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