TRC 2017 Sustainability Report TRC 2017 Sustainability Report | Page 33

PARTNERING WITH OUR SUPPLIERS In our project delivery, we often retain and rely upon subcontractors for specialized support, and our subcontractor network constitutes our primary supplier network. While subcontractor relationships vary based on individual project needs (e.g., electrical engineering, construction services, environmental services), there were no significant changes in the location, structure or relationships within our supply chain during the reporting period. It is essential that our subcontractors share our vision when it comes to safety, quality, security, and sustainability. Our ability to win new work and retain existing work with many of our clients requires that we have a systematic approach to pre-qualifying subcontractors, especially those working in safety-sensitive environments such as refineries, substations, and industrial facilities. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OUR SUBCONTRACTORS SHARE OUR VISION WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, QUALITY, SECURITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY. Our quality management plans outline specific procedures for screening subcontractors for their ability to perform the services required and any specific quality control and other requirements related to their services. We screen all subcontractors to ensure they have the necessary technical expertise required for the project and meet applicable safety, quality, and financial standards. We partner with Avetta, a third party company which performs prequalification audits of suppliers, in order to manage our supplier screening efforts in a more formal and systematic manner. This partnership will help us to gather data on subcontractors’ performance, with a particular initial focus on safety and quality. Moving forward we will also be exploring opportunities to integrate environmental and other sustainability considerations within our subcontractor screening process. With better information on our subcontractors’ policies and procedures we will be able to further communicate best practices to our clients. We are also committed to diversity participation and we continue to develop strong collaborative partnerships with diverse suppliers and partners on our project efforts, including working with Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Veteran- Owned Business Enterprises (VBE), Historically Underutilized Business Zones, and other local small businesses (SB). By using team members that work and live in the area, we reinforce our commitment to the community, validate that we are truly invested in their prosperity, and respect their contribution to the specific project. Equally important is the connectivity and transfer of information that supports a common mentorship. Our Corporate Supplier Diversity Subcontracting Plan (SDSP), represents our written policy and describes our subcontractor selection process, mentoring program, performance management, and record keeping. 31