POWERFUL SERVICES. SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS - 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) REPORT
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POWERFUL SERVICES. SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. 2 0 2 0 E N V I R O N M E N TA L , SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) REPORT
OVERVIEW
1 Mission, Vision & Values
2 Letter From Steve Tritch - Chairman of the Board of Directors
3 Letter From Scott Sewell - President and CEO
5 ESG At A Glance
SOCIAL
23 Our People
26 Diversity And Inclusion
28 2021 Diversity And Inclusion Goals
29 Health And Wellness
30 Safety Leadership
34 2021 Safety Goals
35 Employee Experience Survey
ENVIRONMENTAL
9 Environmental Sustainability Services
36 Charah Solutions Is Career Forward GOVERNANCE
37 Our Communities 43 Governance
11 Sustainability. It’s What We Do.
38 Recognition
47 Sustainability Accounting Standards
15 Efficiency-Driven Cost Savings Board (SASB) Index
17 The Future Of Our Business 54 Appendix A: 2021 ESG Goals
19 Environmental Compliance
57 Appendix B: UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)
20 2021 Environmental Goals
20 2021 Data Acquisition And Reporting
Capabilities Goals
CONTENTS 2 3
LETTER from Stephen Tritch | Chairman of the Board of Directors
MISSION
Charah Solutions is a total solutions company providing unparalleled The Charah Solutions Board We believe that our outstanding ESG track record is one
is excited to present to you of our greatest assets. As a leading provider of mission-
service and innovation. our first annual Environmental, critical environmental services and byproduct sales to
Social and Governance (ESG) Report to showcase the power generation industry for over 30 years, Charah
our Company’s significant milestones in fulfilling our Solutions is dedicated to preserving natural resources in an
VISION ESG commitments and sustainably preserving our
natural resources for the betterment of our planet, our
environmentally-conscious manner. As a result, we want
to make sure that our impressive story is told so that our
Charah Solutions is and will continue to be the leader in customer service, communities, and our customers. customers, partners, employees, and investors can clearly see
all the data behind the highly positive environmental and social
safety and innovation. We do this by hiring and developing great talent and Sustainability is what we do. It is who we are. Charah impact that Charah Solutions and our people are delivering.
Solutions is truly one of America’s best examples
working together to challenge and inspire each other to be the very best. of resource conservation and recovery through the As the Board Chair, I am delighted with the way our corporate
beneficial recycling of coal ash, ash impoundment leadership, led by President and CEO Scott Sewell and CFO and
closure services, and the remediation and redevelopment Treasurer Roger Shannon, has assembled a high-performance,
VALUES of land for community and commercial use. cross-functional team to lead our formal sustainability program
and ESG reporting effort. This reporting demonstrates our
Today, the importance of sustainability has never been commitment to environmental stewardship, employee wellbeing,
We focus daily on the following core values: greater or more widely respected. ESG is increasingly corporate diversity, and strong governance. With members
a priority of both companies and institutional investors
Customer Exceed Expectations driven by the growing interest of consumers, employees,
from finance, HR, operations, IT, legal, communications, investor
relations, environmental compliance, and safety, the ESG
policymakers, and supply chain partners to assess the Leadership Team brings a balanced perspective as it evaluates
Safety Never Compromise commitment to ESG initiatives at the company with key issues affecting both our Company performance and the
which they work with and invest. unbiased reporting of our ESG data.
Innovation Rethink Routine, Identify New Solutions Dedication to environmental responsibility, investing Our ESG actions and goals are the blueprints for achieving a
in our employees, and giving back to the community
Sustainability Take Responsibility And Take Action have been key value drivers at Charah Solutions since
cleaner environment and a more sustainable future. As this
first annual ESG Report illustrates, we are committed to taking
its founding. The arrival of COVID-19 has underscored
Teamwork Accountable To Each Other the importance of our dedication to safety and taking
a leadership stance that investors recognize for value creation,
that our partners recognize for aligning with their sustainability
every precaution necessary to ensure our employees' goals, and that our employees recognize for creating a great
Integrity Always Do The Right Thing continued wellbeing. These are the values that we live place to work.
every day, so we welcome the ever-growing significance
of ESG values in measuring corporate performance
throughout the industry.
Stephen Tritch
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Charah Solutions, Inc.
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OVERVIEW 2
LETTER from Scott Sewell | President and CEO
Sustainability has never Our recovery of coal ash enables environmental recycling, In this ESG Report, we focus on the real differences ur commitment to employees with a work environment
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been more vitally important as this coal ash is beneficially used in the production of we are making, with key performance metrics that are characterized by considerate treatment of others, open and
than it is today to both concrete to satisfy the growing infrastructure demands that relevant business drivers and value creators for our honest communication, personal accountability, trust, and
companies and investors who utilize millions of tons of coal ash every year, thus preserving business while enhancing the environment. Our actions mutual respect to provide superior service and sustainable
share a growing focus on natural resources while dramatically reducing the need for and efforts have produced ESG results that highlight this solutions for our customers.
ESG in evaluating corporate landfill space. The beneficial recycling of ash in concrete value creation:
ur commitment to diversity in the workforce has grown
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performance. We are pleased to communicate the full production replaces Portland cement, a significant contributor
ur proven sustainability efforts conserve virgin
O even stronger, and we have implemented specific diversity
story of Charah Solutions’ outstanding environmental to CO2 emissions, thus significantly decreasing CO2 and other
resources and water, reduce greenhouse gases, initiatives and programs to accelerate this growth for
leadership in this inaugural ESG Report. Together, greenhouse gases that would otherwise be emitted into
and decrease landfill disposal, all while recycling and minorities and women at all levels of the Company.
Charah Solutions’ management and employees are the atmosphere. Substituting recycled ash to make “Green
providing essential byproducts that contribute to the
united in our firm commitment to environmental Concrete” also makes it a stronger product for use in bridges, ur Safety Record is all about making sure that our people
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growth of our national economy.
responsibility, and we demonstrate that commitment highways, and buildings. get home in the same physical condition as they came to
daily. As a leading provider of mission-critical ur use of recycled ash in structural fill projects
O work in the morning. In 2020, we accomplished a remarkable
We are an industry leader in quality, safety, and compliance, and
environmental remediation and compliance services, in which we return the land to the community for 0.36 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) with no lost time
we are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
byproduct sales, fossil services and Environmental recreational or commercial use allows thousands of or restricted time injuries in comparison to the most recent
preserving our environment for a cleaner energy future. This is
Risk Transfer (ERT) services to the power generation acres of land to be reclaimed each year. Recordable Incident Rate industry average of 3.1.
what we do at Charah Solutions. We live it. We breathe it. And
industry, practicing environmental responsibility, ur beneficial use of 2.58 million tons of coal
O ur concern for the wellbeing of our communities is genuine,
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the purpose of this ESG Report is to demonstrate just that. At
investing in employees, and serving our communities combustion residuals (CCRs), including fly ash and as demonstrated by the number of community and charitable
Charah Solutions, we know that ESG matters.
are all part of our mission. ESG reporting gives us the other supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) organizations that our Company and employees support.
opportunity to share our story and demonstrate the Our cross-functional ESG Leadership Team has worked
in concrete and other products not only eliminates the
intensively to gather the measurement data captured from our Going forward, we will continue integrating ESG values into the
sustainability commitment that we practice daily on the need to dispose of fly ash in landfills but also reduces
field activities to demonstrate our high level of commitment Company’s strategy at every level, and we will continue to set
job to our customers, partners, and shareholders. the overall carbon footprint and conserves our virgin
to environmental and community responsibility and employee trackable goals to keep improving.
For most companies, sustainability is a byproduct of natural resources by substituting materials that would
wellbeing. This ESG Report presents an incredible track record that we are
what they do. At Charah Solutions, sustainability is typically be mined.
We have chosen to structure our ESG Report using the justifiably proud of. And yet, we have only begun this journey.
integral to what we do and who we are. Our work, ur innovative industry-leading EnviroSource™
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respected and accepted guidelines of the internationally There is no finish line.
mission, and Company culture are directly aligned beneficiation technology (formerly MP618®) improves
with providing the powerful services and sustainable recognized Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
fly ash quality so that significantly more tons of fly
solutions to solve the power industry’s most complex and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to continued
ash can be recycled and marketed for reuse. This
environmental challenges. investor focus on acquiring better ESG reporting and better
technology significantly reduces the environmental
data. The importance of our ESG ranking, and the underlying
With the new administration kickstarting its tenure by carbon footprint created by Portland cement and
ESG data, is meaningful as it provides our customers, Scott Sewell
placing climate action at the top of its priority list with provides a superior product at lower costs for ready
shareholders, and potential investors with additional information President
multiple executive orders including rejoining the Paris mix concrete producers. Chief Executive Officer
that can impact decisions. Charah Solutions, Inc.
Climate agreement, and by committing to 100% clean
electricity by 2035, we expect to see a steady change
in the American electric power sector in the immediate
future with increased focus on coal ash remediation
that provides significant business opportunities for our
core service offerings, including remediation services
and byproduct recycling, and will positively impact
future growth.
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E S G AT A G L A N C E
0.36 TOTAL
RECORDABLE
INCIDENT
RATE 10%
DIVERSE WORKFORCE
12.45 MILLION 2.24 MILLION
(INDUSTRY AVERAGE IS 3.1)
TONS OF CCRs HANDLED
TONS OF CO2 SAVED FROM
A THREE-YEAR AVERAGE 3.8%
EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION
ENTERING THE ATMOSPHERE MILITARY VETERAN WORKFORCE
RATE (EMR) OF
2.58 MILLION LESS THAN 0.7 49 EMPLOYEES WITH
TONS OF CCRs 2.58 MILLION 10 OR MORE
BENEFICIATED AND RECYCLED TONS OF MATERIALS DIVERTED
FROM LANDFILL DISPOSAL ZERO YEARS OF
LOST TIME SENIORITY
34,215 TONS
OR RESTRICTED TIME INJURIES
OF GYPSUM RECYCLED
10,400 SAFETY OVER $780,000
IN CHARITABLE DOLLARS DONATED
INSPECTIONS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS
12 PONDS PERFORMED; 524,000 SAFETY
CLEANED AND
OBSERVATIONS PERFORMED; 261
COMPLIANCE AUDITS; 344 FINDINGS 12
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
CLOSED AND 1 ZERO
SUPPORTED
MINE RECLAIMED INCIDENTS
SINCE THE EPA 2015 CCR RULE 17 EMPLOYEES
PROVIDED
TOOK EFFECT OF NON-COMPLIANCE
ASSOCIATED WITH
APPROXIMATELY
AIR EMISSIONS AND OF
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTS
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL THROUGH CHARAH CARES PROGRAM
300 ACRES DISCIPLINES
OF LAND RECLAIMED SINCE THE EPA AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
2015 CCR RULE TOOK EFFECT
60 DONORS
53 UNITS
*CO2 savings are generated for lifecycle GHG calculations
using the EPA WARM Model: MTCO2e = Metric Tonnes of CO2e
Greenhouse Gas (GHG); EPA WARM Model evaluates total
42.34 MILLION COLLECTED
GALLONS OF WASTEWATER TREATED
159 POTENTIAL
lifecycle of GHG rather than site specific GHG calculations.
Lifecycle GHG values are typically greater than those of
site-specific activities; The EPA WARM model was ran using
default settings.
LIVES SAVED
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ENVIRONMENTAL 7 8
E N V I R O N M E N TA L S U STA I N A B I L I T Y S E R V I C E S ASH POND MANAGEMENT
Charah Solutions manages the design, construction, operation,
Sustainability is central to everything we do at and remediation of onsite ash ponds to enable the safe and
compliant beneficial use of these byproduct materials.
Charah Solutions. Our core business is centered Coal ash is generated by burning coal in the
boiler furnace, which creates bottom ash. The
on coal ash byproduct management, the beneficial ash then goes into the electrostatic precipitator
recycling of ash products, and environmental
remediation and compliance. We develop innovative POWER PLANT or fabric filter which creates fly ash; then into
the flue gas desulfurization (FGD) creating
gypsum - all byproducts which are managed by
sustainable solutions to complex environmental
Charah Solutions and can be beneficially used
issues for the betterment of the planet and the creating a sustainable process.
communities in which we operate.
