Learn environmental practices that make a safer, healthier workplace
Canadian Occupational Safety presents the winners of 5-Star Energy and Resources Companies 2023 - an annual showcase of top safety providers' measures to create a safer work environment.
This year’s awardees emphasize the importance of environmental, social, and governance programs and commitment to social progress.
Western Energy is among the awardees and is the fourth largest provider of contract drilling services and third largest provider of well servicing in Canada.
The company’s vice president of health, safety, and environment, Dan Lundstrom, says it is a testament to the company’s hard work and dedication to safety.
“Western understands the importance of being responsible environmental stewards, fostering a positive work environment and conducting daily activities with operational excellence. It’s nice to be recognized for progressive leadership that is making a difference in the present and shaping the future.”
The report also discusses the priorities of top energy companies, including reducing emissions, investing in diversity-related projects, and creating a safe and inclusive workplace.
Heartland Generation, based in Alberta, has been focusing on its ESG metrics because it believes those goals are linked to value creation.
Jason Hercun, director of health, safety, environment and security, says, “Heartland is focused on the ongoing decarbonization and revitalization of our assets, supporting our local communities, and operating in a safe, socially responsible, and inclusive manner.”
And he adds, “Heartland has created benchmarks and is committed to transparency and accountability where it has a measured approach to lowering emissions, good governance and best-in-class safety.”
To read the full profile on Western Energy, click on this link while you can also access the full report and read about the latest safety protocols and environmentally sustainable programs.
