Carpenter Technology Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:77.0 GJ per metric ton (2022)
Water Consumption:2.63 million m³ (2022)
Carbon Intensity:3.14 in 2022 (Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- CO₂ emissions intensity decreased by more than 20%
- Completed ISO14001 certification for four major production facilities, representing over 90% of their business
- Established environmental targets to reduce water withdrawal intensity by 5% by 2035 and reduce energy intensity by 5% by 2035.
Social Achievements
- Disclosed human rights management and mitigation strategies
- Various personal engagement programs and an extensive training and development curriculum offered to employees
- Community engagement through financial support and employee volunteerism
Governance Achievements
- Ranked on Forbes America’s Most Cybersecure Companies List
- Board of Directors maintains overall responsibility for ESG matters
- Established ESG Steering Committee to ensure alignment across the enterprise
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 5% by 2035
- Reduce energy intensity by 5% by 2035
- 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 2035
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) to 1.7 due to increased employees undertaking new tasks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in additional training for employees with frequent monitoring and follow-up to address the increased TRIR.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Human Rights Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) engagement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting supply chain
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Mandates and regulations on products and services
- Shifts in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Growth through new sustainable products and markets
- Improved operational performance through increased efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Specialty alloys with lower GHG emissions intensity compared to traditional metal manufacturers
- Sustainable powder packaging initiatives in additive manufacturing
Awards & Recognition
- Ergo Cup Award (Athens, AL location)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:~90% of electricity from carbon-neutral power in 2023
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:3.3 million m3/year (total)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in carbon emission intensity across operations for the second year in a row in calendar year 2023.
- 75% of feedstock used in production is recycled scrap.
- 100% of slag produced in melt operations is recycled.
- 77% of waste was recycled in 2023.
- Energy intensity improved from 85 GJ per metric ton in 2022 to 83 GJ per metric ton in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 1.8 in fiscal year 2024, far below industry rates.
- Launched annual Impact Awards in 2017, donating over $600,000 to various organizations.
- Donated $110,000 in 2023 to various organizations through Impact Award winners.
- Employee-driven community service program, Carpenter Technology Cares, actively engages in community events.
Governance Achievements
- Maintains strong corporate governance practices.
- 40% of Board members are women or ethnically diverse.
- Maintains EthicsPoint®, an anonymous reporting system for ethical violations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by 2035
- 5% reduction in energy intensity by 2035
- 5% reduction in freshwater intensity by 2035
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Transition risks associated with a low-carbon economy (carbon pricing, regulations, consumer preferences).
- Physical risks to supply chain from extreme weather events.
Mitigation Strategies
- Recycling waste heat, converting to electric boilers/furnaces, increasing renewable energy share, improving operational efficiencies.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies (not explicitly stated, but implied by focus on sustainable sourcing).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Supplier program (launched in 2023)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting supply chain
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Regulations on products and services
- Shifts in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Growth through new sustainable products and markets
- Improved operational performance through increased efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes “America’s Most Cybersecure Companies” list (2023)