Climate Change Data

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