Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human capital management
• Business ethics
• Privacy and data security
• Board diversity and independence
• Board oversight of ESG
• Environmental Management
• Climate Change & GHG Emissions
• Energy Management & Usage
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• Partnered with Uber Freight to optimize freight logistics and reduce CO2 emissions (quantified emissions avoided via dashboard, but specific numbers not provided).
• American Freight's website encourages local purchases to reduce transportation emissions.
• Most brands implemented energy-efficient LED lighting.
• The Vitamin Shoppe recycled 1,600 tons of cardboard and 15,600 lbs of e-waste.
• American Freight refurbished over 305,000 appliances, recycling over 97,000 units.
• Badcock and American Freight named most improved retailers for responsible wood sourcing.

Social Achievements

• Established a centralized FRG DEI committee.
• Expanded recruitment tools to attract diverse talent.
• Encouraged flexible and hybrid working.
• Boosted FRG benefits program to include health and wellness packages.
• Piloted a formal mentorship program.
• Published a DEI policy.
• The Vitamin Shoppe rolled out unconscious bias training and introduced DEI KPIs.
• Pet Supplies Plus founded a Women in Business employee resource group.

Governance Achievements

• Refreshed Code of Conduct and established Board oversight of ESG program.
• Linked executive pay incentives to ESG progress.
• Developed standalone policies covering ESG, DEI, and Human Rights.
• Amended charters of Nominating & Corporate Governance and Audit Committees to include ESG oversight.
• Implemented a 24/7/365 independent whistleblower hotline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Collecting data on energy usage and recycling rates across brands to measure total carbon footprint.
• Addressing potential climate-related risks and complying with SEC's proposed climate-related disclosure requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

• Exploring ways to collect data on energy usage and recycling rates.
• Closely monitoring SEC's proposed requirements on climate-related disclosures.
• Prioritizing emissions reductions in logistics, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supply chain sustainability.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Badcock and American Freight are members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and conduct vendor questionnaires on raw material sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Awards & Recognition

• Badcock and American Freight named most improved retailers for responsible wood sourcing.