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