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Sustainability

Sustainability

Focusing On The Future

The Michels Family of Companies is committed to a sustainable working environment for our people, clients, and communities we serve. Our journey continues, all the while maintaining constant focus on the health, safety and social well-being of our people and communities with increasing emphasis on measurable environmental sustainability programs.

The Michels Sustainability Journey is aligned with our Core Values for a consistent commitment and advancement of performance and fiscal responsibility throughout the Michels Family of Companies. We are advancing the Michels Sustainability Journey by setting, reaching and strategically evaluating our measurable actions.

Core Values

Sustainability Goals based on Michels Core Values

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Safety

Focus on continuous improvement and hazard mitigation to advance our safety culture and performance with a journey to zero injuries so everyone comes home safe, every day.

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Environment

Advance our environmental program to reduce our environmental footprint and increase environmental stewardship opportunities that not only preserve the areas we impact, but also improve them.

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Social Responsibility

Provide benefits and programs that empower our people to live their best lives at work and at home. Support our communities by giving back for a better today and a sustainable environment for future generations.

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Integrity

Ensure our people, business operations, and supply chain uphold Michels’ Code of Business Ethics and Vendor Code of Ethics so our actions are characterized by integrity, trust and respect.

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Dedication & Teamwork

Build an ethical culture with commitment, collaboration, and willingness to do whatever is necessary and go above and beyond what is required.

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Sustainable Operations

Uphold a culture with our Core Values and goals for long-term sustainable operations so Michels thrives for another 65 years and beyond.

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TRIR reduced 41% since 2023

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SIF reduced by 66% since 2023

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Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.59 in the U.S.

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Reached 18.5% of our 20% goal to reduce USA Greenhouse Gas Intensity (gCO2e/revenue) by 2028 with the U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Program

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55% waste from Michels headquarters diverted from landfills in 2024

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66% increase in total recycling at Michels headquarters in 2024

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2,000-plus trees planted through the Michels Tree Program in 2024

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Supported 4ocean to remove 1 metric ton of plastic from our oceans

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Included among Best Places to Work by Employ Humanity 3 years in a row

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Spent more than $300 million with U.S. diverse businesses in 2024; more than $1.1 billion since 2020

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Spent more than $650 million with Indigenous businesses and community support in Canada since 2018

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Supported 291 organizations in 2024

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In its 15-year history, the Michels Scholarship Fund has distributed nearly $600,000 in scholarships to our people and their dependents in North America; in 2024, 25 students received $107,500 in scholarships

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In 2024, Michels International Holdings, Inc., Michels Trenchless GmbH in Germany, and Michels Trenchless Pty. Ltd. in Australia achieved ISO certification for quality under ISO 9001:2015, environment under ISO 14001:2015, and health and safety under ISO 45001:2018

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1,800 Michels people participated in CARE suicide prevention training in 2024

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Michels Clinic saw 2,350 patients during its first full year of operation

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87,000 employee trainings were completed in 2024

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Our people dedicate time to more than 50 trade organizations representing the industries we serve

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In 2024, we fully executed a new subcontractor management system to remove barriers for suppliers during our new and annual qualification process

Supporting Our People

Michels provides our people with a collection of programs and practical ways to improve and enjoy many aspects of life. These programs include:

MI-Family

Fun activities providing opportunities for our people to enjoy spending time with their families and their colleagues.

MI-Health

Activity challenges, healthy lifestyle classes and organized fitness activities focused on opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

MI-Involved

Volunteer activities that allow our people to be actively and efficiently involved in charitable causes.

MI-Learning

Seminars on personal enrichment topics, from financial planning to fitness trends.

MI-Team

Non-work-related activities that foster cooperation and trust among colleagues.

Sustainability Committee

Employee-driven events focused on improving environments in the communities where we live and work.

Michels Mind Matters

Program designed to build knowledge and promote mental health resources available to our people and their families.

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