Scope 1 Emissions
2022 Communication on Progress
MODEC, Inc.
Published date
June 29, 2022
No. of questions
69
Supplemental files
MODEC_HumanRightsPolicy.pdfmodec_csr_policy.pdfCodeOfBusinessConductAndEthics_en.pdfMODEC_HumanRightsPolicy.pdfMODEC_HumanRightsPolicy.pdfHSEQ_Policy.pdfModern Slavery Statement FY2020(signed).pdfCEO Statement
Governance
Policies and Responsibilities
1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:
2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?
3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?
5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentIn response to requirements under Modern Slavery Act in Australia, which are applicable to the Company, the Company has established a working team to discuss the topics related to Human Rights and Labor Rights / Decent Work. Also, during the course of formulating its Mid-term Business Plan, which includes the Company’s approach to SDGs, the Company had a specific breakout session to address the sustainability topics and had a cross-functional discussion in the Company.Prevention
6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?
6.1. During the assessment of risk, which business relationships are reviewed?
7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?
Optional commentIn response to requirements under Modern Slavery Act in Australia, which are applicable to the Company, the Company plans to implement additional supplier human rights due diligence checks, including supplier/Subcontractor pre-qualification regarding their business practices and human rights behaviors.7.1. During the due diligence process, which business relationships are reviewed?
Concerns and grievance mechanisms
8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?
8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.
9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?
Lessons
10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
Executive Pay
11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentThe Company formulated and publicly announced its Mid-term Business Plan 2021-2023, which includes its approach to SDGs. The Company has selected 5 goals from 17 SDGs, and those goals and their related initiatives were cascaded down to certain executives’ annual goals and targets. As part of annual performance evaluation of those executives, progress and results of those goals and targets are taken into account and may be reflected in the executive pay.Board Composition
12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:
13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:
Optional commentThe Company is currently preparing for the disclosure of climate-related information in accordance with TCFD which will be reported on its website in 1st quarter 2023.Data Assurance
14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?
Optional commentGHG emissions data from the Company’s leased facilities are calculated following API Compendium of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Methodologies for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry (NOVEMBER 2021). The Company may consider receiving third-party verification on its GHG emissions calculation methodology and the results in the future.Human Rights
Materiality / Saliency
1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?
Commitment
2. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following human rights issues?
2.1. For each human rights policy, is it:
Prevention
3. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following human rights issues?
Optional commentWhile the Company has no direct engagement with external stakeholders on this topic, one of the Company’s Core Values as defined in its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is “Protects the lives, health, and dignity of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, language, religion, political affiliation, national origin, birth, or any other protected status.” This is one of the ethical and legal standards that all directors, officers and employees shall follow.4. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this human rights issue?
5. Who receives training for the following human rights issues?
6. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following human rights issues?
Response
7. During the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to adverse impact associated with the following human rights issue(s)?
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
The Company is pro-actively engaged in publishing an annual Modern Slavery Statement in compliance with the Australian legislation titled Modern Slavery Act 2018. This Statement describes the numerous actions the Company has undertaken in assessing and mitigating human rights and modern slavery risks within its supply chain.Labour
Commitment
1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?
1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:
Prevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?
3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?
4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?
5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?
Performance
6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?
Optional commentThis is a percentage of the permanent employees covered under collective bargaining agreements.7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?
Optional commentThis is a percentage of the permanent employees in a trade union or other worker’s organization.8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:
9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?
10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?
Optional commentPer 1,000,000 working hours11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?
Optional commentPer 1,000,000 working hoursResponse and Reporting
12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?
13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
The Company is pro-actively engaged in publishing an annual Modern Slavery Statement in compliance with the Australian legislation titled Modern Slavery Act 2018. This Statement describes the numerous actions MODEC have undertaken in assessing and mitigating human rights and modern slavery risks within our supply chain.Environment
Commitment
1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?
Optional commentThe Company has disclosed polices related to sustainability on its corporate website.1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:
Prevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?
3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?
4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?
5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?
Optional commentThe company selected “No” to each topic because the company has not been involved in issues on these environmental topics hence it is not required to provide nor enable remedy for any impacts in the course of the reporting period.Climate Action
6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?
Scope 2 Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions
Optional commentScope1: 0 tCO2e, Scope 2: 1309 tCO2e, Scope 3: 3,784,892tCO2e6.1. Which Scope 3 categories are included in the organization’s scope 3 emissions calculation?
7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?
8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?
Energy / Resource Use
9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.
Technology
10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?
Optional commentThe Company recognize its responsibility to conduct business in a way that protects and, where possible, improves the state of the environment for future generations, and is committed to observing and meeting or exceeding applicable environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations in all jurisdictions the Company does business. This is achieved by utilizing a strategy that promotes environmentally safe designs, construction and operations in all the Company's activities.Sector-specific Questions
11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.
Sector-specific: Water
12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.
Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):
Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):
Optional commentReflecting the growing concern of the global perspective on water-related issues, the Company complies with environmental laws and regulations in the countries and regions where the Company conducts its business. The Company commits to engage in the reduction of impacts on water resources and the reduced water consumption with recognition that the conservation and sustainable use of water resources are key materiality for the Company. In addition, the Company promotes a business that related to sustainable use and conservation of water resources.13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.
Sector-specific: Forest, biodiversity, and land use
14. Please report the number and area (in hectares) of sites owned, leased, or managed by the company in or adjacent to protected areas and/or key biodiversity areas (KBA).
15. What area (in hectares) of natural ecosystems was converted during the reporting period in areas owned, leased, or managed by the company?
16. Is the company supporting or implementing project(s) focused on ecosystem restoration and protection?
Sector-specific: Air pollution
17. Where applicable, please report the company's emissions of the following pollutants during the reporting period.
Optional commentA procedure is being developed & refined in order to accurately quantify air pollutant from the Company’s existing floating facilities under operation at offshore.Overall Environment
21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
During this reporting period, the Company formulated and publicly announced our Mid-term Business Plan 2021-2023 and, as one of the important themes in the plan, the Company selected 5 goals from 17 SDGs that the Company’s business activities can contribute the most to achieving sustainable society. These include goals related to environment such as: Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable developmentAnti-corruption
Commitment
1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?
Optional commentWe have the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the Group Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy. Additionally, we provide mandatory annual global Anti-Corruption Compliance Training.2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?
Optional commentGroup Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy is available on the Corporate Website. Group Social Contribution Policy and Group Gift & Hospitality Policy are not open to the public.Prevention
3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?
Optional commentSelected suppliers and agents receive training.3.1. How often is such training provided?
Optional commentSelected suppliers and agents receive training.4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?
Response and Reporting
5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.
6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?
7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
The company conducted external compliance audit in selected entities. The company reviewed compliance policies to assess the needs of revision. All people working on behalf of the company are assigned to complete mandatory annual anti-corruption compliance training and sign annual compliance certificate. Suppliers are requested to certify that they comply to applicable anti-corruption laws and our human rights policy at the start of the contracts term and periodically during the contract term.