Trimble Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018 to 2020, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018 to 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:100,000 GJ (Energy Consumption for 17 largest facilities)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,100 mtCO2e (17 largest facilities)
Scope 2 Emissions:6,600 mtCO2e (17 largest facilities)
Scope 3 Emissions:1,500 mtCO2e (employee air travel)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Third year of filing with CDP
- Developing science-based targets
- Employee-run "Trimble Green Team" implementing waste reduction initiatives
- Green construction and design standards (LEED) in all new facilities
- Trimble solutions are estimated to reduce millions of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually for customers.
Social Achievements
- COVID response emphasizing employee health and safety
- Named a VP of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and launched a global DEI strategy and core team
- Launched new global Trimble Careers site with a focus on diversity and inclusion
- Trained 600 global leaders and employees in foundational leadership
- Voluntary attrition rate ≈ 7%
- Trimble Foundation focused on disaster relief and female education and empowerment programs
Governance Achievements
- Named to the S&P 500 Index
- Four out of 11 Board of Directors members are female or ethnically diverse
- Named a Head of Sustainability and Director of ESG
- Identified and managed climate and other ESG risks through Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Establishing a complete greenhouse gas emissions inventory across Scopes 1, 2, and 3
- Setting science-based targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts (wildfires in California and Colorado)
- Data collection for complete Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventory
Mitigation Strategies
- Establishing a complete greenhouse gas emissions inventory across Scopes 1, 2, and 3
- Setting science-based targets
- Improving data collection processes by leveraging third-party consultants and data collection platforms
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply Chain Code of Conduct aligned with California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition Code of Conduct
- Sourcing environmentally responsible materials meeting RoHS Directive requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (design, production, distribution, and servicing of products)
Awards & Recognition
- Golden Crest Award
- Investor’s Business’ Daily 50 Best ESG Companies
- Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Managed Companies
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:201,100 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5,100 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,200 mtCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:168,000 mtCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:37.05%
Total Energy Consumption:172,000 GJ
ESG Focus Areas
- Building Resilience
- Empowering People
- Leading with Integrity
Environmental Achievements
- Received approval of carbon reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
- Sourced 37.05% renewable electricity in 2022, progressing towards 100% by 2025.
- 25% of Trimble’s suppliers set science-based targets by the end of 2022.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a new Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Increased focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with 2025 goals established.
- 44.5% of new hires in 2022 were from underrepresented populations.
Governance Achievements
- Published first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
- Entered into a new five-year $1.25 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
- Added a “People & Planet” modifier to the executive long-term incentive program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Cut GHG footprint in half by 2030
- Engage 70% of suppliers to set science-based targets by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Source 100% renewable energy by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
- Engaging suppliers to set their own science-based targets.
- Increasing gender diversity and representation of underrepresented groups.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a phased approach to decarbonization with a climate action roadmap.
- Increased efficiency in facilities, transitioned to renewable energy, and reduced business travel.
- Engaged top suppliers to submit climate data to CDP and implemented a supplier self-assessment program.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Every two years with a strategic supplier self-assessment
Responsible Procurement
- Third Party Code of Conduct
- Online training modules
- Responsible raw material sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 2
- 5
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 17
Report details how Trimble's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Awards & Recognition
- 14 Comparably awards (Best Company for Diversity, Women, Work-life Balance, etc.)
- International Employer of the Year (large companies) by JCI Finland
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:281,000 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:10,500 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:281,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:14% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:197,000 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Building Resilience
- Empowering People
- Leading With Integrity
Environmental Achievements
- 32% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all Trimble facilities
- 70% reduction in use of overnight air freight compared to 2022
- Completed construction of the solar array at our Colorado HQ
Social Achievements
- 27% increase in women holding manager-level roles since 2020
- 32.6% of all employees achieved internal mobility in 2023
- $880,000+ invested in communities across 2022 and 2023, focused on empowering people through education and career opportunities
Governance Achievements
- Launched new policy and training for employees on responsible AI
- Obtained 80 more external, independent product security certifications
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- 50% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030
- 70% of Trimble suppliers by emissions to have committed to set science-based emission reduction targets by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- 100% annual sourcing of renewable electricity by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Overall emissions rose due to a change in calculation methodology that accounts for international manufacturing, as well as an increase in business travel
- Securing better data on Scope 3 emissions in areas we have targets
- Enabling managers to make clearer decisions to rationalize business travel
Mitigation Strategies
- Building a mature data ecosystem that enables effective action
- Near-shoring procurement, manufacturing, and shipping to individual global regions
- Upgrading heating and air conditioning systems at our North American Operations Hub
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Risk-based approach; online or on-site audits for strategic suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Trimble Third Party Code of Conduct
- Supplier Quality Requirements (for manufacturing suppliers)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (195 products), SOC (64 products)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 5
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 17
See report for explanation of how initiatives contribute to these goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Comparably Best Company for Women
- Comparably Best CEOs for Women
- Campus Forward Award for Large Early Career Programs
- OnCon Icon Awards 2023: Top 50 Talent Acquisition Team