Terex Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Governance
- Diversity
- Citizenship
- Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Achievements
- Targeting a 15% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2024 (from 2019 baseline)
- Targeting a 15% reduction in energy intensity by 2024 (from 2019 baseline)
- Increased production of electric and hybrid machines
Social Achievements
- Established a cross-functional Coronavirus Response Team to ensure employee safety during the pandemic
- Mobilized a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee focused on training, development, recruitment, and inclusion
- Made progress towards increasing women's representation in leadership, line roles, and overall workforce
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Business Practices Advocates program to drive responsible business practices
- Maintained a Terex Helpline for reporting unethical or illegal conduct
- Implemented a Code of Ethics and Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 15% by 2024 (from 2019 baseline)
- Reduce energy intensity by 15% by 2024 (from 2019 baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Unprecedented operational challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a cross-functional Coronavirus Response Team, implemented strict preventive guidelines, and encouraged remote work where possible
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB standards
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric and hybrid machines
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:50,593 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:31,197 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:19,396 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:12.08% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:84,348 MWh/year
Carbon Intensity:Reduced emissions intensity by 14.95% since 2019.
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Energy Conservation
- Safety
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ethical Business Culture
- Supply Chain Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by approximately 13.6% compared to 2019.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 8% during the same period.
- Achieved LEED Gold certification for Genie's Monterrey, Mexico facility.
- Two South Dakota sites and eight Northern Ireland sites operate on 100% renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- 89% team member participation in the 2023 Engagement Survey.
- Improved team member and manager Net Promoter Scores.
- Launched nine team member Affinity Groups with over 550 participants.
- Increased representation of women and under-represented groups.
- MP Hosur surpassed 3,000 days with No Lost Time Injuries.
Governance Achievements
- High passing rate (97%) on compliance controls.
- Implemented a Business Practices Advocates program.
- Diverse and independent Board of Directors (33% women, 33% racially diverse).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve GHG emission reductions aligned with Net Zero.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase female representation in leadership to 24%, management to 25%, line roles to 20%, and all women to 24% globally by 2030.
- Achieve minority representation goals in the US by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- 15% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by year-end 2024.
- 15% reduction in global energy intensity by year-end 2024.
- 0.2 Lost Time Rate and 1.0 Total Recordable Incident Rate by year-end 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in total recordable and lost time injury rates in 2022.
- Scope 3 emissions pose challenges in measurement and management.
Mitigation Strategies
- Re-evaluated existing health and safety systems.
- Refocused on common injury drivers and re-engaged leaders in safety processes.
- Developed a tiered approach to GHG emissions reduction, focusing on 12 key locations.
- Assessing and reporting on 15 associated Scope 3 categories.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Approximately 800 suppliers surveyed (92% of 2022 direct material spend)
Responsible Procurement
- Terex Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: LEED Gold (Genie Monterrey factory)
Third-party Assurance: EcoAct
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 SDGs; 7 with greatest impact identified
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric and hybrid equipment; recycling systems; lithium-ion batteries for Genie lifts.
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023
- Terex MP India award for “Outstanding Work for Sustainable Development”
- Genie’s 2023 IAPA Sustainability Award
- Genie Hybrid Z®-45 FE articulating boom lift named “Access Equipment of the Year”
- Genie GS™ Lithium-Ion Scissor Lifts received the 2022 “Innovative Iron” Award
- Terex MP Bronze Award from ROSPA
- Genie electric S®-60 DC and hybrid S-60 FE telescopic boom lifts awarded “Access Equipment of the Year”
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:56,162 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:34,287 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:21,875 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:11.7%
Total Energy Consumption:93,166 MWh/year (Electricity) + 175,236 MWh/year (Fuel)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Water Conservation
- Biodiversity
- Workplace Safety
- Culture & Inclusion
- Human Rights
- Responsible Procurement
- Ethical Conduct
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Exceeded the goal of a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by reaching a 19% reduction at year-end 2023.
- Decreased energy intensity by 12.4% from the 2019 baseline.
- Increased on-site annual renewable energy generation by 33% from 2022 to 2023.
- 8 material processing plants in Northern Ireland and 2 Utilities plants in South Dakota are powered by 100% renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- Achieved a 78.9% favorability score for Culture & Inclusion in the 2023 engagement survey.
- Reached a 78.2% favorability score in the 2023 Engagement Index.
- Launched an Urban Forestation Drive in March 2024, planting 3,000 trees.
- Awarded “Strategic Partner of the Year” by the NOW Group for supporting people with learning difficulties and autism.
- Received the “Equality 100 Award” from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
Governance Achievements
- Achieved ~100% completion on annual compliance certifications, annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and Code training.
- Improved the annual certification and conflicts of interest disclosure process through automation.
- 100% pass rate on applicable compliance controls for 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 15% by 2024 (already exceeded in 2023)
- Reduce energy intensity by 15% by 2024 (already exceeded in 2023)
- TRIR of 1.4 and an LTIR of 0.4 by 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Capturing Scope 3 emissions across global operations.
- Consistent incident rates despite HSE efforts.
- Data limitations due to recent acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG).
Mitigation Strategies
- Completed a discovery assessment of Scope 3 emissions in early 2024.
- Revised near-term incident rate targets for 2026.
- Developing tailored water strategies based on water risk assessments.
- Implementing stricter controls on material movement and hand injuries.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 75% response rate for first human rights risk assessment
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: EcoAct
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through alternative power options, responsible procurement, waste reduction, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric and hybrid products; recycling systems; equipment for sustainable applications
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024
- AEM Advocacy GOLD Award 2023