Garmin International, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:26,000+ metric tons CO2e reduction
Renewable Energy Share:100% at Olathe, Kansas campus; multiple other facilities utilize renewable energy sources
Total Energy Consumption:9.8 megawatts of renewable wind energy at Olathe, Kansas campus
Waste Generated:5,000 metric tons of recycled materials
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Products
- Operations
- Growth
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by more than 26,000 metric tons of CO2e through renewable energy.
- Olathe, Kansas campus achieved 100% renewable energy utilization.
- Reduced plastic used in consumer product packaging by approximately 20%.
- More than 90% of consumer wearables shipped with foam-free packaging.
- Shipped more than 1 million solar products worldwide.
- Introduced first product made with recycled ocean-bound plastics (Descent™ G1 Solar – Ocean Edition).
Social Achievements
- U.S. employee benefits package scored 32% higher than the median value of a comparator group of high-tech companies.
- Doubled paid parental leave benefit and expanded short-term disability benefit for U.S. employees.
- Awarded 150 $5,000 scholarships since 2019.
- Global turnover rate of approximately 12%.
- Garmin scored in the top 20% among comparable companies in a company-wide employee survey.
- Donated over $2.75 million through employee matching and United Way campaigns.
- Raised over $390,000 for the National MS Society through Bike MS.
- Named Interhab’s Outstanding Business of the Year for commitment to supporting people with disabilities.
- Hosted engineering day camp for 49 students.
- Collaborated with Kao Family Foundation’s Home Run Science Competition to promote STEM education.
- Reached over 500 students to celebrate Women of Aviation Week.
- Supported the opening of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum.
Governance Achievements
- Maintains ISO 45001 certification at multiple manufacturing sites.
- Achieved ISO 50001 certification for energy management systems in Taiwan manufacturing facilities.
- Consistently maintains a TRIR well below industry averages (approximately 0.23 in 2023).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Component shortages
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented product redesigns
- Software updates to existing products
- Vertical integration to improve adaptability and resilience.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Descent™ G1 Solar – Ocean Edition
Awards & Recognition
- National Boating Industry Safety Award (3 years in a row)
- CES 2024 Innovation Award (Autoland system)
- Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers (No. 2 in 2023)
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Forbes Best Brand for Social Impact
- Forbes Customer Experience All-Star List
- Interhab’s Outstanding Business of the Year