Woodward, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:310,466,521 tCO2e (FY23)
Scope 1 Emissions:9,739 tCO2e (FY23)
Scope 2 Emissions:53,736 tCO2e (FY23)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:163,794 MWh (FY23)
Water Consumption:74,479,739 gallons (FY23)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced purchased electricity per $1000 of sales from 0.072 MWh in FY21 to 0.058 MWh in FY23
- Reduced natural gas per $1000 of sales from 0.024 MWh in FY21 to 0.018 MWh in FY23
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions per $1000 of sales from 0.033 MT CO2e in FY21 to 0.026 MT CO2e in FY23
- Reduced limited Scope 1 emissions per $1000 of sales from 0.0043 MT CO2e in FY21 to 0.0033 MT CO2e in FY23
- Reduced water usage per $1000 of sales from 124.9 gallons in FY21 to 106.5 gallons in FY23
- Four Woodward L’Orange facilities in Germany use 100% sustainable energy sources.
- Santa Clarita facility reduced water usage by approximately 2.2 million gallons in 2022 and 2023.
Social Achievements
- Implemented Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) at Rock Cut, IL facility, planning worldwide deployment by end of 2026.
- Launched “Find It / Fix It” program to improve safety.
- Formed Inclusion Council to advance Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIBs).
- Provided nearly $1.5 million in grants through the Woodward Charitable Trust.
- Global total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of 1.68 in FY23 with zero fatalities.
Governance Achievements
- Included diversity and inclusion metric in short-term annual incentive plan for officers and senior leaders.
- Included safety strategic metric based on “Find It / Fix It” observations in short-term annual incentive plan for officers and senior leaders.
- Established a robust global ethics & compliance program including policies, training, and a confidential whistleblower hotline.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Implement HOP company-wide by the end of 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Global economic uncertainty
- Managing environmental responsibilities across global operations
- Hydrogen embrittlement in hydrogen compatible fuel systems
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnering with a third-party supply chain risk management resource
- Implementing HOP to improve safety and reduce incidents
- Continuous improvement discipline to mitigate risks
- Collaboration with industrial and aerospace OEMs, universities, and materials experts to address hydrogen embrittlement.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Due diligence on conflict minerals
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Changes in global environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Increased demand for energy-efficient products
- Development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and hydrogen compatible fuel systems
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, WBCSD GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001 (20 of 34 locations), ISO 50001 (4 locations in Germany)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- T901 Fuel System (reduced fuel consumption)
- Hydrogen compatible fuel systems
- Dual fuel injection systems
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 (Illinois)