Climate Change Data

ATI Materials, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:656,852 tons of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:9,270,834 gigajoules
Water Consumption:3,339,225 kilo-gallons
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.48 tons of CO2e per ton of product (2017)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Health and Safety
  • Community Involvement
  • Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed motion sensor switches to conserve energy
  • Recycled office paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and waste wood products
  • Replaced existing lights with LEDs in some facilities, increasing efficiency by up to 90%
  • Implemented a new operating schedule in Lebanon, KY to conserve energy
  • ATI Specialty Materials recirculates processing water for minimal water consumption
  • Richburg, SC Operations employs a closed-loop recycling system
  • Waste stainless steel liners recycled and reused as raw material

Social Achievements

  • Established ATI Veterans Network
  • Donated $865,000 to United Way campaigns
  • Contributed 500–1,000 hours of volunteer service through United Way Day of Caring
  • Participated in U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive
  • Supported community college and university partnerships, employing college students (~$1.3M annually)
  • Implemented a Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP), donating ~$4K to employee-championed non-profits
  • Donated land in Pennsylvania for community projects

Governance Achievements

  • Full compliance with Dodd-Frank Act regarding conflict minerals
  • Implemented internal risk-based due diligence procedures for conflict minerals
  • Commitment to respecting human rights and prohibiting human trafficking and slave labor

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce Energy Intensity 7% by 2030
  • Reduce CO2e Emissions 7% by 2030
  • Reduce Freshwater Intake 3% by 2030
  • Increase Recycled Materials to 83% by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Energy Intensity 5% by 2025
  • Reduce CO2e Emissions 5% by 2025
  • Reduce Freshwater Intake 5% by 2025
  • Increase Recycled Materials to 80% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • All facilities included in metrics by 2020
  • All facilities ISO 140001 and 45001 certified by 2020

Environmental Challenges

  • Slightly increased incident rates over the past four years
  • Need to expand reporting to include all global operations by 2020
  • Not all facilities were ISO 14001 and 45001 certified in 2017
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous work to identify and reduce potential risks (hand injuries, slips, trips, falls)
  • Modifying job procedures, adjusting PPE, and providing training
  • Goal to have every operation certified to both ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 by 2020

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchasing materials from legitimate and reputable suppliers
  • Maintaining a sustainable and responsible supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 140001 (45% of operations), OSHAS 18001 or ISO 45001 (63% of operations)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Materials used in fuel cell batteries, battery storage, turbines, solar panels, LED lamps, OLED screens
  • Biomedical implant materials
  • Zirconium alloys for MRI technology
  • Materials for desalinization

Awards & Recognition

  • Mayor’s Environmental Quality Control Award (Louisville, OH Operations)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:877,390 tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:10,318,477 Gigajoules
Water Consumption:3,831,532 Kilo-gallons
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.26 tons CO2e/ton of production

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Safety
  • Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced nitric acid usage by 57%, hydrofluoric acid by 30%, sulfuric acid by 25%, lime by 35%, and wastewater treatment plant sludge by 20% through acid regeneration systems.
  • Developed a process to produce briquettes from spent shotblast baghouse dust and scale, replacing purchased metallics and reducing waste.
  • Achieved a 5% reduction in graphite electrode consumption at the Brackenridge facility.
  • Reduced energy consumption by 1% at the Cudahy forging operation through lighting projects.
  • Installed a VFD exhaust fan at the Vandergrift facility, reducing energy consumption by 295,100 kilowatt hours annually.
  • Purchased over half a million MWh of electricity from renewable sources.

Social Achievements

  • Launched an annual Employee Engagement Survey to improve the work experience.
  • Launched the Global Leadership Development Program to train frontline leaders and management employees.
  • Donated over $20,000 to fire departments and emergency rescue units.
  • Achieved 100% participation in the annual United Way workplace campaign, donating $215,000.
  • Engaged in various community involvement activities such as food drives, volunteer work, and charitable giving.

