Climate Change Data

Mueller Industries, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:700,000 tCO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3 combined in 2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:63,926 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:100,414 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:546,277 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:14% (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:393,761,000 kWh (2022)
Water Consumption:144,239,000 gallons (2022)
Waste Generated:12,788,142 pounds (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Employee Relations, Health and Safety, and Community Engagement
  • Environmental Impact
  • Sustainability and the Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total recordable injury rate (TRIR) by 47% in the last ten years.
  • 94% of all production waste recycled in 2022.
  • Increased recycled content of copper alloy products.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a respectful workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
  • Engaged with employees to solicit qualitative feedback.
  • Supported local communities through various initiatives.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a robust compliance program covering various areas including financial reporting, insider trading, business ethics, and anti-corruption.
  • Established a risk oversight framework involving the Board of Directors and its committees.
  • Updated Insider Trading Policy in February 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential impacts of climate change on facilities and operations (rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, energy costs, water scarcity, extreme weather events).
  • Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in state-of-the-art pollution control equipment.
  • Implementing energy conservation measures (new lighting, efficient motors, etc.).
  • Implementing ISO 50001 Energy Management System.
  • Exploring renewable energy options (co-generation, battery storage).
  • Replacing propane-powered industrial trucks with electric models.
  • Implementing programs to reduce fresh water consumption (recirculation systems, purification systems).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (communicated to suppliers representing 65% of total vendor spend)
  • Due diligence management system consistent with OECD guidelines for minerals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rising sea levels
  • Increasing temperatures
  • Enhanced fire risk
  • Enhanced water scarcity
  • Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and flooding
Transition Risks
  • Increased CO2 and/or energy costs and related taxation
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for copper products due to electrification of transportation and renewable energy generation
  • Increased demand for copper products in energy-efficient systems

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001 (85% of facilities), ISO 14001-2015 (2 facilities), AS9100D, IATF 16949