Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption intensity by 6.1% and water consumption intensity by 9.7% from 2018 baselines.
• Completed foam reclamation project at Tishomingo, Mississippi facility, decreasing new foam purchases and reducing landfill content.
• Implemented environmental sustainability initiatives during Lake Crystal, Minnesota, and Rugby, North Dakota plant expansions, including new equipment to minimize environmental impact.
• Delivered plug-in hybrid electric Broom Bear street sweepers to the City of Los Angeles and began demonstrations of plug-in hybrid electric three-wheel Pelican street sweeper.
• Introduced first Rugby dump body on a fully-electric chassis.

Social Achievements

• Launched a returnship program for professionals re-entering the workforce after a career break.
• Conducted DEI training with executive leadership teams.
• Partnered with WTTW to support Chicago Tonight’s Black Voices and Latino Voices programs.
• Developed a rotating mentorship program.
• Ground Force Worldwide partnered with local first responders in Kootenai County to support underprivileged children and families, donating $11,000.

Governance Achievements

• Established an anonymous confidential reporting hotline for violations of laws, regulations, or company policies.
• Developed an anti-bribery program with annual employee training and biennial training for international sales channel partners.
• Conducted annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) assessment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Pandemic and supply chain-related interruptions.
• Cybersecurity attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a cross-functional task force to monitor COVID-19 developments and implement mitigation plans.
• Implemented programs to mitigate potential risks from information technology-related disruptions, including a corporate cybersecurity team and ongoing education and training.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016), ISS Environmental and Social Disclosure QualityScore™ Framework

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Vactor Manufacturing and Federal Signal VAMA facilities)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Plug-in hybrid electric Broom Bear and Pelican street sweepers
• Rugby dump body on a fully-electric chassis

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water and electricity consumption intensity by more than 10% from 2018 baseline.
• Launched 100% fully electric Broom Bear street sweeper.
• Expanded product electrification offerings with dump body options compatible with electrified chassis.

Social Achievements

• Zero OSHA reportable deaths in 2022.
• Implemented Workplace Hazard Reduction programs and awards.
• FS Depot received 2022 President’s Safety Award for improved Total Case Incident Rate.

Governance Achievements

• Established a confidential reporting hotline for ethics violations.
• Implemented an anti-bribery and anti-corruption program.
• Annual anti-bribery training conducted for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Modest increase in natural gas intensity due to acquisitions in colder climates.
• Ongoing supply chain disruptions causing manufacturing inefficiencies.

Mitigation Strategies

• Refocusing efforts to reduce natural gas consumption.
• Recent facility upgrades and investments to improve efficiency.
• Participation in a voluntary demand response program with utility providers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct outlining standards and policies; expectation that suppliers minimize environmental impacts, conserve resources, and comply with environmental laws.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, ISS Environmental and Social Disclosure QualityScore™ Framework

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Electric Broom Bear street sweeper, plug-in hybrid electric Broom Bear and Pelican street sweepers, Switch-N-Go system on Class 4 electric chassis, Rugby Vari-Class dump body on fully-electric chassis.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 2018 goals for water, electricity, and greenhouse gas intensity reductions.
• Reduced Jetstream's net water consumption by over 60% between 2020 and 2023.
• Vama increased the percentage of overall waste recovered through recycling from 87% to 94% by weight.

Social Achievements

• Launched 100% fully electric Broom Bear street sweeper.
• Expanded product electrification offerings, developing dump truck body options compatible with electrified chassis.
• Vactor Manufacturing employees raised $7,160 for Make-A-Wish.
• Ground Force Worldwide raised over $10,000 for underprivileged children.

Governance Achievements

• Incorporated ESG goals into annual management incentive programs.
• Increased the cadence of utility consumption monitoring from yearly to monthly.
• Established a Supplier Code of Conduct outlining standards and policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Modest increase in natural gas intensity due to acquisitions in colder climates.
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Refocusing efforts to reduce natural gas consumption.
• Implementing processes to ensure proper handling and disposal of waste.
• Working with local utility providers to implement best practices and capture energy reduction incentives.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, ISS Environmental and Social Disclosure QualityScore™ Framework

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 100% fully electric Broom Bear street sweeper
• EV-compatible versions of Rugby and Switch-N-Go dump truck bodies