Environmental Policy
June 2026
Purpose and Scope
This Environmental Policy applies to all Berkowsky operations, employees, facilities, and service delivery activities. It establishes the company’s commitments to managing and reducing environmental impacts across energy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste, water, and professional service delivery.
Commitments
Berkowsky commits to:
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Measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 (upstream value chain) in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
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Maintain an annually updated corporate GHG inventory, with third-party assurance engaged as warranted by stakeholder requirements.
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Reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, from a 2024 baseline of 224 tCO2e to a target of 112 tCO2e.
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Reduce absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, from a 2024 baseline of 146 tCO2e to a target of 73 tCO2e. •
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Continue fleet electrification and transition mobile combustion sources away from gasoline where operationally feasible. •
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Maintain internal waste sorting and recycling practices at the corporate office, and track waste generated in operations as part of the Scope 3 inventory.
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Use water efficiently at the corporate office.
Governance and Review
The CEO holds ultimate accountability for this policy. Environmental performance is reviewed at least annually, including review of the GHG inventory, progress against reduction targets, and any new regulatory, client, or stakeholder requirements. The policy is updated as needed to reflect changes in company operations, target status, and best practice.
Communication
This policy is communicated to all Berkowsky employees and made available to clients, suppliers, and other interested parties upon request. Suppliers and subcontractors are expected to operate in a manner consistent with the environmental intent of this policy.