Fortive Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Empower our talented global team to contribute in meaningful ways
- Create positive impacts in our communities
- Provide innovative products and services that make the world a better place
- Source responsibly
- Environmental stewardship
- Integrity, compliance, and risk management
- Corporate governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 7% between 2017 and 2018 across EHS significant sites (excluding Altra-divested companies). Carbon intensity decreased by 17%
- 71% of waste recycled at Veeder-Root plant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, saving $5,000 per month
- Hennessy eliminated approximately 4.8 tons of VOCs by switching to powder coating
- Landauer saved over 600 trees per year since initiating a paperless reporting program
Social Achievements
- Earned a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI)
- President and CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
- Fortive Day of Caring resulted in 150,000 volunteer hours, 200 organized community service events, and over 5,000 participants
- Granted 20 new scholarships and 15 renewals through the Fortive Scholarship Program
Governance Achievements
- Added Jeannine Sargent to the Board of Directors
- All members of Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees are independent
- Implemented an Anti-Corruption Program with full implementation across all operating companies
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 40% per dollar of revenue generated by 2030 (using 2017 as baseline)
- Achieve an EHS Risk Score of 46 by the end of 2019
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing environmental impact across a large, global organization
- Maintaining high ethical standards across a diverse supply chain
- Addressing climate change risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing the Fortive Business System (FBS) for continuous improvement in EHS
- Establishing a Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC) and Preferred Supplier program
- Expanding Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to include deeper analysis of climate change risks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Preferred Supplier program
- Conflict-free mineral sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of sustainable products and technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS-18001 (ISO-45001), ICSRS (at 32 of 92 EHS Significant Sites)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AccuBin™ software for agricultural inventory management
- ITM51 turbidity sensor for water conservation
- Products using green energetics (PacSci EMC)
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune’s Future 50 list
- Save the City award (GVR Florence)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee development and growth
- Inclusion and diversity
- Employee experience
- Community service and giving
- Sustainable products and technologies
- Safety as a service
- Saving lives and improving health
- Protecting critical infrastructure
- Environmental footprint
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Employee safety and well-being
- Supply chain standards
- Fair labor standards
- Customer and employee privacy
- Compliance programs
- Enterprise risk management
- Escalation and disclosure process
- Board and governance practices
- Shareholder engagement
- CSR oversight
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emission intensity by 28.6% from 2017 base year
- Reduced absolute emissions by 8.5% from 2017 base year
- Gems Sensors reduced total landfill disposal to 9% through composting and recycling, diverting over 180 tons of waste.
- SPT improved manufacturing processes, expanding recycling and reusing reclaimed plastic scrap.
- Veeder-Root reduced landfill waste by 56% and waste disposal costs by 67% since 2017.
Social Achievements
- Established the Fortive Foundation to accelerate philanthropic efforts.
- Awarded 43 scholarships and 23 renewals through the Fortive Scholarship Program.
- Employees contributed approximately 64,000 hours of community service through Day of Caring.
- Achieved a perfect 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the third consecutive year.
- 22% increase in women hired at Gilbarco Veeder-Root India operations through gender-neutral job descriptions and blind resume reviews.
- 3,000+ employees participated in unconscious bias digital learning.
Governance Achievements
- Revised Standards of Conduct (SoC) through a review of external standards and focus groups of over 200 employees.
- Created two new positions: Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Director of Sustainability.
- President and CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion Pledge.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 40% by 2030 relative to the 2017 base year
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining a world-class EHS program while managing isolated, non-job task-related injuries, ergonomics, and residual effects of long-term injuries.
- Achieving GHG emission reduction goals.
- Ensuring 100% annual completion of supplier questionnaires and scheduled audits.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented corrective actions such as workplace redesign, ergonomic assessments, refresher education, and ART® to reduce soft tissue impacts.
- Leveraging FBS tools and processes to achieve GHG goals and establish sustainable operational practices.
- Revised auditor training to ensure quality and consistency, and expanding focus to ensure all suppliers comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 38% of supplier audits completed in 2019; 20% of top direct materials suppliers audited annually.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Risk Assessment process incorporating elements from the Corruption Perception Index
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO 14001 (37 of 98 EHS Significant Sites)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ASP sterilization and disinfectant products
- AEROFLEX™ AER with AUTOSURE™ MRC Monitor
- Setra FLEX™ instrument and particle counters
- Censis inventory management software
- GTT smart mobility solutions
- Matco high-voltage test equipment
- LANDAUER dosimeters
- Tektronix oscilloscopes and analyzers
- Fluke Norma 6000 series power analyzers
- Qualitrol DGA-LT1 wireless digital gas analyzer
- Accruent integrated facilities management software
- Gordian Sightlines Campus Sustainability platform
- Gems Sensors water monitoring products
- Anderson Negele ITM-51 sensor
- Gilbarco Veeder-Root Veefil-RT EV charging station
- SPT AccuBin™ Inventory Management System
- Intelex EHSQ platform
- Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Responsible Supply Chain and Procurement
- Ethics and Compliance
- Business Resilience
- Digital Privacy and Security
- Employee Well-being, Safety, and Health
- Community Engagement and Support
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 51.0% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity from 2017 levels across EHS Significant Sites, meeting the 2025 goal four years early.
- Identified potential opportunities to reduce over 680 MTCO2e and annual energy savings of more than $150,000 through energy kaizens.
Social Achievements
- Scored 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for a fifth consecutive year.
- Achieved a 12.3% increase in diverse supplier spend compared to 2020.
- Fortive teams dedicated more than 400,000 hours to support organizations in their local communities through the annual Day of Caring.
Governance Achievements
- Launched a new system and centralized repository for all Fortive global policies.
- Launched a “Policy on Policies” to establish better controls around policy creation, approval, review, and update.
- Released a Conflict of Interest Policy and established an electronic reporting mechanism for Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaires.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2029 from 2019 levels.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain risks, delivery inefficiencies, and process waste.
- Freight costs and supply chain inefficiencies due to distributed geographies.
- COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, and global logistics challenges.
Mitigation Strategies
- Used Visual and Daily Management and Standard Work to reduce supply chain risks and inefficiencies.
- Used Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, and Standard Work to improve agility and reduce waste.
- Developed a COVID-19 Task Force, implemented employee resources, and established guiding principles for a holistic approach to health and safety.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 97 audits completed
Responsible Procurement
- Fortive Code of Conduct
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Diversity Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires
- Hurricanes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core, SASB Standard for Electrical & Electronic Equipment (RT-EE version 2018-10), TCFD framework, UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 14001/45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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- 4
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
Fortive's sustainability pillars and initiatives contribute to these UN SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products that improve energy efficiency, monitor resource use, and prevent pollution.
- Software-enabled hardware and digital solutions for patient safety in healthcare.
- Operations-focused solutions for worker safety and sustainability.
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies (3 consecutive years)
- Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (5 consecutive years)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Responsible Supply Chain
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 22.4% from 2019 to 2022
- Expanded Scope 1 and 2 GHG accounting to include over 95% of real estate footprint
- 94% of manufacturing EHS Significant Sites have at least one ISO certification
Social Achievements
- Launched Human Resources Transformation initiative to improve talent acquisition, retention, and rewards
- Employee Engagement score of 78% in 2022 (+1% from 2021, +5% from 2019)
- Inclusion & Belonging score of 82% in 2022 (+2% from 2021, +3% from 2019)
- Over 25,000 hours dedicated to community support through Fortive Day of Caring in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Task Force to advise on disclosure controls and procedures
- Added climate change experience to the skills matrix for Board members
- Incorporated climate-related performance goals for leaders and management
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce water use at major operations by 2029 (from 2022 levels)
- 50% Gender Representation by 2025
- 48% Gender Representation in Professional & Management by 2025
- 37% BIPOC Representation by 2025
- 36% BIPOC Representation in Professional & Management by 2025
- 50% Senior Leader Diversity by 2025
- 85% Inclusion & Belonging Score by 2025
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthened supplier relationships and broadened sourcing options
- Reviewed and refined risk assessment process to capture climate-related risks
- Developed a roadmap to conduct quantitative climate scenario analyses
- Developed a renewable energy policy to guide operating companies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers in Responsible Sourcing Audit program screened using environmental and social criteria; audits completed with all significant risk suppliers, no findings required escalation
Responsible Procurement
- Fortive Supplier Code
- Conflict Minerals Report
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNGC, TCFD, UN SDGs, SASB, GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Alignment with SDGs detailed in the report appendix
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy reduction/energy efficiency products
- Carbon reduction products
- Renewable energy enabling/support products
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Responsible Sourcing
- Employee Well-being
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 25.6% from 2019 to 2023
- Reduced energy consumption by 13.6% from 2019 to 2023
Social Achievements
- Achieved 78% overall employee engagement score and 82% inclusion and belonging score in 2022 Employee Experience Survey
- Increased BIPOC representation in professional & management roles by 1% from 2022 to 2023
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Task Force in 2022 to advise on climate-risk disclosure
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce water use at major operations by 2029
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and trade policies
- Gathering data for certain SASB metrics
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening relationships with strategic suppliers
- Broadening the aperture for prospective suppliers
- Increased preference for local suppliers
- Developing plans to gather data for future reporting cycles
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 200 direct material suppliers assessed in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Fortive Supplier Code of Conduct
- Responsible Sourcing Audit Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNGC, TCFD, UN SDGs, SASB, GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13