WASH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:0.53 kg CO2e/mile (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (via EACs)
ESG Focus Areas
- Our Team
- The Environment
- Sustainable Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Introduced a waste-to-landfill program achieving zero waste from unserviceable machines at production facilities.
- Installed a water recycling system saving over 2.5 million gallons of water.
- Modernized vehicle fleet improving fuel efficiency by 50%.
- Purchased 100% renewable electricity via EACs.
- LED lighting upgrade in Mississauga facility reducing energy consumption by 48.5% and preventing 31.6 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
Social Achievements
- Completed over 1,700 hours of safety training.
- Associate engagement scores remained consistent.
- Canadian associates partnered with Childhood Cancer Canada generating over $430K in donations.
- Hercules installed new washers and dryers for Ronald McDonald House.
Governance Achievements
- 75% of Board of Directors are independent.
- Created a Digital & Sustainability Board of Directors Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Migrate 95% of machine fleet to non-collecting payment types
- Achieve independent certification for workplace experience
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce WASH’s direct environmental footprint by 50%
Environmental Challenges
- Safety scores fell short of expectations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Redoubling efforts to ensure associate safety, including improved incident reporting and management.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI