Climate Change Data

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

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities