Climate Change Data

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:21,133 tons of non-hazardous waste in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Associate Safety, Health and Well-Being
  • Associate Engagement and Development
  • Being the Employer of Choice in the Green Industry
  • Product Assortment and Sustainable Options for Customers
  • Supply Chain Influence and Fleet Efficiencies
  • Climate-Related Considerations and Emissions
  • Community Contributions and Industry Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced lost-time incident rate by 62% from 2019 to 2023
  • Recordable incident rate of 1.48 in 2023, down from 1.78 in 2022
  • Increased sales of drought-tolerant products by 12% and native plants by 14% year-over-year
  • Recycled or disposed of 7,880 old irrigation controllers in 2023

Social Achievements

  • Launched SiteOne Cares associate relief fund
  • Launched hourly associate bonus program
  • Improved overall salary structure and reviewed salary midpoint for all levels of associates
  • Increased Spanish-speaking capabilities at the counter by 2%
  • Increased internship program participation by 90% with 100% increase in minority intern participation and over 60% increase in female participation from 2022

Governance Achievements

  • Board is comprised of a majority of directors who are women or from diverse backgrounds
  • Established pay equity policies and procedures
  • Introduced INSP1RE, a fifth associate resource group to support Asian American and Pacific Islander associates

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Increase percentage of branches with bilingual speakers to 63%

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain challenges related to electronic components, chemicals, and manufactured hardscapes
  • Water scarcity risks due to droughts and water restrictions
  • Increased idle time in fleet vehicles
Mitigation Strategies
  • More aggressive inventory policies and collaboration with suppliers
  • Use of drip line irrigation, retention ponds, and reclaimed water for irrigation
  • Fleet management services and telematics to track fuel usage and reduce mileage
  • Programmatic fleet refresh with more fuel-efficient vehicles
  • Evaluation of alternative fuel/electric vehicles

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Compliance with applicable laws and environmental standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
Transition Risks
  • Government regulations on water usage and gas-powered equipment
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for drought-tolerant products and battery-powered equipment

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Portfolio Perennials
  • LESCO Organic Offerings
  • Pro-Trade LL2 Ledge Light
  • Pressure-Regulated Spray Bodies
  • Stormwater Management Products
  • Battery-Powered Equipment & Robotic Mowing
  • Permeable Pavers
  • Recycled Products