BENEFICIATED ASH – ENVIROSOURCE™ CONDITIONED FLY ASH FOR STRUCTURAL FILL REMEDIATED POND LAND REUSE
REDUCES
BENEFICIAL USE of CCPs Fly Ash Ready Fly Ash Ponded Ash Bottom Ash
Mix Concrete Structural Fill Kiln Feed Cinder Block
GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS Charah Solutions manages the coal combustion
products (CCPs) including fly ash, bottom ash,
conditioned ash, ponded ash, and gypsum,
DECREASES LANDFILL CONSERVES AND which are collected and beneficially used in Upon ash pond closure by removal of the ash pond, the
DISPOSAL PROTECTS WATER products for multiple industries. By beneficially Conditioned Gypsum Oil Gypsum land is remediated and redeveloped for community use,
using more than 2.58 million tons of ash and Ash Kiln Feed Drywall Wells Fertilizer renewable energy, agricultural, commercial, or other
supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) industrial redevelopment opportunities.
each year, we dramatically reduce greenhouse Pond ash is beneficiated using Charah Solutions Charah Solutions manages the design,
gas emissions and the amount of waste sent proprietary EnviroSource™ fly ash beneficiation construction, and operation of structural
to landfills. technology which uses a thermal process to fill projects in which the land is reclaimed
reduce the loss on ignition (LOI) of the ash making and used for community or business use.
CONSERVES VIRGIN REMEDIATES LAND formerly unusable fly ash stored in ponds and
RESOURCES FOR USE WE BENEFICIALLY RECYCLED MORE THAN landfills immediately marketable to be beneficially
2.58 MILLION TONS OF CCPs IN 2020 used in the production of concrete.
WE SAVED 2.24 MILLION TONS OF CO2
POWER PLANT DECOMMISSIONING AND DEMOLITION
FROM ENTERING THE ATMOSPHERE
IN 2020 Through our Environmental Risk Transfer (ERT) services
DRY FLY ASH FOR READY CONDITIONED FLY ASH FOR GYPSUM FOR GYPSUM FOR
MIX CONCRETE STRUCTURAL FILL DRY WALL AG FERTILIZER we take full ownership of decommissioned power plants
and land from the utility. We demolish the power plant BUILD PARKS, GREEN SPACES, NATURAL
and recycle the steel and other metals. HABITATS, AND COMMERCIAL SPACES.
The land is also fully remediated and redeveloped
for use which includes community use, renewable
energy, agricultural, commercial, or other industrial Since 2015, Charah Solutions has reclaimed
redevelopment opportunities. approximately 300 acres of land for community use.
Charah Solutions fly ash improves concrete durability,
strength, mixability, and finish. This concrete is used to build
infrastructure to keep the economy moving. RECYCLED STEEL LAND REMEDIATION/
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE REDEVELOPMENT
Class C and Class F Charah Solutions Raw gypsum byproduct Raw gypsum IN 2020, CHARAH SOLUTIONS
fly ash is transported manages the design, is sold to dry wall byproduct is sold to DIVERTED 2.58 MILLION TONS OF
via truck, barge, or rail construction, and manufacturing plants growers where it is Upon demolition of the power plant the land is MATERIAL FROM LANDFILLS.
to ready mix concrete operation of structural where it is beneficially beneficially used as remediated and redeveloped for community use,
producers where it is fill projects in which the used in residential agriculture fertilizer renewable energy, agricultural, commercial, or other
beneficially used by mixing land is reclaimed and and commercial to enhance soil health industrial redevelopment opportunities.
with other ingredients to used for community or construction projects. and improve plant
produce concrete. business use. nutrition.
Steel from the demolished plant and other facilities is
collected and recycled where it is then beneficially used
FOR EVERY TON OF FLY ASH USED TO to produce products for the automotive, construction,
furniture, and other industries.
REPLACE TRADITIONAL CEMENT, .87 TONS
OF CO2 IS SAVED FROM ENTERING
THE ATMOSPHERE
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ENVIRONMENTAL 10
S U STA I N A B I L I T Y. I T ' S W H AT W E D O .
Sustainability is central to everything we do at There are over 1,000 ash ponds and landfills in the U.S.
Charah Solutions. Our core business is centered requiring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated
on coal ash byproduct management, the beneficial closures or remediation. Utilities across the country face
recycling of ash products, and environmental growing state legislation that is increasingly prescriptive in
remediation and compliance. We develop innovative regulation mandates with timing expectations that extend
sustainable solutions to complex environmental beyond the scope of EPA guidance. We see this as a clear Increased investment in our
issues for the betterment of the planet and the opportunity to do the right thing for the environment and nation’s vital infrastructure
On an annual basis, our
communities in which we operate. In fact, our our communities by fully remediating these impoundments is driving increased demand for fly ash and other SCMs
purpose for being in business is to practice sound and recycling as much of the ash as possible to reuse the
beneficial use of ash critically needed to produce concrete. Concrete producers
Environmental, Social and Governance as we land and protect our waterways. SAVES OVER nationwide need the improved concrete performance
provide mission-critical environmental services
and byproduct sales to the power generation
The fly ash that we manage and beneficially use on behalf 2.24 MILLION TONS provided by adding recycled fly ash and other SCMs to
their cement mixes. In doing so, concrete not only lasts
industry. Our sustainability efforts conserve virgin
of power companies would otherwise be a waste product
OF CO2 FROM longer, is more durable and better performing, but also is
that would need to be disposed of, turning what could
resources and water, reduce greenhouse gases,
become healthy lands into wastelands, and that would result
ENTERING THE more sustainable, eliminating ash that would otherwise be
and decrease landfill disposal, all while providing
in continually adding tons of CO2 into the environment due ATMOSPHERE. stored in landfills or ponds.
essential recycled-products that contribute to the
to the manufacture of Portland cement. Fortunately, Charah
growth of our economy and land remediation for
Solutions provides a sustainable solution.
the community. By recycling more than 2.58 million tons of ash and
other supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
as well as over 34,000 tons of gypsum each year,
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we dramatically reduce the amount of waste sent to
(SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more
landfills. We beneficially recycle gypsum to produce
sustainable future for all. These goals address global
challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, drywall and recycle ash into environmentally-sound
environmental degradation, peace and justice. The structural fill projects where we return thousands of Our reuse of CCR materials saves
nature of our services, our core values, and our ESG
commitments align with many of the UN SDGs. We
acres of land to the community for recreational or enough landfill space annually to
commercial use. Since the 2015 CCR Rule issued by
are proud that our Company and our employees are
making a daily impact in each of the UN SDGs outlined the EPA took effect, we’ve reclaimed approximately OFFSET THE WASTE
throughout this ESG Report. 300 acres of land. GENERATED BY
America needs new infrastructure, but not at the NEW YORK CITY
expense of the environment. Our efforts ensure that AND BOSTON
infrastructure built with concrete will not tax the
environment or the concrete producers but rather
FOR 200 DAYS.
enhance the environment by decreasing our carbon
THERE ARE MORE THAN 1.5B TONS OF COAL ASH STORED footprint and providing a higher standard product at
IN 1,000+ ASH PONDS & LANDFILLS a lower cost than using virgin materials. You will hear
more and more about “Green Concrete,” which is
REQUIRING EPA-MANDATED REMEDIATION. produced from recycled ash.
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Our MultiSource® Materials Network with over
40 locations nationwide ensures quality fly
ash supplies for beneficial use by concrete and
cement producers.
Turning Carbon Into Cash
Per the EPA WARM model, for every ton of fly
ash used to replace traditional cement, 0.87 tons
of CO2 is saved from entering the atmosphere.
And when utilities think of contracting with
Charah Solutions to sell fly ash to concrete
producers instead of disposing of it, they think of
EnviroSource™ Ash Beneficiation Technology
savings for their customers. They can turn their
carbon byproducts into cash. What is even more impressive about our work in the
beneficial use of fly ash is the innovative ways we
Approximately 25 million tons of ash byproducts
are raising the quality of fly ash so that a far greater
are used annually in the U.S. These recycled,
percentage of it reaches the quality standards required for
beneficial use materials contribute to the long-
use in concrete and cement production. Our proprietary
term durability of concrete used in America’s It is also important to note that better
EnviroSource (formerly MP618®) fly ash technology
network of roads, bridges, and infrastructure access to quality fly ash is a significant
beneficiates ash – making formerly unusable fly ash
while also preserving virgin raw materials and factor in its usage by concrete and cement
stored in ponds or landfills immediately marketable,
resources. In fact, more states are now requiring producers. If they can’t get access to the fly ash
reducing the need for landfills, ponds, or other disposal With a proven track record of performance, it is not
the substitution of fly ash as a replacement for they need, they can’t use it in their production, and
methods. Through this proprietary technology, we will surprising that Charah Solutions is the partner of choice
traditional cement. the ash has to be placed into landfills. At Charah
significantly increase the tonnage of fly ash used in for solving power generation industry customers’ most
Solutions, we have solved the problem of accessibility
concrete production while vastly decreasing the use of complex environmental challenges and as an industry
through our MultiSource materials network, a unique
natural resources. This technology will leader in quality, safety, and compliance.
distribution system of nearly 40 nationwide locations
help our power industry customers
with international sourcing and distribution, serving
across the nation as they address the
ready mix concrete producers, cement producers,
more than 1,000 regulatorily-mandated
Don’t just build a better and other materials customers. The MultiSource
surface impoundment closures resulting
infrastructure, network has grown to become an important strategic
from tightening federal and state
advantage of Charah Solutions and one that benefits
BUILD A BETTER environmental regulations.
the environment. For utilities, it helps keep their fly
ENVIRONMENT. ash moving more efficiently for faster sales and
marketing and keeps it out of landfills, and materials
customers count on it for a consistently reliable supply
of high-quality SCMs when and where they need it.
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E F F I C I E N CY - D R I V E N C O ST SAV I N G S
Environmental Risk Transfer Services Big Synergies And Big Savings
Charah Solutions is also an industry leader in A recent example of our ERT services in action is As part of this agreement, Charah Solutions,
providing Environmental Risk Transfer (ERT) seen in our agreement with the Texas Municipal through its subsidiary Gibbons Creek Environmental
services. Through our ERT services, we provide Power Agency (TMPA) for the acquisition, remediation Redevelopment Group, LLC (GCERG), took ownership
innovative solutions to large-scale, complex and redevelopment of Gibbons Creek Steam Electric of the 6,166-acre area, including the closed power
environmental issues facing utilities. With the Station and Reservoir in Grimes County Texas. station, the 3,500-acre reservoir, dam, and spillway.
growing shutdown of coal-fired power plants Charah Solutions is providing turnkey ERT services GCERG assumed responsibility for the demolition
around the country, many utilities have an increased to remediate existing ash ponds and landfills and of the coal power plant as well as performing
need to retire and decommission older generating redevelop the property after the coal plant was shut all environmental remediation work for the site
assets while minimizing their costs and improving down and decommissioned in 2018 after operating landfills and ash ponds and providing redevelopment
the environment in the process. These large- since 1982. opportunities for renewable energy, agricultural,
scale projects typically involve shutting down, commercial, or industrial redevelopment while
decommissioning and demolishing the existing creating jobs.
coal-fired power plant, remediating onsite ash
ponds and landfills, and restoring the land.
Charah Solutions’ ERT services provide a custom,
environmentally-friendly approach to these large-
scale projects, which removes the liability from the
“Our Environmental Risk Transfer
utility through the acquisition of the property. Charah services represent an innovative “The transaction will save member cities millions in
Solutions provides environmental remediation of
solution for many utilities that need expenses associated with decommissioning and
the ash ponds and landfills to meet all local, state
and federal regulations, recycles the steel and other to retire and decommission older or environmentally remediating the plant site.”
metals through the demolition of the plant and
other facilities on the property, and redevelops the less economically viable generating
property upon project completion for public use. assets while minimizing costs, Bob Kahn
The redevelopment of the property typically includes TMPA General Manager
natural habitat restoration for marine and other maximizing the value of the assets,
wildlife. The ash from remediated ponds and landfills and improving the environment.”
is also beneficially recycled in the production of
“Green Concrete.”
This ERT approach not only benefits the environment Scott Sewell
but also provides economic benefits as it creates Charah Solutions President
local professional and trade jobs, contributes to local and CEO
business activity, supports the tax base, and lowers
the costs for the utility and its ratepayers.
Few companies can combine the environmental
expertise and the financial scale to provide utilities
with Environmental Risk Transfer services, but
this turnkey service pays big dividends for the
environment as well as for the power companies
and the ratepayers who no longer have to support
these older, inefficient plants financially.
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ENVIRONMENTAL 16THE FUTURE OF OUR BUSINESS
As we build our strategic 5-year and 10-year plans Increased demand for our Environmental Risk Transfer Under a scenario where the life of existing coal-fired Increased demand for our proprietary EnviroSource fly
for the future of our business, we believe Charah (ERT) services where we provide innovative turnkey power plants in the U.S. remains on track with today’s ash beneficiation technology as many state and local
Solutions is well-positioned to continue to thrive solutions for these large-scale, complex environmental estimates of steady shutdowns over the next 20 to regulations are mandating that a percentage of the ash in
under multiple scenarios for the future of coal- projects, including the acquisition of the property, 30 years or these lifecycles are extended beyond pond and landfill closure projects be recycled.
fired power plants. While the long-term future of shutdown, decommissioning, and demolishing of the current predictions, Charah Solutions is well-positioned
nder this scenario our strategic planning and the needs
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coal-fired power plants remains to be seen, it will coal-fired power plant, remediation of the onsite ash for increased business and revenue opportunities
for our services play out much like we have seen our
likely change with new government administrations ponds and landfills, and restoration of the land. A with a steady stream of large scale pond and landfill
business unfold in the last 12 to 18 months. Namely,
and state and local regulations as well as with a typical ERT project is 2 to 5 years in duration. remediation, ERT, and byproduct sales projects
increased demand for our broad platform of services
better understanding of how extreme weather given regulatorily-mandated surface impoundment
Increased demand for remediation of the more than due to the need for utilities to meet federal and state
affects a future “green grid” over the next 10 to 20 remediation needs as well as the ongoing need for our
1,000 regulatorily-mandated surface impoundments in environmental regulations across the U.S. drives the needs
years. However, whether coal-fired power plants ash management services. In this scenario, a larger
the U.S., accelerating our business growth vs. current of electric utilities for larger and more complex remediation
are rapidly decommissioned or their lifecycles portion of the overall services we provide to our utility
expectations. solutions, with increased size and scope of projects.
are extended beyond current predictions, Charah partners will be in play for a more extended period,
Solutions’ services will continue to be in high A much-needed influx for the byproducts and fly ash leading to increased business including: It is also important to note that there are over 6,000 coal-
demand and will most likely be needed even more we market to concrete and cement producers around fired power plants in operation outside of the U.S., over
n uptick in the need for our ERT services as
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in the future than currently projected, serving our the country today for beneficial use in the production 350 currently under construction outside of the U.S., and
plants will be decommissioned over this 20 to
utility partners for many years to come. of Portland cement and “Green Concrete,” as there is another 1,000+ outside of the U.S. that have been permitted
30 year period.
currently a shortage in the market today. for construction. Charah Solutions’ leadership and expertise
Under the scenario where the approximately 241
n ongoing stream of additional business in the
A as a provider of environmental remediation and compliance
currently existing coal-fired power plants in the U.S. An increase in the amount of reclaimed ponded ash
marketing of byproduct and SCMs sales as plants services and byproduct sales to the power generation
are decommissioned at a rapid rate over the next that we could recycle and market to cement kiln feed
remain open for the predicted or longer time. industry makes us well-positioned to expand our services
10 to 15 years for those that are planning to close, producers.
outside of the U.S. and to take advantage of these markets
the shutdown of these plants and the remediation An increase in the amount of gypsum that we where coal-fired power plants are expanding.
required at the federal EPA and local and state could handle and beneficially market to drywall
levels would mean a decrease in our overall routine manufacturers.
ash management opportunities but would provide
An increase in the amount of conditioned ash that
for a significant increase in demand for many of
would be immediately available for use in large scale
our other services. Including:
structural fill projects where the land is reclaimed and
used for community or business use.
Immediate accelerated demand for our proprietary
EnviroSource fly ash beneficiation technology, which
makes unusable fly ash stored in ponds or landfills
immediately marketable. As many state and local
regulations are mandating that a percentage of the
ash in pond and landfill closure projects has to be
beneficially used, this would provide many years of
ongoing ash beneficiation projects and would create a
10 to 15 year supply of Class C and Class F fly ash we
would sell to concrete producers for “Green Concrete.”
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ENVIRONMENTAL 18E N V I R O N M E N TA L C O M P L I A N C E 2 0 2 1 E N V I R O N M E N TA L G OA L S A N D 2 0 2 1 DATA AC Q U I S I T I O N
A N D R E P O RT I N G CA PA B I L I T I E S G OA L S
As part of our Environmental, Engineering, The Charah Solutions EEQ group has performed periodic Being the best possible stewards to the environment is extremely important. We know that we must keep improving and
and Quality (EEQ) program, our continued and frequent site audits at each of our site operations, which we set goals across the Company to make sure we are innovating and benefiting the environment at every step. We have
implementation of CCR-focused regulations, provides a site-specific comprehensive review of environmental, established short-term and long-term goals in the following areas:
including the Coal Ash Management Act in North quality, and engineering compliance regarding a set standard of
Carolina and the requirements of the EPA’s CCR compliance and methods of improvement. 2021 Environmental Goals
rules, and regulatory agency involvement with
Our site operations' compliance trends in each business unit,
Charah Solutions site operations continue to 1-YEAR GOALS 5-YEAR GOALS
identifying both areas of improvement and need are evaluated
increase. We routinely engage with state and
throughout the year and reported annually. Charah Solutions
federal regulatory agencies, including MSHA, OSHA, 90% of land owned will be remediated and returned to its Remediate and return over 1,000 acres of land for
successfully met expectations as no Notice of Violation (NOV)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as state natural habitat or redeveloped sustainably natural habitat or redevelopment
was received by Charah Solutions during the 2020 analysis
and federal environmental protection agencies.
period. Our EEQ group continues to expand the use of our online
We continue to meet regulatory monitoring and Increase the amount of CO2 saved from entering the
environmental and quality auditing program, VelocityEHS.
