Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate & Energy
• Product Sustainability & Safety
• More Sustainable Packaging
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Colleague Health, Well-being & Safety
• Responsible Sourcing
• Waste Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water usage at Asheboro, NC plant by more than half a million liters per month since 2014.
• Two US facilities recycle approximately 90% of all waste per year.
• Across all international manufacturing sites, approximately 42% of all waste generated is recycled.
• Removed all plastics from waste material collection process at Washington, UK plant, saving more than 5.5 metric tons of plastic.
• Reduced annual hazardous waste generation by 2,500 lbs at Asheboro, NC facility by switching to a water-based cleaning solution.
• Removed more than 40,000 pounds of scrap refrigerants and peripherals from the waste stream at Monroe, OH distribution center.
• Increased recycled content in AA and AAA rechargeable batteries to 15% and in C, D and 9-volts to 7%.
• European AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt battery packaging is 100% plastic-free (excluding seals on select packages).

Social Achievements

• Launched flexible working program.
• 98% of salaried workforce completed Being Inclusive and Diverse training program.
• Conducted training for people managers on unconscious biases and inclusive leadership.
• Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) more than 60% below the industry average.
• Average engagement score exceeding global benchmark by more than 5%.

Governance Achievements

• Established a formal sustainability program.
• Appointed a global head of sustainability.
• Created a cross-functional sustainability team.
• Developed a long-term sustainability strategy through 2030.
• Conducted a materiality assessment.
• Implemented a new global recognition platform (Celebrate).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across global operations.
• Increasing recycled content in packaging.
• Improving data collection and disclosures on ESG performance.
• Addressing climate-related risks and opportunities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030.
• Developed a 2030 ESG roadmap with detailed steps to achieve sustainability goals.
• Increased energy efficiency initiatives at facilities.
• Partnered with Duke University for energy audit at Asheboro, NC plant.
• Adopted ESG data management software for better traceability.
• Conducted a robust engagement with site leaders internationally.
• Aligning with TCFD guidelines.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 92% response rate for conflict minerals and 80% for cobalt in 2021.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct requiring suppliers to act in a socially, environmentally, and economically responsible manner.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts related to decarbonization.

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Certifications: Nordic Ecolabel, UL

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries (long lifespan, less waste)
• Armor All Wash Wipes (waterless)
• Armor All Waterless Wash & Wax (waterless)
• LED lighting products (energy efficient)

Awards & Recognition

• Call2Recycle Leader in Sustainability award (Canada)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Sustainability
• Packaging
• Climate and Energy
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
• Colleague Health, Well-Being & Safety
• Responsible Sourcing
• Waste Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by more than 11,000 MTCO2e (9% decrease from 2021)
• Achieved over 32% post-consumer recycled content globally in packaging
• Reduced primary and secondary packaging materials used in lighting category by approximately 6,600kg/14,500lbs
• Transition from plastic blister packaging to paperboard packaging expected to save up to 3,600 tons of plastic over the next 10 years
• Removed black plastics in lighting product packaging globally
• Removed all plastics from waste material collection process at Washington, U.K. plant, saving more than 5.5 metric tons of plastic
• Reduced annual hazardous waste generation by 2,500 lbs at one Asheboro, NC facility
• Diverted 40 tons of furniture from landfills at St. Louis site

Social Achievements

• Developed a three-year strategic roadmap for DEIB program
• 100% of colleagues have access to an employee assistance plan (EAP)
• Launched a well-being learning path
• Implemented flexible working guidelines
• 76% engagement score with 80% global response rate in 2022
• Contributed approximately $350,000 in 2022 through charitable giving program
• Donated products valued at over $315,000 for disaster relief
• Donated over €80,000 (approximately $85,000) in batteries and lights to Ukrainian refugees

Governance Achievements

• Board of Directors oversees overarching ESG strategy
• Established an ESG Manager to expand cross-functional sustainability team
• Increased stakeholder engagement on sustainability
• Adopted a director resignation policy
• Adopted an overboarding policy
• No corporate contributions to political campaigns since 2015

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
• Data limitations in certain ESG areas

Mitigation Strategies

• Global climate analysis to measure risks and opportunities
• ESG integration into capital expenditure process
• Collaboration with Duke University for energy assessment
• Expanded baseline for recycled content in packaging
• Transition to more environmentally-friendly inks and coatings
• Partnership with How2Recycle for sustainable packaging outreach
• Investment in battery recycling initiatives ($14 million)
• Life cycle assessments of batteries and lighting products
• Improved data collection and disclosures using Metrio

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Global Procurement team trained on Supplier Code of Conduct; annual supplier surveys and communication for conflict minerals

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Conflict Minerals Policy
• Annual supplier surveys and communication

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather
• Flooding
• Drought
• Wildfires
• Water stress
• Tropical cyclones

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency gains
• Low-carbon solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Green Dot Certification, Nordic Ecolabel

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient LED bulbs
• Leak-resistant batteries
• Longer-lasting batteries
• Recyclable and plastic-free battery packaging
• Sustainable car air fresheners

Awards & Recognition

• Sustainability Performance Award from Lyreco