Milliken & Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:489,447 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:280,304 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:209,143 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,624,473 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4.96%
Total Energy Consumption:1,967,239 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,139,935,128 gal/year
Waste Generated:100,214,933 lbs/year
Carbon Intensity:1.22 MT CO2e/MT (Scope 1 & 2 in 2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Product
- Planet
Environmental Achievements
- Eliminated coal as a primary fuel source through a $25 million investment in cogeneration, resulting in a 4.7% reduction in waste and a 9.2% reduction in GHG emissions.
- Reduced waste by 8% through thermal drying of sludge.
- Achieved 98% of the goal to increase renewable energy use to 100,000 MWh.
Social Achievements
- Achieved zero lost-time safety incidents from COVID-19.
- Increased U.S. diverse management by 8% since 2018, achieving 35% gender diversity and 14% racial/ethnic diversity.
- Logged 53,000 volunteer hours (53% of 100,000 goal).
Governance Achievements
- Received Ethisphere’s Ethics Inside® Certification.
- Maintained a record of zero data privacy breaches.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce indexed greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025
- Reduce indexed solid waste by 25% by 2025
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- Reduce indexed water usage by 25% by 2025
- Increase renewable energy use to 100,000 MWh by 2025
- Zero environmental violations by 2025
- Analyze 100% of new products using a sustainability assessment by 2025
- Commit to an inclusive associate community by 2025 (increase U.S. diverse salaried associates by 5%)
Environmental Challenges
- Four more lost-time safety incidents in 2021 than the previous year.
- Need to further reduce water usage to meet 25% reduction goal.
- Need to further reduce solid waste to meet 25% reduction goal and achieve zero waste to landfill.
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanding behavioral audits and involving associates in safety processes.
- Modernizing aging water infrastructure, reducing well water used in cooling towers, and revising processes to reduce water usage.
- Implementing thermal drying of sludge and seeking new construction waste options.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers affirm Supplier Code of Conduct; Implementation of Integrity Next platform for supplier sustainability monitoring.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Supply chain disruptions, flood damage at facilities
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing, changing customer behaviors, shifts in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Development of new products/services, use of lower-emission energy sources, market value of carbon neutrality
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option (2016), SASB Standards, TCFD, UN Global Compact, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OSHA VPP Star
Third-party Assurance: WAP Sustainability Consulting (Limited assurance on Scope 1 and 2 emissions data; Verification of GRI alignment)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and targets related to health, gender equality, clean water, renewable energy, innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- M/PACT carbon neutral flooring portfolio, products using REPREVE® recycled fiber, Solvite Garment Rejuvenator, DeltaFlow™ Viscosity Modifiers, Millad® NX® 8000 ECO clarifier, DeltaMax® Performance Modifier
Awards & Recognition
- World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 15 consecutive years, America’s Best Midsize Employers