reporting requirements to comply with the Clean atmosphere by 10%
Maintain operations free of a Notice of Violation or Notice
Water Act, Clean Air Act, VelocityEHS provides EEQ and site operational teams of Deficiency Increase the percentage of CCRs that are
RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, compliance tools to measure project compliance with
beneficially used or recycled by 10%
ELG, and various state environmental and quality requirements specified by Charah
regulations related to Solutions’ environmental and quality programs. The VelocityEHS Increase the amount of CCRs handled by 10%
CCR management. program incorporates key components of our Corporate Quality Improve the number and quality of site audits and
Program (CQP) and revised EEQ’s site auditing program. The inspections through updates to the program Increase the volume of recycled water used in site
Charah Solutions
VelocityEHS auditing program provides a framework and operations by 10%
implemented an
tools for EEQ to support project teams to ensure a project
Evaluate water consumption for ways to reduce or Achieve ISO compliance for Charah Solutions
satisfies the customers’ expectations and requirements
replace with recycled water Environmental & Quality Program
for environmental compliance as well as standardization of
CQP project management practices key to Charah Solution’s
continued growth and success. 2021 Data Acquisition And Reporting Capabilities Goals
The total number of EEQ findings at all of Charah Solutions’
sites decreased during the audit period of 2019-2020. We 1-YEAR GOALS 5-YEAR GOALS
attribute the decrease in findings to our CQP strict controls,
completion of several significant projects, and impacts to site Increase tracking of operational water usage to include Implement resource tracking to report Scope 3
visitation due to COVID-19. Participation by site operations recycled water emissions
improved in 2020 from 2019 and will continue to increase
internet-based environmental and quality auditing in order to integrate better environmental compliance and Develop a method to track actual electrical energy usage Implement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis for
program in late 2017 to promote the growth of quality initiatives and documentation into the overall operational by site to refine Scope 2 Emission estimates all Charah Solutions business units
our environmental compliance program to meet program. We will continue to build on the success of the
environmental management program, corporate quality Leverage information provided by Business
the compliance needs of an increasing number Develop a method to track fuel usage by site to refine
program, continuing field training, and assistance to site Intelligence (BI) initiative to optimize equipment idling
of project sites as well as provide tools to our site and validate fuel consumption calculations with field data
operations as needed to maintain the highest level of service to and reduce fuel usage
operations to manage better and take ownership
of site compliance at the site level. Our EEQ teams our customers to ensure all site compliance as required.
Develop methods to track waste disposal, including
provide site training at each project site to interact
domestic waste, recycling, and industrial waste
and participate in site auditing on a monthly or
quarterly basis.
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ENVIRONMENTAL 20SOCIAL 21 22
OUR PEOPLE
Since our founding, we have operated under the Charah Coming Together To Fight COVID-19
Way defined by our firm commitment to excellence, An excellent example of our team spirit is seen in our recent
safety, customers, and each other. Our customers company-wide response to COVID-19. As the COVID-19
expect the best from us, and we as an organization pandemic became evident in March 2020, Charah Solutions
expect and demand the best from each other. We quickly stepped up to the challenge as our employees'
are accountable to each other. To understand our safety at our sites around the country remains our number
performance in following Environmental, Social and one priority. Our mission-critical utility operations made it
Governance, one must examine how our Company, our imperative to immediately implement COVID-19-specific
culture, and our people follow our core values without safety protocols across our entire organization and with our
compromise. Best Place to Work customers to keep our teams safe and our projects moving.
Guided by core values of exceeding customer Even during the COVID-19 period, we were named to We quickly established a dedicated Safety Response Team
expectations, safety, innovation, teamwork, sustainability, Louisville Business First’s 2020 list of the “Best Places to which implemented company-wide COVID-19 internal
and integrity, Charah Solutions is an industry leading Work in Greater Louisville,” an annual program recognizing reporting and safety procedures for all sites, prohibited
provider of mission-critical environmental services Louisville-area companies who are creating positive work all non-essential travel, and implemented a work from
and byproduct sales to the power generation industry. environments for their employees. Charah Solutions was home program. Social distancing measures and increased
With our proven team approach, we promote a work recognized as one of the top 16 companies in the category sanitization practices were instituted across the Company.
environment characterized by considerate treatment of 25 – 150 local employees, representing employees at our
Our ability to adapt as one team quickly has always made
of others, open and honest communication, personal corporate headquarters and those who work at the LG&E
Charah Solutions successful, and our field and office units
accountability, trust, and mutual respect to provide Mill Creek Generating Station site.
have adapted exceptionally well during this challenging
superior service and sustainable solutions for our
period. We believe our immediate safety response results
customers. Each day is filled with opportunities for our
and our team’s commitment to safety and communication
employees to make an immediate contribution to the
during this pandemic have been extremely successful in
thinking, planning, and execution of our business and “We are honored to be named one of the
keeping our employees, customers, and communities safe.
the services we provide our customers. Our employees
‘Best Places to Work’ in Louisville and are
are not just empowered but expected to speak up and
participate. We are open to any and all ideas, thoughts, pleased that our employees have voted us
or concerns that will help Charah Solutions continue a rewarding place to build their careers.
to be the Company that sets high standards in the Charah Solutions has built a unique culture
workplace.
over the past 30 years, and I join my
At Charah Solutions, we believe in:
colleagues in celebrating our commitment
workplace that is harassment free, safe, and
A to each other in delivering excellence and
provides growth and development opportunities
‘Service Above All’ to our customers every
n Open Door policy where all employees can speak
A
day while having some fun while we do it.”
to anyone across the business
ccountability as we are each held accountable for
A
Jeremy Sochol
our actions and to each other Senior Vice President of
Rewards program with pay and benefits that meet
A Human Resources
the needs of our employees and their families
Health and Wellness program that places the health
A
and safety of our employees first
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SOCIAL 24D I V E R S I T Y A N D I N C LU S I O N
Policies And Training
Our employees are critical to our success as well as the culture of our Company. We strive to establish fair policies and
provide annual training to all employees as well as new employee onboarding training so we can achieve success together. Workforce Diversity
We have set clear goals as a company to increase the
What makes Charah Solutions truly exceptional goes diversity our workforce by 30% over the next three
way beyond our response to exceptional times. It’s
POLICIES what we do every day that sets us apart. We are
years, and we are also putting initiatives into place in
order to ensure that we meet or exceed these goals.
committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of We believe it is the responsibility of all companies to
Equal Opportunity Diversity No Discrimination Commitment Anti-Corruption Open Door diversity, equality and inclusion, and strive to ensure set clear goals and action plans to increase diversity
Employment and Policy Harassment and Harassment to Diversity, Policy Program that all employees are treated fairly. We all have a and we know it starts with us. The initiatives we have
Anti-Discrimination Policy Complaint Equality and Policy
responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect put into place to increase our diverse hiring by 30%
Policy Reporting Inclusion
Procedures at all times. over the next three years include:
We know that diversity and inclusion are keys to iversity Scholarship Program – We are
D
our success, and we strive to hire a wide variety instituting a scholarship program (or tuition
of backgrounds, ethnicities, talents, and viewpoints repayment program) at heavy equipment training
ANNUAL TRAINING while creating equal opportunities for females schools in which we will pay the tuition costs or
and minorities. We are very proud that 10% of our reimburse tuition costs for diverse candidates in
Anti-Harassment Safety Environmental Quality Training New Hire workforce is diverse and that this number continues order to hire ten entry-level diverse equipment
Training Training Training Training to grow, but we also understand that we have more operators within the next year.
