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.

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