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Contents Company Overview
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05 Company History
13 Incident Rate
18 Employee Demographics
25 Our Impact
06 Board of Directors
13 Safety Training
19 Culture
25 Resource Use
30 Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Appendix
07 Meet the Executives
14 Vehicle Safety
26 Environmental Sustainability Goals
08 Mission, Vision, Values
15 Cybersecurity
19 Employee Engagement Programming
09 Service Offerings
16 Safety Goals
19 Work Environment 20 Education & Development
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11 Overview of Company Initiatives
23 Employee Well-being Goals
22 Longevity
Community Engagement 28 Reputation 28 Community Engagement Goals
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Letter From Our President Eocene Environmental Group of the West understands the responsibility we have as a company and as individuals to strive to protect and improve all ecosystems, and to make positive environmental, social and economic impacts in the communities we serve.
As a company rooted in environmental services, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, adopting eco-friendly practices and advocating for a greener future. We believe that sustainability isn’t just good ethics, it’s good business benefiting our employees, clients and the public alike. At Eocene of the West, we’re a leader in innovative solutions and value services that align with our mission and core values. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees are at the forefront of every decision we make and are the reason for our company’s success. Our business practices and operations have multi-generational impacts. That’s why we strive to minimize negative impacts while maximizing positive ones. In addition, Eocene of the West has an environmental impact and sustainability policy that instructs our employees to be aware of any issues that may apply to their current contract. Given the varied landscapes of the Western United States— from mountain ranges, deserts and coastlines —each region identifies environmental resources unique to its setting and takes appropriate action when challenges arise.
This report highlights the progress we have made and the commitments we’re upholding in the following key areas: - Safety - Employee Well-being - Environmental Sustainability - Community Engagement
Derek Vannice
President & Chief Strategy Officer
Derek Vannice
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Company Overview The following pages highlight how we incorporate environmental sustainability into our services and business operations using innovative processes, initiatives and technology.
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COMPANY HISTORY Eocene Environmental Group of the West is dedicated to improving quality of life in the areas we serve through innovation, sustainable solutions, environmental stewardship and collaboration. Our company was founded in 2024, built on the history and service formerly provided in the western United States by CN Utility Consulting (CNUC). Pulling from CNUC’s roots, Eocene of the West is carrying forward the relationship-building and partnerships that go back to 1999.
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Board of Directors
The Eocene of the West Board of Directors is made up of two internal directors as follows:
Austin Kennedy
Jonathan Hicks
Austin Kennedy joined Wright Service Corp. as general counsel in April 2013. Prior to joining Wright Service Corp., Austin was an attorney in private practice for seven years in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing in many areas involving employment law, immigration law and litigation. In 2019, Austin was promoted to general counsel, chief human resources officer and senior vice president. Austin most recently served as the company’s president and chief operating officer for the last two years before assuming the role of president and CEO of Wright Service Corp. on October 1, 2023.
Jonathan Hicks joined Wright Service Corp. in 2008 as the controller for Wright Outdoor Solutions. In 2010, he was promoted to controller of Wright Tree Service and in 2020, he was promoted again to vice president and chief financial officer of Wright Service Corp.
President and CEO of Wright Service Corp.
Kennedy graduated from Macalester College in 2000, where he received the Livingston-Patnode Award for his special contributions to the English Department. He earned his law degree from Drake University Law School in 2005. In 2015, Austin earned his Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School’s HBX CORe program, which establishes competencies in business analytics, economics and accounting.
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Hicks graduated from Iowa State University as a certified public accountant with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Accounting degree in 2002. After graduating, Jonathan worked in various auditing and financial reporting roles within both public accounting and the private sector. Jonathan is a member of the Iowa Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. Jonathan is also a member of RIMS and is on the Wright Service Corp. board of directors. Jonathan is a large advocate of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) structured companies. He values the culture they create, which allows employees the freedom to implement change and to leave their personal mark on the company. Jonathan enjoys problem-solving and having the opportunity to help guide the company at a strategic level. He serves on the TREE Fund board as the treasurer and is a member of its Audit and Finance Committee.
