Environmental Overview

We are committed to managing climate-related risks effectively through an integrated approach. This begins with oversight from our board of directors and continues with our leadership team's identification and management of these risks, supported by structured management processes and a detailed operational focus. By implementing these processes, we aim to mitigate climate-related risks and leverage opportunities to enhance our resilience.

Image: Erhai, Yunnan by Isabel Cao

We are committed to responsibly conducting our manufacturing operations in a manner that minimizes our environmental impact, while protecting our employees and communities. We have committed to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 38% by 2035, based on our 2019 emissions—in line with keeping global temperatures well below 2° above preindustrial temperatures.

Recognizing that energy use is the largest source of our GHG emissions, we continuously improve energy efficiency at our manufacturing sites through our Energy Reduction and Efficiency Program. We prioritize energy reduction, increased use of renewable energy, and better management of chemical processes at our manufacturing locations as key elements in meeting our GHG reduction targets.

We strive to use our natural resources responsibly and have implemented Lean projects in our facilities to help optimize water usage. While our business is not uniformly water intensive, we have evaluated our sites to find which locations fall within high or medium-high water-stressed areas, based on the country index published by the World Resource Institute. Based on this evaluation, we have prioritized our action plans and investments where we can make the greatest impact to manage risk from sites in water stressed areas.

Image: Krka, Croatia by Petra Wemhoener.

We are dedicated to minimizing waste and eliminating hazardous materials in our business and production processes. By prioritizing compliance with regulations, we protect our employees, the environment, and our reputation. Our teams continuously explore innovative solutions to reduce the use of chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals, while maintaining top product quality and safety. We strive to conserve raw materials, reduce overall waste, and ensure the safe handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of material management, including chemical management, product environmental compliance, and product stewardship. Our goal is to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and enhance product circularity by implementing sustainable practices that promote the responsible use of materials and reduce the environmental impact of our products.