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