Environmental, Social & Governance

For Environmental Social Governance (ESG) The module articulates Eptec’s three main focal areas with sub sections as follow:

Environment

  • Waste Management
  • Natural resources
  • Climate stability and
  • Innovation

Governance

  • Transparency
  • Anti bribery and corruption
  • Corporate governance and 
  • Risk Management

Social

  • Human capital management
  • Delivery and inclusion
  • Value Chain and
  • Society

We are obligated to keep record and report on our performance in this regard, emphasising the importance of using IPM and keeping up to date records.

Environment

Our Environmental and Sustainability statements cover:

  • Waste Management
    We are dedicated to the effective management of waste and wastewater generated by our operations,
  • Natural Resources
    Our operations prioritize the management, prevention, and control of pollution to safeguard the environment and use of natural resources,
  • Climate Stability
    We are committed to managing energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our operations,
  • Innovation
    We leverage cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions to drive sustainable development and address global challenges
  • Value Chain
    We prioritize fair and responsible cooperation with our suppliers as a cornerstone of our ESG commitments and
  • Risk Management
    We implement comprehensive risk management practices to ensure we meet our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) obligations.

Governance

Our ESG Governance statements are:

  • Risk Management
    We implement comprehensive risk management practices to ensure we meet our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) obligations,
  • Corporate Governance
    Holistic approach of boards of directors and executive leadership by prioritizing not only financial performance but also the environmental and social impacts of our operations,
  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption
    Establishing ethical business practices and ensuring corporate integrity by embedding ethical standards into the core of corporate governance and decision-making processes and
  • Transparency
    We clearly communicate our ESG goals, strategies, and performance metrics to stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, and regulators.

Social

This slide reflects our ESG Social statements:

  • Human Capital Management
    We invest in employees’ well-being, development, and engagement to drive long-term value creation
  • Diversity & Inclusion
    We recognise and value the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from varied backgrounds, including gender, ethnicity, age, and socio-economic status
  • Value Chain
    We prioritize fair and responsible cooperation with our suppliers as a cornerstone of our ESG commitments and
  • Society
    We actively engage with communities to promote social equity, economic development, and overall well-being.

Quality management

Our Quality management is a systematic approach to ensure that our products, services, and processes consistently meet or exceed customer requirement expectations and our goals. 

It involves planning, controlling, assuring, and continuously improving quality throughout the entire lifecycle of a products and services.

A synopsis of our four key elements herewith:

  • Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
    Focuses on ensuring that products, services, and processes meet the relevant quality standards and regulations set by authorities and industry organizations,
  • Project & Facility Quality Assurance
    Ensures that products and services meet the specified requirements and standards throughout the project lifecycle and within facility operations,
  • Quality Incident Management
    Relates to quality involves the systematic process of identifying, reporting, investigating, and resolving quality-related issues or incidents and
  • Commercial Support
    Focuses on providing guidance and expertise in preparing and reviewing tender submissions to ensure compliance with quality requirements and standards. 

Security

To help address and protect against major supply chain security issues the Australian Department of Defence introduced the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) for those providing services, products, or capability to the Modern Australian Defence Force, either directly or indirectly. 

All defence security incidents must be reported to our DISP Chief Security Officer, Anne Tait.

Security incidents must be raised via DISP incident reporting mechanism set up on SharePoint. Our HSEQ team support People and culture in this regard, herewith statements and initiatives:

Our ESG Governance statements are:

  • Security Governance
    Aligning with Defence security protocols – reporting, clearances
  • Personnel Security
    Background clearances and police checks.
  • Physical Security
    Implementing programs to ensure the physical safety of employees and contractors on Eptec sites.
  • IT and Cyber Security
    Cyber protocols to protect IP data breaches and cyber infiltrations.
  • Site Specific Security
    Reducing site theft and property damage through physical barriers and monitoring.
  • Security Training
    Education and training on all security aspects to enable companywide protection from risk.