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PARTNERING WITH OUR SUPPLIERS In our project delivery, we often retain and rely upon subcontractors for specialized support, and our sub- contractor network constitutes our primary supplier network. While subcontractor relationships vary based on individual project needs (e.g., electrical engineer- ing, 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 environ- ments such as refineries, substations, and industrial facilities. We continue to investigate our supply chain and evaluate opportunities to identify more sustainable procurement practices with our vendors. Working with these partners can have a significant impact across our organization. Examples include: ■ Between FY15 and FY19, TRC has recycled/reused 91,627 pounds of electronics through our partner- ship with Dell. In FY20, we will aim for 100% of our electronics recycled through this program. ■ In FY19, TRC recycled toner cartridges through Toshiba’s Close the Loop program to avoid 3,442kg C02 emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing a single toner cartridge have been estimated to be approximately 4.8 kg CO2 per cartridge. Our quality management plans outline specific proce- dures for screening subcontractors for their ability to perform the services required and any specific quality control and other requirements related to their ser- vices. 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 helps us to gather data on subcontractors’ performance, with an initial focus on safety and quality. Moving for- ward we will also be exploring opportunities to inte- grate environmental and other sustainability consid- erations within our subcontractor screening process. With better information on our subcontractors’ policies and procedures, we will be able to further communi- cate best practices to our clients. 35