Garrett Motion Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Cleaner, Safer Vehicles
- Culture of Innovation
- Responsible Operations
Environmental Achievements
- Improved environmental metrics through increased data collection and automation; CDP Climate Change score of B.
- Total GHG emissions decreased by almost 65,000 tonnes (5%) due to decreased production and energy-saving initiatives.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions in several categories (Purchased Goods and Services, Capital Goods, Business Travel, etc.).
- Installed solar panels at Pune (India) site.
Social Achievements
- Piloted an employee engagement survey with positive feedback on inclusion and equity.
- Published Garrett’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy and set 2025 gender diversity ambition.
- Delivered approximately 43,000 hours of training.
- Reduced Lost Work Case Incident Rate (LWCIR) and Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR).
- Offered 100 internships in 10 countries.
- Supported STEM education through various programs and competitions.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Integrity & Compliance (I&C) program meeting SOX, FCPA, and UK Bribery Act standards.
- Completed 100% of Integrity & Compliance training courses.
- Conducted a health, safety, and environment (HS&E) online self-assessment questionnaire with 160 top direct suppliers.
- Carried out virtual Gemba Walks to assess COVID-19 safety measures with over 90 suppliers.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Develop and announce long-term climate target by 2024.
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity per USD million revenue by 4% by 2023.
- 100% renewable energy for manufacturing sites with ISO 50001 by 2024.
- Total Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions <75,000 tonnes by 2024.
- 100% coverage & assurance of material Scope 3 categories by 2024.
- Reduce waste intensity per turbo by 1% and increase waste diversion rate by 1% by 2024.
- Reduce water intensity per turbo by 1% by 2024.
- Start reporting to CDP Water by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted 2020 environmental metrics (decreased production affecting carbon, energy, and waste; increased water usage due to sanitization; reduced business travel).
- Increased total waste volume despite decreased production due to increased hazardous waste (resolved water issue at one site).
- Calculating Scope 3 emissions to provide a comprehensive picture of the carbon footprint.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented energy-saving capital expenditures, low-cost-no-cost process improvements, and digitization strategies.
- Streamlined waste data collection and reporting process.
- Exploring more waste-effective packaging solutions.
- Working to improve the assurance of material Scope 3 categories (one new category per year).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 160 top direct suppliers participated in HS&E self-assessment questionnaire; over 90 suppliers had virtual Gemba Walks.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-Turbo
- Electric air compressor for fuel cell vehicles
- Model-Based Predictive Control (MPC) software
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Cleaner, more efficient vehicles
- Culture of innovation
- Operating responsibly
Environmental Achievements
- Maintained a B score on CDP Climate Change and received an A- CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for climate change.
- Earned a silver medal from EcoVadis, placing in the top 5% of the auto industry.
- Improved environmental metrics through increased data collection and automation.
- 100% of manufacturing sites were ISO 14001 certified.
Social Achievements
- Grew training hours by 34% reaching 66,000 hours (17 hours per employee).
- Increased female employee representation to 21.8% in 2021 (progress toward 25% by 2025).
- Grew STEM initiatives.
- Recognized as an employer of choice in Slovakia and the U.S. in 2021.
- 100% of employees completed training on the Garrett Code of Business Conduct.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Senior Executive Sustainability Committee in 2019.
- Board of Directors approved the WeCare4 sustainability framework in 2020.
- New section on Labor and Employee Relations added to the Code of Business Conduct.
- More than 20,000 compliance courses completed, with 14,000 training hours.
Climate Goals & Targets
- 25% female employees by 2025.
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions to <75,000 tCO2e by 2024.
- Achieve 4,462 MWh of electricity from renewable sources by 2024.
- Improve waste diversion rate to 73% by 2024.
- Reduce water intensity ratio per product to 15.4 by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Calculating and improving Scope 3 emissions.
- Maintaining and improving waste diversion rates.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented virtual audits for HSE.
- Continuous improvement of Scope 3 emissions calculation methodology.
