Climate Change Data

AirBoss of America Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Rights and Ethics Codes
  • Emissions impacts
  • Good business ethics
  • Energy and water use
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Gender and minority representation

Environmental Achievements

  • Most manufacturing facilities are ISO 14001 registered; Kitchener, Ontario, Scotland Neck, North Carolina and Auburn Hills, Michigan facilities are ISO 14001:2015 certified.
  • Utilizes external specialists for safe and proper disposal of waste products.
  • Careful handling of hazardous materials following regulations.
  • Emissions at manufacturing facilities are carefully tracked for improvement.
  • Decreasing water and energy demand through technological improvements and recycling.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
  • Participation in philanthropic causes.

Governance Achievements

  • Overall corporate governance policies apply to all divisions and locations.
  • Governance policies and procedures strive to ensure ESG goals and objectives are maintained and improved.
  • Governance objectives and policies ensure that not only governmental and regulatory requirements are met, but also that there is a framework for improvement and development.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased volatility in commodity prices for natural and synthetic rubber, steel and other key ingredients.
  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and financial results.
  • Competition and price pressure in custom rubber compounding, engineered products and industrial rubber product market segments.
  • Dependence on key customers (one customer represented approximately 40% of consolidated net sales in 2021).
  • Risk of product liability and warranty claims.
  • Potential production disruptions caused by fire, natural disaster, pandemic, labor conflicts, or supply chain disruptions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on process improvement initiatives and developing effective purchase and pricing strategies.
  • Credit facility of $250 million.
  • Continuous maintenance and upgrading of equipment.
  • Regular investments in capacity and efficiency across its operations.
  • Multiple supply sources for raw materials.
  • Commercial general liability insurance.
  • Regular assessment of workplace safety policies and procedures.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016