Taylor Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:28,500 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Recycled more than 28,500 tons of waste materials (approximately 75% of total waste tonnage)
- Recycled nearly 53.34 tons of electronics
- Used approximately 4,504 tons of non-recyclable waste to create energy (87% diversion-from-landfill rate)
- Used 100% recycled corrugated boxes and displays, diverting 3,782 cubic yards of waste from landfills, saving 1,146 tons of CO2 emissions, 4.6 million kilowatt hours of power, and 8.0 million gallons of water.
Social Achievements
- Various community initiatives including blood drives, fundraising for Special Olympics, creating gift baskets for cancer patients, partnering with Zoom Group (supporting mentally challenged adults), back-to-school drives, and Toys for Tots donations.
- Supported Mankato Community Education program, helping 11 students receive GED certificates.
Governance Achievements
- Established a company-wide DE&I strategy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pledge.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Did not meet aggressive recycling (78%) and diversion rate (87%) targets for 2023 due to a shift in customer product orders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Retained the same recycling and diversion goals for 2024.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment to working with diverse suppliers and supporting their growth; ensuring suppliers uphold Taylor's code of conduct.