Climate Change Data

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)