Climate Change Data

Beacon Building Products

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:100,100 metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) + 15,507 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 5,600 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 market-based) + 870 metric tons CO2e (biogenic)
Scope 1 Emissions:100,100 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:21,107 metric tons CO2e (location and market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:5% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:Approximately 1.7 million GJ
Water Consumption:~219 megaliters (~58 M gallons)
Waste Generated:~24 thousand tons non-hazardous waste, ~3 thousand tons diverted
Carbon Intensity:2 lbs CO2-equivalent per short ton of goods sold (market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Safety
  • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Customer Experiences
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Environmental Impact
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched Building Better for the Environment campaign to drive branch-level behavior change towards energy conservation.
  • Entered community solar contracts to power approximately 35 branches.
  • Procured renewable electricity via Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
  • Improved warehouse layouts and optimized pick paths to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Upgraded 85% of tractor fleet, reducing average age by three years.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with over 15% companywide participation.
  • Launched SOMOS Beacon to support Spanish-speaking employees and customers.
  • Expanded employee programs for safety and professional development.
  • Provided grants to 22 employees in need through Beacon CaReS fund.
  • 69 employees advanced their careers through the DRIVE program.

Governance Achievements

  • All employees completed annual training on health and safety, anti-corruption, data security, and harassment prevention.
  • Launched DEI Ambassador Program to promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Maintained rigorous management oversight and strict enforcement of safety policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions intensity by 50% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2).
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing emissions intensity from fleet operations.
  • Scope 3 emissions understanding and reduction.
  • Rapid electrification of fleet due to availability and cost of electric heavy-duty trucks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Operating existing vehicles more efficiently and upgrading to newer, lower-emitting models.
  • Exploring electrification options, piloting electric vehicle batteries in vans and forklifts.
  • Proactive steps to prepare for regulatory changes on emissions.
  • Conducting a Scope 3 relevancy assessment to identify key areas for focus.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct emphasizing environmental responsibility, compliance with regulations, and respect for human rights.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes on emissions (e.g., California’s Advanced Clean Fleet regulation).
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Multiline and Specialty Retailers and Distributors Standard

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Waterproofing products to increase building resiliency.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Platinum Employer by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO)