Climate Change Data

Knowles Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:86,000 metric tons of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5,975 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:79,776 MT CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:123,000 MWh
Water Consumption:1.1 million m3
Waste Generated:491 tons of hazardous waste
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ethical Governance
  • Social Responsibility
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced hazardous waste disposal to approximately 491 tons in 2020.
  • Implemented rainwater harvesting systems, high-efficiency HVAC equipment, and process water reuse technologies in the Philippines.

Social Achievements

  • Launched partnership with PEAK to support under-served students.
  • Continued sponsorship of UIC Women in Engineering Summer Program.
  • Launched implicit bias training for U.S. employees.
  • Created a Diversity and Inclusion Council.
  • Signed the pledge for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with mandatory annual training for all employees.
  • Maintained a third-party-operated Global Hotline for anonymous reporting.
  • Declassified Board as of 2021 Annual Meeting.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental impact of supply chain activities.
  • Increasing diversity and inclusion across all operations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Supplier audits covering labor, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management systems.
  • Collaboration with suppliers on sustainability-related issues.
  • Implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives across three pillars: education, recruitment, and community engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 80% of Tier 1 suppliers audited for Performance Audio segment; Precision Devices segment developing similar processes.

Responsible Procurement
  • Knowles Supplier Quality Manual
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (aligned with RBA Code of Conduct)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Higher performing base metal capacitors with reduced palladium content.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed