Clarke
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1066796 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:15% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:1168335 MWh (2023)
Waste Generated:296.6 tons (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
- Waste reduction
- Renewable energy
- Employee well-being
- Community engagement
- Product sustainability
- Safety
- Public health advocacy
Environmental Achievements
- Maintained carbon neutrality by offsetting 100% of Scopes 1 & 2 emissions.
- Achieved 15% renewable energy from on-site solar.
- Diverted 87% of operational waste from landfill or waste-to-energy.
- Reduced carbon footprint by 44% since 2008.
- Achieved 75% low-footprint vehicle ratio in sales fleet.
Social Achievements
- Launched updated parental leave policy.
- Certified as a Great Place to Work® employer.
- Decreased year-over-year recordable injury rate by 30%.
- 85% coworker participation in annual biometric screening program.
- 2,197 volunteer hours (valued at $100,447) exceeding the goal.
Governance Achievements
- Appointment of first non-family member as President and CEO.
- Implementation of Quarterly Performance Check Ins and Journals.
- Launched peer recognition program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% Carbon Neutrality by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 35% operations electrification by 2030
- Source 25% of electricity from on-site renewable sources by 2030
- Divert 90% of operational waste from landfill or W2E by 2030
- Derive 60% of revenues from NextGen Products & Services by 2030
- Conduct a formal Life Cycle Assessment for 50% of branded/proprietary public health products by 2030
- Achieve 95% coworker retention rate by 2030
- Achieve 95% coworker annual Safety Culture Score by 2030
- Reach 90% participation in annual Biometric Screening program by 2030
- Commit 60% of volunteer hours and efforts to biodiversity projects by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing mosquito resistance to older chemistries.
- High costs, regulations, and public acceptance barriers for new active ingredients.
- Regulatory complexity and negative public perception of mosquito control products.
- Changing weather patterns increasing vector-borne disease outbreaks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development and launch of NextGen products (e.g., Natular® DT Mini).
- Advocacy with U.S. EPA and other regulatory bodies.
- Education and advocacy for public health benefits of mosquito control.
- Expanded market presence domestically and internationally.
- Advanced use of drones for precise and efficient product delivery.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Utilizing green chemistry principles in product design.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changing weather patterns increasing vector-borne disease outbreaks
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, public opposition to mosquito control
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 15 (Life on Land)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Clarke's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Natular®
- Natular DT Mini
Awards & Recognition
- AMCA’s Industry Award (Clark Wood)