Eocene of the West Environmental Group (Eocene of the West) is a subsidiary of Wright Service Corp (WSC).
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Meet the Leadership Team
Jimmy Williams
Ben Keck
Bryan Daane
Jimmy joined CNUC in 2013, which is the former company that provided forestry and utility services in the western United States, before becoming Eocene Environmental Group of the West in 2024. With more than 15 years in the utility vegetation management (UVM) industry, Jimmy serves as vice president of Eocene of the West. He started as a consulting utility forester (CUF) before moving into a role as a project manager, regional supervisor, regional manager and then vice president.
Ben has over 14 years of experience in the utility vegetation management (UVM) industry. In his current role, he oversees Eocene Environmental Group of the West’s primary contracts in California, consisting of over 200 employees throughout northern, central and southern areas of the state. Ben began his career as a CUF inspecting distribution lines and NERC critical transmission lines. He has an extensive background in project management, work planning, field inspections, compliance auditing, tree risk assessment and customer service. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Utility Specialist and is ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Ben also has a bachelor’s degree in ecological, evolutionary and organismal biology from Chico State University in Chico, California, and obtained his UVM credential from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Bryan has over 12 years of experience in the utility vegetation management (UVM) industry. He was promoted to regional manager due to Eocene Environmental Group of the West’s continued growth and expansion. Prior to his current position, Bryan was the lead consulting utility forester (LCUF) on one of our contracts in northern Nevada. In that position, he supervised six consulting utility foresters (CUFs) and worked closely with the vegetation managers on contract. He has an extensive background in project management, work planning, field inspections, compliance auditing, tree risk assessment and customer service. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Utility Specialist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified and has a bachelor’s degree in forest and rangeland management from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Jimmy has an extensive background of knowledge in work planning, field inspections, compliance auditing and customer service. He has a bachelor’s degree from Simpson College in Redding, California, is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, an ISA Certified Utility Specialist, and has his California Firefighter 1 Certification, as well as his Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
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Mission, Vision, Values MISSION
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Why we exist; why I come to work every day
How we live & work together; guardrails as we drive towards our vision
We improve quality of life through innovation, sustainable solutions, environmental stewardship and collaboration.
VISION Where we’re heading We are creating a legacy that enriches our communities, enhances our environment and improves the lives of our team members.
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Excellence –
We are passionate about the health and safety of our employees and of the people in the communities we serve.
We exceed client expectations through resourcefulness and innovation.
Family –
Our foundation is based on teamwork and inclusion.
Stewardship –
We are dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Integrity –
We abide by the highest ethical standards.
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Service Offerings Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Services Our team of UVM professionals helps assess and manage vegetation to provide safe and reliable power. We bring in-depth expertise, whether that’s in a remote area or right in the heart of any community.
Forest Management Our diverse experience allows us to provide an integrated line of management services so that together we can oversee the health and growth of forests. Our services encompass all aspects of true forestry management.
Compliance Vegetation Inspections We have experience working with federal, state and provincial regulators and each compliance inspection our team performs adheres to the appropriate agency’s requirements to ensure vegetation meets or exceeds standards.
Safety Our team partners with utility companies to audit, evaluate, measure and improve their safety operations through a wide range of services.
Asset Management for Electric Utilities We have experience working with both public and private utilities. We inspect, document and monitor the condition of infrastructures and have team members that can identify when electrical equipment may need to be repaired or replaced.
Storm & Disaster Recovery Our highly trained disaster response crew has assisted with recovery efforts for a range of organizations across the western United States. This includes the California wildfires, post-storm inspections and power restoration.
Training Opportunities Eocene of the West partners with major organizations and stakeholders to provide training and certification courses for industry professionals.
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About This Report Eocene of the West Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Mission Statement We recognize the responsibility of organizations and individuals to be leaders in protecting our environment. Our goal is to provide transformative sustainability solutions that minimize risk for our clients, our communities and our planet.
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KPI Overview Key performance indicators (KPIs) for Eocene of the West will be used to track the progress in key target areas and will be used in the coming years to gauge progress. These will help shape goals to drive continuous improvement.
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Overview of Company Initiatives Safety Safety is our number one value. Our employees are trained on a consistent basis to ensure best safety practices are in place and to identify and mitigate any potential risks or jobsite hazards. Internal protocols are routinely reviewed and updated by our risk and safety departments with the latest trainings and procedures to ensure our employees arrive home safely each and every night. Our employees strive to maintain a zero-harm workplace.
Employee Well-being Our employees create a rich work environment. Our family culture is one of the things that makes us unique and attractive to the next generation of the workforce. This includes a safe, enjoyable, diverse environment that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our extensive training and development program fosters learning and leadership for employees at all levels through the LEAD program, Wright Service Corp. University, and many others. We believe in fostering employee culture
and community, whether through scheduled academies or informal photo clubs. We also offer an extensive benefits package, going beyond industry standards to meet the needs of our employees. As a 100% employeeowned company, we take pride in keeping our employees’ well-being top-of-mind.
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Community Engagement We actively sponsor activities that benefit our employees and add value to the communities where we live and work. Through monetary and inkind donations such as labor and education, we’re able to support various causes and organizations that align with our values. We take pride in building and developing relationships with our employees, clients and communities.
As an environmental services company, we strive to protect and preserve the ecosystems where we live and work. In 2022, we began cataloguing and quantifying key impact areas to support greenhouse gas accounting development. This includes an overview of electricity, fuel, waste and water. We are also committed to pursuing efficiency within our fleet. Geotab and Lytx software track driver safety and fuel and maintenance metrics, supporting improved resource use. Our work also allows us to support the sustainability strategies of our clients, providing top-of-line management while remaining cognizant of environmental impact.
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Safety Safety is our number one value. Our employees are trained on a consistent basis to ensure best safety practices are in place and to identify and mitigate any potential risks or jobsite hazards. Internal protocols are routinely reviewed and updated by our risk and safety departments with the latest trainings and procedures to ensure our employees arrive home safely each and every night.
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The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-2920 recording occupational injuries and illnesses provides an accurate, objective framework which establishes a basis for meaningful comparison of injury and illness rates. By recording cases that have a clear connection to the workplace, we are able to focus prevention measures where there is a potential for life threatening, life altering, or medical intervention outcomes – metrics that the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) are unable to highlight. Both high and low severity outcomes (fatality, poison ivy) are included in TRIR calculations, which is an inaccurate reflection of safety performance or validation for resource allocation.
Safety programming is aligned across the company to create consistency for employees and reinforce the importance of safety as a fundamental value of Eocene of the West. All employees go through safety training upon hiring, with additional training mandated for those working in specific regions or projects to ensure awareness of site-specific safety hazards.
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Eocene of the West’s structured safety program is divided into three categories. Category 1 includes basic office related safety for all personnel, Category 2 covers field safety for field personnel, and Category 3 provides specialized training on an asneeded basis for unique or less common activities. To foster a culture of safety and continuous learning, the safety team hosts monthly all-staff meetings including refresher training, discussions on recent and upcoming safety events, and employee recognition.
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Every new employee undergoes a safety onboarding training program during their first few weeks. Annually thereafter, training topics are discussed for at least 30 minutes each week as a safety refresh for all employees. There are also 12-hour-long safety trainings for all staff conducted monthly. Topics include vehicle and equipment safety, ergonomics, injury and illness prevention, first aid and CPR training, and environmental hazard protection. Weather conditions such as natural disaster preparedness, wildfire safety and heat illness. Wildlife awareness training for hazardous plants, insect bites, canines and reptiles is also included.
The ASTM Incident Rate is calculated using only Level One (high consequence) incident and illness data and the resulting rate should not be associated with TRIR for comparison. The 2024 ASTM Incident Rate for Eocene of the West is 0.00.
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Vehicle Safety Geotab & Lytx The Eocene of the West team employs Geotab, a fleet tracking/GPS platform that delivers tailored fleet management solutions to meet our client’s requirements for safety, productivity and efficiency. Geotab evaluates driver safety regarding seatbelts, speeding, idle time, harsh braking and cornering, as well as backing up. Lytx is a dash camera solution Eocene of the West uses that grants managers an extra set of eyes within the cab of a vehicle. A set of two lenses capture internal and external (forward facing) footage that is reviewed and coached to improve driver safety and identify opportunities within the fleet to correct and improve unsafe behavior, as well as recognize drivers when exemplary behavior is exhibited.
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Total # of Submissions - 22 Good Catch: Environmental Hazard - 2 Equipment - 5 Other - 8
Good Catch/Near-Miss Our good catch/near-miss program is used by employees to report everything from close calls to acts of safety that go above and beyond. In 2024, there were 22 submissions through the program. Every event submitted was discussed during the all-hands weekly safety meeting to share lessons learned, raise team awareness, and recognize employees for being their brother’s and sister’s keepers.
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Near-Miss: Personal Injury - 6 Property Damage - 1
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Cybersecurity Training The information technology (IT) department is dedicated to cyber security and business continuity. The information security team is tasked with improving our security posture and executing strategic security roadmaps. This maintains and strengthens our company’s ability to protect company and client data. The team conducts an annual comprehensive security assessment in tandem with monthly Rapid7 vulnerability scans and remediates identified issues. Our SIEM platform, AlienVault, monitored 24/7/365 by ProCircular, is utilized to help improve our detection and prevention of attacks on our company’s equipment year-round. On a monthly cadence, employees undergo training to spot ‘phishing’ scams and other malicious emails or attacks through our security awareness program. These fraudulent requests are sophisticated and can use known company contacts to lure others into sending funds to illegitimate recipients or compromise confidential data and information. On a monthly basis, employees are tested internally and if the employee fails, they are required to go through additional training and, in some cases meet, with human resources (HR) and IT for performance improvement.
HIGHLIGHTS Conducted annual company-wide Tabletop Exercise to strengthen preparedness for security incidents.
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Completed comprehensive annual penetration testing to drive continuous security improvement, meeting our compliance and regulatory requirements. Enhanced organizational resilience via our Cybersecurity Advisor Program (formerly vCISO) and extended through 2030 to sustain long-term posture improvements. Launched Identity Access Management (IAM) initiative to improve account
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lifecycle management with role-based access controls. Strengthened access hygiene by implementing enhanced Password Requirements under our IAM initiative. Deployed Privilege Access Management capabilities to secure and monitor privileged access across critical systems.
In 2025, Eocene of the West will continue to implement tools and training for increased company preparedness and due diligence against increasing cybersecurity risk.
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Incident Rate: Reduce incidents and near misses to reduce annual incident rate.
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Safety: Publish quarterly safety materials updates to ensure active and consistent safety communication.
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Cybersecurity: Work towards SOC II by 2025 within Eocene of the West Technology Applications.
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Cybersecurity: Maintain a low-risk level on both web and iOS apps for FieldNote and EcoProducer.
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Employee Well-being Our employees create a rich work environment. Our family culture is one of the things that makes us unique and attractive to the next generation of the workforce. This includes a safe, enjoyable, diverse environment that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our extensive training and development program fosters learning and leadership for employees at all levels through the LEAD program, Wright Service Corp. University, and many others. We believe in fostering employee culture and community, whether through scheduled academies or informal photo clubs. We also offer an extensive benefits package, going beyond industry standards to meet the needs of our employees. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in keeping our employees’ well-being top-of-mind.
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Gender 100
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30.9% 31-40
15.4% 41-50
6.9% 51-60
2.9% 61-64
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Ethnicity 40
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Eocene of the West Environmental Group is honored to support our veterans through employment, volunteerism and in-kind donations. We are proud to have had eight veterans serving on our team in 2024.
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58.3% White
30.9% Hispanic or Latino
1.1% Black or African American
2.9% Asian
4.6% Two or More Races
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1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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Culture Located across the western United States and Alaska, with a largely remote and field-based staff, we make taking an active role in building company culture a priority. Our culture of innovation and inclusion plays a huge role in who we are and what we believe in as a company. Eocene of the West continues to identify avenues to support company culture at a company and division level.
Employee Engagement Programming Rewarding Success The Rewarding Success Program celebrates and recognizes employees who exhibit the values of Eocene of the West in an exemplary manner. The reward categories correspond to our company values of safety, family, integrity, excellence and stewardship. When an employee completes a qualifying activity, as determined by their supervisor, they can then be nominated and receive a rewarding success award. The program runs from January to December each year. Employees receive $50 per nomination (max $150 yearly), which is then added to their next eligible paycheck.
Translation Committee The translation committee is dedicated to minimizing language barriers to promote effective communication within our organization. By procuring professional translations via our trusted vendor, our core mission is to ensure that language serves as a bridge rather than a barrier by facilitating knowledge sharing, collaboration and mutual understanding among individuals with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
We primarily provide Spanish and French-Canadian translations but offer several others to meet the needs of our diverse team. Employees can request translations through our shared services department liaison for items such as and not limited to internal communications, recruitment advertisements, procedures/training materials, HR materials, publicfacing or external use documents, e-learning content, video and closed captioning/subtitles, and websites.
Women of Wright The Women of Wright program began in 2022 to increase hiring and retaining a diverse workforce by empowering, developing and supporting employees at all levels to reach their fullest potential and equip them with the tools to excel as leaders in our industry. The program consists of a two-day workshop at the corporate office in West Des Moines, Iowa. Women in our family of companies are nominated by leaders or colleagues to participate. The committee selects participants after thoroughly reviewing nominations based on criterion including training opportunities and strength of nomination. Those who were not selected for the workshop in a previous year can be nominated in the future. The 2024 workshop focused around three main themes: connect, educate and empower. Each theme incorporated learning opportunities, exchange of ideas and application of new skills. Women left the workshop with tools to continue developing themselves personally and professionally.
Women of Wright participants
Work Environment Eocene of the West’s employee handbook contains several employment policies and practices aimed at providing the best possible work environment for all employees. In efforts to sustain a safe, equitable and accommodating workplace we have standards for employee behavior, ethical practices, equal employment, and disability and religious accommodations. We have a commitment to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, free from workplace violence, and free from retaliation and illegal drug and alcohol use. We welcome all employees to report concerns and utilize our open-door policy for suggestions to continually improve the workplace.
From Eocene of the West, two women participated in the program.
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Education & Development Learning Management System (LMS)
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Wright Service Corp. University (WSCU) is a learning platform that documents and tracks our employees’ online training. WSCU creates the ability to reach every employee in the company who has a company email for training and continued education. More than 25,000 LinkedIn Learning courses are available to eligible employees via WSCU. Some sample elective training topics include management, leadership, customer service, productivity, Microsoft training and much more. In addition, new employees are assigned training in WSCU that includes:
The Training & Development team offers Eocene of the West numerous individual development options. These can include team workshops or individual coaching and mentoring, depending on the need.
Each year, Eocene of the West participates in a week-long leadership academy. The employees selected are nominated as potential future leaders in our organization. During leadership academy, attendees are provided leadership training by management, opportunities to network with teammates, visit the corporate office, meet support staff, as well as gain skills to enhance their careers.
H arassment and discrimination E SOP T rue Colors C ustomer service S ystem training R etirement savings and enrolling in a 401(k) or Roth A ccessing the company clothing and apparel store
True Colors True Colors® is a personality assessment used to boost interdepartmental and team dynamics/understanding. Each employee completes a survey during onboarding and is provided their results that include their strengths, weaknesses and strategies for communicating with people of different personalities. This improves employee selfawareness and conflict resolution.
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Ascend First Level Leader Program The First-Level Leader Program provides opportunities to develop the mindset and skills to lead teams. The program content focuses on building leadership competency in the following areas: I mproving skills in executing strategic plans U nderstanding your team’s role within the business L earning to communicate effectively D eveloping emotional intelligence D eveloping personal accountability 2024 was the inaugural year for the program. The pilot was composed of six Eocene participants in both virtual and hybrid cohorts.
Our 2024 cohort of leadership academy included five Eocene of the West employees.
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Health & Wellness Benefits Programs Eocene of the West employees are offered a comprehensive benefits program. Based on employee classification and union status, employees may select benefits coverage aligned with their individual and family needs. Coverage offerings include medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance and disability plans, retirement savings plans (401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership), identify theft protection, an employee assistance plan, and wellness incentives. Additionally, various time off and leave plans are available for paid holidays and vacation and leaves for parents, caregivers, and for employee’s own illnesses and injuries.
Medical Qualified Eocene of the West employees are eligible for medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance. Coverage may be selected for an individual or family. There were 130 Eocene of the West employees enrolled in health insurance in 2024.
Employee Assistance & Mental Health The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a professional and confidential, short-term counseling service available to the employee and their immediate family. This is a company paid benefit. Immediate telephone access to a counselor is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Resources are available for mental health, legal services, financial consultation and eldercare needs. Those in need can visit a doctor on their smartphone, tablet or computer from virtually anywhere and offered at no cost. Doctor on Demand offers no cost, virtual doctor visits with board-certified doctors who can treat most common medical conditions and prescribe medication.
Time Away & Leave Programs Eocene of the West recognizes employees need time away from work to relax, get well, and connect with family, friends and the community. A variety of paid time away plans are offered based on employee eligibility groups including holidays, vacation or paid time off, volunteer time, sick time, and bereavement. For employees treating or recovering from their own injury or illness, providing care to an eligible family member, or welcoming a new child there are various leave programs available. Paid parental and family care leave provides eligible employees paid time off to bond with a newborn baby, legal adoption or placement for adoption, or to care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition.
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Employee Ownership Eocene of the West is a proud employee-owned company. Through shared ownership, Eocene of the West’s ESOP helps promote a positive, unique organizational culture and supports company success. The ESOP is also designed to assist our employees with their retirement and provide them with a financial stake in the company. For our customers and partners, we are empowered to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions. The ESOP enables employees to directly affect profitability and value and see the results. The ESOP has also allowed the company to protect jobs and support the communities we work in.
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Retirement Only non-union employees who are at least 18 years of age, worked for the company for one year totaling at least 1,000 hours are eligible to enter the plan. Employees are automatically enrolled in the ESOP after meeting the qualifications on April 1 or October 1, following their 1-year anniversary date with the company. With new employees constantly joining the company, many new to an ESOP company, and others entering the plan, the Employee Ownership committee provides ESOP educational training. They encourage Eocene of the West to host annual training conducted by committee members.
Eocene of the West offers a comprehensive 401(k) retirement savings plan with the same eligibility requirements and entry dates as the ESOP. Eocene of the West has a Safe Harbor Match Program to the 401(K) offering, matching 100% of the first 3%, plus an additional 50% of the next 2% employees would contribute to their retirement savings. The matching funds are placed in the ESOP account. Meaning, employees should contribute at least 5% annually to receive the full company match. These company-matched contributions are 100% vested. The automatic enrollment program is an automatic 3% pre-tax 401(k) enrollment process for all eligible employees which increases contributions from salary pay by 1% each year until 10% is reached with an opt-out available. This was enacted to ensure employees were taking steps for their financial security in the future.
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Diversity & Inclusion: Analyze employee gender and race/ethnicity information to establish benchmarks and goals for annual diversity growth.
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Environmental Sustainability As an environmental services company, we strive to protect and preserve the ecosystems where we live and work. The process of cataloguing and quantifying key impact areas to support the development of greenhouse gas accounting was started in 2022 (prior to our integration to Eocene of the West). This includes an overview of electricity, fuel, waste and water. We are also committed to pursuing efficiency within our fleet. Geotab and Lytx software track driver safety and fuel and maintenance metrics, supporting improved resource use. Our work also allows us to support the sustainability strategies of our clients, providing top of line management while remaining cognizant of environmental impact.
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Our Impact
Resource Use
Through the UVM inspection and auditing service offering, Eocene of the West currently works across 10 states. We provide operational support to 17 utility clients, including investor-owned utilities, cooperative utilities, federal utilities, and public utilities. Eocene of the West inventoried over one million trees through projects across all our service lines.
