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The dedicated test facility, shared by Husky and three peer companies, can test five technologies simultaneously and will help accelerate the development and implementation of new water processes.
project, which uses filtration, softening and reverse osmosis to remove suspended solids, oil, grease and other oil-related elements and compounds from process water.
The treated water is recycled for use in the refinery.
As a result, non-saline water use at the refinery decreased by approximately the previous year.
This has also reduced the refinery’s discharge volume to the Ottawa River, maintaining discharge limits that are protective of river water quality.
None of the flowback or produced water is discharged to land or surface water.
At our Wainwright waterflood project we recycle all produced water, reinjecting it into the formation.
We use saline groundwater and produced water from other operations in the area as makeup water, reducing non saline groundwater withdrawals.
Non-saline water withdrawal for refining decreased by more than million cubic metres in 2018.
This significant reduction was largely due to the implementation of a water re-use system at the Lima Refinery.
metres of seawater for oil production in metres of cooling water discharged back, with 1.8 million cubic metres used for injection to support production.
Projections can be made based on historic data, and a variety of climate scenarios can be modeled to understand the risks of extended periods of drought in the next 50 years.
With valid scenarios of changing water availability, Husky and other river stakeholders can better understand long-term water risks, determine timelines and plan mitigation strategies for potential low water availability scenarios.
, we obtained water and sediment samples in 2019.
In water exceedances of regulatory criteria related to the spill.
Detectable levels of product from the spill were observed in sediment samples within the point of entry.
From planning to an asset’s retirement, we identify potential impacts so they can be avoided, minimized or mitigated.
how we manage and conserve biodiversity, including sensitive species and habitats, invasive species and avoiding human wildlife conflict.
minimize our footprint, maintain healthy, functioning ecosystems and the wildlife and habitat they support, and reduce our impact on ecologically and culturally-sensitive areas, using the existing footprint where possible.
Before obtaining approval for a regulatory application, we conduct a pre-disturbance environmental evaluation, following our policies and government regulations.
Appropriate mitigations are put in place to minimize any potential impacts and provide for low-impact placement of new facilities.
We fund and/or participate in regional initiatives and industry committees that contribute directly or indirectly to species and habitat research, monitoring and mitigation, consistent with recognized priorities and regulations.
We support initiatives that improve our understanding of biodiversity conditions in the areas we operate.
Insights gained will have significant conservation value, allowing Husky and our peers to be more aware of, and mitigate, potential impacts to lake sturgeon.
Part of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Authorization for the North Saskatchewan River water intake included a condition to offset the loss of habitat caused by the construction and operation of the intake.
We will conduct long-term monitoring of the intake system for potential impacts to fish, as well as the effect of the offsetting measures.
The RipPlow can plow soil to a depth of almost one metre, loosening the compacted earth, while minimizing the amount of mixing that occurs between the topsoil and the ground beneath.
The technique restores hydrological function and creates surface micro-sites for seedling development, establishing more sustainable forest systems.
through the use of containment systems to prevent soil erosion and help prevent water quality impacts.
Our waste tracking system monitors and verifies the type and volume of waste generated, how it is handled and whether it is disposed of, treated or recycled.
Monitoring results are reviewed and used to improve our mitigation programs.
We use enhanced regional monitoring programs where biodiversity is particularly sensitive, observing trends by tracking the presence and movement of animals using wildlife cameras and winter tracking studies, point counts and breeding bird surveys to provide long term trending data.
In the Atlantic region, as part of our Environmental Assessment commitment, we conduct seabird observations three times a day.
With the support of the Alberta Energy Regulator, we have shared the ABC approach with our peers to assist with better management of inactive sites liability for all of industry.
This aligns with the UN SDG sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
We track progress against the plan, key progress updates, milestone achievements, major risks and mitigation measures and significant regulatory changes that may impact the business.
Remediation involves assessing the site for environmental impacts due to operational activities and mitigating any that are found.
Our tree planting program supports UN SDG implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.
We anticipate the number of trees planted will decline in the next few years as planned well abandonments shift from primarily forested areas to cultivated land.
Over the past we have planted more than two million trees on our reclaimed assets.
Returning land to equivalent capacity involves restoring habitat, especially for species at risk, and supports UN SDG the loss of biodiversity.
Of the areas we certified in in regions that are home to species on Environment Canada’s Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) list.
Caribou is an umbrella species for boreal forest biodiversity, where other species that share the same habitat requirements benefit from the reclamation and restoration work.
sulphur handling facility near Whitecourt, Alberta, which was used to store and ship sulphur from a third-party gas plant, is progressing.
A Class to consolidate soil with any sulphur impacts, reducing the affected area from 40 hectares to two hectares.
In contained 8,600 cubic metres of elemental sulphur waste and 100,000 cubic metres of affected soil in the landfill.
The ability to obtain soil analysis results while still in the field means better and more effective decision making.
We applied an advanced spectroscopy sensing tool that provides real-time soil analysis of salinity and petroleum hydrocarbons at sites.
Construction and demolition waste, which comprised less than 10% of total waste, was disposed of in local landfills.
By using local facilities, and re-using materials locally, we reduced the transportation fuel and related trucking emissions associated with disposal.
We work with specialized vendors to ensure efficient sorting, processing and handling of waste materials to obtain the highest value possible for our scrap metal recycling.
For large-scale demolition activities our vendor selection process includes criteria that specifically address these capabilities and we implement steel credit programs to provide an incentive to maximize the volume of recycled waste.
With four plant sites and pads, as well as extensive equipment and piping, it will be our largest single-facility abandonment to date.
We want to contribute positively to the quality of life in the communities where we operate, reducing impacts and creating benefits.
is the foundation of a better and more productive working environment.