work to do in order to provide increased opportunities
iverse Apprenticeship Program - This
D
for minorities and women at all levels of the Company.
apprenticeship program will provide the opportunity
We recognize that diversity, inclusion, and belonging
for new diverse hires to train and acquire the skills
Open Door Program makes us a stronger team and more successful, and
needed for trade/craft careers at our sites around
we are committed to continuing the development of
Our Open Door Program promotes a positive All of our sites and offices are required to display the country. This program will include onsite skills
an organizational culture that champions equality by
work environment by encouraging employees, our Open Door materials, including contact training and classroom learning and professional
fostering a supportive work culture and business
site/field leaders, and management to work information for Human Resources, regional leader, development training and education to ensure a
practices free from barriers and biases.
together collaboratively to address and resolve and our Ethics Hotline. successful career at Charah Solutions.
workplace matters. This program provides
Employees may anonymously contact our
options through which employees can go directly
Compliance Hotline to communicate issues and
to their site/field leader with work-related
concerns associated with allegedly inappropriate,
questions and seek resolutions to workplace
unethical, or illegal activities safely and honestly.
concerns.
Our Open Door Program policy prohibits retaliation
mployees are encouraged to have
E
against employees for reporting their work-related
conversations with their site/field leader
questions, concerns, and suggestions
at any time regarding their goals, work-
to management, including alleged
related concerns, or constructive feedback We understand that this investment
discrimination or harassment complaints.
professionally and respectfully. will not only provide needed
We demonstrate our commitment to
ite/field Leaders and management members
S employees by responding effectively to opportunities for minorities and
are encouraged to have conversations with all employee concerns. females but also make us a
employees in a collaborative, constructive, and stronger team and more successful.
respectful manner and to work together to
reach the most appropriate resolution.
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SOCIAL 26Service To Country, Service To Environment
We have a strong commitment to our nation’s service
men and women and believe in the leadership and
Board Diversity values that experienced veterans bring to our teams
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion must as they have unique skills and talents that thrive in our
go beyond our project sites - into our corporate team environment. Currently, 3.8% of our workforce
offices and the Board Room. Our Board of Directors is comprised of military veterans, and we continue to
represents 14.3% diversity with one minority female, recruit veterans heavily.
and we have set a goal to better align our Board of We have also established a 1-year goal to increase our Charah Solutions is an active member of Hard Hat Heroes,
Directors diversity with our workforce diversity goal. military veteran workforce by 30% as their military a group of military-friendly companies committed to
By the end of 2021, our intention is to increase the background is an excellent supporting veterans seeking construction-related careers.
diversity membership of our Board of Directors. fit with our teams of Hard Hat Heroes is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education
The Charah Solutions Supplier Diversity Program uses
industry-leading experts, foundation through the National Center for Construction
Supplier Diversity the following diversity classifications:
given their discipline, work Education and Research (NCCER), which provides
As a part of our diversity and inclusion initiatives, Minority-Owned Businesses (African American, Asia ethic, and expertise to plan veterans free training to receive their NCCER construction
we strive to ensure the suppliers we do business Pacific, Hispanic, Native American) and execute large projects. credentials, so they are more qualified to find careers in
with represent a diverse group to assist with the construction industry and earn higher wages.
Veteran-Owned Businesses
economic development among diverse companies
and within our communities. We are providing Woman-Owned Businesses
expanded opportunities for diverse businesses to
LGBTQ-Owned Businesses
bid on projects at both our existing and new sites
around the country as we develop a pool of diverse Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses 2 0 2 1 D I V E R S I T Y A N D I N C LU S I O N G OA L S
supplier partners who share our commitment to HubZone Businesses (Historically Underutilized Being the best possible employer to our people and providing growth opportunities are essential values that we work to
provide industry-leading services to the power Business Zones as designated by the U.S. Small accomplish every day. We know that we must keep improving, and we set goals across the Company to make sure we are always
generation industry. Business Administration) progressing, innovating, and providing our employees opportunities to grow.
Over the last 3 years, we have increased our average
supplier diversity spend to 6% of procurement managed 1-YEAR GOALS 3-YEAR GOALS
expenditures. Through a new partnership with Avetta,
we are establishing greater visibility into our complete
Increase the diversity of our Board of Directors
supply chain. With this improved insight, we will be
implementing clear goals to increase the diversity spend Create an apprenticeship program for new diverse Increase the diversity of our workforce by 30%
managed through our procurement process. employees in our trades/crafts jobs
Institute a Diversity Scholarship Program (tuition Hire 40 diverse heavy equipment operators
repayment program) at heavy equipment training schools
to hire ten entry-level diverse equipment operators
Increase our military veteran workforce by 30% Increase diverse supplier spend to 15%
Finalize tracking for diverse supplier spend to categorize Establish needed Employee Resource Group based upon
suppliers not currently tracked as a part of diverse results of employee survey
supplier spend
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SOCIAL 28H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S SA F E T Y L E A D E R S H I P
All employees are provided the following coverages, How A True Safety Culture Responds to COVID-19
at no cost:
A real example of our culture of safety was seen in
Basic Life insurance coverage equal to their base salary how our management and our teams responded to the
arrival of COVID-19.
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
protection equal to their Basic Life coverage amount; As the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Charah
Short-Term Disability coverage; Long-Term Disability Solutions moved quickly to take steps to secure
coverage the safety of our employees and operations. Our
mission-critical utility operations made it imperative
401(k) Employee Savings Plan with Company contribution
to immediately implement COVID-19-specific safety
Employee Assistance Program, which provides access to protocols across our entire organization and in concert
professional counseling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with our customers to keep our teams safe, projects
We provide a robust health and wellness plan for all moving, and employees working.
