iRobot Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,625 tons CO2e (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Product Quality & Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recyclability / Packaging
- Energy Efficiency & Performance
- Data Privacy & Security
- Supply Chain Oversight
- Climate Change
- Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
- Labor Practices
- Employee Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- STEM Education
- Philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Approximately 132,000 pounds of iRobot batteries were recycled in North America in 2021 (18% increase from the prior year).
- Product packaging is 93% paper-based (by weight) and recyclable.
- 404,938 kWh of energy saved at Bedford HQ through carbon reduction projects, resulting in 52 tons of CO2e reduction.
- London office received the 2019 Environmental Green Apple Gold Award for recycling over 70% of waste.
Social Achievements
- Launched LinkedIn Learning platform for employee training and development.
- Invested $100 million in J.P. Morgan Chase’s Empower money market funds distributed by four Minority Depository Institutions.
- Expanded STEM Education program by establishing seven partnerships with community-based children’s organizations.
- Provided sponsorships to professional organizations focused on assisting underrepresented talent (MA Conference for Women, Grace Hopper Conference, AfroTech, National Society for Black Engineers).
Governance Achievements
- Roomba j7 Series achieved TUV SUD cyber security certification.
- Joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in April 2020.
- Rolled out Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with RBA to all direct material suppliers.
- Established a Supplier Diversity Program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to global events and geopolitical instability.
- Managing the environmental impact of manufacturing and operations.
- Ensuring data privacy and security of connected products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic supply chain diversification (e.g., Malaysia-based manufacturing).
- Implementation of carbon reduction projects at Bedford HQ.
- Robust Risk Lifecycle Management process for product security.
- Continuous monitoring and improvement of supplier labor practices through audits and RBA membership.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 60% of Tier 1 supplier facilities audited in the RBA Validated Audit Process (VAP) in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with RBA
- Supplier Diversity Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Call2Recycle’s “Leaders in Sustainability” for six consecutive years
- 2019 Environmental Green Apple Gold Award for London office