ATI Materials, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Increase recycled materials used in production to 80% by 2030
- 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
- 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
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
- Not disclosed
- 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%
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Not disclosed
- 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
- 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