Callaway Golf Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-2020, 2012-2020)
Reporting Period: 2010-2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,483 tons of CO2 in 2020 (down from 5,294 tons in 2012)
Renewable Energy Share:33% in 2020
Total Energy Consumption:5,753 MWh in 2020 (down from 6,793 MWh in 2012)
Water Consumption:Reduced by more than 2,000,000 gallons per year
Waste Generated:Over 11,000,000 pounds of material recycled since 2010; 1,077,817 pounds of cardboard and 142,900 pounds of metal recycled in 2018
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Health
- Safety
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy usage from 27% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Replaced a 12 million BTU/hr boiler with high-efficiency, low-emission 2.5 million BTU/hr boilers in 2019.
- Installed a battery storage system in 2020 to increase renewable energy usage during peak times.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 15% since 2012 despite increased building occupancy and addition of a data center.
- Recycled 95% of water used in a key manufacturing process at the Chicopee facility.
- Installed a new irrigation system at the Ely Callaway Performance Center using an industry-leading control system and water-efficient sprinklers.
- Used 100% reclaimed water for landscaping at Carlsbad headquarters and more than 80% at the ECPC.
- Reduced water use by more than 2,000,000 gallons per year and eliminated more than 1,000 gallons per year of hazardous chemicals through a patented soft water program.
- Recycled over 11,000,000 pounds of material since 2010.
- Dramatically reduced cardboard packaging usage.
- Implemented a customer order system for optimal shipping carton size.
- Reduced volatile organic emissions by more than 90% with a key golf club component supplier.
Social Achievements
- Monterrey, Mexico manufacturing facility achieved a 99.8% safety rating in a June 2019 government inspection, maintaining STPS PASST Level 3 certification.
Governance Achievements
- Maintains Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, safety aids, and related forms in an Enterprise Level Document Management Center.
- Supplier Code of Conduct sets forth standards for suppliers.
- Licensee agreements establish additional standards of licensee conduct.
- Drives compliance through administrative controls, supplier onboarding, internal and third-party audits, and employee/supplier training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for adverse effects from unusual or severe weather conditions due to seasonality and climate change (e.g., reduced demand for golf products due to unfavorable weather, damage to golf courses).
- Potential negative impact on demand for Jack Wolfskin cold-weather products if global weather patterns trend warmer.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussion of climate-related risks and opportunities at Sustainability Core Team Meetings, reviewed with the Executive Sustainability Committee and Board of Directors.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Use of bluesign® approved fabrics and accessories
- Third-party audits of suppliers’ environmental programs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Drought
- Severe weather
Transition Risks
- Changes in consumer demand due to warmer weather patterns
Reporting Period: 2012-2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,483 tons of CO2 in 2020
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:33% in 2020
Total Energy Consumption:5,753 MWh in 2020
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Health and Safety
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy usage from 27% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 15% since 2012 despite increased building occupancy and addition of a data center.
- Achieved a 35% decrease in annual energy usage through energy incentive programs and efficiency projects.
- Recycled more than 11,000,000 pounds of material since 2010.
- Recycled 1,077,817 pounds of cardboard and 142,900 pounds of metal in 2018.
- Reduced water use by more than 2,000,000 gallons per year through a patented soft water program.
- 95% water recycling in Chicopee golf ball manufacturing facility.
- 100% reclaimed water for landscaping at Carlsbad headquarters and more than 80% at ECPC.
- Reduced volatile organic emissions by more than 90% with a key golf club component supplier.
Social Achievements
- Monterrey, Mexico manufacturing facility achieved a 99.8% safety rating in a June 2019 government inspection.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Use of administrative controls, supplier onboarding review, internal and third-party audits, and employee/supplier training to drive compliance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for adverse effects from unusual or severe weather conditions due to seasonality and climate change.
- Reduced demand for golf products due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussion of climate-related risks and opportunities at Sustainability Core Team Meetings, reviewed with the Executive Sustainability Committee and Board of Directors.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Use of bluesign® approved fabrics and accessories
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding, drought, severe weather
Transition Risks
- Changes in consumer demand due to warmer weather patterns
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: U.S. EPA SmartWay (2017)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed