Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:24063 MTCDE
Scope 1 Emissions:9710 MTCDE
Scope 2 Emissions:15565 MTCDE
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:80329 MWh
Water Consumption:104207 cubic meters
Waste Generated:7656 metric tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Our People
- Our Communities
- The World
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from 3.7 in 2019 to 2.3 in 2020.
- Partnered with a third party to improve energy sourcing and tracking.
- Became a partner of the U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Program, committing to reduce energy intensity by 25% by 2030.
- Invested over $1.2 million in energy-efficient air filtration systems since 2020.
Social Achievements
- Launched Gibraltar University, a leadership development program.
- Implemented a comprehensive mandatory annual training program (20,000 hours in 2020).
- Temporarily converted manufacturing facilities to produce PPE and donated to local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Supported local food banks, resulting in over 3.3 million meals provided.
Governance Achievements
- Established a formal CSR priority assessment process.
- Implemented a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Statement of Policy with annual training for all employees and board members.
- Made zero contributions to political candidates, campaigns, and political action committees in 2020.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy intensity of manufacturing facilities by 25% by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events.
- Increased volatility and reduced availability of key materials (steel, aluminum, resins).
- Enhanced reporting requirements (environmental product declarations).
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining inventory levels, strong SIOP process, and communication with supply chain partners.
- Monitoring commodity markets and negotiating with suppliers and customers.
- Investing in energy efficiency measures and procuring locally sourced renewable energy.
- Purchasing flood and property insurance, equipping facilities to minimize losses from natural disasters.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting operations and supply chain.
- Damage to facilities and equipment.
Transition Risks
- Increased operating costs due to GHG emissions pricing.
- Increased production costs due to changing input prices.
- Volatility in energy costs.
Opportunities
- Growth of renewable energy.
- Controlled environment agriculture.
- Manufacturing of energy-saving products.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001 (4 facilities), ISO 14001 (1 facility)
Third-party Assurance: SCS Global Services (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable energy infrastructure technologies, controlled environment agriculture solutions, energy-efficient ventilation and outdoor living products.
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:79,618 MWh/year
Water Consumption:105,084 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,965 tons/year (non-hazardous)
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethical Behavior
- Workplace Safety
- Product Quality and Safety
- Health and Wellness
- Environmental Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased Energy Intensity by Net Sales (total energy consumption/net sales) from 64.7 MWh in 2020 to 59.4 MWh in 2021 – an 8.2% company-wide improvement
- Conducted the first comprehensive energy audits at seven manufacturing plants (66% of Gibraltar’s carbon emissions), identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.
Social Achievements
- Evolved through a Board refresh process resulting in a broadening of board diversity in skills and tenure – achieved best in class demographics with 50% gender, racial or ethnic diversity
- Established the Gibraltar Sustainability Ambassador program in 2021
- Implemented a disciplined safety management and reporting process
Governance Achievements
- Released inaugural report in alignment with TCFD (December 2021)
- Conducted a materiality assessment to set the stage for the inaugural report and outline priorities for future disclosure
- All employees and Board of Directors completed annual training on ethics and compliance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather impacting operations and supply chain.
- Increased volatility and reduced availability of key materials (steel, aluminum, resins) due to climate change and regulations.
- Enhanced reporting requirements for environmental product declarations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining manufacturing and service redundancy, equipped locations to minimize production disruption, flood insurance.
- Monitoring commodity markets, negotiating with suppliers and customers, improving SIOP process.
- Strategic partnerships for technical support (Better Plants program), energy management plans, and employee training.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Gibraltar Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather
- Supply chain disruptions
Transition Risks
- Increased operating costs due to GHG emissions pricing
- Increased production costs due to changing input prices
- Abrupt and unexpected shifts in energy costs
Opportunities
- Growth of renewable energy
- Controlled environment agriculture
- Manufacturing of energy-saving products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001 (four facilities)
Third-party Assurance: SCS Global Services (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Flexible solar infrastructure technologies
- Greenhouse structures and growing equipment systems
- Ventilation and outdoor living solutions
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:25262 MTCDE
Scope 1 Emissions:10160 MTCDE
Scope 2 Emissions:14339 MTCDE
Total Energy Consumption:82358 MWh
Water Consumption:75111 m3
Carbon Intensity:19.7 MTCDE per million USD (Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethical Behavior
- Workplace Safety
- Product Quality and Safety
- Health and Wellness
- Climate Change Action
Environmental Achievements
- Completed installation of a rooftop solar array at Terra smart office in Fort Myers, Florida
- Conducted an intensive three-day “Energy Treasure Hunt” to identify operational and maintenance efficiency improvements
Social Achievements
- Provided paid time off and organized activities for employees to volunteer with local and national charities
- Invested in over 25,000 hours of training in Safety, Cybersecurity, Leadership, and Workforce Technology Solutions
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a disciplined safety management and reporting process
- Launched a reimagined leadership development program
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather
- Increased volatility and reduced availability of key materials
- Enhanced reporting requirements
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed incident response plans at each business unit
- Implemented enterprise resource planning systems and a corporate-wide SIOP process
- Actively participate in the Better Plants Program
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Gibraltar Supplier Code of Conduct
- Gibraltar Supplier Handbook
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased Severity and Frequency of Extreme Weather
- Increased Volatility and Reduced Availability of Key Materials
Transition Risks
- Enhanced Reporting Requirements
Opportunities
- Growth of Renewable Energy
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
- Manufacturing of Energy-Saving Products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001 (two manufacturing facilities)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Flexible solar infrastructure technologies
- Greenhouse structures and growing equipment systems
- Ventilation and outdoor living solutions