HCAP V Case Study: SES

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In November 2023, HCAP partnered with Champlain Capital to invest in Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES) to support the company’s continued growth and geographic expansion.

SES Impact Metrics Table

SES is a zero-waste-to-landfill materials management and processing company that designs and manages waste diversion programs to support customer sustainability goals. Through its pre-processing facilities, SES redirects waste streams to achieve 100% landfill diversion and support a circular economy, with 166,000 tons of waste diverted through 2025.

The company repurposes waste into sustainable materials used in the construction of schools, roads, and other infrastructure. Services include:

Landfill Diversion Solutions
Comprehensive waste diversion programs achieving 100% zero waste to landfill.

Food & Beverage Waste Depackaging & Recovery
Technology that separates organics from packaging to maximize material recovery.

Alternative Engineered Fuels
Converting non-recyclable waste into clean-burning fuel for industrial applications.

Assured Destruction of Goods & Materials 
Secure destruction with full chain-of-custody reporting for expired, damaged, or recalled products.

Industrial Recycling Services
Converting industrial materials into market-ready recycled commodities.

Zero Waste Consulting & Facility Assessment
Sustainability planning and assessments from TRUE Certified Zero Waste Advisors

Building Quality Jobs Across the SES Workforce

To support the opening of new facilities, hiring, and becoming an employer of choice, SES has implemented a range of HR and workplace initiatives with support from HCAP based on the company’s Gainful Jobs Approach™ Strategic Roadmap. This has resulted in a 82% increase in quality jobs since the time of investment. 

Key initiatives have included:  

  • Implementing annual employee performance and career development reviews

  • Integrating annual salary and pay raise reviews alongside employee performance reviews

  • Adjusting pay schedules for hourly employees from bi-monthly to bi-weekly to provide more frequent pay

  • Updating the company PTO policy to expand available time off and reduce benefit wait time for new hires

  • Establishing career advancement paths for plant associates and other team members

  • Providing cross-training on different warehouse operations 

[ 🎬 Play the video below to see SES’ services in action. ]