Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Customers
• Team Members
• Operations
• Communities

Environmental Achievements

• Saved the equivalent of over 1.5 million trees through sales of more efficient manufactured component products.
• Invested in fleet and facility upgrades, which enhanced energy efficiency.
• Reduced waste through automation in manufacturing processes.
• Converted to lower energy LED lighting.
• Introduced solar power at New Bedford, MA campus.
• Installed overhead fans to reduce air conditioning power usage.
• Installed truss plant grinders and worked with third-party vendors to repurpose and recycle lumber waste.
• Avoided 220,000 tons of CO2e with manufactured component products.

Social Achievements

• Invested in team member safety initiatives, including installing safety cameras in over 95% of all heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
• Delivered an industry-leading total recordable incident rate of 1.54, a year-over-year reduction of 30%.
• Redesigned and bolstered team member benefit offerings.
• Launched WEBUILD, a women-focused employee resource group.
• Supported local communities with over $4 million in charitable giving.
• Completed 20,000 professional development and leadership training classes.
• Achieved 80% favorability rating in team member engagement survey.

Governance Achievements

• Developed a formal Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
• Published third annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
• Continued assessment of key CSR policies, including Responsible Supply Chain Policy and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Adverse weather events could reduce or delay construction activity.
• Reputational risks from failing to meet ESG commitments.
• Regulatory risks from new governmental regulations relating to climate change.

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular evaluation of ways to reduce resource needs and environmental impacts.
• Monitoring changing regulatory requirements and other impacts to the business.
• Balancing operational efficiency with resilience through a diversified manufacturing and supplier base.
• Regular review and discussion of risk management topics among leadership.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier contracts reinforcing adherence to Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Expectation that suppliers operate according to highest ethical and legal principles
• Addressing forced labor, child labor, freedom of association and collective bargaining in Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Adverse weather events, natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Demand for energy-efficient homes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Building Products & Furnishings standard, TCFD

Certifications: SBCA-QC/QA certification (Truss Manufacturing), Energy Star Certification (some Millwork plants)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Manufactured component products (roof and floor trusses, wall panels, READY-FRAME®)
• Energy Star® qualified windows and doors
• Low-GWP Styrofoam™ Brand XPS

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 VETS Indexes Employer Award
• MSCI ESG “A” rating
• Top Workplace Award in Dallas
• Six Comparably awards (Best Company Culture, Best Company Happiness, Best Company Leadership, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best CEOs for Women)
• VETS Indexes Employer 3-star company