Husky aims to create a workplace that reflects the communities where we work, where people are treated with dignity and respect, free of harassment, and where diversity is valued in all its forms.
Husky recognizes that shareholders, employees, prospective employees and other stakeholders assess our Company’s diversity and inclusion culture, in part, on who succeeds at our most senior levels.
Recognizing the need to improve the representation of people from diverse backgrounds at senior levels, in a gender diversity target of 25% women at or above the Vice President level.
Each business performance contract, against which pay-for-performance compensation is evaluated, includes diversity and inclusion plans and goals.
This includes encouraging candidates from these groups to consider Husky as an employer of choice, and we participate in targeted forums, conferences and career fairs, forming strategic partnerships with organizations such as Catalyst and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
The Diversity and Respectful Workplace Council provides local representation across all areas of our operations, organizing employee events to increase awareness and understanding.
Our education and mandatory training programs increase employee knowledge and encourage a respectful work environment.
Our employee resource groups align with corporate objectives, and are open to any Husky employee whether a member of the designated group or an ally.
The Fusion Network reflects the cultural diversity of employees across the Company.
Qualified candidates are eligible for tuition reimbursement and a subsidized master’s degree program.
Husky recognizes the diversity of Indigenous Peoples and communities in the areas where we operate.
Thunderchild Energy Services Company, we provided an opportunity for up to eight Indigenous students to participate in an introductory land use planning course.
We maximize our impact by focusing our efforts and resources on key social and environmental issues, aligned with Husky’s broader business goals and commitment to responsibly produce the energy the world needs.
and education for Indigenous Peoples, women and youth to help prepare them for the energy sector jobs of today and tomorrow.
Environment and Sustainability – supporting local and regional initiatives to reduce environmental footprints and drive innovative solutions to create a substainable and vibrant planet.
regional job fair for youth in Lima, Ohio, gives students from 36 schools the chance to engage with local employers and learn more about careers in various sectors, including energy.
We partnered with Memorial University of Newfoundland to help establish the Harsh Environment Research Facility in St. John’s.
The facility will be instrumental in strengthening regional and national infrastructure and expertise operating in harsh environments, with research benefiting the marine, energy, shipping and aerospace sectors.
Our Enterprise Risk Management program, modelled on the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, employs a risk matrix with seven probability factors and a scale of the severity of events to identify and assess potential hazards and risks that could impact the health and safety of people, the environment, property and our reputation.
The assessment determines who is accountable for the management and mitigation of each risk and identifies any emerging issues.
The potential health, safety, environmental, financial and reputational impacts of each risk are assessed, with critical risks reported to the Board of Directors.
quality, health, safety, operational integrity, environmental and technical competence, and taking into consideration ethics and compliance, corporate social responsibility and financial and other metrics.
We also look at employment practices, such as working hours and freedom of association, as well as diversity policies and practices.
Audits of suppliers include visits to facilities, where we evaluate health, safety and environment information.
Over the life of the contractual relationship there is ongoing monitoring and assessment of contractor performance against previously agreed upon key performance indicators, including safety, environment, health, quality, cost, schedule and technical compliance.
We develop business continuity plans, identifying critical processes for each business unit, to mitigate impacts should a business-interrupting event occur.
manner, with a high degree of personal integrity, in accordance with Husky’s Code of Business Conduct.
Information provided is submitted to the Ethics Help Line Committee, which includes representatives from the legal, audit, security, safety and operations integrity, environment and human resources departments.
We believe industry has an important role to play in responsibly producing the energy the world needs, while the world transitions to a lower carbon economy.
Policies will be required to facilitate this transition: they should be lowest cost, and recycle revenue to stimulate emission reductions and technology development.
In implementing policy, governments must consider and mitigate for the potential of carbon leakage in emission-intense, trade exposed sectors.
Tax revenues should be recycled to promote emission reductions and technology development.
Husky supports the creation of carbon credit markets to allow for lowest cost emission reductions.
Husky plays a role in the transformation of the global energy system by investing in next generation technology and innovation that drives us towards our aspiration of net zero GHG emissions by for policy that enables and motivates progress towards the lower carbon economy.
We understand FPIC to mean that decisions by Indigenous Peoples are made freely and without coercion, in advance of project decisions and before impacts occur, and with appropriate information and consultation on development plans.
to better understand existing and emerging environmental, safety and social issues.
All air emissions and energy numbers are the exception, where we report gross operated information for assets where Husky was the operator as at December 31, 2019, unless otherwise noted.
groundwater quality and greenhouse gas data are estimated and recorded as per Husky’s Environmental Performance Reporting System.
Energy) to undertake a limited assurance engagement, in respect of the year ended December disclosed in Husky Energy’s ESG Report 2020 (the Report) as described below.
The Subject Matter Information, contained within the Report and indicated with the footnote “ determined by management on the basis of Husky Energy’s assessment of the material issues contributing to Husky Energy’s sustainability performance and most relevant to their stakeholders.
As such, Husky Energy applies its own internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting in preparing the Subject Matter Information which can be found in the About this Report section and relevant footnotes in the Report.
Subject Matter Information in accordance with Husky Energy’s internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting, current as at the date of our report.
Reviewing the presentation of the Subject Matter Information in the Report to determine whether it is consistent with our overall knowledge of, and experience with, the sustainability performance of Husky Energy.
The nature and methods used to determine such information, as well as the measurement criteria may change over time.
Our conclusion Based on the procedures performed, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that for the year ended December Information, as described above and disclosed in the Husky Energy ESG Report 2020, has not been prepared and presented, in all material respects, in accordance with Husky Energy’s internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting as at the date of our report.

The dedicated test facility, shared by Husky and three peer companies, can test five technologies simultaneously and will help accelerate the development and implementation of new water processes.

project, which uses filtration, softening and reverse osmosis to remove suspended solids, oil, grease and other oil-related elements and compounds from process water.

The treated water is recycled for use in the refinery.

As a result, non-saline water use at the refinery decreased by approximately the previous year.

This has also reduced the refinery’s discharge volume to the Ottawa River, maintaining discharge limits that are protective of river water quality.

None of the flowback or produced water is discharged to land or surface water.

At our Wainwright waterflood project we recycle all produced water, reinjecting it into the formation.

We use saline groundwater and produced water from other operations in the area as makeup water, reducing non saline groundwater withdrawals.

Non-saline water withdrawal for refining decreased by more than million cubic metres in 2018.

This significant reduction was largely due to the implementation of a water re-use system at the Lima Refinery.

metres of seawater for oil production in metres of cooling water discharged back, with 1.8 million cubic metres used for injection to support production.

Projections can be made based on historic data, and a variety of climate scenarios can be modeled to understand the risks of extended periods of drought in the next 50 years.

With valid scenarios of changing water availability, Husky and other river stakeholders can better understand long-term water risks, determine timelines and plan mitigation strategies for potential low water availability scenarios.

, we obtained water and sediment samples in 2019.

In water exceedances of regulatory criteria related to the spill.

Detectable levels of product from the spill were observed in sediment samples within the point of entry.

From planning to an asset’s retirement, we identify potential impacts so they can be avoided, minimized or mitigated.

how we manage and conserve biodiversity, including sensitive species and habitats, invasive species and avoiding human wildlife conflict.

minimize our footprint, maintain healthy, functioning ecosystems and the wildlife and habitat they support, and reduce our impact on ecologically and culturally-sensitive areas, using the existing footprint where possible.

Before obtaining approval for a regulatory application, we conduct a pre-disturbance environmental evaluation, following our policies and government regulations.

Appropriate mitigations are put in place to minimize any potential impacts and provide for low-impact placement of new facilities.

We fund and/or participate in regional initiatives and industry committees that contribute directly or indirectly to species and habitat research, monitoring and mitigation, consistent with recognized priorities and regulations.

We support initiatives that improve our understanding of biodiversity conditions in the areas we operate.

Insights gained will have significant conservation value, allowing Husky and our peers to be more aware of, and mitigate, potential impacts to lake sturgeon.

Part of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Authorization for the North Saskatchewan River water intake included a condition to offset the loss of habitat caused by the construction and operation of the intake.

We will conduct long-term monitoring of the intake system for potential impacts to fish, as well as the effect of the offsetting measures.

The RipPlow can plow soil to a depth of almost one metre, loosening the compacted earth, while minimizing the amount of mixing that occurs between the topsoil and the ground beneath.

The technique restores hydrological function and creates surface micro-sites for seedling development, establishing more sustainable forest systems.

through the use of containment systems to prevent soil erosion and help prevent water quality impacts.

Our waste tracking system monitors and verifies the type and volume of waste generated, how it is handled and whether it is disposed of, treated or recycled.

Monitoring results are reviewed and used to improve our mitigation programs.

We use enhanced regional monitoring programs where biodiversity is particularly sensitive, observing trends by tracking the presence and movement of animals using wildlife cameras and winter tracking studies, point counts and breeding bird surveys to provide long term trending data.

In the Atlantic region, as part of our Environmental Assessment commitment, we conduct seabird observations three times a day.

With the support of the Alberta Energy Regulator, we have shared the ABC approach with our peers to assist with better management of inactive sites liability for all of industry.

This aligns with the UN SDG sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

We track progress against the plan, key progress updates, milestone achievements, major risks and mitigation measures and significant regulatory changes that may impact the business.

Remediation involves assessing the site for environmental impacts due to operational activities and mitigating any that are found.

Our tree planting program supports UN SDG implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.

We anticipate the number of trees planted will decline in the next few years as planned well abandonments shift from primarily forested areas to cultivated land.

Over the past we have planted more than two million trees on our reclaimed assets.

Returning land to equivalent capacity involves restoring habitat, especially for species at risk, and supports UN SDG the loss of biodiversity.

Of the areas we certified in in regions that are home to species on Environment Canada’s Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) list.

Caribou is an umbrella species for boreal forest biodiversity, where other species that share the same habitat requirements benefit from the reclamation and restoration work.

sulphur handling facility near Whitecourt, Alberta, which was used to store and ship sulphur from a third-party gas plant, is progressing.

A Class to consolidate soil with any sulphur impacts, reducing the affected area from 40 hectares to two hectares.

In contained 8,600 cubic metres of elemental sulphur waste and 100,000 cubic metres of affected soil in the landfill.

The ability to obtain soil analysis results while still in the field means better and more effective decision making.

We applied an advanced spectroscopy sensing tool that provides real-time soil analysis of salinity and petroleum hydrocarbons at sites.

Construction and demolition waste, which comprised less than 10% of total waste, was disposed of in local landfills.

By using local facilities, and re-using materials locally, we reduced the transportation fuel and related trucking emissions associated with disposal.

We work with specialized vendors to ensure efficient sorting, processing and handling of waste materials to obtain the highest value possible for our scrap metal recycling.

For large-scale demolition activities our vendor selection process includes criteria that specifically address these capabilities and we implement steel credit programs to provide an incentive to maximize the volume of recycled waste.

With four plant sites and pads, as well as extensive equipment and piping, it will be our largest single-facility abandonment to date.

We want to contribute positively to the quality of life in the communities where we operate, reducing impacts and creating benefits.

is the foundation of a better and more productive working environment.

Husky aims to create a workplace that reflects the communities where we work, where people are treated with dignity and respect, free of harassment, and where diversity is valued in all its forms.

Husky recognizes that shareholders, employees, prospective employees and other stakeholders assess our Company’s diversity and inclusion culture, in part, on who succeeds at our most senior levels.

Recognizing the need to improve the representation of people from diverse backgrounds at senior levels, in a gender diversity target of 25% women at or above the Vice President level.

Each business performance contract, against which pay-for-performance compensation is evaluated, includes diversity and inclusion plans and goals.

This includes encouraging candidates from these groups to consider Husky as an employer of choice, and we participate in targeted forums, conferences and career fairs, forming strategic partnerships with organizations such as Catalyst and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

The Diversity and Respectful Workplace Council provides local representation across all areas of our operations, organizing employee events to increase awareness and understanding.

Our education and mandatory training programs increase employee knowledge and encourage a respectful work environment.

Our employee resource groups align with corporate objectives, and are open to any Husky employee whether a member of the designated group or an ally.

The Fusion Network reflects the cultural diversity of employees across the Company.

Qualified candidates are eligible for tuition reimbursement and a subsidized master’s degree program.

Husky recognizes the diversity of Indigenous Peoples and communities in the areas where we operate.

Thunderchild Energy Services Company, we provided an opportunity for up to eight Indigenous students to participate in an introductory land use planning course.

We maximize our impact by focusing our efforts and resources on key social and environmental issues, aligned with Husky’s broader business goals and commitment to responsibly produce the energy the world needs.

and education for Indigenous Peoples, women and youth to help prepare them for the energy sector jobs of today and tomorrow.

Environment and Sustainability – supporting local and regional initiatives to reduce environmental footprints and drive innovative solutions to create a substainable and vibrant planet.

regional job fair for youth in Lima, Ohio, gives students from 36 schools the chance to engage with local employers and learn more about careers in various sectors, including energy.

We partnered with Memorial University of Newfoundland to help establish the Harsh Environment Research Facility in St. John’s.

The facility will be instrumental in strengthening regional and national infrastructure and expertise operating in harsh environments, with research benefiting the marine, energy, shipping and aerospace sectors.

Our Enterprise Risk Management program, modelled on the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, employs a risk matrix with seven probability factors and a scale of the severity of events to identify and assess potential hazards and risks that could impact the health and safety of people, the environment, property and our reputation.

The assessment determines who is accountable for the management and mitigation of each risk and identifies any emerging issues.

The potential health, safety, environmental, financial and reputational impacts of each risk are assessed, with critical risks reported to the Board of Directors.

quality, health, safety, operational integrity, environmental and technical competence, and taking into consideration ethics and compliance, corporate social responsibility and financial and other metrics.

We also look at employment practices, such as working hours and freedom of association, as well as diversity policies and practices.

Audits of suppliers include visits to facilities, where we evaluate health, safety and environment information.

Over the life of the contractual relationship there is ongoing monitoring and assessment of contractor performance against previously agreed upon key performance indicators, including safety, environment, health, quality, cost, schedule and technical compliance.

We develop business continuity plans, identifying critical processes for each business unit, to mitigate impacts should a business-interrupting event occur.

manner, with a high degree of personal integrity, in accordance with Husky’s Code of Business Conduct.

Information provided is submitted to the Ethics Help Line Committee, which includes representatives from the legal, audit, security, safety and operations integrity, environment and human resources departments.

We believe industry has an important role to play in responsibly producing the energy the world needs, while the world transitions to a lower carbon economy.

Policies will be required to facilitate this transition: they should be lowest cost, and recycle revenue to stimulate emission reductions and technology development.

In implementing policy, governments must consider and mitigate for the potential of carbon leakage in emission-intense, trade exposed sectors.

Tax revenues should be recycled to promote emission reductions and technology development.

Husky supports the creation of carbon credit markets to allow for lowest cost emission reductions.

Husky plays a role in the transformation of the global energy system by investing in next generation technology and innovation that drives us towards our aspiration of net zero GHG emissions by for policy that enables and motivates progress towards the lower carbon economy.

We understand FPIC to mean that decisions by Indigenous Peoples are made freely and without coercion, in advance of project decisions and before impacts occur, and with appropriate information and consultation on development plans.

to better understand existing and emerging environmental, safety and social issues.

All air emissions and energy numbers are the exception, where we report gross operated information for assets where Husky was the operator as at December 31, 2019, unless otherwise noted.

groundwater quality and greenhouse gas data are estimated and recorded as per Husky’s Environmental Performance Reporting System.

Energy) to undertake a limited assurance engagement, in respect of the year ended December disclosed in Husky Energy’s ESG Report 2020 (the Report) as described below.

The Subject Matter Information, contained within the Report and indicated with the footnote “ determined by management on the basis of Husky Energy’s assessment of the material issues contributing to Husky Energy’s sustainability performance and most relevant to their stakeholders.

As such, Husky Energy applies its own internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting in preparing the Subject Matter Information which can be found in the About this Report section and relevant footnotes in the Report.

Subject Matter Information in accordance with Husky Energy’s internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting, current as at the date of our report.

Reviewing the presentation of the Subject Matter Information in the Report to determine whether it is consistent with our overall knowledge of, and experience with, the sustainability performance of Husky Energy.

The nature and methods used to determine such information, as well as the measurement criteria may change over time.

Our conclusion Based on the procedures performed, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that for the year ended December Information, as described above and disclosed in the Husky Energy ESG Report 2020, has not been prepared and presented, in all material respects, in accordance with Husky Energy’s internal reporting guidelines and definitions for sustainability reporting as at the date of our report.