S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-07 to 2019-06, 2023, July 2015 to June 2016)
Reporting Period: 2018-07 to 2019-06
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:34%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Plastic Waste Reduction
- Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention
- Forest Protection
- Ingredient Transparency
- Workplace Culture
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to 2000 baseline
- Achieved 100% zero manufacturing waste to landfill across all factories
- 34% of energy use came from renewable sources
- Removed more than 1.7 million kilograms of plastic from primary packaging
- Launched Windex® Vinegar Ocean Plastic bottles made from 100% recycled ocean plastic
Social Achievements
- Reached more than 1.7 million people with health education on mosquito-borne diseases
- Opened nine Plastic Bank recycling centers in Indonesia, creating economic opportunities for families
- Supported the construction of 10 health posts in rural Rwanda, increasing access to healthcare
- Opened the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center in Racine, Wisconsin
- Achieved global ingredient transparency for products sold in nearly every country
Governance Achievements
- Shared the scientific criteria behind Greenlist™, their ingredient selection program
- Published a white paper on building trust through transparency
- Received numerous awards for workplace excellence from Great Place to Work®
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand the number of concentrated refill options for SC Johnson products by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Make 100 percent of SC Johnson plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
- Triple the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic content in SC Johnson packaging by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Low plastic recycling rates globally
- Lack of waste collection infrastructure in many developing countries
- Consumer reluctance to adopt concentrated refills
- High cost and less appealing aesthetics of PCR plastics
- Microplastic pollution from clothing fibers
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnership with Plastic Bank to build recycling centers
- Expansion of concentrated refill options
- Using ocean-bound plastic and Social Plastic® in packaging
- Advocating for curbside recycling of plastic film
- Engaging with communities and stakeholders to raise awareness
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing 100% of natural raw materials from sustainably managed forests by 2020
- Using 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil
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
- Concentrated refills
- Windex® Vinegar Ocean Plastic bottles
- Social Plastic® bottles
Awards & Recognition
- Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management Goal Setting
- Environmental Care Community Award (Indonesia)
- Global Conservation Hero award (Conservation International)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:35%
ESG Focus Areas
- Plastic Waste Reduction
- Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention
- Community Empowerment
- Sustainability
- Transparency
Environmental Achievements
- 55% of packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable
- 22% use of post-consumer recycled content in packaging
- 28% reduction in virgin plastic packaging
- Global greenhouse gas emissions are down 66% since 2000.
- More than a third of our energy use now comes from renewable sources.
- Completed Waxbird Commons, reducing energy consumption at headquarters.
Social Achievements
- $10 million commitment to advance spatial repellent distribution, fund malaria prevention education and establish health clinics in rural Kenyan communities.
- $1.5 million commitment to resources for combatting malaria in remote areas of Tanzania.
- Partnership with Plastic Bank recovered the equivalent of 3.3 billion plastic bottles.
- 1MM+ people served annually by SC Johnson health clinics
- 26 countries where our health initiatives have made impact
- 600+ charitable organizations supported across the globe
- 7MM+ units of SC Johnson products donated
- Millions of people impacted by our charitable giving initiatives
- Partnership with Save the Children to distribute 20,000 backpacks of school supplies.
- Partnership with Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for low-income families.
Governance Achievements
- Joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
- Publicly reports on progress toward a circular economy for plastics.
- Increased transparency about ingredients through WhatsInsideSCJohnson.com.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 manufacturing intensity emissions by 90% by 2025.
- Increase the amount of post-consumer recycled content in our plastic packaging to 25% by 2025.
- Make 70% of our plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Plastic waste crisis, particularly its impact on oceans.
- Low recycling rates for plastic film.
- High amount of waste generated daily in Latin America.
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched The Blue Paradox exhibit to raise awareness.
- Partnered with Plastic Bank to collect plastic waste near oceans.
- Sponsored curbside plastic film recycling pilots.
- Partnered with CEMPRE and La Anónima to increase recycling rates in Argentina and Chile.
- Partnered with BioBox to increase plastic recycling in Mexico City.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- RSPO-certified palm oil
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Certifications: LEED® Gold Certification (Waxbird Commons)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods
- STEM pest control products
Awards & Recognition
- Product of the Year (STEM)
- World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®
- Global Leadership For a Better World Award
- We the Peoples Global Leadership Award
- Male Ally Award
Reporting Period: July 2015 to June 2016
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:32.7%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Transparency
- Environmental Protection
- Improving Lives
- Responsible Sourcing
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from global manufacturing sites by 51.7% versus 2000 baseline
- Achieved 32.7% renewable energy use globally
- Reduced global manufacturing waste by 76% since 2000
- Achieved zero manufacturing waste-to-landfill at 11 manufacturing sites
- Increased post-consumer-recycled (PCR) material in packaging
Social Achievements
- Donated at least $15 million in product and resources to support families in need (Zika response)
- Launched a global website to educate about mosquito bite prevention
- Partnered with Sesame Street on a mosquito bite prevention campaign
- Exceeded best-in-class safety ratings for the fifth year in a row
- Received numerous Best Workplace recognitions
Governance Achievements
- Launched Glade® Fresh Citrus Blossoms collection with 100% fragrance ingredient transparency
- Expanded ingredient transparency program to Europe
- Advocated for TSCA reform
- Earned 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High demand for insect repellents during Zika virus outbreak
- Need to increase access and use of ingredient information in Europe
- Maintaining quality and consumer appeal while lightweighting products
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased production of insect repellents at multiple plants
- Launched user-friendly whatsinsidescjohnson.com website in Europe
- Implemented product redesign and improved packaging to reduce weight and waste
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Risk-based, annual cycle of surveying and auditing suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
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
- Green Power Leadership Award from the EPA
- Founders Force for Good Award (Fisk Johnson)