Climate Change Data

New Flyer of America Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Workforce Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Safety
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Supplier Diversity

Environmental Achievements

  • ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications, audited annually by an independent third-party registrar. Commitment to meeting EHS responsibilities and complying with all applicable legislation and requirements.
  • Manufacturing of zero-emission buses

Social Achievements

  • Developed a Community Benefits Framework (CBF) to enhance hiring of diverse, underserved, and underrepresented individuals.
  • Partnership with the Transportation Diversity Council (TDC) to support workforce development and community outreach.
  • Implementation of an Employee Engagement Committee (EEC) to improve workplace culture and support employees.
  • Creation of a social service and educational support program for employees.
  • Annual bursary award for a high school student interested in advanced manufacturing.
  • Zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination and harassment.
  • Robust whistleblower, incident reporting, and investigation processes.

Governance Achievements

  • Quarterly reporting on CBF commitments to the Transportation Diversity Council (TDC) and New Flyer leadership.
  • New Flyer leadership and its board of directors are responsible for oversight of health and safety performance, regulatory compliance, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Establishment of a standardized apprenticeship program.
Short-term Goals:
  • Formation of the Employee Engagement Committee (EEC) by June 2020.

Environmental Challenges

  • Skill gaps in staffing levels and replacements.
  • Need to increase participation of minority and women-owned businesses in transportation projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Partnership with TDC to eliminate skill gaps and bolster community outreach, recruitment, and placement.
  • Action-oriented plans to employ and advance all persons based on job requirements.
  • Support of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
  • Setting annual DBE targets and tracking mechanisms to support FTA guidelines.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Support for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Zero-emission buses