VSE Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Governance Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total water consumption by approximately 6% as compared to 2018
- Reduced Site Energy Source Intensity and Source Energy Source Intensity by approximately 5.6% and 5.7%, respectively, as compared to 2018
- Aviation segment developing a comprehensive paper, packaging and plastic recycling program
- Fleet segment diverted approximately 289 net tons of packing and shipping material from landfills
- Federal and Defense Services segment sustainably disposed of approximately 26,000 pounds of universal waste and hazardous waste
Social Achievements
- Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) of 1.13 (benchmark 1.50, industry average 2.80)
- Days Away From Work (DART) of 0.79 (benchmark 1.0, industry average 1.50)
- Workforce is approximately 31% female and 69% male; 42% of employees identify with a racial minority; 17% are Veterans
- Implemented new safety protocols and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Formalized VSE Inclusion Policy and implemented a round-table series to encourage open dialogue and feedback amongst employees
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a comprehensive governance structure for managing cybersecurity, privacy and data protection risks
- Information security program aligned with NIST, CIS, and CMMC frameworks
- Robust breach response protocols
- Independent third-party assessment of information security program
- Cybersecurity awareness training for employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Fleet segment worked to offset the effects of supply chain disruptions
- Implemented new safety protocols and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Aviation segment exceeded revenue and adjusted operating profit targets despite pandemic
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable practices (waste reduction, energy conservation)
- Reduced environmental impacts (material reuse)
- Energy and water efficiency
- Employee talent attraction, development, and retention
- Workforce diversity and inclusion
- Safe and healthy work environment
- Community engagement
- Board diversity and independence
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Third-party anti-corruption
- Compliance and ethical behavior
Environmental Achievements
- Launched inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
- Reduced environmental impacts by reusing materials and working with vendors to restore parts
Social Achievements
- Implemented Total Rewards strategy focusing on compensation, benefits, recognition, well-being, and learning and development
- Integrated inclusion and diversity into company culture
- Supported employee participation in charitable initiatives and community engagements
Governance Achievements
- Nominated a Board with a majority of independent directors
- Held executive sessions of independent directors
- Constituted board committees with only independent members
- Managed cybersecurity and data protection risks through Board oversight and monthly security reviews
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Adherence to Supplier Code of Conduct