The Gorman-Rupp Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0.6% (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:121,506 GJ/year (2022)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by over 44 tons in the first 7 months of solar panel use at Gorman-Rupp Europe (2021).
- All S-Line engine-driven pump sets engineered to run on 100% non-fossil HVO fuel since 2021, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 89%.
- Offset approximately 48 tons of CO2 through certified programs for rental pump sets.
- Reduced chemical cleaner use by 75% since 2019 at Gorman-Rupp Europe.
- Energy recovery through flammable waste fuel bending.
- Assisted in cleaning a polluted river in Indonesia and providing clean water to US communities.
Social Achievements
- Named a Winning “W” company by the Women on Boards advocacy campaign in 2019 (women comprise over 22% of the board).
- Launched Take 22: A Wellness Initiative, offering 22 different wellness challenges.
- Patterson Pump received the “Best Place to Work” award.
- Leased 12 acres of company land to support the Mansfield Urban Farm project.
- Donated firefighter pumps to volunteer firefighters in Victoria, Australia.
- Supported Sherman Elementary School reading program and participated in National Manufacturing Day.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Code of Ethics applying to all employees and the Board of Directors.
- Established a Human Rights Policy prohibiting child labor, forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking.
- Implemented an Environmental Health & Safety program with on-site personnel at manufacturing locations.
- Publicized an anonymous ethics hotline for reporting concerns.
- Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Complied with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act regarding conflict minerals.
- Complied with California's Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: Hydraulic Institute Pump Test Lab Approval Program (PTLAP)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-Line electric drive pump set
- Pumps engineered for HVO fuel
Awards & Recognition
- Winning “W” company (2019)
- Patterson Pump’s “Best Place to Work” award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:0.5%
Total Energy Consumption:129,625 GJ/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Gorman-Rupp facility in Johannesburg, South Africa installed rooftop solar panels, producing nearly 58 percent of the facility’s total energy consumption.
- Patterson Pump Company's test lab received certification via the Hydraulic Pump Test Lab Approval Program (PTLAP), establishing compliance regarding energy efficiency.
- Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V. was awarded a CO2 Awareness Certificate by CO2 Performance Ladder (level 3 ranking).
- Gorman-Rupp Industries reduced foam usage by 79% by transitioning to biodegradable packaging.
- AMT Pump implemented a Green Cleaning Plan to reduce the environmental impact of cleaning.
Social Achievements
- Patterson Pump Company received a 50-year Membership Award and an employee received The Volunteer of the Year Award.
- Gorman-Rupp Pumps USA and Fill-Rite participated in the 2023 United Way Day of Caring.
- Fill-Rite hosted a Book Bag Drive, donating 50 backpacks.
- Gorman-Rupp contributed pumps to a duck pond restoration project.
- AMT Pump sponsored a local high-school veterans memorial project.
- Gorman-Rupp team visited Mexican dairy farms to improve waste removal and irrigation efficiency.
- Fill-Rite partnered with Purdue University for research and teaching.
- Established Take 22, a wellness initiative for employee fitness.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Code of Ethics applying to all employees, officers, and directors.
- Established a Human Rights Policy prohibiting child labor, forced labor, slavery, or human trafficking.
- Implemented an Environmental Health & Safety program.
- Established an anonymous ethics hotline.
- Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Implemented a Conflict Minerals Policy complying with the Dodd-Frank Act.
- Complied with California's Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Compliance with California's Transparency in Supply Chains Act
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: CO2 Awareness Certificate (Level 3)
Awards & Recognition
- 50-year Membership Award (Patterson Pump Company)
- Volunteer of the Year Award (Patterson Pump Company employee)
- CO2 Awareness Certificate (Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V.)