ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-04 to 2020-03, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:43,616.63 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,223.93 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:29,978.66 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:7,302.45 tCO2e/year (employee commuting and business travel)
Renewable Energy Share:Variable by region (up to 65% in parts of Europe, around 35% in North America, lower in Asia)
Total Energy Consumption:42,548.40 MWh/year
Water Consumption:33,180,872 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.000025 (Scope 1 and 2 intensity figure – Revenue) in FY20
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics and Integrity
- Our People
- Social Responsibility
- Responsible Manufacturing and Service
Environmental Achievements
- Diverted 82% of waste from landfill or incineration in FY20 (up from 45% in FY13)
- Produced 234,940 kWh from photovoltaic (PV) rooftop systems in FY20
- Continued conversion of lighting to LED systems in several locations
Social Achievements
- Launched a pilot program to enable managers and employees to identify hazards and provide feedback on safe work practices (to be expanded globally)
- Delivered over 60 health and wellness events to employees globally in FY20
- Donated over $250,000 to various charitable organizations and supported 10 local communities in FY20
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees and managers completed business ethics and compliance training in FY20
- Board adopted a Code of Business Conduct and a Board of Directors diversity policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Less efficient energy grids in some geographies
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and employee wellbeing
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued conversion to LED lighting and installation of PV systems
- Established an executive steering committee and pandemic response team to manage COVID-19 challenges, released the Forward Together Playbook
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Growth of electric vehicle market, solar and nuclear energy markets
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
Reporting Period: 2021
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
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Developed an internal pandemic guide to help employees and leaders understand protocols and provided tips for safe and positive interactions with colleagues.
- Greatly expanded the use of online collaboration tools and hosted virtual coffee chats to make up for the loss of social interaction.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic presented ATS with a highly uncertain environment at the start of fiscal 2021, including some delayed and cancelled orders.
- Travel restrictions and temporary closures at some customer sites disrupted our after-sales services and project installation activities and added costs to some projects.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adopted critical new health and safety practices such as physical distancing, remote work and flexible schedules to keep employees safe.
- Adapted and found creative ways to overcome pandemic-related obstacles.
- Switched to digital tools, collaborating across regions and businesses, and pushing themselves to find new ways to meet high standards and expectations.
- Adjusted our transportation business by divesting and closing non-strategic facilities and small branch offices to help mitigate a downturn in transportation markets and sharpen our focus on electric vehicles.
- Expanded and accelerated our use of digital tools to generate leads and expand our marketing reach (virtual expo, new websites, webinars, videos).
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