Jabil Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018-09 to 2019-08, 2021-09 to 2022-08, 2022-09 to 2023-08, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
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Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Hurricane damage to operations in Cayey, Puerto Rico resulting in asset impairments and business interruptions.
- High labor turnover rates in China.
- Regulatory and registration requirements and government approvals affecting financing of subsidiaries in China.
- Potential for non-compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) or similar regulations in other jurisdictions.
- Risks associated with acquisitions, including overpayment, integration costs, and unforeseen liabilities.
- Risks associated with restructuring operations, including decreased employee morale and failure to achieve cost savings.
- Risks associated with natural disasters, climate change, and global events.
- Risks associated with intellectual property infringement claims.
- Risks associated with component shortages and price increases.
- Risks associated with currency fluctuations and hedging operations.
- Risks associated with energy price increases.
- Risks associated with government regulations and industry standards.
Mitigation Strategies
- Economic hedging of local currency costs through foreign currency exchange contracts.
- Maintaining similar manufacturing capacities at different locations and coordinating multi-source supplier programs.
- Implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with the FCPA.
- Conducting due diligence on acquisitions.
- Implementing policies and procedures to manage labor needs.
- Limited insurance coverage for natural disasters.
- Implementing policies and procedures to protect intellectual property rights.
- Purchasing components early to avoid shortages.
- Using financial instruments to hedge exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.
- Implementing measures to reduce risks of international operations.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO-14001:2004
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2018-09 to 2019-08
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee safety
- Carbon emissions
- Water use
- Hazardous waste
- Supply chain compliance & transparency
- Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent since 2015
- Reduced GHG intensity by nearly 6 percent despite 14 percent revenue growth
- Global landfilled waste decreased 31 percent against 2015 baseline despite revenue growth
- Bray, Ireland site achieved zero waste to landfill
Social Achievements
- Launched Jabil Enables, a program dedicated to employees with disabilities
- Guadalajara, Mexico site created a scholarship for deaf and hard of hearing employees
- Enhanced well-being program with monthly focus on different mental health issues
- Guangzhou, China programs addressed psychological effects of employee migration
Governance Achievements
- Ongoing training to employees and methods for individuals to confidentially request guidance and report ethical concerns
- Adherence to the Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) Code of Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce GHG emissions by 45 percent by 2030 (compared to 2019 levels)
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25 percent by 2025 (compared to 2019 levels)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19
- Water use increase despite revenue and square footage growth
- Need for further clarity on waste data
- Managing potentially hazardous or flammable manufacturing waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Retooled production facilities to make PPE and medical products
- Implemented health and safety protocols in facilities
- Investing in water reporting infrastructure to better understand and manage water-related risks and impacts
- Focusing on completing water savings projects in drought-prevalent sites
- Complying with all global regulations regarding hazardous waste processing
- Working with qualified vendors for proper hazardous waste disposal
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 17,200 partners screened (82% of total global spend); 4,500 previously unscreened partners completed screening in 2019/2020
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Requirements Manual
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Power shortages
- Water shortages
- Floods
- Drought
- Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Increased energy prices
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Innovation and manufacturing capabilities for solar and wind energy sectors
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, Sedex (packaging sites), RBA Code of Conduct, FDA registrations
Third-party Assurance: TransReg LLC (Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions)
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020
Reporting Period: 2021-09 to 2022-08
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Action
- Healthy Environment & Safe Operations
- Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Cybersecurity
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Health & Wellbeing
- Human Rights
- Community Volunteerism
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational emissions by 23% since FY2019 baseline
- Avoided approximately 1.17 million metric tons CO2e in FY22 using renewable energy
- Reduced water acquired in areas of high water stress by 18%
- Decreased hazardous waste by 25% and increased recycled waste by 45% between FY21 and FY22
Social Achievements
- Launched a global Health and Wellbeing Program, including mental health initiatives. 93% of sites implemented at least one program.
- Completed 1,103,418 volunteer hours in 2022
- Reached FY22 goal of 20% women in director and higher leadership positions
Governance Achievements
- Achieved an average RBA score of 176 (exceeding the five-year goal of ≥160)
- Implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy training course for all employees
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2045
- 25% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by FY2025
- 50% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by FY2030
- Annual site-specific reduction/efficiency improvement goals for energy use
Environmental Challenges
- Long-lasting impacts of the pandemic
- Global component shortages and logistical gridlocks
- Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions throughout the value chain)
- Managing hazardous waste
- Water stress in certain regions
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a three-phase strategy for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction: reduce, produce, and procure
- Implemented a waste stewardship tool across 99% of sites
- Developed water conservation plans for high-water-stress sites and top 10 water consumers
- Implemented a comprehensive machinery safety strategy
- Launched a machinery safety online community
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 85% of active suppliers completed screening in the past 12 months
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- RBA Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Power shortages
- Water shortages
- Floods
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Increased energy prices
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Growth in new markets for sustainable products
- Development of Design for Sustainability (DFS) services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, LEED (Mezzovico, Switzerland; Raron, Switzerland)
Third-party Assurance: SGS
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- FusePack hybrid packaging
- PK 5000 eco-friendly additive material
- Eco.Bottle and EcoJar packaging
Awards & Recognition
- HRC Equidad Mexico 2022: One of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies (No. 34)
- 2021 AmCham Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Jabil Penang)
- CareerBuilder Vietnam’s Top Four Manufacturing Companies
- IBD’s 100 Best ESG Companies of 2022
- 2022 Disability Equality Index – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
- Ecovadis Gold Status
- Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State (No. 40 in Florida)
- Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence (Jabil Bray)
- World Sustainability Awards Finalist
Reporting Period: 2022-09 to 2023-08
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Action
- Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Health & Wellbeing
- Human Rights
- Community Volunteerism
- Cybersecurity
- Environment, Health, and Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Met operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) reduction target for fiscal year 2025 two years ahead of schedule
- Continued transition to renewable energy by signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with suppliers in Latin America and Europe
- Achieved a Responsible Business Alliance external audit average score of 170 for sites audited during the year, equating to a Silver recognition level
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal year 2023 exceeding the goal of a 25% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (vs. our FY19 baseline) two years ahead of schedule
- Nearly 70% of energy use worldwide came from renewable sources
- 25 sites were Scope 2 carbon neutral
- 100% reduction in phosphorous-containing spray cleaning wastewater at Chengdu (China) Metal site, and a 52% reduction in phosphorous-containing ultrasonic cleaning wastewater
- Eliminated chemical usage and wastewater production at Shenzhen (China) Plastics site with Super Ball Clean All solution
- Implemented rainwater collection system at Guadalajara, Mexico site, expecting to decrease total annual acquired water in Buildings 1 and 2 by 20%
- Switched to ozonated water for cleaning at Kwidzyn, Poland site, reducing annual chemical usage by 50% and hazardous waste disposal by 3%
Social Achievements
- Volunteered over 1 million hours of public service to our communities for the second consecutive calendar year
- Released a new Sustainability Policy Statement unifying former Social Responsibility, Environmental, and Health and Safety policies
- Launched Jabil Cares Foundation for disaster relief, scholarships, and grants
- Implemented Behavior Based Quality (BBQ) Program in 25 healthcare locations to promote quality and patient awareness
- Launched Jabil Support Athletes program in Guadalajara, Mexico to support employee-athletes
- Your Voice Matters employee survey showed 93% engagement score and 78% belief in positive change
Governance Achievements
- Organizational change brought Sustainability and Corporate Environmental Health and Safety programs under Compliance Office for better visibility into global regulations
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2045
- 25% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions vs. 2019 baseline by close of fiscal year 2025 and 50% reduction by close of fiscal year 2030
- Annual site-specific reduction/efficiency improvement goals for energy use vs. previous fiscal year
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change related events (hurricanes, earthquakes, power shortages, water shortages, floods, extreme weather)
- Increased energy prices
- Managing potentially hazardous or flammable manufacturing waste
- Diverting waste from landfills
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining similar manufacturing capacities at different locations and coordinating multi-source supplier programs
- Proactive due diligence model for supply chain risk management
- Partner Lifecycle processes for supplier screening and monitoring
- New Partner Portal to automate supplier onboarding
- Global energy management standard and Energy Management Council
- Rigorous risk management for hazardous waste handling and disposal
- Waste stewardship initiative to divert waste from landfills through reuse and recycling
- Overhauled waste data collection protocol to align with UL2799 standard
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 11,400 screenings in fiscal year 2023; 87% of active supply base screened; ~35% of facilities reviewed in Annual Global Facilities Evaluation identified as high-risk
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Partner Lifecycle process
- Conflict Minerals Report
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Power shortages
- Water shortages
- Floods
- Extreme weather
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Increased energy prices
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy markets
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Design for Sustainability (DFS) services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, UL 2799 Platinum (Suzhou site)
Third-party Assurance: SGS
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Bio-based additive material PLA 3110P
- Enhanced air purifiers (partnership with U-Earth)
Awards & Recognition
- Time's World's Best Companies of 2023
- Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies
- Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
- America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023
- Diversity Leaders 2023 (Europe)
- Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ in Mexico
- Special Award on Sustainability (China)
- IDC 2023 Asia Award Winner
- Renewable Energy Markets Champion Achievers in ESG Award Malaysia
- AMCHAM Cares ESG Leader Award (Penang)
- National Occupational Safety and Health Award (Taichung)
- Golden Card as Leader of Safe Work (Kwidzyn)
- Sustainability Award Calix ConneXions 2023
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Semiconductor scarcity disrupting supply chains
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and pandemics
- Security woes like cyberattacks and data breaches
- Limited infrastructure and digital divide
- Standardization and regulatory hurdles
Mitigation Strategies
- China+1 & Nearshoring strategies to shorten supply chains and increase resilience
- Investing in robust fraud detection systems and implementing stringent authentication protocols
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Developing a fully-fledged sustainable supply chain ecosystem with robust sustainability rating methodology