Pentair plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water
- Energy
- Food
- Resilience
- Employee Engagement
- Community
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented 55 employee solutions generating $714,000 in resource efficiency savings through the annual Environmental Treasure Hunt.
- Reduced water use at various sites by millions of gallons through process re-engineering and water reuse systems.
- Diverted 92% of waste tonnage generated from landfill.
- Installed renewable energy solutions (solar, wind) at four facilities.
Social Achievements
- Launched Team Pentair matching gift program to empower employee volunteering and charitable giving.
- Extended culture development programs to production employees.
- OHSA Incident Rate decreased to 1.2 from 2.9 in 2008.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a proactive third-party risk management program to prevent corruption and promote ethical practices.
- 100% of professional-level employees completed anti-corruption training.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve an average landfill waste diversion of 97% or greater across manufacturing sites by 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased water consumption and intensity due to changes in production technology and product mix.
- Need to further reduce energy consumption and emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactively working with site managers to implement water conservation solutions.
- Implementing Lean Enterprise manufacturing improvements to reduce energy use.
- Investing in renewable energy solutions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring ethical standards and business practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, OSHA-SHARP, Safety Std. Certification, Clean Industry-PROFEPA
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient pumps, pool pumps, hot water management solutions, anaerobic membrane bioreactor technologies.
Awards & Recognition
- Pentair Hypro AE50 Outstanding Innovations Award
- Pentair CADDY Gold Level Award
- 2016 Innovators Awards
- ENERGY STAR™ Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
- Pentair X-Flow Water Innovator of the Year
- Pentair Haffmans Best Process Optimization
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainable Food Production
- Community Development
- Employee Well-being
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage by over 10 million gallons in 2017; Asia Pacific region reduced water usage by 16% annually.
- Diverted 91% of waste tonnage generated at all manufacturing locations.
- Implemented 37 employee solutions generating $525,000 in resource efficiency savings through the Environmental Treasure Hunt.
- Pisa, Italy facility generated 100% of its electricity from rooftop solar panels.
Social Achievements
- Launched Team Pentair matching gift program, matching over $300,000 in employee volunteer and charitable giving.
- Hurricane Harvey relief efforts supporting affected employees and the Houston community.
- Goa, India team received Goa State Best Employer Brand Award.
- Supported Pratham's Second Chance program, helping over 450 students further their secondary schooling.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a strong Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, with 100% of professional-level employees completing compliance training.
- Implemented a proactive third-party risk management program to prevent corruption.
- Made no political contributions in 2017.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased waste generation rates (approximately 20,000 tons) despite increased waste diversion rates (approximately 24,000 tons).
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued utilization of PIMS and Lean EHS processes to drive improvement.
- Redefined Zero Waste target to align with industry leaders and focus on reuse and recycling.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring ethical standards and business practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016 version)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, OSHA-SHARP, others
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient pool pumps, CO2mpactBrew System, Aurora IntelliBoost 3.0, various water filtration and reuse solutions.
Awards & Recognition
- 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award, other industry awards mentioned
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a Zero Waste score of 75.6 percent for year-end 2018, diverting 31,284 U.S. tons of waste by reusing and recycling material
- Reduced municipal water withdrawals at our plants by 4,100,000 gallons (3% reduction from 2017)
- Reduced overall global water consumption and intensity
- Reduced electricity consumption by 9.7 percent or 13,998 mWH (13,998,000 KWH) from 2016 through 2018
- Reduced overall CO2 emissions by 2,640 metric tonnes from 2016-2018
- Eliminated approximately 20,000 pounds of VOC emissions from 2017 to 2018 at Herentals, Belgium plant
Social Achievements
- Pentair was named to the Twin Cities Business “2018 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership” Honor Roll
- Supported programs reaching more than 8.5 million people worldwide through Pentair and the Pentair Foundation
- Donated $3.1 million in FY2018; $66 million since 1998
- Team Pentair matching grants for employee volunteerism and personal charitable giving matched over $185,000 in 2018
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a proactive third-party risk management program designed to prevent corruption and promote ethical practices
- 100 percent of professional-level employees completed anti-corruption training in 2018
- No political contributions made in 2018
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing evaporation rates from exterior cooling towers
- Need to discharge greater volumes of water when testing larger pumps
- Colder than normal temperatures at some plants in Northern climates
- Increases in production at foundries
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous improvement cycle to focus on smart, sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact
- Installation of water filtration system to recycle water used during pump testing (Chardon, Ohio plant)
- Installation of programmable timers on industrial ovens and HVAC units (Conroe, Texas plant)
- Energy mapping efforts and installation of automated frequency controllers (Enschede, Netherlands facility)
- Plant footprint consolidations to increase electricity consumption efficiencies
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring ethical standards and business practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, OSHA-SHARP, Clean Industry-PROFEPA
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient pool pumps
- High-efficiency reverse osmosis system
- IoT service solution for beer membrane filtration systems
- Hypro Express Flush Valve
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
- Best New Product Award (IntelliConnect)
- Top 50 Product Award (IntelliConnect)
- Smart Pool Category Winner (IntelliConnect)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Employee Development
- Community Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced municipal water withdrawals globally by 5% since 2016; more than 17% reduction in North and South America.
- Launched a streamlined product portfolio of energy-efficient pumps exceeding DOE standards.
- Improved Zero Waste score from 72% in 2018 to 77% in 2019.
- Pentair’s pool pumps helped U.S. consumers save $2.4 billion in operating costs and prevent the release of 17.1 million tons of carbon dioxide between 2005-2019.
