Climate change
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges for humankind. Emissions reductions, energy management and the transition to renewable and alternative power sources are key components of our environmental management strategy.
Our approach
Our approach focuses on reducing our environmental impact and operating costs as well as mitigating the risk associated with future regulatory requirements related to climate change.
We continually assess potential impacts of climate change on our business and support the goals of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). To learn more about how we are managing climate-related risks and opportunities, view our TCFD index.
For more information on our strategy, goals and progress, please see our ESG highlights document in the ESG reporting center.
Greenhouse gas emissions
We have implemented our Environmental Management Standard at all six of our owned manufacturing sites, establishing clear requirements for responsible and efficient energy management as well as associated GHG emissions reductions. All energy consumption data is consolidated in our global environmental dashboard, enabling a comprehensive view of our performance and progress. All GHG emissions associated with our company’s energy usage are calculated per the standards laid out in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In alignment with this, our five-year environmental sustainability plans include specific measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce overall energy demand.
Learn more about our carbon footprint in our performance data tables in the ESG reporting center.
Energy management
Energy conservation is a key component of our efforts to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint.
Our energy consumption is primarily due to running our production equipment and ventilation systems, heating and cooling our buildings, lighting and our vehicle fleet. In addition to implementing our Environmental Management Standard at our six owned manufacturing sites, we also integrate energy management into our process for designing and constructing new facilities. Increasing our use of energy produced from renewable sources is a core part of our ESG strategy. We continue to seek innovative opportunities to use renewable energy, both on-site and procured.
Learn more about our total energy consumption and energy intensity in our performance data tables in the ESG reporting center as well as our virtual purchase power agreement in our stories.
Learn more about our work on water management, waste management, and biodiversity.