Cavco Industries, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2021-22, 2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employees
- Community
- Environment
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste through centralized manufacturing, minimizing waste to 'buckets, not truckloads'
- Designed homes for energy efficiency with upgraded insulation, passive solar positioning, and water efficiency measures
- Used exclusively water-based paints to eliminate VOC emissions
Social Achievements
- Launched Safety Now program to improve safety awareness and training, resulting in a 14.7% decrease in injuries since 2019
- Increased production wages by an average of 15.5% in 16 of 19 plants
- Implemented a mental health benefit and broadened healthcare network
- Launched leadership development programs (Navigate and Ignition) and retail training program (JumpStart)
- Initiated 'Homes for Our Own' program to support employee homeownership
- Provided support to employees during the COVID-19 pandemic
Governance Achievements
- Appointed an independent Chairman of the Board
- Developed a renewed Code of Conduct and company-wide policies
- Established a compliance hotline ('Speak Up Cavco!') for reporting ethical concerns
- Implemented stock ownership requirements for non-employee directors and key executives
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Sustainably grow the business while positively impacting stakeholders
Medium-term Goals:
- Further reduce environmental impact
- Improve workforce diversity
Short-term Goals:
- Continue improving safety and reducing injuries
- Expand 'Homes for Our Own' program
Environmental Challenges
- Workplace injuries
- Affordable housing crisis
- Environmental impact of manufacturing
- Workforce diversity
- Maintaining ethical conduct
Mitigation Strategies
- Safety Now program, process changes to eliminate hazards, investment in safety technology
- Product innovation to address affordable housing needs
- Efficient manufacturing processes, use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient designs
- Data analysis and reflection to address root causes of diversity issues
- Code of Conduct, compliance hotline, and ethical training
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Good communication and prompt payment to suppliers
- Collaboration on product development and sustainability
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient homes
Reporting Period: 2021-22
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Pay & Benefits
- Employee Development
- Culture (Diversity & Inclusion)
- Affordable Housing
- Community Impact
- Environmental Stewardship
- Responsible Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installed solar panels at the new Glendale, Arizona factory, reducing its carbon footprint by an estimated 1,642 metric tons annually.
- 100% of homes are tightly constructed with upgraded insulation, reducing energy consumption.
- 100% of homes are built with pre-constructed panels, reducing waste and pollution.
- 100% of facilities incorporate recycling into their standard site processes.
Social Achievements
- Increased production employee wages by 24.2% over FY21, for a cumulative increase of 43.5% over the past 2 years.
- Lowest take-home pay for fiscal year 2021 for lowest earners exceeded their local Living Wage.
- Launched 'Homes for Our Own' program to assist employees with homeownership.
- Launched 'Spark', a new 30-day training program for new employees, reducing 30-day attrition by 25%.
Governance Achievements
- Completed a $100 million share repurchase authorization.
- Approved another $100 million repurchase authorization.
- Continued in-person Code of Conduct training for key leaders.
- Launched in-person and online training addressing key topics from the Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Expand Spark onboarding training to all manufacturing locations.
Environmental Challenges
- Addressing affordable housing crisis.
- Maintaining a safe workplace.
- Ensuring fair pay and benefits for all employees.
- Promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Reducing environmental impact of operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in safer equipment and facilities.
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Improving pay and benefits packages.
- Launching diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.
- Investing in renewable energy sources.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Environmentally conscious materials procurement; use of recycled content in building materials.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient homes; homes built with recycled materials.
Awards & Recognition
- Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) inaugural “Community Impact Project of the Year” award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:642 metric tons reduction annually (Glendale factory)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:57.9% (Glendale factory)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Impact
- Culture of Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of solar panels on Glendale, Arizona factory, supplying approximately 57.9% of total electrical usage and reducing carbon footprint by an estimated 642 metric tons annually.
Social Achievements
- Launched "Safety Now" initiative, improving TRIR by 23% since FY2021 and reducing workers' compensation experience modifier by 25% over the last four years.
- Initiated leadership training programs ("Navigate" and "Ignition"), with 118 and 131 employees completing the programs respectively.
- Homes for Our Own program providing education and financial assistance to employees wishing to become homeowners.
Governance Achievements
- Published second edition of Corporate Responsibility Report and developed an ESG website.
- Adopted Environmental Stewardship Policy, Product Safety and Quality Policy, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.
- Separated the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- require that all materials received from suppliers comply with HUD code standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- energy-efficient homes with environmentally-friendly features
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Impact
- Culture of Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 1,402,695 lbs. in eight months of solar panel operation at the Glendale, Arizona facility (projected 1,642 megatons per year)
- Installation of solar panels on Glendale, Arizona production facility, generating approximately 60% of the plant’s electrical usage
Social Achievements
- 33% decrease in OSHA total recordable incident frequency rate in calendar year 2023, even with the addition of four new manufacturing facilities
- Launched company-wide safety initiative, "Safety Now", resulting in a 50% improvement in TRIR since 2020 and a 24% reduction in workers' compensation experience modifier
- Women represented 23% and self-identified ethnic and racial minorities represented 49% of the Company’s workforce.
- 129 employees completed "Navigate" leadership training and 153 completed "Ignition" training.
Governance Achievements
- Separation of CEO and Chairman of the Board roles
- Increased Board diversity with the addition of two women directors since 2019, one from an underrepresented group
- Six of seven directors are independent
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Evolving market and financial dynamics
Mitigation Strategies
- Confidence in the Company’s ability to navigate obstacles and capitalize on opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Requirement that all materials comply with HUD Code standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient homes with high indoor air quality, ventilation systems, and energy-efficient envelopes
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed