BRP Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-02 to 2023-01)
Reporting Period: 2022-02 to 2023-01
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:92,985 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:43,343 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:49,642 tCO2e/year
Waste Generated:36,758 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.1982 tCO2e/unit produced
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- One-third of manufacturing sites achieved zero waste to landfill.
- Invested CA$176K in waste-shredding infrastructure at Querétaro, reducing landfill needs and CO2 emissions by an estimated 10.7 tons.
- Invested CA$48K to replace skylights at Querétaro, saving an estimated 111,000 kWh per year.
- Created reusable packaging units for wire harnesses in Juárez, eliminating nearly 71 tons of landfill waste per year and saving CA$348K annually.
- Launched new electric snowmobiles and other electric products (motorcycles, hydrofoil board).
Social Achievements
- Launched global cause 'Ride Out Intimidation', investing nearly CA$2M.
- Launched Responsible Rider program with a CA$1.5M investment.
- Donated over CA$5.6M to support communities.
- Launched Global Women ERG with 185 registrations.
- Improved employee onboarding experience.
Governance Achievements
- Released a new Code of Ethics covering data privacy, product quality and safety, and community engagement.
- Implemented new Conflict of Interest and Gifts and Hospitality policies.
- Achieved 99.9% completion rate on Code of Ethics certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Make facilities carbon neutral by 2030
- Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Reduce CO2 emissions from supply chain by 25% by 2035
- Have 50% of units sold as electric by 2035
Environmental Challenges
- Overall energy consumption increased due to expanded manufacturing footprint, resulting in increased Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
- Achieving zero safety incidents (Goal Zero 2025) proved challenging, with TRIR at 0.9.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing and implementing action plans to reduce CO2 emissions and improve waste management.
- Preparing for ISO 45001 certification at each facility.
- Developing action plans to reduce top safety risks and improve governance.
- Deploying standardized software for Health and Safety management.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Increased regulatory pressure to reduce emissions
- Customer pressure for lower-emission products
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and electric vehicles
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Juárez 1, 2, Querétaro), ISO 14001 (Gunskirchen), LEED (Juárez 2, Querétaro main buildings, new machining center)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
BRP aligns key initiatives with these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric snowmobiles
- Electric motorcycles
- Electric hydrofoil board
- Rotax E10 e-powertrain
- Rotax S outboard engine
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Brand of the Year (strategy magazine)
- Media Innovation Award 2022 (strategy magazine)
- Business Merit Award
- Company of the Year – Excellence in Human Capital
- Socially Responsible Company
- #5 in Forbes magazine's list of “Mexico’s Best Employers”