Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy
• Waste & Hazardous Materials
• Air Quality
• Ecological Impacts & Biodiversity
• Innovation & Research
• Water & Wastewater
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Health & Safety
• Community Engagement, Access & Affordability
• Customer Experience & Well-being
• Recruiting, Development & Retention
• Corporate Governance & Ethics
• Product Quality & Safety
• Company Financial Performance
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Sustainable Procurement
• Transparency, Reporting & Accountability

Environmental Achievements

• 4% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022 compared to 2021
• 7% reduction in metric tons of waste sent to landfills in 2022 compared to 2021
• 46% reduction in VOC emissions in primer used in fiber facilities
• 90% of window product lines in North America had an ENERGY STAR® certified option
• 45% of wood came from third-party certified forestlands
• 10% of recycled materials were used in primary products in 2022
• Six facilities in Europe purchased 100% of their energy from renewable sources in 2022
• 33% of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill in 2022

Social Achievements

• 7% reduction in total serious injuries in 2022 compared to 2021
• 52% of open management positions were filled internally
• 52% of North America early career and intern candidates were ethnically diverse
• 100% increase in gender diversity in our executive team globally from 10% in 2021 to 20% in 2022
• 300+ DE&I courses offered in 2022
• 88% of associates completed the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey

Governance Achievements

• 44% women on the Board of Directors
• 95% of associates trained on Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• 96.1% of manufactured eligible products meet VOC emissions standards in North America
• Expanded GRI standards adopted in 2022
• TCFD adopted for the first time in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Physical climate-related risks (hurricanes, flooding) leading to business interruptions and supply chain disruptions
• Extreme heat and drought posing medium-term risks to facilities and employees
• Increased regulation for buildings and product materials potentially increasing costs
• New carbon pricing mechanisms potentially impacting JELD-WEN

Mitigation Strategies

• Using modeling data from insurers to identify, assess, and manage acute physical risks
• Proactively evaluating raw materials for sustainable alternatives
• Improving energy efficiency and investing in renewable energy to negate potential costs from carbon pricing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Europe Procurement Policy
• Legal Source Due Diligence Manual

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (hurricanes, floods, wildfires)
• Drought and reduced water supplies

Transition Risks

• Changes in regulation
• Technological changes
• Market shifts
• Reputational risks

Opportunities

• Increased demand for energy-efficient and sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, EMAS, ENERGY STAR®, FSC®, PEFC™, Cradle to Cradle

Third-party Assurance: Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 9
• Goal 12
• Goal 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and commitments.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Auraline® True Composite Windows and Doors
• DANA® Smart Door

Awards & Recognition

• Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies
• Lowe's Millwork Vendor Partner of the Year
• Lennar Little Red Hen Award
• TÜR+TÖR Congress Innovation Award
• Gold Stevie Award
• Latvia Plant Employer of the Year
• Fenestration Manitoba Industry Builder Award
• 50/50 Women in Boards '3+' corporation
• ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year — Canada
• GREEN Award for Leadership

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 2% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023 compared to 2022
• 15% reduction in metric tons of waste sent to landfills in 2023 compared to 2022
• 90% of window product lines in North America had an ENERGY STAR® certified option
• 35% of wood came from third-party certified forestlands
• 11% of recycled materials were used in primary products in 2023

Social Achievements

• 21% reduction in total recordable injury rate in 2023 compared to 2022
• 42% of open positions were filled internally
• 49% increase in North America early career and intern candidates who are ethnically diverse
• 29% increase in gender diversity in senior management team from 25% in 2022 to 32% in 2023
• 400+ DE&I courses offered in 2023

Governance Achievements

• 40% women on the board of directors
• 96% of associates trained on responsible business communication and code certification
• 96% of our manufactured eligible products meet VOC emissions standards in North America

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change poses a growing challenge to business operations
• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
• Water scarcity in certain regions
• Evolving climate-related regulations

Mitigation Strategies

• Redefining Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process to formalize governance structure, risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation plans.
• Implementing energy efficiency improvements across facilities
• Investing in renewable energy sources and biomass boilers
• Increasing the energy efficiency of products
• Proactive monitoring of emerging regulations
• Engaging third-party consultants to assess upcoming regulations
• Developing strategies to further increase use of renewable energy
• Implementing water reduction projects based on regional water stress risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Sustainable sourcing requirements
• Conflict Minerals Policy Statement
• Due diligence on certifications

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Hurricanes
• Flooding
• Wildfires
• Landslides
• Extreme heat
• Drought
• Extreme rainfall
• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Evolving regulations
• Changes in technology
• Market shifts
• Changes in consumer preferences

Opportunities

• Increased demand for energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, EMAS, ENERGY STAR®, Cradle to Cradle

Third-party Assurance: Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 8
• Goal 9
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 9
• Goal 15

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and commitments related to health and safety, economic growth, innovation, sustainable consumption and production, climate action, resilient infrastructure, and biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ENERGY STAR® certified products
• Cradle to Cradle certified products
• Energy-efficient windows and doors

Awards & Recognition

• ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year (Canada)
• ENERGY STAR® Excellence Award (US)
• NAEM 30-Over-30 Award
• ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award (Canada)
• EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating (France)
• Student-Friendly Employer of the Year (Estonia)
• Newsweek America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
• Newsweek World’s Most Trustworthy Companies
• NAVEX Customer Excellence Award
• Architectural Record Best Architectural Product
• Luxe Residential Excellence in Design