Operational Excellence

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Demonstrating our commitment to sustainability by embedding it throughout all areas of our operations.

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations by aligning with leading standards and frameworks to reduce emissions and conserve resources. At the same time, we prioritize the health and safety of every team member, guided by our company-wide goal to be injury free.

Team Member Health and Safety

Safety is a shared responsibility reinforced through each team member's commitment to our safety vision - all incidents are preventable. We empower team members to speak up, guided by the principle, "If you see something, say something and, most importantly, DO something."

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Total Case Incident Rate

Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred Rate

¹Rates are calculated per 100 full time workers.
²Industry averages sourced from U.S. Department of Labor North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) statistics.

Emissions Reduction

S&C mitigates the environmental impact of our operations on the environment through our comprehensive environmental sustainability program, which includes our stated commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. We referenced the Science Based Targets initiative best practices in setting our targets and used the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework to develop our strategy. We are pursuing activities associated with Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions reductions.

Global GHG Emissions

¹Baseline for Scopes 1 and 2 based on 2014 data.
²Baseline for Scope 3 based on 2024 data.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a key component of our decarbonization strategy and our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. We reduce our emissions through capital improvement projects to drive efficiency, including automation systems, LED lighting, equipment upgrades, green building practices, and electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations.

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Global Electricity Usage Intensity

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Waste Management and Diversion

Responsible waste management practices are critical to support our goal to meet and maintain a 99 percent landfill-free status at all global manufacturing sites year over year. Our waste management program focuses on prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery initiatives, including composting. Our business model is designed to enable a circular economy by reducing waste in operations and optimizing end products for recyclability.

Global Waste Diverted from Landfills

2025 Global Waste Disposal

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Air Quality

We manage our emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) as required by the Clean Air Act and regulated by the U.S. EPA. We have reduced our VOC and HAP emissions in the U.S. by 97 percent and 99 percent, respectively, since the 1990s, thanks to investments in new technology and process improvements. Today’s emissions are well below our compliance requirements and remain negligible.

Water Conservation

We leverage lean manufacturing practices, facility upgrades, shared best practices, and conservation efforts to reduce our water consumption. To reduce our water consumption, we use the following measures at our sites:

Closed-loop cooling systems, including cooling towers, a dry cooler system, and an evaporative fluid cooler
Cleaning and inspection enhancements
Recirculation and recycling processes in operations processes
Low-flow devices on faucets and bathroom fixtures

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Global Water Usage Intensity

Supply-Chain Management

We partner with suppliers who share our commitment to reliability, integrity, and responsible business practices. Our Supplier Code of Conduct, which is embedded in our contracts with suppliers, sets clear expectations for environmental compliance, human rights, diversity and inclusion, and continuous improvement. We prioritize suppliers that align with these standards and actively work to reduce their environmental impact across the value chain.