We also provide additional voluntary coverage options
of our 600+ employees, which we are very proud
that include: Beyond the guidance received from the Centers for
of as our employees’ health and safety will always
Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance options to all Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other
be our number one priority. Our health and wellness
employees, spouses, and children federal and state-level guidance, a dedicated Safety
plan includes multiple medical, dental and vision plan
Response Team was established, which implemented
options, 100%-paid routine preventive health options Critical Illness insurance
company-wide COVID-19 internal reporting procedures
for our employees, and their covered dependents,
Accident insurance for our sites and our Environmental Health and
including screenings, annual preventive/wellness
Safety department. We conducted COVID-19 updates
exams, COVID-19 testing and immunizations. Legal assistance
Safety is one of our core values. We are dedicated to company-wide daily. We prohibited all non-essential
We also provide paid time off for all employees travel, implemented a work-from-home program, and
maintaining a safe working environment and training
to ensure they have the time needed to complete instituted social distancing and increased sanitization
our employees and subcontractors to perform their
their annual preventive exam. To encourage practices at every level.
jobs safely while proactively contributing to a safe
our employees in getting their 100% employer
workplace. Managers were required to participate and report any
paid physical, we subsidize 85% of the cost of
A vital principle of the Charah Way involves actively safety or COVID-19 related updates during an 8:00 am
our medical premiums. We provide discounted
caring for those around us and working together as call every morning that included Regional Managers,
medicines for chronic conditions like asthma,
one team. Caring for our coworkers and acting as a Site Managers and Department Heads, followed with a
cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease to our
team is a crucial part of working safely. It requires brief to Executive Leadership. By 9:30 am, a full report
employees at a significant cost reduction, as well
WE COVERED OVER us to coach and be coached when unsafe behaviors was sent to all sites where all COVID-19 safety items
as telehealth care. We covered over $374,000 in
costs for preventive care visits and maintenance $374,000 IN COSTS are identified or observed. Safety is not one person’s that need to be addressed were outlined for immediate
responsibility; safety is everyone’s responsibility as action. These calls and reports took place seven
medicines for our employees and their family for preventive care visits and
well as being there for one another in times of crisis, days a week from March through July, then moved
members in 2020.
maintenance medicines for our employees which was recently evidenced by our company-wide to five days a week through the end of December
and their family members in 2020. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. and starting in January 2021, are two days a week,
dependent upon the health and safety needs of the
sites and employees.
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SOCIAL 30Safety Excellence Is A Must With our employees compiling more than 100,000
person-hours of work per month, we take a proactive
Charah Solutions recently passed a one-year safety
approach to safety training and procedures. Our
milestone with 1.19 Million person-hours of work without
in-house Safety Department is comprised of a team
an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
of professionals who hold a multitude of advanced
recordable incident. This significant achievement is a
Specialized safety and health procedures degrees in their respective fields and have earned
result of the commitment of all personnel to put safety
communication materials were also created for our the highest and most highly respected professional
first.
employees, which included: certifications in the industry. These include Board of
Our record in safety excellence also includes the following Certified Safety Professional designations of Certified
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan achievements: Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional
COVID-19 Employee Absence Flowchart In 2020 we accomplished a 0.36 Total Recordable (ASP), Occupational Safety and Hygiene Technologist
Incident Rate (TRIR) with no lost time or restricted (OSHT), Construction Health and Safety Technician
COVID-19 Keeping The Workplace Safe Procedures
time injuries in comparison to the most recent industry (CHST), as well as several team members who are
COVID-19 Keeping Your Home Safe Procedures Total Recordable Incident Rate industry average of 3.1 Authorized Outreach Trainers for the U.S. Department
Equipment Cleaning Guidelines of Labor in both Construction and General Industry. Our
n impressive three-year average Experience
A
in-house Safety Department also includes professionals
Working Remotely Overview & IT Procedures Modification Rate (EMR) of less than 0.7
who are accredited Occupational Safety and Health
Work From Home Tips During COVID-19 Policies We know it’s imperative that we continuously assess Administration (OSHA) trainers, along with full-time
Establishing A Safety Culture
our Safety performance and that quality of safety transportation specialists in both over-the-road (OTR)
Tips to Improve Your Work From Home Routine
Our successful response to the challenge of COVID-19 performance is a behavior that can be regularly and rail operations.
We increased sanitization practices across the was made possible by our Culture of Safety. Our measured. Our Managers and Safety Specialists utilize
Company, provided disposable surgical masks to all commitment to the safety of our team members an advanced predictive analytics tool to document,
job sites, and increased the number of hand sanitizing and the environment will never waver. Simply stated, monitor, and track behaviors and conditions. This tool
stations. We implemented screening procedures at our work does not go forward unless our people can utilizes observations, incidents, and historical event
the sites that include temperature check stations and proceed safely. And we will not go forward with any data to provide valuable information that we thoroughly
the stocking of all offices, conference rooms, heavy project that puts the environment at risk. There is no assess. We provide our site, regional, and executive
equipment, and trucks with disinfectant wipes/spray room for compromise in any of these critical areas. leadership “dashboards” that detail incident and
and hand sanitizer. All equipment is wiped down before observation data from the previous week, month, and
We take a very comprehensive approach to ensure
the morning shift starts and after year and identify particular trends in that data. We use
that all employees advance our Culture of Safety. We
the shift ends, and then again this information to customize plans to mitigate hazards
stress that safety is not just the responsibility of the
before the afternoon shift starts and reverse any negative trends aggressively.
Safety Department; in fact, it is each team member’s
and at the end of the day. We also
responsibility to deliver a Culture of Safety. We also use this data, along with other analytical data,
provided hand sanitizer and masks
We have made it the responsibility of every team at the project level to compare statistical data across
to anyone who needed them
member, regardless of rank or position, to call “All regions and job sites. Over the last four years, our team
at home.
Stop” and take preventive action when safety is at has completed over 30,000 inspections and 1.3 million
Increased social distancing measures include observations, with more than 12,000 opportunities for
risk. Every team member has the right to challenge
staggered shift start/end times and break times with improvement identified.
our leaders/management, whether they have been
additional break spaces established. Safety meetings
on our team for 30 years or 30 minutes. Our safety
are held outside of the site trailers so that the 6-foot
policy protects every team member from fear
social distancing requirement is never compromised, Behavioral Based Observations
of repercussions, as it is non-punitive and non-
and employees are asked to eat lunch in their vehicles.
judgmental because safety is always our #1 priority.
Our ability to adapt as a team quickly has always been YEAR INSPECTIONS OBSERVATIONS AVERAGE #/INSPECTION
a crucial part of Charah Solutions’ success, and our
field and office units have adapted exceptionally well
2020 10,433 524,102 50
during this challenging period.
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