Climate Change Data

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)