Implementing Actions to Reduce Waste and Water
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact of our internal operations by consistently following waste management and recycling practices at each facility and being mindful of our use and impact on natural resources.
Water Management
As part of our environmental efforts, we are mindful of water withdrawal in our corporate and business operations. In partnership with our third-party climate advisor, we annually conduct a screening of our manufacturing facilities using the Aqueduct™ Water Risk Atlas tool to identify operations in high water-stressed or scarce locations to understand potential impacts. Additionally, we measure our global water withdrawal and seek opportunities to manage resources efficiently across our portfolio.
Biodiversity
We recognize the growing urgency of biodiversity loss and are actively working to evaluate our role in addressing nature-related risks and opportunities. We have conducted an initial biodiversity assessment leveraging tools developed by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). These tools provide valuable insights into the potential impacts and dependencies of our operations at key manufacturing facilities and our corporate office on local wildlife, ecosystems, and habitats.
The assessment evaluates critical environmental variables, including protected and conserved areas, regions of global biodiversity importance, ecologically significant environments such as wetlands and forests, and the overall health and functionality of ecosystems. This assessment is a first step in better understanding our interface with nature and the actions we can take to manage our impacts and dependencies on biodiversity.
As methodologies in the biodiversity landscape evolve and become standardized, we will continue to refine our assessment. We are actively working with our teams to refine action plans to address our impact on biodiversity and nature, where deemed appropriate, considering the size and scope of our facilities.