Climate Change Data

Worthington Industries, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:303,618 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined, CY2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:142,989 tCO2e (CY2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:147,629 tCO2e (CY2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0.17% (CY2021)
Total Energy Consumption:3,922,334 GJ (CY2021)
Water Consumption:2,377,000 m3 (CY2021)
Waste Generated:365,546 metric tons (CY2021)
Carbon Intensity:0.067 tCO2e per $1000 of revenue (CY2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Capital Management
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Philanthropy and Volunteerism
  • Board Governance and Oversight
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Risk Management
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Environmental Management System
  • GHG and Non-GHG Emissions
  • Waste and Water Management
  • Product Safety and Innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Maize facility reduced waste sent to landfills by 10% (over 4,000 tons diverted)
  • Jefferson facility reduced VOC emissions by 3,200 lbs per year
  • 96% diversion rate of total waste diverted from landfills
  • Delta facility completed a pickle line tension leveler upgrade to reduce energy usage
  • Corporate headquarters installed a solar panel system expected to offset 17% of building's electricity usage
  • Austria facility signed a three-year power purchasing agreement to source renewable electricity, expected to reduce GHG emissions by over 6,000 MT CO2e per year

Social Achievements

  • Companywide Engagement Survey results exceeded manufacturing and global benchmarks in employee engagement, manager effectiveness, and safety.
  • 49.2% of new hires in fiscal 2022 were diverse (based on gender, race, and veteran status)
  • Launched Respect in Our Workplace 2.0 training module
  • Launched first Employee Resource Group (Women’s Resource Group)
  • Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) of 1.45 in 2021, 2.7 times better than the industry average

Governance Achievements

  • Majority of independent directors on the Board (10 out of 11)
  • Established a DEI Senior Leadership Council
  • Hired first Director of DEI
  • Implemented robust risk management programs
  • Maintained an Open Door Policy and Ethics Line for reporting misconduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing GHG emissions
  • Improving energy efficiency
  • Reducing water consumption in water-stressed regions
  • Managing supply chain risks
  • Ensuring supplier compliance with ethical and environmental standards
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in systems and technology to improve energy efficiency
  • Implementing the Green Star Initiative
  • Setting science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction
  • Purchasing carbon offsets
  • Improving processes to reduce water usage
  • Implementing robust supplier selection and monitoring processes
  • Developing risk mitigation plans with suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Audits conducted during initial validation of new suppliers and through ongoing performance measurement audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • ISO 9001 compliance
  • Environmental management system (ISO 14001 encouraged)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Iron & Steel Producers Standard, SASB Industrial Machinery & Goods Standard, SASB Building Products & Furnishings Standard, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies related to health, gender equality, clean water, clean energy, decent work, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, life below water, life on land, and peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lightweight steel products
  • Electrical steel laminations for EVs
  • Hydrogen gas containment solutions
  • Refillable gas cylinders
  • Digital fuel gauges
  • SmartLid propane tank monitoring system
  • Extrol Pro hydronic expansion tank

Awards & Recognition

  • Columbus CEO Top Workplaces
  • Best Places to Work® Austria
  • IDG’s Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT
  • Military Friendly Employer®
  • John Deere Partner-level Supplier of the Year
  • John Deere 10-year Supplier Hall of Fame
  • 2021 Schaeffler Supplier Excellence Award
  • General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year