Textron Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Our Communities and Charitable Giving
- The Environment
- Our People
- Ethics and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Completed more than 150 sustainability projects, saving $2.6 million and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7,700 metric tons, landfill disposal by 800,000 pounds, and water use by 40 million gallons.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a parental leave policy for non-bargained salaried and hourly U.S.-based employees.
- Offered a wide range of well-being services for employees and their families.
- Reimbursed $7.9 million to employees via the Education Assistance Program.
- More than 100,000 online professional and technical development courses completed by employees.
Governance Achievements
- Annual risk-based Ethics and Compliance Action Plans implemented across business units.
- 99% of responding employees agreed that Textron expects them to conduct business with high ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (based on 2018 survey).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Zero adverse environmental impact
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocols of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resource Institute, ISO 14064-3
Certifications: ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 (Kautex facilities)
Third-party Assurance: ANSI-accredited independent third party
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 Women on Boards Winning “W” Company
- Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women (rank 179th)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Health
- Sustainability
- Resiliency
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Ethics & Compliance
- Charitable Giving
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by 20%
- Reduced energy use intensity by 10%
- Reduced water use intensity by 10%
- Reduced waste generation intensity by 10%
- Completed 145 sustainability projects saving over $2 million and reducing GHG emissions by over 5,500 metric tons
- Textron Aviation offset carbon emissions with wind energy, avoiding approximately 100,000 metric tons of GHG emissions annually
- Textron Aviation's service center reduced energy consumption by 30% with LED lighting
- Kautex reduced scrap in fuel tank manufacturing by 7,490 kg/year
- Kautex reused 88% of equipment for quoted projects, valued at $260 million
- Textron Aviation implemented responsible land management practices on nearly 1,000 acres of grassland
Social Achievements
- Launched Achieve 2025 initiative with goals for safety, health, sustainability, and resiliency
- Improved worksite well-being scores
- Increased recruiting efforts at HBCUs and partnerships with diverse professional organizations
- Increased participation with diversity organizations at core schools by more than 60%
- Hosted a summer internship program for nearly 700 interns with a conversion rate to full-time positions exceeding 65%
- Supported community-based workforce development programs like Textron Systems ELEVATE, Manufacturing Day in a Box, Manufacturing Academy, and Reaching Potential through Manufacturing (RPM)
- Conducted an enterprise engagement survey with over 21,000 responses
- Recognized employees through the Chairman’s Award for Innovation
- Employed 3,739 veterans (15.2% of U.S. employees)
Governance Achievements
- Established a five-year enterprise-wide set of goals called Achieve 2025
- Implemented a robust Ethics and Compliance Program with annual risk assessments and action plans
- Established Business Conduct Guidelines and Global Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy
- Provided compliance training modules to over 113,000 employees
- Implemented data privacy safeguards and compliance training
- Adopted a “Live Secure” approach to information security programs
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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- Achieve 2025 goals by 2025: 20% reduction in TRIR, 20% reduction in GHG emissions, 10% reduction in waste, water, and energy, 20% improvement in well-being scores, 90% or better average property loss prevention ranking
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Racial equity issues
- Environmental impacts from past operations (Mashapaug Pond remediation)
Mitigation Strategies
- Formed pandemic response teams, implemented safety protocols, enabled remote work, and supported communities with PPE and supplies
- Recommitted to forging a more inclusive and diverse community at Textron
- Developed and implemented a phased remediation plan for Mashapaug Pond, resulting in the creation of a neighborhood park
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Working with suppliers to carry out resource improvement projects
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001 and 45001 (Kautex facilities)
Third-party Assurance: ANSI-accredited independent third party (for GHG emissions)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-Z-GO RXV ELiTE lithium-ion powered golf cars
- Sustainable aviation interiors
- Kautex Rhapsody fuel system
- Howe & Howe Thermite RS3 robotic firefighter
- Bell EDAT system
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes’ 2020 World’s Best Employers (#133)
- A- rating by CDP
- Providence Business News’ Innovative Collaboration Award
- Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award
- 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company
- HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award (Textron Systems)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by almost 15% in 2021, on track to meet the 20% reduction goal by 2025.
- Reduced waste generation intensity by 7% in 2021.
- Textron Aviation offset carbon emissions with wind energy, using 79% renewable energy.
- Textron Specialized Vehicles upgraded production lines to LED lighting, saving approximately $200,000 per year and reducing energy usage.
Social Achievements
- Expanded recruiting efforts at HBCUs and partnered with diverse professional organizations.
- Launched new ERGs related to sustainability (Bell Employees for Environmental Sustainability and Textron Systems’ Eco-Systems).
- Improved overall employee engagement score from previous survey.
Governance Achievements
- First time mapping disclosures to TCFD and SASB recommendations, providing additional transparency on climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Established Textron Human Rights Commitment.
- Annual risk-based Ethics and Compliance Action Plans implemented.
Climate Goals & Targets
- TSV pledged that 75% of its product offerings by model will be offered as full electric or hybrid by 2035
- 20% reduction in TRIR by 2025
- 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity by 2025
- 10% reduction in waste, water, and energy intensity by 2025
- 20% improvement in well-being worksite survey score by 2025
- 90% or better average property loss prevention ranking by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Residual pandemic impact on company revenue affecting progress on energy and water intensity goals.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued identification and implementation of energy efficiency and water resource efficiency projects.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Textron Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Other Business Partners
- Rigorous process to assess suppliers prior to allowing Textron information to be processed, stored or transmitted by third parties.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and electric vehicles
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: ANSI accredited independent third party
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Beechcraft Denali aircraft with more sustainable engine
- Electric vehicles from Textron Specialized Vehicles (E-Z-GO Liberty, TUG Alpha 1, TUG 660 LI Belt Loader, Jacobsen Eclipse 360 ELiTE Lithium Mower)
- Howe & Howe’s all-electric firefighting robot, Thermite EV2
Awards & Recognition
- U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award (Textron Systems)
- Inclusion in Military Times’ “Best for Vets” list (Textron Systems)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 21% (compared to 2019 baseline)
- Reduced waste generation intensity by 17% (compared to 2019 baseline)
- Sourced over 40% of electricity use from renewable energy
Social Achievements
- 32.3% of managers in U.S. operations are diverse employees
- Over 1,400 employees participated in the Education Assistance Program
- 50% of 2022 college interns converted to full-time or second internships in 2023
- Over 95% of employees agreed Textron expects them to conduct business with the highest ethical standards (based on a Culture of Compliance survey)
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust Ethics and Compliance Helpline available to all employees
- Implemented “Live Secure” IT security awareness program
- Received various awards including Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies, Forbes World’s Best Employers, and Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased energy consumption due to increased manufacturing activities
- Slight increase in water consumption due to increased manufacturing activities
- Managing climate-related risks such as severe weather events and rising sea levels
Mitigation Strategies
- Participation in the Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program to identify and implement energy efficiency projects
- Completion of responsible water management projects with anticipated annual savings
- Implementation of Loss Prevention and Enterprise Risk Management programs to assess and mitigate climate change risks
- Development and implementation of crisis management plans to address potential risks to facilities
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of sustainable aviation solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Kautex facilities), ISO 45001 (Kautex facilities), National Air Transportation Association’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses (Textron Aviation service centers)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electrically powered aircraft (Pipistrel)
- Lithium-ion battery technology in E-Z-GO, Jacobsen, and TUG products
- Beechcraft Denali with a more sustainable engine
- Kautex Pentatonic battery system
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Forbes World’s Best Employers
- Forbes World’s Top Female Friendly Companies
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Handshake’s Early Talent Award
- Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges & University Engineering Schools
- U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
- Lingxuan Innovation Award (Kautex)
- Automotive Division Award (Kautex)
- Chairman’s Award for Innovation in the Sustainability category (Kautex)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 29% compared to 2019 baseline year
- 43% of Textron’s electricity use was from renewable sources
- Completed more than 190 projects at our facilities worldwide to reduce energy use and conserve natural resources
- Reduced absolute water use by 7% year-over-year
- Reduced waste generation intensity by 18% compared to 2019 baseline year
Social Achievements
- 33.2% of managers in our U.S. operations are women or people of color
- More than 65% of our 2023 college interns converted to full-time positions or second internships in 2024
- Textron reimbursed more than $6.3 million to more than 1,300 employees enrolled in approved degree or certification programs
- Bell and Textron Systems were recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with a 2023 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
Governance Achievements
- Launched Textron’s updated Business Conduct Guidelines
- Employees completed more than 14,600 live training hours and over 163,000 online training courses on ethics & compliance topics
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by 20% (by 2025)
- Reduce energy use intensity by 10% (by 2025)
- Reduce water use intensity by 10% (by 2025)
- Reduce waste generation intensity by 10% (by 2025)
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Textron Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Other Business Partners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (at some locations)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Nexus eVTOL platform demonstrator
- Nuuva V300 hybrid electric cargo aircraft
- Electric vehicles from Textron Specialized Vehicles
- SustainableAdvantage carbon offset program
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Wall Street Journal Best Managed Companies
- Forbes America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
- Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Handshake Early Talent Awards
- Match 2023 Campus Forward Awards
- HBCU Top Supporter
- FAA William “Bill” O’Brien Diamond Award of Excellence (ATAC)