Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Water Reduction
• Waste Reduction
• Quality Management
• Facility Infrastructure
• Paper Reduction
• Mobile Apps
• Green Printing Supplies
• Sustainable In-House Printing
• Appliances and Electronic Office Products
• Information Technology
• Recycling Materials
• Green Office and Supplies
• Efficient Appliances & Facilities
• Sustainable Solutions for Customers
• Lead-Free Initiative

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 20%+ by replacing air compressor units with variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Reduced server and PC usage into virtual host sites decreasing energy consumption by 2.5 million kWh annually
• New office design featuring occupancy sensors, LED lighting resulting in 35,000+ watts of energy savings
• Mobile app conversion reduced printing by 55%
• Paper reduction project reduced operations manual printing by 50%
• Paper reduction project reduced paper documents shipped by 58%
• Carton consolidation project reduced boxes shipped by 43%
• Single-stream recycling throughout office reducing waste by 43%
• Tankless on-demand hot water heaters in break rooms and restrooms have resulted in energy savings between 45-60%
• 85% of steel (16MM lbs. annually) comes from mini-mills, which use recycled content
• Plastics used composed of re-ground materials
• Recycled packaging used for shipping
• Replaced 400+ fluorescent fixtures with high-efficiency LED fixtures resulting in 35,000 watts of energy savings
• Reduced CFM of air consumption by 24%
• Installed solar energy system resulting in generation of 1Kw of power in the IT Server Room
• Replaced 1960s-era flame tube boiler with new high-efficient condensing boilers, reducing natural gas usage by 40%
• Installed three-layered panels in building clerestory, doubling insulation R-value of previous panels
• Transitioned to Buckeye Eco Cleaning Supplies resulting in 83% less plastic waste
• Transitioned to Gateway R-Spec trash can liners reducing plastic waste by 18%
• Water-efficient faucets have decreased water consumption by 70%+
• Water-efficient pressure-assist toilets have decreased water consumption by 80%+
• Circuit board washer spray nozzles retrofitted to smaller, high-pressure nozzles reducing water consumption by 57%
• Lawn irrigation controllers utilize rain detectors to avoid water use after rainfall
• Constructed rainwater retention systems to mitigate hard surface run-off

Social Achievements

• On-demand training videos enable operators to quickly become familiar with the equipment
• Wheel lift reduces likelihood of injury
• On-board language support in over 25 languages
• User-friendly machine allowing technicians available for tire changing responsibilities regardless of skill level
• Added safety measures in place reduce likelihood of operator injury
• Intuitive operation of machine enables safe technician experience
• Nine on-board training videos simplify operation of equipment into quick, visual step-by-step processes
• Increased driving satisfaction by eliminating brake shudder, reducing squealing, and improving pedal feel
• Reliable performance by ensuring full pad contact to rotors enabling brakes to perform as designed

Governance Achievements

• ISO 9001:2015 certified
• Zero corrective actions after internal and external audits
• Zero changes to existing processes by any department
• Earned the Mercedes-Benz Quality Management certificate three times

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Excess or unnecessary truck idling
• Potential pollution from batteries and small electronics

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a no-idling policy for vehicles loading and unloading at shipping docks
• Implemented a recycling program for batteries, small electronics, ink, and toner

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Uses recycled content in steel and plastics; recycled packaging

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• St. Louis Green Business Challenge: Apprentice, Leader, and Champion Level Awards (multiple years)