Climate Change Data

Menasha Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023, 2023-2024)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Value

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced landfill waste per ton of production by 0.85% from 2021 to 2022.
  • Reduced water use per ton of production by nearly 90% from 2011 to 2021.
  • 100% of core raw materials used in manufacturing are recyclable.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 80.6% employee participation in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey.
  • Menasha Corporation Foundation donated over $1.8 million in grants in 2022.
  • Consistently achieves Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR) significantly below comparable industry averages.

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of employees reviewed the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and affirmed compliance in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce total GHG emissions 10% per ton of production by 2030 (2020 baseline).
  • Reduce landfill waste per ton of production by 10% by 2030 (2020 baseline).
  • Reduce gallons of water used per production ton by 10% by 2030 (2020 baseline).

Environmental Challenges

  • Total GHG emissions increased 1.78% per ton of production from 2021 to 2022 (due to acquisition of four plants).
  • Gallons of water use per production ton increased by 3.57% from 2021 to 2022.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focused effort on GHG reduction through optimization of operations.
  • Continued sustainable water reduction practices in plants and offices.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers are evaluated using metrics for continuous improvements and reliable price, delivery, and service; periodic audits and reviews; suppliers expected to follow Code of Ethics and Business Conduct; rigorous qualifications and standards related to food safety certifications and sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (aligned with, not formally registered)

Certifications: SFI®, FSC®, PEFC, ISO 9001 (ORBIS), ISO 134875, AIB, LEED Gold (Headquarters), G7 Master Qualified

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ResponsiPak™ packaging (Menasha Packaging)
  • Reusable packaging (ORBIS)
  • Ocean-bound material in reusable packaging (ORBIS)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022 Unilever Supplier Excellence Award
  • 2022 Inbound Logistics G75 Green Supply Chain Partner
  • 2022 Business of the Year
  • 2022 and 2023 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces
  • 2022 and 2023 OMA Awards
  • 2022 Material Handling Product News’ Product of the Year
  • 2022 PepsiCo Productivity Award
  • 2022 Leadership Giving Award
  • 2022 Wisconsin75
  • 2022 Hormel Spirit of Excellence Award
  • 2022 & 2023 John Deere Packaging Supplier of the Year

Reporting Period: 2023-2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Value
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total water use per ton of production by nearly 90% since 2010.
  • 100% of core raw materials used in manufacturing are recyclable.
  • New Mississippi facility corrugator produces 50% less water discharge than legacy equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Awarded nearly $2 million in grants in 2023 through the Menasha Corporation Foundation, plus an additional $4 million in 2024 for the company's 175th anniversary.
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) consistently below industry average, decreasing from 0.93 in 2019 to 0.84 in 2023.
  • Conducted biennial Employee Engagement Survey in early 2022 with 80.6% participation.

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of employees reviewed the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and affirmed compliance in 2023.
  • Board of Directors comprised of nine directors, including non-executive Chair, CEO, two Smith Family directors, and five outside non-family directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions, waste generation, and water consumption per ton of production by 10% by 2030 (2020 baseline).

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased water use per production ton by 21.89% vs. 2020 baseline.
  • Increased landfill waste per ton of production by 3.85% vs. 2020 baseline due to construction waste for facility upgrades.
  • GHG emissions per ton of production decreased by only 1.15% vs. baseline.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuing sustainable water reduction practices.
  • Implementing Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Lean Transformation techniques to reduce waste.
  • Reducing energy consumption through operational efficiency and technological advances.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers expected to follow Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, maintain food safety certifications, and meet sustainability-related elements.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (aligned with, not formally registered)

Certifications: SFI®, FSC®, PEFC®, ISO 9001, ISO 134875, LEED Gold (Headquarters), AIB, GFSI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Odyssey® pallet (100% recycled content)
  • 3-Runner Odyssey pallet
  • IonPak® battery container

Awards & Recognition

  • Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
  • 8th Fastest Growing Company in Northeast Wisconsin
  • Various Top Supplier Awards
  • Product and innovation awards