Installed Building Products, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:110,222 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:84,539 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9,359 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:30% (May 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:17.9 million kWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned a large portion of electricity supply to a carbon-free energy source
- Entered a national waste management program to increase recycling, reducing landfill waste
- Reduced job site injuries by 17%
Social Achievements
- Employee retention exceeding industry average due to programs like the Installed Building Products Foundation, longevity-based stock grant, and financial wellness program
- Launched Safety Wanted 365 health and safety training program
- Initiated DE&I initiative with a third-party consultant and regional committees
Governance Achievements
- Established three standing committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance) to assist the Board of Directors
- Implemented a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with a third-party compliance hotline
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce by 50% carbon-producing electricity usage from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce by 50% HFC blowing agent use from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce by 50% mobile combustion emissions from 2020 baseline by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High Global Warming Potential of HFCs used in spray foam
- Mobile combustion of fuel emitting 84,539 metric tons of CO2e in 2020
- High electricity usage at AFT facility (32% of IBP's total electricity use in 2020)
Mitigation Strategies
- Targeting 50% reduction in carbon-producing electricity usage by 2030
- Targeting 50% reduction in HFC blowing agent use by 2030 as states adopt HFO alternatives
- Targeting 50% reduction in mobile combustion emissions by 2030
- Transitioned AFT facility to carbon-free electricity in May 2021
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of vendors and suppliers to source products and services from minority and women-owned businesses
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulations phasing out HFCs
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
- HFO spray foam
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:124,761 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:117,000 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:7,761 tCO2e/year (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:20.8 MWh/year (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned a portion of electricity needs to a carbon-free source
- Entered into a national waste management program to increase recycling
- CO2 emissions from spray foam applications decreased by approximately 19% while spray foam material use increased by 16%
- Scope 1 CO2e metric tons per $1 million declined by 17.7% from the 2020 baseline
- Scope 2 GHG emissions decreased 19.1% compared to the acquisition-updated 2020 baseline
Social Achievements
- Implemented management training programs to address minority representation and gender income equality
- Assessed vendors and suppliers to source from minority and women-owned businesses
- Built a diverse hiring pipeline through HBCUs
- Launched Positive Production Program videos to educate and encourage inclusion
- Offered a language training program to remove communication hurdles
- Implemented a multifaceted financial wellness program
- Established a Financial Assistance Program providing up to $2,000 in assistance per employee annually
- Provided $52,207 in financial assistance to employees impacted by Hurricane Ida
Governance Achievements
- Created a new position of Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer
- Established three standing committees (Audit, Compensation & Human Capital, Nominating & Corporate Governance) to assist the Board
- Maintained various ethics training programs
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce by 50% carbon-producing electricity usage from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce by 50% HFC blowing agent use from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce by 50% mobile combustion emissions from 2020 baseline by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing the company's carbon footprint beyond the benefits of its core insulation installation business
- Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) due to limited suitable options on the market
- Phasing out HFC blowing agents due to high Global Warming Potential
Mitigation Strategies
- Exploring additional electricity sourcing options and using energy-efficient items
- Actively discussing suitable EV alternatives with vehicle manufacturers
- Supporting the industry transition to HFO spray foam
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Assessment of suppliers to source from minority and women-owned businesses
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:133,109 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:123,675 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:9,434 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:22.7 million kWh/year (2022)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:49,500 tons/year (waste paper and cardboard) + 2.8 million pounds (scrap fiberglass)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Employee Well-being
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions from spray foam installation by more than 30% compared to the prior year
- Diverted 2.8 million pounds of scrap fiberglass insulation and 49,500 tons of waste paper and cardboard from landfills
- Transitioned electricity supply for cellulose manufacturing facility to a carbon-free source
Social Achievements
- Improved severe injury incident rate by approximately 27% from 2021 to less than 0.1 per 100 full-time employees
- Committed $2.4 million in scholarships to support 230 IBP employees and family members
- Provided over $280,000 in grants to help employees overcome difficult financial situations
- Sponsored a financial wellness program
- Focused on employee wellbeing and mental health through the Positive Production video series
Governance Achievements
- Established a climate strategy reviewed quarterly by the leadership team and Board
- Developing a matrix providing quantitative and qualitative information about climate-related risks
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce mobile combustion emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce carbon-producing electricity usage by 50% by 2030
- Reduce HFC blowing agent use by 50% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High Global Warming Potential of HFCs used in spray foam
- Lack of suitable electric vehicles to replace fleet of box trucks
- Facilities located in areas with high baseline water stress
Mitigation Strategies
- Committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 50% per $1 million of spray foam revenue by transitioning to HFO blowing agents
- Active discussions with vehicle manufacturers regarding suitable EV alternatives
- Focus on conservation and responsible water usage throughout facilities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Periodic questionnaires and audit requests
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters (e.g., Hurricane Ian)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes related to HFCs and other emissions
Opportunities
- Increased demand for energy-efficient insulation
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- HFO spray foam
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:138,986 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:129,262 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:9,724 tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:35% of electricity usage in 2023
Total Energy Consumption:24.3 million kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:4.7 gallons per square foot (average for 50% of locations)
Waste Generated:Reduced by almost 50% through improved recycling
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Capital
- Philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions decreased a combined 14.4% compared to the acquisition-updated 2020 baseline year.
- Scope 1 GHG emissions decreased 12.8%, or 17,800 metric CO2e, compared to the acquisition-updated 2020 baseline.
- Fugitive emissions from blowing agents used in spray foam installations declined 18,299 metric CO2e compared to the adjusted 2020 baseline, a reduction of approximately 65%.
- Scope 2 GHG emissions decreased 37%, or 3,718 metric CO2e, compared to the acquisition-updated 2020 baseline.
- Carbon-producing electricity kWh per average square footage of facilities declined to 3.4 in 2023, compared to 5.5 in the 2020 baseline.
- Reduced landfill waste through increased recycling programs.
- Diverted over 120,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere using recycled paper.
- Transitioned AFT manufacturing facility to carbon-free electricity supply.
Social Achievements
- Granted $51,681 in 2023 to help employees experiencing financial hardship.
- Awarded over $1 million in scholarships to employees and their families.
- 14% decrease in severe incidents from 2022 to 2023, with only seven severe incidents in 2023.
- Zero employee and contractor fatalities in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Implemented Positive Production Program focused on employee well-being.
Governance Achievements
- Established strong internal policies and Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure ethical treatment of all individuals.
- Maintains a third-party ethics hotline for reporting misconduct.
- No monetary losses from legal proceedings related to bribery, corruption, or anticompetitive practices.
- Formalizing climate-related governance, including periodic climate risk-specific trainings for Board members and executives.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon-producing electricity usage by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce mobile combustion emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce HFC blowing agent used by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) for fleet due to limited suitable options on the market.
- Managing climate-related risks, including those related to water stress in some facility locations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Active discussions with vehicle manufacturers regarding the availability of suitable EV alternatives.
- Formalizing a climate risk management framework to identify and manage climate-related risks.
- Focus on conservation and responsible water usage throughout facilities.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AFT Carbon-Smart™ Loose-Fill Cellulose Insulation