– Partnered with vocational trade schools in key locations to grow technical talents to better prepare the company and the industry for future workforce needs.
Governance
At EnergySolutions, governance is more than a set of policies, it’s a commitment to leading with integrity, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to environmental and social responsibility. Our governance practices embody transparency, accountability, and a forward-thinking approach to address the challenges of the industries we serve. From meticulous site restoration and mitigation efforts to pioneering product and service innovations in nuclear site remediation, our governance framework ensures that we not only meet regulatory requirements but also exceed industry standards.
Site Restoration & Mitigation
Ecological Restoration: Remediation and restoration of ecologies in areas where we work.
Transformation: Transforming power generation, research, and industrial sites into safe and livable environments.
Product & Service Innovation
Nuclear Site Remediation: Specialized waste removal techniques, proprietary radiologic waste processing technologies, and innovative packaging, transportation, and disposal methods.
