CNH Industrial N.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014-01-01 to 2014-06-30, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2014-01-01 to 2014-06-30
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging operating environment in Venezuela due to economic uncertainty and limitations in converting Bolivars to US dollars; restrictions on managing operations and paying obligations in US dollars.
- Currency crisis in Venezuela causing difficulties importing key components and materials, leading to suspension of manufacturing operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Changed the Bolivian Fuerte rate used to re-measure Venezuelan Commercial Vehicles business operations financial statements in US dollars, using the exchange rate determined by US dollar auctions conducted under Venezuela’s Complementary System of Foreign Currency Administration (SICAD I).
- Commercial Vehicles (previously, Iveco) suspended manufacturing operations in Venezuela and will consider resuming if market conditions improve.
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: IFRS, US GAAP
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Costs of ongoing compliance with, or failure to comply with, increasingly stringent environmental, health and safety laws
- Reduced demand for equipment
- Supply chain disruptions
- Increased prices for raw materials
- Competitive activity
- Decrease in government incentives
- Unfavorable weather conditions, climate change or other calamities
- Changes in demand for food and alternate energy sources
- International trade policies
- Difficulty in obtaining financing or refinancing existing debt
- Exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes and other market risks
- Currency devaluations
- Potential Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and other regulations
- Shortfalls in pension plans
- Significant outstanding indebtedness
- Restrictive covenants in debt agreements
- Cybersecurity breach
- Changes in privacy laws
- Risks associated with employment relationships
- Loss of members of senior management
Mitigation Strategies
- Significant investments in research and development and capital expenditures
- Adjusting production schedules or purchases from suppliers to reflect changes in customer demand and market fluctuations
- Managing information technology security risks through security measures, business continuity plans and employee training
- Incurring significant costs to comply with privacy and data security laws
- Developing succession plans
- Maintaining insurance coverage
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- extreme weather, flooding
Transition Risks
- regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New Holland Agriculture methane powered concept tractor
- IVECO Daily Blue Power range
Awards & Recognition
- CASE CX7500 excavator won awards for the best total cost of ownership
- IVECO Daily Blue Power range, winning the International Van of the Year 2018
- IVECO BUS Crossway LE won the 2017 International Bus and Coach competition
- IVECO Tourys won the 2017 International Minibus of the year
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon footprint
- Occupational safety
- Life-cycle thinking
- People engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per hour of production by 55% compared to 2014 (exceeding the 50% target three years early)
- Achieved 74.9% renewable energy in electricity consumption, nearing the 80% target for 2024
- Increased recovered waste at plants to 95.1%, achieving the 2024 target ahead of schedule
- Achieved a 51% water recycling index
Social Achievements
- Reduced employee injury frequency rate by 31% compared to 2014
- Increased the number of women managers by 13% compared to 2019
- Invested $8.74 million in community projects (a 25% increase compared to 2020)
Governance Achievements
- Established a Chief Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and Transformation Officer role
- Improved Board diversity with two new female directors, bringing female representation to 33.3%
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutral
- Zero serious injuries
- Fully recoverable
- Fully engaged
- Achieve 80% renewable energy by year-end 2024
- Reduce CO2 emissions per production unit by 50% vs 2014 by year-end 2024
- Reduce employee injury frequency rate by 50% vs 2014 by year-end 2024
- 100% of new products developed using sustainability/recyclability design criteria by year-end 2024
- 95% of waste recovered at Company plants worldwide by year-end 2024
- 100% of employees involved in engagement surveys by year-end 2024
- +50% vs. 2019 in number of women managers by year-end 2024
- 100% of Tier 1 suppliers involved in sustainability self-evaluations by year-end 2024
- +100% vs. 2017 in number of people who benefit from CNH Industrial’s local community initiatives by year-end 2024
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain crisis increased raw material and transportation costs and reduced subcomponent availability, hindering efforts to curb CO2 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Relied on expedited logistics processes (acknowledged as hindering emission reduction efforts)
- Continuous monitoring and communication with key suppliers to anticipate production requirements and potential supply gaps
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 95 audits in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability self-assessments
- Sustainability audits
- CO2 emissions monitoring
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Severe storms
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Standards
Certifications: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: SGS
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2
- Goal 3
- Goal 8
- Goal 10
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Initiatives aligned with these SDGs to combat climate change, improve food security, reduce inequalities, promote sustainable production, and ensure good health and wellbeing
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Remanufactured spare parts
- Natural gas-powered vehicles
- Electric/hybrid drivelines
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World and Europe (11th consecutive year)
- CDP Climate Change and Water Security A-Lists
- MSCI ESG Rating of AAA (8th consecutive year)
- EcoVadis Platinum Level medal
- S&P Global Gold Class Sustainability Award 2022
- ISS ESG Prime status
- Great Place to Work® certification in India, Brazil, Argentina, China, and Australia
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Sustainability
- Safety
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 30.6% compared to 2018 (Accident Frequency Rate improved to 0.146 from a target of 0.153)
- Developed a Methane Powered Tractor that runs on methane produced on the farm from animal and food waste.
- Invested in Bennamann, a technology start-up developing an on-site kit for small-medium size livestock farms to capture and repurpose fugitive methane.
Social Achievements
- Launched initiatives around the globe, such as D&I training, employee resource groups (ERGs), online forum panel series "Let's Talk", and partnerships with the Society of Women ENgineers.
- Implemented a program to promote compliance with anti-corruption laws (e.g., the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act).
Governance Achievements
- Established an Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee.
- Implemented a Code of Conduct applicable to all employees, officers, and directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and the war in Ukraine.
- Increased costs of raw materials and freight due to inflation.
- Meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Multi-year supply chain transformation under a new strategic sourcing program.
- Implementing new technology to meet engine emission reduction standards.
- Passing on increased raw material costs to customers through price increases (with a time lag).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Focus on quality, reliability, and cost reduction from suppliers.
- Closer ties with a reduced number of suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts, floods, and other unfavorable weather conditions.
Transition Risks
- Changes in government policies regulating biofuel utilization.
- Increased disclosure requirements related to climate change.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and alternative propulsion systems.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Methane Powered Tractor
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Developed two New Holland brand methane-powered tractors (T6 and T7)
- Controlling stake in Bennamann Ltd, developing a solution to capture fugitive methane emissions from livestock farm waste and repurpose it into biofuel.
- Produced and distributed battery-powered compact construction equipment, including electric mini excavators and small articulated loaders.
Social Achievements
- Adopted a Policy on Diversity and Inclusion in 2023.
- Defined 5 key cultural behaviors (Customer First, One Team, Grow Together, Make it Simple, Be the Best) and implemented tools to support them.
- Offers well-being initiatives in addition to traditional benefits.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a program to promote compliance with anti-corruption laws (e.g., U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Inflationary pressures
- Global economic conditions
- Geopolitical risks (war in Ukraine, Israel-Hamas war)
- Climate change impacts
- Cybersecurity threats
- Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting
Mitigation Strategies
- Multi-year supply chain transformation under a strategic sourcing program
- Price realization to offset increased costs
- Investing in innovation (precision technology, alternative propulsion)
- Cybersecurity Program overseen by the Audit Committee
- Implementing measures to remediate material weakness in internal control
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts, floods, unfavorable weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts (alternative energy demands)
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Methane-powered tractors
- Battery-powered construction equipment