Social Achievements
- Introduced eight weeks paid parental leave and two weeks paid caregiver leave (effective 2020).
- Launched a new Employee Emergency Fund.
- Continued support for Project Safewater, providing clean drinking water to 3 million people.
- Supported FIRST Robotics, impacting STEM education for numerous students.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a majority independent Board of Directors.
- Implemented annual Board and committee self-assessments.
- Maintained an anonymous helpline for reporting compliance concerns.
- No political contributions made in 2019.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increased water withdrawal rates in Asia Pacific due to expanded manufacturing.
- Need to further improve Zero Waste score.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on smart, sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact.
- Continuous improvement efforts, especially in source separation and material reuse.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring ethical standards and business practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient pumps, water filtration systems, and pool equipment.
Awards & Recognition
- ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence (6 consecutive years)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Reducing GHG impact
- Furthering Pentair’s water stewardship within our operations
- Innovating to deliver water and energy-efficient solutions
- Building a more environmentally and socially sustainable supply chain
- Building an inclusive and diverse workforce
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Health and Safety
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Senior Leadership/Board-Level ESG Oversight
- SMART ESG Goals and Targets
- Supplier Assessment and Engagement
- Energy Management in Operations
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions From Operations
- Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste Management in Operations
- Product Design for Sustainability
- Water Consumption in Operations
- Wastewater Effluent From Operations
Environmental Achievements
- Pentair’s total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2021 decreased 11.8% compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Water withdrawal intensity decreased 5%
- Enhanced our product innovation process for increased focus on environmental sustainability by developing a product sustainability scorecard.
- Increased total manufacturing footprint powered by green electricity to 20%
Social Achievements
- Refreshed and enhanced our Supplier Code of Conduct (the “Supplier Code”) and launched it to our global supply base.
- Increased representation of women in our workforce to 32% (from 30% in 2019), and women in leadership positions increased to 31% (from 28% in 2019).
- Increased U.S. people of color (POC) representation to 43% (from 39% in 2019) of our U.S. workforce and 26% (from 23% in 2019) of our U.S. leadership positions.
- Seven manufacturing sites achieved zero recordable injuries
- 98% of managers in U.S. completed Unconscious Bias training
Governance Achievements
- Two new diverse directors joined our Board of Directors: 40% of our Board members are female and 40% are racially or ethnically diverse
- 100% of our active professional-level employees completed Pentair Code of Business Conduct and Ethics training and certification
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduce GHG emissions by 50% from 2019 baseline by 2030
- Reduce overall water withdrawal by 30% from 2019 baseline by 2030
- Assess 100% of new suppliers (>$1M spend) to ESG maturity by 2025
- Assess top 80% of existing suppliers by spend to ESG maturity by 2030
- Assess 100% of new products using enhanced innovation process
- Include product sustainability rating as equally weighted factor in commercialization decisions
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to inclement weather and shortages in electronics, bottlenecks in major ports and labor shortages
Mitigation Strategies
- Reassessed how it engages with suppliers, reorganizing its internal supply chain teams from focusing on business units to key product categories and segments.
- Supply chain professionals held daily calls with key suppliers, encouraging open and honest communication about problems and pressures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Global Supplier Guide
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Antislavery and human trafficking guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Earthquakes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Pentair's initiatives contribute to these goals through water-efficient products, renewable energy use, sustainable supply chain practices, and GHG emission reductions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ENERGY STAR-certified pool pumps
- Biogas upgrading solutions
- CO2 recovery solutions
- Water filtration systems
Awards & Recognition
- ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (Sustained Excellence)
- Silver medal from EcoVadis
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Social Achievements
- Named to Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Women, Real Leaders’ Top Impact Companies Award, the Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Leadership Award, as well as being an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year since 2013.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain challenges, including increased lead times for raw materials due to availability constraints and high demand.
- Inflationary increases in costs of raw materials, logistics, transportation and labor costs.
- Decreased productivity in some business units due to decreased sales volumes and supply chain inefficiencies.
- Increased inventory levels due to supply chain challenges and channel inventory rebalancing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased engagement with suppliers, used secondary suppliers and new methods of procurement.
- Implemented pricing actions and productivity improvements to offset inflationary cost increases.
- Initiated and continued execution of business restructuring initiatives aimed at reducing fixed cost structure and realigning the business.
- Launched a Transformation Program to accelerate growth and drive margin expansion.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Women
- Real Leaders’ Top Impact Companies Award
- Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Leadership Award
- ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (since 2013)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek
- ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year since 2013
Social Achievements
- Named a Forbes 2024 Top Large Employer
- Received the 2024 Real Leaders’ Most Innovative Model Award
- Established a formal social responsibility program to advance social responsibility goals
- Improved employee engagement through town hall meetings, quarterly leadership meetings, and annual senior leadership meetings; employee engagement and pulse surveys
Governance Achievements
- Completed a refreshed ESG assessment in alignment with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Inflationary cost increases
- Decreased sales volume in residential businesses within Flow and Water Solutions segments and in Pool segment due to higher channel inventory and lower demand
- Asbestos-related litigation
Mitigation Strategies
- Elevated engagement with suppliers and used secondary suppliers and new methods of procurement
- Implemented pricing actions and transformation initiatives to improve productivity and offset cost increases
- Transformation Program initiatives focused on pricing excellence, strategic sourcing, operations excellence, and organizational effectiveness
- Vigorous defense and settlement of asbestos claims where appropriate
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CSRD
Awards & Recognition
- America’s Greenest Companies (Newsweek)
- Forbes 2024 Top Large Employer
- 2024 Real Leaders’ Most Innovative Model Award