Governance Achievements

  • Announced a female Board Chair for 2019.
  • Annual training and education of employees on the code of conduct and ethical behavior.
  • Supplier due diligence on potential key suppliers to manage risk in our supply chain.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 80% by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy intensity by 7% by 2025 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions by 7% by 2025 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • Reduce freshwater intake by 8% by 2025 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 83% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy intensity by 5% by 2022 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions by 5% by 2022 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • Reduce freshwater intake by 5% by 2022 (all manufacturing facilities)
  • All manufacturing facilities ISO 14001 and 45001 certified by 2022

Environmental Challenges

  • Data collection issues affecting baseline year for some metrics.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions due to unstable political and economic conditions in foreign countries sourcing raw materials.
  • Potential for human rights violations among suppliers.
  • Potential impact of climate change on operations and costs.
  • Implementation of Carbon Cap-and-Trade Plans.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a cross-functional water conservation team.
  • Entered into long-term supply contracts where possible.
  • Require suppliers to comply with ATI’s Corporate Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Investing in newer, more efficient processing technology.
  • Implementing energy efficiency programs (e.g., LED lighting).
  • Purchasing energy from renewable sources.
  • Expanding processes for screening suppliers, verifying compliance, and enforcing expectations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Require suppliers to comply with ATI’s Corporate Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Supplier onboarding process requiring compliance with laws and regulations and demonstration of a program for compliance and ethical standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Adverse weather affecting operations
Transition Risks
  • Carbon Cap-and-Trade Plans
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001 (46% of operations by Q3 2019), OSHAS 18001 or ISO 45001 (65% of operations by end of 2018)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products for next-generation jet engines; materials for solar, fuel cell, and geothermal applications; specialty materials for highly corrosive environments; alloys for medical applications.

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized for eight consecutive years by 2020 Women on Boards for having a Board comprised of 20% women.

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:659,942 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:430,192 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:229,751 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:12% (including nuclear)
Total Energy Consumption:12,047,835 GJ/year
Water Consumption:4,136,532 kgallons/year
Waste Generated:165,501 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Community Involvement
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 45% decline in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions since 2018
  • More than 7 billion gallons of water recycled by manufacturing facilities in 2021
  • More than 62% recycled materials used in production

Social Achievements

  • 53% decline in lost time rate since 2018
  • 48% decline in recordable incident rate since 2018
  • 43.1% of 2021 new hires were diverse candidates

Governance Achievements

  • Published first stand-alone TCFD report in April 2022
  • Adopted the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting framework for 2021
  • 8 out of 9 directors on the Board are independent

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy intensity by 7%
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions intensity by 7%
  • Reduce freshwater intake intensity by 8%
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 83%
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy intensity by 5%
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions intensity by 5%
  • Reduce freshwater intake intensity by 5%
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 80%

Environmental Challenges

  • Lower production volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting energy intensity and emissions data
  • Challenges in using recycled materials in the production of highly-specialized products
  • Ongoing consolidation and restructuring of facilities impacting ISO 14001 certification goal
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strategic plans for reducing energy intensity and carbon emissions including purchasing carbon-free energy, conducting energy audits, investing in new technology, installing energy-efficient lighting, replacing/optimizing compressors, maximizing production capabilities, purchasing RECs, and installing carbon-free power sources
  • Consistently evaluating opportunities to recycle scrap generated in production
  • Re-evaluating ISO 14001 certification goal in 2022

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • ATI’s Supplier Expectations and Supply Chain Policies (addressing integrity, ethics, safety, health, environmental compliance, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and human rights)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (18 of 34 facilities), OHSAS 45001 (85% of operating facilities)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Materials for green hydrogen production, geothermal applications, nuclear power generation, energy storage and pollution control; alloys and components for land-based gas turbines, solar and geothermal power applications, electrolyzers, sustainable nuclear energy applications, fuel cell interconnects, solid oxide fuel cells, and next-generation aircraft

Awards & Recognition

  • N.C. Department of Labor Safety Gold Award (ATI Specialty Materials)
  • ATI CEO Award for Safety and Sustainability (Solar Array project)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:656,633 MT CO2e (Market-Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:415,370 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:241,263 MT CO2e (Market-Based)
Renewable Energy Share:12% (of total energy consumed, including nuclear)
Total Energy Consumption:11,835,192 GJ
Water Consumption:4,530,088 kilo-gallons
Waste Generated:159,599 Metric tons (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
  • Workplace Safety
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • 45% decline in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions since 2018
  • More than 7 billion gallons of water recycled by manufacturing facilities in 2022
  • More than 120,000 tons of recycled materials used in production (73% of all feedstock)

Social Achievements

  • Over 40% of nearly 1,000 new hires in 2022 enhanced gender, ethnic, and racial diversity or were veterans
  • World-class safety record with zero fatalities and a recordable incident rate of 1.22 in 2022
  • Launched ATI Women’s Network (AWN) with five chapters and enterprise business executive sponsorship

Governance Achievements

  • Expanded Board to include a new director and two new senior leaders, increasing gender, racial, and ethnic diversity
  • 9 out of 10 directors are independent
  • Robust stock ownership guidelines for directors and executive management

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Energy Intensity by 7% by 2030
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions intensity by 7% by 2030
  • Reduce freshwater intake intensity by 8% by 2030
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 83% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Energy Intensity by 5% by 2025
  • Reduce CO2e/GHG emissions intensity by 5% by 2025
  • Reduce freshwater intake intensity by 5% by 2025
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 80% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing GHG emissions from high-heat production processes
  • Balancing the use of recycled materials with the production of highly specialized products
  • Maintaining environmental compliance across multiple facilities and jurisdictions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Purchasing carbon-free energy where available
  • Investing in new technology and energy-efficient equipment
  • Implementing water reclamation and reuse strategies
  • Evaluating options for battery storage systems and constructing renewable energy sources
  • Consistently evaluating opportunities to recycle scrap generated in production

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • ATI’s Supplier Expectations and Supply Chain Policies (outlined on website)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (18 of 34 facilities), ISO 45001 (nearly 90% of operating facilities)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Materials for green hydrogen production, geothermal applications, nuclear power generation, energy storage and pollution control

Awards & Recognition

  • N.C. Department of Labor Safety Gold Award (2022)
  • ATI CEO Award for Safety and Sustainability (Solar Array project)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:642,609 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:401,515 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:241,094 tCO2e/year
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
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • 42% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2023 compared to 2018
  • Lighting retrofits reduced aggregate annual energy usage by more than 10,000 MWh
  • Annual purchases of carbon-free electricity since 2019 comprising a significant portion of electricity used

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Established a cross-functional TCFD working group
  • Board oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute CO2/GHG emissions by at least 40% by 2030
  • Reduce water intake intensity by 8% by 2030
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 83% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2/GHG emissions intensity by 5% by 2025
  • Reduce water intake intensity by 5% by 2025
  • Increase recycled materials used in production to 80% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Transition risks associated with a low-carbon economy (policy, legal, technology, market, reputation)
  • Physical risks from climate change (acute events and chronic shifts)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Proactive GHG emission reduction targets
  • Focus on resource efficiency and process improvements
  • Transitioning to low-carbon and renewable energy sources
  • Monitoring regulatory landscape and stakeholder expectations
  • Engaging with customers and suppliers on sustainability initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Coastal and river flooding
  • Wildfires
  • Drought
  • Extreme heat
Transition Risks
  • Policy and legal changes
  • Technological advancements
  • Market shifts
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • Growing demand for sustainable products
  • Resource efficiency improvements
  • Transition to renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lighter, more fuel-efficient jet engines
  • Materials for solar, geothermal, and nuclear energy applications
  • Products for green hydrogen production and pollution control

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed