SPX Technologies, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:53,791 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:12,925 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:40,866 mtCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:150,238 MWh
Water Consumption:154 Megaliters
Waste Generated:22,386,000 lbs
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Workforce Health and Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Supply Chain
- Community Commitment
- Product Innovation
- Corporate Governance
- Ethics and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased recycling rate by 30 percent since 2018
- Introduced a combined EHS System that corresponds with OHSAS and ISO frameworks
- Expanded data collection reach, resulting in increased accuracy of reporting
- One facility reduced its waste generation by 30% by decommissioning antiquated machinery
- Several facilities became “plastic water bottle free”
Social Achievements
- 100% of Employees Receive Code of Conduct E-training
- Offered more than 50 different Health and Safety training sessions to employees
- Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate from 2.38 in 2016 to 1.72 in 2019
- Various employee engagement activities (Community Involvement, Career Development, Culture Day, Family Involvement)
- Competitive benefits package including Rally by Optum, Tobacco Cessation Program, Guidance Resources®, and Health Advocate Services
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a new Code of Ethics and Business Conduct in August 2018
- Implemented a dynamic Compliance and Ethics Program (CEP)
- Provided targeted anti-corruption module to all eligible employees in 2018
- Annual internal fraud risk assessment conducted
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Variances in energy and GHG emissions correlated with changes in production and revenue
- Managing waste streams
- Maintaining a safe work environment
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in reduction efforts (e.g., air leak tool, new compressors)
- Initiatives to reduce waste (e.g., recycling programs, wood waste shredding, plastic waste repurposing)
- Emphasis programs to identify and control work-related hazards associated with manual handling
- Company-wide safety culture focused on management visibility, employee engagement, and hazard reduction
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Contractual terms and conditions requiring compliance with all applicable laws
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core, UNGC
Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Radiodetection’s MAP&SHARE™ Android app
- Genfare Link™ digital fare management platform
- Sabik Marine SLU-24/SLU-36 Sabik Lighthouse Unit
- CUES, Inc. SPiDER Scanner
Awards & Recognition
- 2019 Thomas J. Reynolds Award for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health (MCT Services, LLC)
- 2018 Houston Business Roundtable Silver Safety Excellence Award (SPX Cooling Technologies)
- Outstanding Safety Performance award from ExxonMobil (SPX Cooling Technologies)
- 2019 Waukesha Education Foundation Corporate Partner Award (SPX Transformer Solutions)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:50,075 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:13,226 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:36,849 mtCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:5%
Total Energy Consumption:149,371 MWh
Water Consumption:162 megaliters
Waste Generated:20,174,000 lbs
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Worcester facility reduced electricity usage by replacing lights with LEDs.
- Eden, North Carolina facility reduced propane usage by 86% through forklift replacement.
- Bristol, England facility became a zero-waste facility.
Social Achievements
- Recordable injury rate decreased approximately 3 percent from 2019, and more than 12 percent from 2018.
- Offered COVID-19 related support, including leave policy and paid time off for vaccinations.
- More than 2,000 hours of training were delivered to over 500 leaders in support of diversity and inclusion programs.
Governance Achievements
- Formal designation of ESG oversight responsibilities to the Nominating and Governance Committee.
- Implemented a compliance technology platform to support anti-corruption and international trade compliance.
- All eligible employees completed an anti-corruption training module.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations and required adaptation of practices.
- Initial slowdown in EH&S management system implementation due to the pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of a COVID-19 Task Force.
- Adoption of practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (social distancing, remote work, etc.).
- Modification/enhancement of employee benefits.
- Continued EH&S management system alignment through virtual evaluations and group discussions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain transparency policies
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Mandatory training on forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking for employees with direct responsibility for supply chain management.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Requirements, SASB
Certifications: ISO (Genfare and Sabik operations)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient boilers
- Energy-efficient cooling towers (Everest cooling towers)
- Fluid cooler and evaporator for commercial and industrial refrigeration
- Cable Avoidance Tools (C.A.T.®)
- Cable Test (TDR) products
- Water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment (CUES)
- Robotic systems for gas distribution network rehabilitation (ULC Technologies)
- Obstruction lighting solutions (Flash Technology)
- Solar-powered products (Sabik Marine)
- Genfare Link software for fare collection
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29,864 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9,209 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,655 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0.03%
Total Energy Consumption:103,368 MWh/year
Water Consumption:190 megaliters/year
Waste Generated:9,195 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Product Quality & Safety
- Employee Health & Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Labor Practices
- Carbon Emissions
- Energy Management
- Water and Wastewater Management
- Business Model Resilience
- Management of the Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Achievements
- 1,678 metric tons CO2e decrease in 2021 scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions compared to 2020
- 19% reduction in operational emissions from 2018 baseline
- Energy use decreased by 8,042 MWh compared to 2020
- 625 tons per year of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) scrap turned into decking materials
- 950 tons per year of wood waste diverted from landfill
Social Achievements
- Launched a hazard identification program globally within operations
- Improved employee engagement through hazard reporting and corrective actions
- Added several new wellbeing programs, including cancer and autoimmune support
- Launched the SPX Leadership Model to provide clarity on leadership expectations
- 89% participation in annual global employee survey
Governance Achievements
- Renamed Nomination and Governance Committee to Governance & Sustainability Committee
- Tied ESG oversight responsibilities to the Board of Directors
- Implemented a risk matrix to better evaluate supply chain risks
- Conducted an extensive survey of supply chain focusing on human trafficking regulations
- Expanded evaluation of suppliers regarding conflict minerals and U.S. EPA banned substances
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Slight uptick in recordable injuries in 2021 (attributed to enhanced monitoring)
- Supply chain risks related to human trafficking, conflict minerals, and banned substances
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhanced monitoring and scrutiny around safety incidents
- Implemented a risk matrix for supply chain risk evaluation
- Conducted supply chain surveys on human trafficking, conflict minerals, and banned substances
- Launched a new initiative to enhance supply chain procurement performance using a uniform internal scorecard
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Policies on conflict minerals and modern slavery
- Risk matrix for supply chain risk evaluation
- Surveys on human trafficking, conflict minerals, and banned substances
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Genfare and Sabik operations)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SPX MD Everest cooling tower
- NURO Touch-Screen Control System
- OL800 Solar LED Obstruction Light
- LED lighting solutions
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:34,088 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:11,630 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:22,457 mtCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.02%
Total Energy Consumption:118,836 MWh
Water Consumption:108 megaliters
Waste Generated:7,528 tons
Carbon Intensity:23.33 mtCO2e per million dollars of revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Safety
- Employee Health and Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Energy Management
- Water and Wastewater Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per revenue by 22% from 2019 baseline (to 23.33 mtCO2e)
- Reduced water consumption by 43% in 2022 compared to 2021
- Reduced total waste disposal by 17% between 2022 and 2021
- Introduced WaterGard, a water usage optimizer and filtration system
Social Achievements
- Launched Amplified Leadership, a three-day mid-level manager training development program
- Improved wellness programming (Virta Health, personal health coaching, etc.)
- Enhanced Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits for U.S. employees
- Increased employee engagement favorability by 2% year over year
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Steering Committee
- Published ESG commitments in January 2023
- Enhanced supplier diligence questionnaires
- Implemented Find and Fix hazard identification and reporting program
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
- Complete more energy audits at other locations
Environmental Challenges
- Increased TRIR due to increased use of temporary and less experienced employees and raw material shortages
- Data anomalies in preceding years resulted in an understatement of 2021 GHG emissions
- Supply chain disruptions and labor availability constraints impacting production levels
Mitigation Strategies
- Closely monitoring TRIR and aiming for year-over-year improvement
- Corrected GHG emissions data for 2021
- Implementing energy audits at primary manufacturing plants
- Enhanced hazard reporting linked to employee recognition programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier diligence questionnaires; commitment to eradicating human trafficking and slavery
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party qualitative review
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- WaterGard
- CUES GraniteNet AI Feature
- ULC Drawdown Compressor
- Expanded electrical heating
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:30,708 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:10,053 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:20,655 tCO2e/year (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:0.02%
Total Energy Consumption:120,062 MWh/year (2023)
Water Consumption:108 megaliters/year (2023)
Waste Generated:7,597 tons/year (2023)
Carbon Intensity:19.7 MT CO2e per million dollars of revenue (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Emissions
- Energy Management
- Water and Wastewater Management
- Product Quality & Safety
- Employee Health & Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Labor Practices
- Business Model Resilience
- Management of the Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas intensity by 34% from 2019 levels, exceeding the 30% target by 2030.
- Performed energy audits on facilities representing more than two-thirds of Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
- Developed and launched innovative solutions to help customers become more efficient, safer, and less energy-intensive.
- Introduced a supplier code of conduct.
Social Achievements
- Improved safety performance with a TRIR decline of more than 20% in 2023.
- Year-over-year improvement in enterprise-level favorability scores for both engagement and D&I.
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced governance structure through board declassification (approved in 2024, effective 2026).
- Published a Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 (already exceeded).
Environmental Challenges
- Rise in TRIR in 2022 due to increased hiring during tight labor conditions.
- Potential disruptions to operations and increased costs due to extreme weather and climate change.
- Increased energy or compliance costs due to de-carbonization regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reassessed onboarding and training practices to enhance safety.
- Implementing mitigation strategies to address climate-related risks (detailed in the report but not explicitly listed as actions).
- Developing and launching climate-conscious products to meet growing customer demand for efficient and sustainable solutions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards decarbonization
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth in renewable energy and critical infrastructure sectors
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Third-party Assurance: An independent third party qualitatively reviews and assesses the accuracy of our sustainability documentation and tracking efforts.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Climate Conscious Products initiative
- Boiler-heat pump combination products
- B-20 biofuel certified boilers
- Marley® WaterGard™ water usage optimizer
- Olympus V adiabatic cooling series
Awards & Recognition
- America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista (2024)