Fleet & Equipment
Fuel Usage
With the support and guidance of our Geotab reseller, Gridline, the company was one of the first in the world to see and experience, pilot and deploy a Geotab/Lytx integration that allows the Lytx user interface to be visible and interactive within Geotab.
Geotab together with WEX (a fuel card that helps companies save costs with automated fuel expense tracking, employee spending controls, purchase alerts, and exclusive discounts) allows for the tracking of fuel efficiency. Some fuel is provided via bulk fueling or client fueled, which is not included in annual reporting. Bulk fuel, when available, is an efficient way to prepare the fleet without spending excess labor time and resources to travel to the nearest fueling station.
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TREES INVENTORIED IN 2024
Eocene of the West was selected as a participant for the Geotab Signature Advisory Group. This group meets quarterly to “take a peek under the hood” of Geotab roadmap initiatives and strategies, with opportunities to contribute and collaborate with their product and service developers, other business partners, and Geotab leadership as well as other Geotab clients around the world.
The vehicles equipped with Geotab technology utilized by Eocene of the West’s fleet traveled 2,924,421 miles in 2024. Unproductive idle time is currently being tracked along with miles per gallon efficiency.
The mobility program team is responsible for these relationships. As a team they collaborate with users to conceptualize capabilities, gather report requests, and complete troubleshooting. They quarterback conversations with subject matter experts for system enhancements, product and service recommendations, along with ensuring daily tasks and usual business within those systems can be completed unimpeded.
We are often the primary or direct link to Eocene of the West for our vendor partners and provide feedback and guidance on how our companies utilize their products and services and collaborate to provide considerations for them on any potential development needs that may exist or present themselves.” - Lucas Loftin, mobility delivery lead
Recycling Eocene of the West is committed to reducing our environmental footprint when possible. A key component of our sustainability programming includes our IT Department. The IT Department works to prioritize redeployment of technology over purchasing additional devices. Once the electronics are no longer functioning, our team works with an e-cycler to properly recycle and dispose of the various components of the electronics. 25
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GOAL
STATUS
Fuel Use: Add an electric vehicle to the company fleet.
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting: Conduct Scope 3 screening and develop processes for related data collection by emissions category.
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Making Progress
Did Not Meet
Ongoing Goal
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Community Engagement Eocene of the West actively sponsors activities that benefit our employees and add value to the communities where we live and work. Through monetary and in-kind donations such as labor and education, we’re able to support various causes and organizations that align with our values. Most notably in 2024, we had employees in California partner with Unite Camps in Shasta county to teach students about environmental science. We take pride in building and developing relationships with our employees, clients and communities.
In This Section 28 Reputation 28 Community Engagement Goals
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Reputation Employee Certifications I nternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement Goals GOAL
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I SA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist I SA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) I SA Board Certified Master Arborist R egistered Consulting Arborist (RCA) P rofessional Vegetation Management Development Program Credential A merican Society of Consulting Arborists Registered Consulting Arborist C ertified Tree Care Safety Specialist (CTSP)
Industry Affiliations & Company Memberships U tility Arborist Association I nternational Society of Arboriculture (Board member) T ree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
Industry Conference Presence
Reputation: Recommend that all management serve on an industry committee.
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Youth Interaction: Create a program to track career fairs and recruitment events attended.
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Youth Interaction: Attend a diversityfocused career fair or recruitment event to support a broadened Eocene of the West candidate pool.
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Vendor: Implement vendor code of conduct and supplier diversity policy.
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Contributions: Expand employee involvement in company planned volunteer events.
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T rees and Utilities Conference W estern UAA Regional W estern Chapter ISA Conference
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Appendix An evaluation by EcoPractices®, a sustainability risk management tool from Eocene Environmental Group Inc., a Wright Service Corp. (WSC) subsidiary, in partnership with WSC. This report is intended to showcase the sustainability journey of Eocene of the West, dedicated to recognizing their responsibility toward their mission, vision and values for their employee owners, partners, clients and the public.
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Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Appendix GRI STANDARDS AND DISCLOSURES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GRI 2: GENERAL DISCLOSURES
203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported
Page 24-26
203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts
Charitable Giving Policy
2-1 Organizational details
Page 3-7
2-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting
Page 5
2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point
Page 3, 5
3-3 Management of material topics
Employee Code of Conduct; Supplier Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships
Page 3-11
205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
Employee Code of Conduct; Supplier Code of Conduct
2-7 Employees
Page 17-23
205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Employee Code of Conduct; Supplier Code of Conduct
2-8 Workers who are not employees
Page 17-23
GRI 302: ENERGY
2-9 Governance structure and composition
Page 3-7
2-15 Conflicts of interest
WSC Conflict of Interest Policy
2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy
Page 3, 10
2-23 Policy commitments
Supplier Code of Conduct; Employee Code of Conduct; DEI Statement; Sustainability Policy; Page 8-9, 11
GRI 306: WASTE
2-24 Embedding policy commitments
Page 8-9, 11
3-3 Management of material topics
Page 25
2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts
Employee Code of Conduct; Supplier Code of Conduct; Environmental Sustainability Policy; Page 24-26
306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts
Page 25
2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
Employee Code of Conduct; Supplier Code of Conduct; Environmental Sustainability Policy
2-28 Membership associations
GRI 205: ANTI-CORRUPTION
302-1 Energy consumption within the organization
Page 24-26
302-4 Reduction of energy consumption
1,986.2 MG CO2e
302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services
No data - 0 MG CO2e
GRI 308: SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 3-3 Management of material topics
Supplier Code of Conduct
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308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
Supplier Code of Conduct
2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement
Page 8-9, 11, 12-16, 24-26, 27-28; Supplier Code of Conduct; Employee Code of Conduct
GRI 401: EMPLOYMENT
2-30 Collective bargaining agreements
Employee Code of Conduct
GRI 3: MATERIAL TOPICS 3-1 Process to determine material topics
Page 8-9, 11
3-2 List of material topics
Page 11
GRI 201: ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
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3-3 Management of material topics
Page 5
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
Page 24-26
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans
Page 21-22
3-3 Management of material topics
Page 18-23
401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover
Page 18
401-3 Parental leave
Employee Handbook
GRI 402: LABOR/MANAGEMENT RELATIONS 3-3 Management of material topics
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Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Appendix (continued) GRI 408: CHILD LABOR
GRI 403: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY 3-3 Management of material topics
Safety
3-3 Management of material topics
Supplier Code of Conduct
403-1 Occupational health and safety management system
Page 13-16; Employee Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor
Supplier Code of Conduct
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
Employee Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
403-3 Occupational health services
Employee Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
GRI 409: FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOR 3-3 Management of material topics
Supplier Code of Conduct
409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor
Supplier Code of Conduct
403-4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety
Employee Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety
Page 13-16
403-6 Promotion of worker health
Page 21-22
403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
Page 8, 11, 13-16
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Page 13-16; Employee Code of Conduct; Employee Handbook
3-3 Management of material topics
403-9 Work-related injuries
Page 13-16
GRI 413: LOCAL COMMUNITIES
403-10 Work-related ill health
Page 13-16
3-3 Management of material topics
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413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs
Page 27-28
GRI 404: TRAINING & EDUCATION 3-3 Management of material topics
Page 13-16, 18-23
404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
Page 18-23
GRI 405: DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 3-3 Management of material topics
DEI Statement
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Page 18-23
GRI 406: NON-DISCRIMINATION
GRI 410: SECURITY PRACTICES 3-3 Management of material topics
Page 13-16
410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures
Page 13-16
GRI 411: RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DEI Statement; Employee Code of Conduct
GRI 414: SUPPLIER SOCIAL ASSESSMENT 3-3 Management of material topics
Supplier Code of Conduct
414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria
Supplier Code of Conduct
GRI 416: CUSTOMER HEALTH & SAFETY 3-3 Management of material topics
Page 13-16
GRI 418: CUSTOMER PRIVACY
3-3 Management of material topics
DEI Statement; Employee Code of Conduct
406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
DEI Statement
3-3 Management of material topics
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GRI 407: FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 3-3 Management of material topics
Supplier Code of Conduct
407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk
Supplier Code of Conduct
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