Somero Enterprises Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impact of business, including equipment use in construction
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in required manpower and concrete used in building projects, leading to reduced carbon emissions during construction compared to alternative manual methods (based on a Phase 1 environmental study by Middle Tennessee State University; Phase 2 study by Colorado State University underway).
Social Achievements
- Strong employee retention; addition of key personnel in global sales and customer support roles; completion of Houghton, Michigan facility expansion, increasing operational capacity by 35%.
Governance Achievements
- Board closely monitors ESG topics materially impacting stakeholders; routine discussions to balance shareholder expectations and stakeholder concerns for business sustainability.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Persistent supply chain challenges and inconsistent concrete availability; unfavorable environment for western company investment in China; COVID-19 restrictions limiting activity and travel in China.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased working capital investment to ensure adequate inventory levels internationally; addition of key personnel in international sales and customer support roles; downsizing of the in-country China team; introduction of competitively priced entry-level ride-on screed (EcoScreed).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SkyScreed® 36, S-PS50, SkyStrip®, Somero Broom+CureTM
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste Reduction
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced concrete waste by 3% through the use of laser screeding and grading technology, resulting in a 3% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions associated with upstream concrete production.
Social Achievements
- Reduced number of employees needed for concrete slab construction from 20 to 10, leading to a reduction in employee commute miles.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14044, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Third-party reviewed by Construction Management faculty and the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University along with a Construction Management faculty at Middle Tennessee State University
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed