Protecting the Future

EPS puts sustainability first in all our activities and processes. We strive to develop cleaner technologies and solutions which reduce the environmental impact of not just ourselves but of our customers as well.

Sustainability Report 2021

After 53 years in business, we are proud to release our first Sustainability Report.

Reflecting on our journey over 5 decades and our increasing responsibilities to our stakeholders over that time, it was wonderful to see that, in fact, sustainability is something that has been at the core of our company since the 1970’s.

This report summarises our journey from 1968 to 2021, outlining our future path as we continue Rethinking Water; pushing towards reducing our carbon consumption; implementing circular economy principles.

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This is an annual commitment from the business to update our stakeholders on our progress and to underline our growing commitment to sustainable practices. We are conscious of the legacy we leave behind us, as we deliver for our people, customers and the communities in which we live, work and operate.

Patrick Buckley - Managing Director, EPS

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people benefitting daily  from the water & wastewater assets we manage and operate on behalf of our utility, industrial & community customers
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of energy required for manufacturing from PV/Solar

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in support for community organisations, reducing 26k tonnes of C02

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carbon emissions reduction on base year

Our Sustainability Journey

2002

Awarded
ISO 14001

2008

Formed EPS Energy & Environment Sub Group

2012

Awarded
ISO 50001

2012

Awarded
Achilles

2010

Awarded
CEMARS

2020

2395 tonnes of emissions (tCO2e)

22 emissions intensity (tCO2e) per €m turnover

21% emission reduction in GHG from base year

Vision

  • To be the most sustainable company in our industry
  • Create Sustainable Solutions
  • Enable Customers to Responsibly Manage & Conserve Energy & Water Resources
  • Meet or Better our Licence and Environmental Objectives

Our Sustainability Achievements

2012

WINNER

Green Energy
Award

2012

WINNER

SEAI Energy Efficiency Award

2013

NATIONAL CHAMPION

Environmental & CSR Category

2014

NATIONAL CHAMPION

Environmental & CSR Category

2015

WINNER

Green Leader
of the Year

2015

WINNER

SEAI Leadership Award

2016

WINNER

Green Technology Award

Energy

  • First DBO Water & Wastewater Solutions Company to receive ISO:50001
  • Working to Minimise Our Impact
  • Identify Opportunities for Energy Saving
  • Environmentally Responsible Organisation
  • 100% Sourced Renewable Electricity for all of our Activities and Sites

Carbon

  • First Irish DBO Water & Wastewater Solutions Company to receive CEMARS accreditation
  • One of the first Tier two providers in the UK water industry to receive CEMARS for our carbon reporting
  • Contributor to National Carbon Reduction Targets

Environment

  • First Irish DBO Water & Wastewater Solutions Company to receive ISO:14001 EMS accreditation
  • Certified by Achilles Verify
  • Acknowledge Responsibility to Comply with Legislation & Prevention of Pollution

Ongoing Initiatives

  • Continued rollout of Pump as Turbine (PAT) Technology
  • Implementation of nZEB requirements in our designs
  • Installation of PV technology across our sites
  • Introduction of Electric Vehicles to our fleet
  • Engagement and alignment with UN Global Compact Sustainable Development Goals