Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy and Emissions
• Water
• Safety and Health
• Sustainable Supply Chain
• Governance, Ethics and Integrity

Environmental Achievements

• 7.4% reduction in gross energy consumption in FY ‘20 due to initiatives designed to improve wash chemistry and optimize laundry load weights.
• 10% annual reduction in energy use by Cintas rental operations through energy-efficiency initiatives.
• 6.7% annual reduction in total gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
• 10% decrease in energy intensity from FY ‘19 to FY ‘20 with an average 157.37 kBTU/CWt (160.57 MJ/CWt).
• 390,600 kgal less freshwater withdrawn in FY ‘20 than in FY ‘19.
• 11% less water required to process a pound of laundry in FY ‘20 than industry peers.

Social Achievements

• 66% reduction in Total Injury Rate (TIR) over the last decade.
• More than 100 U.S. locations received OSHA’s “VPP Star Recognition for Workplace Safety”.
• Donation of 200,000+ face masks and other safety supplies to various schools/organizations during COVID-19.
• More than 3 million articles of clothing provided for disadvantaged children through the Clothe the Kids campaign since 2003.
• Trained more than 714,000 customers on lifesaving CPR and first aid since 2016.

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of an occupational health and safety management system in accordance with OSHA.
• Annual anti-corruption training for all applicable employees.
• Zero tolerance of all forms of forced, trafficked, slave and child labor in the supply chain.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High water stress in some operational areas.
• Need to improve data collection on fleet fuel consumption.

Mitigation Strategies

• Installation of water reclamation and reuse systems across many facilities.
• Working to centralize measurement and tracking of fleet fuel for future reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Approximately 200 social compliance audits in FY ‘20

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct requiring ethical business practices; annual 322-point audit program.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Awards & Recognition

• Military-Friendly® Employers list, “Better for Veterans” designation
• 2020 Disability Equality Index® “Best Places to Work”

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate and Energy
• Water Stewardship
• Waste and Materials Use
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Employee-Partner Development
• Safety and Health
• Human Rights and Labor Rights
• Governance, Ethics, and Integrity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy usage by 6.9% from FY20
• Lowered water consumption by 5.1% from FY20
• Diverted 94.4% of waste from landfill through reuse and recycle efforts
• Reduced total CO2e emissions from U.S. Rental operations by 7.8% in FY21

Social Achievements

• Spent $387.7 million with diverse suppliers (16.9% of total supplier spend)
• Donated $3.8 million worth of PPE and safety products to communities
• Lowered employee Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) to 1.70

Governance Achievements

• Created a new Vice President of ESG and Chief Compliance Officer position
• Formed a new Risk & Compliance Department

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 due to risks like changes in laws, regulations, or public policy; alignment of the scientific community on measurement approaches; evolution of technology; complexity of commodity supply chains; quality of recycling and waste management infrastructure; volatility of markets for recycled materials; capital and operating costs of implementing recycling and waste management technologies.

Mitigation Strategies

• Announced ambition to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050
• Investing in fleet and introducing vehicles that don’t consume carbon-based fuel
• Rolling out “Smart Truck” technology to improve route planning
• Implementing Operational Excellence initiatives to increase efficiency
• Collaborating with supply chain partners to reduce Scope 3 emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 139 audits in FY21

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct
• Annual audits by independent third-party inspectors
• Conflict Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Catastrophic climate-related events (fires, tornadoes, hurricanes)

Transition Risks

• Changes in laws, regulations, or public policy

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: TRUE Certified (Zero Waste Program)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ComfortFLEX® fabric made from recycled polyester
• Regeneration Collection™ made from recycled plastic bottles

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes’ “Best Employers for Diversity”
• DiversityPlus Magazine’s “Top 30 Champions of Diversity”
• OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification (117 sites)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Operational Efficiency
• Environmental Sustainability
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• 35% reduction in emissions intensity since FY’19
• 33% reduction in energy intensity since FY’19
• 29% decrease in water intensity
• 9.4% decrease in water withdrawal
• 9.4% decrease in water discharge
• 9.3% decrease in total water consumed

Social Achievements

• More VPP Star Certified locations than any other company
• Targeted recruiting and leadership development programs to expand and retain workforce diversity
• Competitive compensation, employee-partner benefits, and retirement contribution programs
• Support for community and philanthropic organizations
• $3.442 billion spent with diverse suppliers since FY’07
• $324.2 million spent with certified diverse suppliers in FY’23
• Internal DEI training for all managers and above

Governance Achievements

• Supplier compliance programs to monitor vendors’ societal impact
• Vehicle-routing program to optimize service routes, reducing mileage and fuel consumption
• Expanded deployment of alternative fuels program in fleet
• Completed a solar grid at a Rental Plant for a facility solar pilot

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing environmental impact while growing the business
• Maintaining high safety standards across numerous locations

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in efficient wash processes and technology
• Commitment to OSHA’s VPP Program
• Use of alternative fuels
• Solar energy pilot program

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier diversity program
• Supplier compliance programs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Apparel made from recycled materials (rPET, organic cotton, etc.)
• Green Seal-certified products
• Design for the Environment (DfE) chemicals
• Refillable dispensers and package-free products
• Microfiber towels and other reusable items

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes America's Best Employers
• America's Best-in-State Employers
• FTSE4Good
• Disability Equality Index