Climate Change Data

Rockline Industries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:23,669 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,859 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:17,833 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:764,924 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:234,366 GJ (Electricity) + 103,382 GJ (Natural Gas) + 136 GJ (Propane)
Water Consumption:476,544 m3/year
Waste Generated:19,505 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.394 kg CO2e/1K su (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Stewardship
  • Employee Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced solid waste intensity by 35% since 2009
  • Reduced greenhouse gas intensity by 28% since 2009
  • Implemented Green Power Strategy at 3 large manufacturing facilities
  • Energy intensity decreased 5% since 2022
  • 92% of company lighting upgraded to LED

Social Achievements

  • Rockline Springdale campus achieved 17 million safe work hours without a lost time accident
  • Rockline Booneville campus achieved 12 years with no lost time accident
  • Over 200 associates participated in Lead RRITE leadership program
  • $764,000 in tuition costs reimbursed to associates in FY23
  • Significant associate volunteer hours and community contributions

Governance Achievements

  • Environmental compliance managed at site-level with dedicated EHS personnel
  • Supplier Scorecard administered twice annually to 80% of suppliers by spend

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% in 10 years (by 2032)
  • Align all product packaging to US Plastics Pact and emerging legislation by 2025
  • Reduce absolute solid waste by 10% in 10 years (by 2032)

Environmental Challenges

  • High Scope 3 emissions
  • Significant wastewater increase since 2016
  • Non-recyclable multi-layer flexible plastic packaging
  • Natural gas usage for heating and steam generation in Wisconsin
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing Green Power Strategy to reduce Scope 2 emissions
  • Working with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions
  • Developing a Water Stewardship Program
  • Committed to developing recyclable flexible packaging by 2025
  • Exploring alternative energy sources and energy efficiency improvements

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 80% of suppliers by spend receive a Supplier Scorecard twice annually

Responsible Procurement
  • Safety datasheets required from all material suppliers
  • Collaboration with suppliers for innovations to address human or environmental needs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2016

Certifications: FSC®, SFI®, PEFC®, RSPO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Wipes packaging with post-consumer recycled content

Awards & Recognition

  • Arkansas Department of Labor awards for safety (Springdale and Booneville campuses)