Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Good Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced NOx emissions by two-thirds at a China facility.
• Completed a full lighting upgrade to 100% LED fixtures at Rhode Island facility.
• Converted from #2 and #4 fuel oils to natural gas at Moosup, Connecticut facility.
• Belgium operations reduced natural gas usage by 15% and electricity by 12% (normalized for production).
• Germany site certified to ISO 50001 for Energy Management Systems.
• Completed first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory following the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
• Saved $6,000 by recycling intermediate bulk containers.
• Water recycling project projected to save up to $80,000 per year.

Social Achievements

• 100% of global employees participated in safety initiatives.
• Formalized Diversity & Inclusion program.
• Launched TOGETHER, We Are Connected campaign focused on mental wellness.
• Awarded nine Rogers Corporation Scholarships, one Richard C. Berry Scholarship, and one John P. Foley Award.
• Donated approximately 20,000 KN95 masks to local organizations.
• Donated 1,000 masks to a local city COVID-19 task team in Suzhou, China.
• Donated PORON® Comfort insoles to frontline workers.

Governance Achievements

• Consolidated ESG activities under a newly-formed ESG Reporting Steering Committee.
• Consolidated Board’s ESG oversight under the renamed Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee.
• Maintained operations to deliver solid financial returns and mitigate risk for shareholders.
• Implemented a confidential and anonymous ethics hotline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and employee well-being.
• Competition
• Geopolitical uncertainty
• Technology innovation
• Managing climate-related transition and physical risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a global, cross-functional team to coordinate COVID-19 response.
• Implemented restricted access protocols, social distancing, and enhanced disinfection protocols.
• Provided benefit enhancements, including expanded work-from-home policies and incentive pay.
• Established facility-specific business continuity plans.
• Implemented multi-site production capabilities and supplier contingency planning.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Onboarding Survey
• Code of Business Ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Disruptions due to extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, AS 9100, IATF 16949, IRIS Certification

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• PORON® ReSource (46% less petroleum-based chemicals)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Employee health and safety

Environmental Achievements

• Third-party verification of greenhouse gas emissions for 2021 and 2022

Social Achievements

• Extended reporting of employee health and safety metrics

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

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: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Stewardship
• Employee Safety and Development
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Ethical Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions at manufacturing sites by 15.2% between 2021 and 2023.
• Achieved nearly 10% capacity utilization improvement in curamik® operations in 2023.
• Installed new LED lights at facilities in Chandler, Arizona and Woodstock, Connecticut in 2022.
• Sourcing 90% of electricity supply from hydropower at Eschenbach, Germany facility in 2022.
• Installed automated lighting at Narragansett, Rhode Island facility in 2023.
• Commissioned a propane-fueled process heater replacing a fuel oil burning unit at Woodstock, Connecticut facility in 2023, reducing emissions by 16%.
• Collaborated with a neighbor at Evergem, Belgium site in the construction of a wind turbine to meet 100% of Evergem’s electricity needs starting in spring 2024.
• Replaced fluorescent lamps with energy-efficient LEDs at Budapest, Hungary facility in 2023 and implemented motion sensors.
• Reprocessed 100% of intermediate bulk containers through tote recycling initiative in 2023.
• Consistently recycled around 60% of total non-hazardous waste over the last several years.

Social Achievements

• Introduced The Serious 10 Safety Rules and conducted a global campaign to increase awareness.
• Four facilities achieved zero recordable injuries in 2023.
• Offered a global Situational Leadership development training program in 2023.
• Offered multiple employee development programs including My Development Program, Technical Expert Development Program, and STAR Frontline Leadership Program.
• Launched the D! Learning Program/LMS for all salaried employees.
• Established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Women @ Rogers, Mental Health Alliance, and Early Career Development.
• Achieved over 99% completion rate on DEI-related training programs in 2023.
• Launched the “We are Rogers” employee engagement campaign and published “The Impact of Innovation: The Rogers Story.”

Governance Achievements

• Board’s Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee oversees sustainability initiatives.
• Audit Committee examines and evaluates disclosure controls and procedures related to ESG reporting.
• ESG topics reviewed bi-annually by the Board of Directors.
• Maintains a confidential and anonymous ethics hotline for reporting potential violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated)
• Data security risks in products (addressed as not applicable)

Mitigation Strategies

• Dual-sourcing, product standardization, and building buffer inventory for critical materials.
• Internal reviews as part of supplier selection and maintenance processes.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Internal reviews conducted; no independent RBA audits.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Onboarding Survey
• Code of Business Ethics provided to suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB (Technology & Communications Sector), GHG Protocol Corporate Standard

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (EU and China operations)

Third-party Assurance: Cameron-Cole (Limited assurance on GHG data)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• PORON® ReSource (soy-based polyurethane)
• PORON EVExtend®

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Consumption
• GHG Emissions
• Water Usage
• Employee Safety
• Employee Development
• Employee Recognition
• Ethics
• Integrity
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Progress made to reduce energy consumption, GHG emissions and water usage in our operations
• A commitment to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030

Social Achievements

• Focus on employee safety, development, and recognition

Governance Achievements

• Ongoing dedication to conducting business with ethics and integrity and fostering a culture of compliance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Demand environment remains uneven as higher sales in key markets were tempered by higher customer inventory levels
• AES EV/HEV and industrial sales lower impacted by near-term inventory management at key customers
• Macro conditions showing little improvement as regional economic challenges weigh on demand

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented additional manufacturing footprint actions to better meet customer needs and further improve cost structure
• Cost reduction actions to address underutilization in AES from lower power substrate sales

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Reducing CO2 emissions
• Reducing energy consumption
• Reducing GHG emissions
• Reducing water usage
• Employee safety
• Employee development
• Employee recognition
• Ethical business conduct
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Progress made to reduce energy consumption, GHG emissions and water usage in our operations
• Commitment to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030

Social Achievements

• Focus on employee safety, development, and recognition

Governance Achievements

• Ongoing dedication to conducting business with ethics and integrity and fostering a culture of compliance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uneven demand environment with higher customer inventory levels
• Lower EV/HEV and industrial sales impacted by near-term inventory management at key customers
• Regional economic challenges weighing on demand

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented additional manufacturing footprint actions to better meet customer needs and further improve cost structure

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities