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 2023

As we mark our 55th year in business, we are releasing our second Sustainability Report.

Demonstrating our continued commitment to sustainable solutions and operations, not only within our own company, but also within our wider supply chain, it’s heartening to see the progress we’ve made since our first report in 2021.

The 2023 report has been updated to reflect the additional measures we have taken over the intervening 24 months as we continue our journey to Net Zero, further reducing our carbon consumption and implementing circular economy principles.

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We have made 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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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

2022

2400 tonnes of emissions (tCO2e)

61.55% 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