Climate Change Data

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)