- Undertook several actions to improve waste and effluent management, including inventory management, improved procedures, and strengthened KPIs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: >95% of direct spend covered by sustainability assessment questionnaire
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Contribution to sustainable mobility, STEM education, community outreach, and responsible business practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric Turbo (E-Turbo)
- Electric Compressor (E-Compressor)
- Air compressor for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
Awards & Recognition
- PACE Award for E-Turbo
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Clean Mobility
- Culture of Innovation
- Responsible Operations
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 9% compared to 2021
- Reduced absolute energy consumption by 4.4% in 2022 compared to 2021
- 76.6% of waste was recycled
- Implemented twelve energy efficiency projects in 2022, saving 463 tons of CO2 annually
Social Achievements
- Increased total training hours by 18% (77,992 hours) in 2022 compared to 2021
- Launched WeCare4 Network across nine Garrett sites, increasing employee and community engagement
- Welcomed 213 interns in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Achieved EcoVadis Gold rating (top 2% among auto suppliers)
- Maintained CDP climate change B score and earned a C rating for CDP water security
- Over 99% of permanent employees completed Code of Business Conduct training
- Strengthened ESG governance at board level with updated committee charters
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve a 46% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- Reach 25% female representation in workforce and senior management by 2025
- Reduce energy intensity per produced turbocharger by 7.2% by 2024
- Reduce water intensity per turbo to 15.4 liters by 2024
- Achieve at least Ruby GEM maturity across all sites by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving 25% female representation by 2025 (reached 21.8% in 2022)
- Global supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued focus on improving energy efficiency across global footprint
- Ensured supply continuity to customers despite supply chain challenges
- Implemented a hybrid workplace policy to improve work-life balance
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: >95% of direct material spend covered by ESG performance assessment questionnaire
Responsible Procurement
- Garrett Supplier Code of Conduct
- Annual ESG performance assessment questionnaire
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
Garrett's focus on emission-reduction and zero-emission technologies, energy efficiency improvements, responsible operations, and investment in employee development contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-Turbo
- E-Compressor
- Hydrogen fuel cell compressor
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold rating
- CDP Climate Change B score
- CDP water security C rating
- CDP Supplier Engagement Rating A-
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Emission Reduction & Energy Efficiency
- Culture of Innovation
- Operating Responsibly
Environmental Achievements
- 7.7% decrease in energy consumption in 2023 compared to 2022
- 3.3% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions in 2023 compared to 2022
- 12.3% decrease in water withdrawal across facilities in 2023 compared to 2022
Social Achievements
- 1% increase in women in the workforce, reaching 22.8%
- Launched three new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) globally
- 67% reduction in Total Reportable Case Incident Rate compared to the previous year
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees received regular performance reviews
- 100% of Garrett manufacturing sites ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certified
- 100% of Garrett manufacturing sites ISO 45001 certified
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions to 30,441 tCO2e in 2030 (46.2% reduction from 2019 baseline)
- Achieve $1 billion in revenue from zero-emission technologies by 2030
- Achieve 25% women representation overall and in senior management by 2025
- Achieve 15% female representation in STEM roles by 2025
- Reduce water consumption further (target not specified)
- Reduce waste further (target not specified)
- Reach Diamond GEM maturity across 90% of sites by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing global supply chain challenges
- Talent availability influencing women's representation goals
- Maintaining compliance with evolving chemical management regulations worldwide
Mitigation Strategies
- Consistent supply to customers despite supply chain challenges
- Utilizing diverse recruitment channels and inclusive job advertisements
- Integrating product stewardship across the value chain and engaging with stakeholders to develop risk management plans
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: ESG assessment of direct material suppliers covers 99% of spend
Responsible Procurement
- Garrett Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
Garrett's products and initiatives contribute to these goals through emission reduction, energy efficiency, responsible resource management, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-Turbo
- E-Compressor
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Compressors
- E-Powertrain
- E-Cooling systems