Climate Change Data

The Toro Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:108,005 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:36,297 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:71,708 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:1,305,831 GJ/year
Water Consumption:184 Mgal/year
Carbon Intensity:2,372 kg CO2e per $100K sales

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy use, GHG emissions & climate change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Innovation
  • Supply chain
  • Water use & conservation
  • Product safety
  • Talent attraction, retention & development
  • Employee safety, health & wellness

Environmental Achievements

  • 7.9% decrease in GHG emissions since 2019 baseline
  • 9th consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award

Social Achievements

  • 14.9% increase in racially and ethnically diverse leaders in the U.S. and 2.5% increase of women in leadership positions globally since 2021
  • $1.8M+ donated to philanthropic activities
  • 10,000+ volunteer hours reported
  • First Tee partnership extension
  • Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity partnership launch
  • The PROPEL Program launched

Governance Achievements

  • No material information security breaches in 2023
  • Annual Code of Conduct training for all employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Transition to renewable energy, innovations in electrification of products
Short-term Goals:
  • Decrease GHG emissions, enhance battery and hybrid product sales, promote diversity in leadership

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting 2025 target for battery and hybrid product sales
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
  • Managing water scarcity in certain regions
  • Supply chain disruptions and inefficiencies
Mitigation Strategies
  • Evaluating progress and building momentum towards battery and hybrid sales target
  • Monitoring and refining waste management practices
  • Adopting sustainable water practices, using recycled water, analyzing water risks
  • Continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain, implementing new technologies, collaborating with suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Manual
  • Supplier Terms of Commerce (STOC)
  • Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
  • Human Rights Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Industrial Machinery and Goods Framework

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Tomah, WI facility)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • All-electric Groundsmaster® e3200 rotary mower
  • GeoLink® Solutions autonomous fairway mower
  • 60V Max Super Recycler® lawn mower
  • Flex-Force Power System ® and Hypercell® batteries
  • Toro 60V Flex-Force® battery equipment
  • Ultra Buggy® with HyperCell battery technology
  • HammerHead Bluelight LED CIPP lining system
  • HydraSlitter® technology

Awards & Recognition

  • U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award (9 consecutive wins)
  • Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies