Climate Change Data

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,716,197 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:685,892 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,510 tCO2e/year (location-based), 2,523 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:1,027,792 tCO2e/year
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

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Safety
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Conducted a carbon footprint baseline audit, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
  • Established GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050.
  • Introduced 100 electric pickups to the fleet.
  • Evaluating battery-powered chainsaws and hybrid aerial lifts.

Social Achievements

  • Supported employees and communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Created partnerships for job training (PowerCorpsPHL, SkillBridge).
  • Provided tree trimmings to zoos.
  • CEO joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Board-level ESG Committee.
  • Appointed a full-time Director of ESG.
  • Developed a Code of Business Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve GHG reduction targets by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Impacts of climate change on business operations and increased frequency of severe weather events.
  • Competition for talent in a constrained market.
  • Managing Scope 3 emissions across the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a sustainability roadmap with objectives and commitments.
  • Implementing carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
  • Modernizing fleet and tooling to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
  • Partnering with organizations for job training and talent development.
  • Working with customers and suppliers to advance sustainability best practices.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Asplundh suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and conduct business ethically.
  • Mindful of supplier diversity and support inclusive workplaces.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Hurricanes
  • Wildfires
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Renewable natural gas projects
  • Solar energy projects
  • Bulk battery storage projects
  • Microgrid projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards (Infrastructure: Engineering and Construction Services and Infrastructure: Electric Utilities and Power Generators), UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15

Asplundh's contributions to these SDGs are detailed throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric vehicles
  • Battery-powered tools
  • Hybrid aerial lifts

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:449,464 tCO2e (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:449,464 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:866 tCO2e
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:Scope 1 intensity metric tracked (tCO2e/hours worked)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 4.4% while hours worked increased by 3.7% compared to a 2017 baseline. Scope 1 intensity metric declined from 0.00707 in 2017 to 0.00652 in 2023.
  • Reduced Home Office electricity consumption by 42% compared to a 2017 baseline.
  • Nearly all waste generated from the Home Office is converted to renewable energy.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a comprehensive DEI policy.
  • Expanded DEI training to senior executives, regional managers, and Home Office employees.
  • Launched a first business resource group (BRG) for women at the Company’s Home Office.

Governance Achievements

  • Published Asplundh’s first sustainability report.
  • Received Carlyle’s ESG Fast Mover Award — Americas.
  • Added information on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the Code of Business Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Further deployment of hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Expand Scope 2 reporting to include regional offices.
Short-term Goals:
  • Further Scope 3 emissions analysis and identification of areas for improvement with suppliers and employees.

Environmental Challenges

  • Slowdown in the delivery of BEVs required to meet Asplundh’s needs.
  • Supply chain and production hurdles impacting BEV production.
  • Challenges in conducting a thorough Scope 3 emissions analysis.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Pivoted to focus on hybrid vehicles.
  • Deployed 32 hybrid vehicles for safety directors, vegetation managers, and supervisors.
  • Piloted an Electric Power Take-Off (ePTO) for aerial devices.
  • Engaging with original equipment manufacturers to drive innovation and cost-effective solutions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Challenges in transitioning to renewable energy sources
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards: Electric Utilities and Power Generators Sustainability Accounting Standard and Engineering and Construction Services Sustainability Accounting Standard, Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA)

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Canada)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Carlyle’s ESG Fast Mover Award for the Americas