Meissner Filtration Products, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% at Castlebar facility
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities
- Environmental Efficiency and Innovation
- GHG Emissions
- Waste Management
- Water and Chemical Management
- Community Engagement and Philanthropy
- Customer Engagement
- Employee Health and Safety
- Human Rights and Labor Protection
- Industry Innovation
- Product Quality and Safety
- Supplier and Value Chain Engagement
- Talent Management and Attractions
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 94% annual reduction in purchased chemicals through chemical reclamation
- 100% water reclamation in electropolishing
- Repurposing 100% of remnant polymers from injection molding
- Use of post-consumer recycled material in packaging
- Elimination of printed product inserts, saving over 1000 acres of forested land annually through Green Docs
Social Achievements
- Launched Customer Experience Committee to improve customer experience
- Rolled out enhanced medical benefits including confidential mental health resources
- Offered complimentary CPR training and certification
- Introduced Kona Café offering wholesome meals at affordable prices
- Launched Learning and Development (L&D) department with leadership program and various training opportunities
- Summer internship program with 100% of surveyed interns recommending the program
Governance Achievements
- Formalization of sustainability oversight structure with Sustainability Manager and Sustainability Advisory Committee
- EcoVadis assessment scoring in the 60th percentile globally
- Development of a Business Continuity Plan including pandemic preparedness
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero carbon footprint
Short-term Goals:
- Submit near-term targets to SBTi for validation by the end of 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions accounting for 85% of 2023 GHG inventory
- Supply chain disturbances, material shortages, and labor shortages
- Potential resource constraints associated with Cobalt-60 for gamma irradiation
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for GHG emission reduction
- Continuous improvements in automation and vertical integration
- Maintaining excess manufacturing capacity
- Pursuing X-ray sterilization as an alternative to gamma irradiation
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Routine screenings of customers and suppliers to ensure ethical expectations and compliance requirements are met
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- CryoVault® Freeze & Thaw Platform (recyclable single-polymer containers)
Awards & Recognition
- Most Innovative Recycling and Reuse Program from the City of Camarillo, California (1997)
- Team Unity Award at Ventura County Corporate Games (2022)