Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 33% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2011 baseline)
• Reduced energy use by 18% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2011 baseline)
• Reduced water use by 21% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2011 baseline)
• Reduced waste to landfill by 21% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2011 baseline)
• Sustainable improvements to 58% of product portfolio (2019 vs. 2012 baseline)

Social Achievements

• Contributed over $25 million in cash grants, product donations, and cause marketing (FY2020)
• Named to 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings, Barron's 2020 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, and the Human Rights Campaign's 2020 Corporate Equality Index

Governance Achievements

• Board-level oversight of climate-related issues through the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee
• Executive compensation linked to ESG goals

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased costs from carbon pricing mechanisms
• Increased cost of raw materials due to extreme weather events
• Changing customer behavior and demand for more sustainable products
• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather

Mitigation Strategies

• Driving energy efficiency improvements, using lower-carbon energy sources, investing in renewable energy, and purchasing offsets
• Contingency plans to minimize weather effects on supply chain
• Developing and introducing new sustainable products
• Working with suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing and sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Top 100 suppliers (representing 2/3 of spending) responded to 2019 survey

Responsible Procurement

• Business Partner Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• CDP Supply Chain program participation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods)
• Variations in precipitation and temperature impacting water availability and raw material costs

Transition Risks

• Increased costs from carbon pricing mechanisms
• Changing consumer preferences for sustainable products

Opportunities

• Increased demand for sustainable products
• Energy efficiency improvements and cost savings
• Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Concentrated bleach
• Glad trash bags with less plastic
• Brita water filters

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Waste Reduction
• Renewable Energy
• Responsible Sourcing
• Product Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 33% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2012 baseline)
• Reduced energy use by 18% per case of product sold (2018 vs. 2012 baseline)
• Reduced water use by 14% per case of product sold (2020 vs. 2018 baseline)
• Reduced waste sent to landfill by 45% per case of product sold (2020 vs. 2018 baseline)
• Achieved 100% renewable electricity in US and Canada operations in 2021

Social Achievements

• Contributed over $25 million in cash grants, product donations, and cause marketing in fiscal year 2020

Governance Achievements

• Board-level oversight of climate-related issues
• ESG goals integrated into long-term corporate strategy
• Working to tie elements of ESG goals to executive compensation

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Carbon pricing mechanisms
• Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events
• Changing customer behavior
• Transitioning to lower emissions technology
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Driving energy efficiency improvements
• Investing in renewable energy projects
• Developing more sustainable products
• Improving supply chain resilience
• Business continuity plans

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 160 top suppliers representing over 70% of global spend engaged on GHG emissions reporting

Responsible Procurement

• Business Partner Code of Conduct
• Supplier selection process with sustainability criteria
• CDP Supply Chain program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Variations in precipitation and temperatures

Transition Risks

• Carbon pricing mechanisms
• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Reduced energy consumption
• Increased demand for sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, TCFD, GRI, SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Third-party limited assurance for Scope 1, 2 (location-based), and some Scope 3 emissions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Concentrated bleach
• Compostable wipes
• Glad trash bags with reduced plastic
• Brita water filters

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings
• Barron's 2020 100 Most Sustainable Companies list
• Human Rights Campaign's 2020 Corporate Equality Index

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Racial Justice
• Environmental Justice
• Health Security
• Education & Youth Development
• Disaster Relief

Environmental Achievements

• Launched the Healthy Parks Project, donating $200,000 to Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation to improve parks in West Oakland. Plans to expand to Atlanta and Durham.

Social Achievements

• Awarded grants supporting legal fellows addressing unmet legal needs in Oakland and Atlanta, focusing on racial justice and environmental justice.
• Supported organizations focused on supporting Black businesses, engaging BIPOC youth, and accelerating community access to justice and criminal justice reform.
• Supported literacy programs through Reading Partners.
• Supported STEM programs for girls and Black and Latinx youth.
• Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide mentorship and social empowerment activities.
• Helped make vaccinations safer for approximately 5 million people nationwide through partnership with Direct Relief ($250,000 in cash and in-kind donations).

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Health inequities disproportionately impacting Black communities due to racism, poverty, and disinvestment.
• Lack of access to justice and educational opportunities in underserved communities.
• Need for improved community parks and green spaces in underserved areas.

Mitigation Strategies

• Providing grants to organizations addressing racial injustice, improving access to justice, and supporting community development.
• Launching the Healthy Parks Project to improve access to green spaces.
• Supporting literacy and STEM programs to improve educational opportunities.
• Partnering with organizations to provide mentorship and support for youth.

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: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Youth development and education
• Sustainability
• Disaster relief and preparedness
• Racial justice
• Community wellness
• Disease prevention
• Environmental justice

Environmental Achievements

• Supported the Healthy Parks Project, expanding its reach to Atlanta, Georgia, and Durham, North Carolina.

Social Achievements

• Awarded over $140 million in cash grants to nonprofit organizations.
• Clorox teammates donated $4.75M to nonprofit organizations through the workplace giving program (GIFT), matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 per person.
• Supported organizations focusing on youth development, leadership training, community involvement, and mentorship.
• Supported organizations addressing Black maternal health disparities and fostering race relations.
• Supported organizations offering programming in spreading education and awareness, providing equal access to justice, and supporting Black-owned businesses.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

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: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 4
• Goal 10

The Clorox Foundation aligns its giving to programs that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed