In the quest for a cleaner and more sustainable future, UGI Energy Services is committed to minimizing its environmental impact while helping power environmental progress through the greater use of cleaner energy sources.
We also understand that a healthy work environment is not just desirable but an integral aspect of a successful company.
Below, we explore the significance of Earth Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work and how UGI Energy Services contributes to both initiatives.
What is Earth Day?
Held annually on April 22, Earth Day helps raise awareness of protecting the Earth and our environment. Started in 1970, Earth Day is both a celebration of environmental achievements and an opportunity to address current issues and opportunities for continued progress.
How UGI Energy Services contributes:
UGI Energy Services is dedicated to investing in renewable energy sources as we work toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.
We currently offer a range of renewables, including renewable natural gas (RNG), solar power, and landfill gas. Our team of green energy experts assists organizations with navigating the complex world of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs and SRECs), tax credits and incentives, Carbon Offsets, and Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to help find the most suitable green energy solutions for their needs.
We’re committed to:
- Promoting sustainability
- Taking action against climate change
- Broadening your renewable energy portfolio
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Reducing carbon footprints
- Using low- or zero-emission production sources
- Helping companies achieve Environmental, Social, and Governance initiative goals
- Communicating with the public and the communities we serve
Download our Renewable Energy Brochure to learn more!
What is World Day for Safety and Health at Work?
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work is April 28. It aims to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. The day raises awareness of workplace health and safety trends and encourages workplaces to promote and create a culture of safety and health to reduce work-related deaths and injuries.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022 (up 5.7% from 2021) and 2.8 million injury and illness cases in 2022 (up 7.5% from 2021).
How UGI Energy Services contributes:
Maintaining a safe workplace is the responsibility of both employees and employers, with the majority falling on the employer. At UGI Energy Services, safety remains at the forefront of everything we do, from the initial planning stages through the construction and ongoing maintenance of our pipelines and facilities.
We ensure the safety of our pipelines, facilities, and employees by:
- Providing expertise backed by more than a century of experience in the energy industry.
- Preventing pipeline leaks by conducting routine site visits regularly.
- Investigating all unexpected incidents involving our employees, contractors, or pipeline systems and implementing corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
- Vetting all contractors via a rigorous background check.
- Training our engineers in regulatory compliance, safe operation of facilities, and more.
- Conducting audits to ensure all our facilities operate according to industry standards and regulations.
- Managing any technical or personnel changes that affect our operations.
- Providing all personnel with a list of approved materials for the design/operation of our facilities.
- Identifying and evaluating assets at high risk for disturbance due to gravity, severe weather, seismic activity, and other natural conditions.
Learn more about our commitment to safety in our recent article, “Prioritizing Safety: A Snapshot of UGI Energy Services' Comprehensive Pipeline Safety Procedures.” And also in the safety section of UGI Corporation’s ESG report.
The health and safety of our employees, communities, and environment is vital to us. Through the celebration of Earth Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work, UGI Energy Services continues its commitment to implementing rigorous safety protocols, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship, and empowering our workforce with the knowledge and tools to prioritize well-being in all aspects of our operations.
