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| GRI Content Index | SASB Index | Report Downloads About Equitrans Midstream Our Year in Review: President and COO Letter Company Profile Sustainability Governance CSO Message and Our Sustainability Framework Our Stakeholders Materiality Assessment Forward-Looking Information Environmental Environmental Compliance GHG Emissions and Climate Change Air Emissions Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Water Management Waste Management Energy Usage Social Public Safety and Emergency Response Community Engagement Occupational Health and Safety Workforce Culture Diversity and Inclusion Economic Impact Governance Asset Safety and Integrity Corporate Governance Business Ethics and Integrity Security and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Management and Human Rights Political Engagement GRI Content Index SASB Index Report Downloads End of page 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report (for year-ended 2022) Energy Progress for a Sustainable Future Year in Review: President and COO Letter SAFETY 61% DART rate reduction, 4x better than the national average Learn more FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS $1.42MM+ in grants and employee matching donations to 501(c)(3) organizations Learn more SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS TARGETS 50% reduction in Methane by 2030 Learn more SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING 4,755 hours of employee safety training Learn more STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1,144 stakeholders received our 2022 materiality assessment survey Learn more SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE $4.1MM invested in proactive safety initiatives and corrosion prevention Learn more ENHANCING OUR CULTURE 75% of employees engaged in culture initiative programs Learn more VOLUNTEER TIME 852 hours logged by employees for volunteer time Learn more DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 0 reported allegations of discrimination Learn more WATER REUSE 48% of the water used for hydrotesting was reused internally or by third parties Learn more SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS TARGETS 50% reduction in Total GHG by 2040 Learn more CORPORATE LOCAL GIVING $700,000+ in donations to more than 75 community groups Learn more ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 1 Mile contact radius extension to maximize OVCX project engagement efforts Learn more ECONOMIC BENEFITS $1.3B value-added contributions to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product Learn more REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 0 reported incidents of waste-related non-compliance Learn more CLIMATE CHANGE 24% reduction in methane emissions from standard operations, compared to 2019 baseline Learn more COMMUNITY SUPPORT $1.145MM utilized for local roadway improvements Learn more LOCAL SUPPLIER SPEND 60% of supply chain monies allocated locally Learn more Highlight Stories Managing and Protecting Pipeline Integrity Identification and management of landslide risk is a vital aspect of Equitrans’ daily work activities; however, the risk of a landslide is not limited to the midstream industry. Landslides can occur in any type of terrain, including both hills and valleys, and can be associated with any type of ongoing construction or pre-existing land disturbance. Natural factors such as rainfall and surface runoff water can amplify their frequency or severity; and left unmanaged, landslides have the potential to impact our environment. For Equitrans, this impact may include creating unnecessary strain on our underground pipelines, which are typically located in a variety of terrains as compared to our non-linear assets. To avoid unsafe situations and protect the integrity of our pipeline network, our engineering team uses a multi-faceted approach to aggressively identify and manage areas at risk for potential landslides. To identify potential land movement near our assets, Equitrans’ engineers utilize aerial patrols, drones with photogrammetry change detection, and routine on-site inspections — or, if required, a combination of these methods may be used. In each case, we monitor our pipeline rights-of-way looking for any indication of unstable soil, such as discoloration, downed trees, or other data that could indicate a change in topography. Following a thorough evaluation of each asset location or suspected slide area by our engineering and compliance teams, we assign a priority ranking to indicate the potential for further movement and any risk to the environment or to the integrity of the pipeline. As a final step, Equitrans pairs the geographic location data of known and suspected landslides with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) information. This analysis is done on a daily basis and allows Equitrans to identify rainfall events that could affect the stability of existing slide-prone areas and to rapidly respond and investigate when conditions change on the ground. In accordance with a defined framework that accounts for slide priority and rain severity, personnel may be deployed to conduct visual, on-site inspections. Beyond rainfall data, we also monitor temperature data to understand freeze thaw cycles and similarly deploy personnel to evaluate sites under changing conditions. Through continued use of these evaluation tools — aerial inspections, drone imaging, and manual site inspections — Equitrans remains committed to environmental and operational safety through its robust process to identify and manage potential landslides. In addition, Equitrans launched a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) pilot program in 2020 to aid in the enhanced detection of potential landslides along our pipeline rights-of-way. Today, we conduct semi-annual LiDAR flights across thousands of miles of pipeline. The adoption of LiDAR technology and utilization of our enhanced construction standards are collectively designed to improve Equitrans’ ability to mitigate landslide risk for the safety of our employees and communities, and for the benefit of our customers, investors, and the environment. Employee Generosity — Giving Back To Our Communities Equitrans Midstream is committed to making a difference in our communities, and the United Way is just one way we can join together to support those in need. For our 2022 campaign, we selected the United Way of Washington County as our primary United Way affiliate, which aligns with our Company headquarters’ location. Employees also had the opportunity to donate to the United Way of their choice by selecting from other United Way affiliates located in our primary operating states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. To jump start our 2022 United Way campaign, we held a basket raffle during our all-employee meeting and holiday celebration in Morgantown, WV. Employee teams donated 27 individual baskets, with raffle ticket sales raising more than $11,000 in donations. This was matched dollar-for-dollar by our Corporate Local Giving Program, jump-starting our 2022 campaign with a contribution of more than $22,000 to the United Way . Through our official United Way campaign, which is conducted annually via individual, online donations, Equitrans employees pledged roughly $57,000 in individual contributions, which was matched dollar-for-dollar through the Equitrans Midstream Foundation for a total of approximately $114,000. Additional donations were made outside of our formal campaign, and, based on totals provided by the United Way of Washington County — Equitrans’ contributions totaled more than $169,000 in 2022 — making us the top contributor in their Chairman’s Award for Top 5 Workplace Giving Campaign Partners program. Equitrans also received the agency’s Campaign Excellence Award , which is presented to a workplace giving campaign partner that puts forth extra effort in running their annual workplace giving campaign. In addition to our traditional campaign, this award was due in part to the hosting of our special to basket raffle event, which engaged all employees and included matching funds by the Equitrans Midstream Foundation and the Company’s Corporate Local Giving Program. The United Way of Washington County’s mission is to unite people, resources, and organization to improve lives in...