Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance & Risk Mitigation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced foam waste in landfills by over 135,000 pounds (equivalent of 97,707 cubic feet) through packaging re-engineering.
- 66% of U.S. distribution centers, the new Toronto distribution center, and corporate headquarters have LED lighting, significantly reducing energy consumption.
- Successfully re-engineered packaging for approximately 1,136 Global Industrial Exclusive Brands™ products to exclude foam.
Social Achievements
- Launched a Corporate Day of Service, partnering with Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults to enhance their outdoor campus.
- Contributed over $50,000 in cash and product donations to various organizations.
- Introduced new employee wellness initiatives, including enhanced benefits, leadership training, and paid parental leave.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented local safety committees at each distribution center to enhance safety culture.
- Adopted an annual Say-on-Pay advisory vote.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of compliance infrastructure and amended or passed new policies.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
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
- Water bottle filling stations, outdoor benches and picnic tables made from recycled plastic, energy-efficient appliances from Indoff, LLC
Awards & Recognition
- Comparably Best Leadership Teams (2022, 2023), Best CEOs for Diversity (2023), Best CEOs for Women (2021), Best CEO (2020), Best Places to Work in New York (2021), Best Product & Design Team (2021)