Modine Manufacturing Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2023-2024)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:546,803,502 KWh
Water Consumption:29,479,245 cubic feet
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Climate Change
- Customer-Centric Solutions
- Product Innovation
- Regulations and Compliance
- Supply Chain Management
- Workforce Health and Safety
- Attraction and Recruitment
- Engagement and Retention
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Governance, Ethics and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched a low-VOC topcoat that has reduced VOC emissions by 30% in our factory-applied-coating facilities
- Supplied 2,376 high-efficiency unit heaters; this helped save approximately 18,323,159 lbs. of CO2 emissions
- Supported the replacement of 10M+ lbs. of high-GWP synthetic refrigerants in our CO2 Gas Cooler product range through 8,000 transcritical refrigeration installations globally
- 64% of our facilities certify compliance with the ISO 45001 international standard for Environmental Management
Social Achievements
- Increased efforts to recruit diverse candidates, coupled with training about DEI at various levels of the organization
- Completed 49,114 hours of training across our global workforce
- Supplied 2,808 ventilation units, providing 1,194,225 ft3 of fresh, clean air per minute to 67,000 students and teachers
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced sustainability governance by forming three ESG subcommittees reporting to the ESG Steering Committee
- Revised Board committee charters, assigning three committees responsibilities for ESG oversight
- Instituted 80/20 training and awareness exercises reinforcing organizational mindset
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Cost inflation
- Labor shortages
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched 80/20 initiative to collect and analyze customer and product data
- Reshaped business, improved operations, addressed headwinds
- Implemented Modine Safe at Work plan (COVID-19 protocols)
- Developed new and creative ways to leverage technology in recruitment and interview processes
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Modine Global Supplier Manual outlines expectations for ethical conduct, environmental, health and safety, compliance, and quality management.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- High-growth markets supporting decarbonization
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001:2015
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-GWP HVAC systems
- Thermal management systems for electric vehicles
- High-efficiency unit heaters
- Water-conserving data center solutions
- EGR-C components for emissions reduction
Reporting Period: 2023-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% renewable electricity at Leeds, England operations since 2022
Total Energy Consumption:263,759 kilowatt hours/MM sales (FY24)
Water Consumption:11,296 cubic feet/MM sales (FY24)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Management
- Product Innovation
- Workforce Health and Safety
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 24% reduction in water usage (FY24, intensity metric by sales)
- Achieved 21% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (FY24, intensity metric by sales)
- Airedale subsidiary achieved Carbon Footprint Standard certification for 2023/2024
- Leeds, England operations purchased 100% renewable electricity from UK-certified sources since 2022
- EV chargers at Racine headquarters helped avoid more than 25,500 kilograms of GHG emissions
Social Achievements
- Introduced the Modine Values People Award program in fiscal 2023
- Implemented SAP SuccessFactors, a centralized HR information system
- Lowest RIR (1.07) in company history in fiscal year 2023
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened corporate sustainability function
- Sustainability Steering Committee comprised of CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and VP – Human Resources
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased RIR for fiscal year 2024 (1.35) despite outperforming industry average
- Supply chain challenges and inflationary market conditions
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented action plans for facilities with a RIR higher than 3.0, including additional monthly meetings
- Focusing on proven technologies and products where they have the right to win, while embracing emerging technologies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Modine Global Supplier Manual
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Changes in legislation, regulations, and government incentive programs addressing climate change
Opportunities
- Supply of alternative new technologies to meet environmental and/or energy standards
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (at all facilities), Carbon Footprint Standard (Airedale subsidiary)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- EVantage™ thermal management systems
- AireWall ONE™ for data centers
- AlphaChill™ chiller range
- AmpDawg™ electric unit heater
- MEL Series electric infrared heaters
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed