Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Environmental Sustainability
• Ethical and Socially Conscious Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

• Launched product line replacing plastic with ‘green’ materials
• Developing new respiratory product with recyclable materials and minimal mixed materials
• Implemented lithium sieve recycling program to reduce solid waste
• Moved to new eco-friendly German manufacturing site
• Renewable energy credits for Ohio campus utilities
• Implemented waste minimization policy to reduce consumption and lower landfill use

Social Achievements

• Expanded board diversity; gender recognition in 2020
• Long-time supporter: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Games; Wounded Warriors; Invictus Games; Special Olympics; Junior Achievement, United Way and Easter Seals

Governance Achievements

• Developing new framework for ESG/DEI reporting
• Aligning to certify to ISO 14001 in key European operations
• Augmenting global team for coordinating and prioritizing E&S reporting and investments

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain challenges impacting respiratory product demand
• Limited access to customers and end users due to the pandemic impacting mobility & seating sales
• Lower sales of mobility & seating and lifestyle products

Mitigation Strategies

• Outsourcing of IT infrastructure and deployment of modernized IT system
• German plant consolidation for anticipated $5 million of annual cost savings in 2021
• Accessing global government programs to bolster short-term liquidity
• Creative ways to engage with customers virtually

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Promote ethical and socially conscious supply chain through Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Product line replacing plastic with ‘green’ materials
• New respiratory product with recyclable materials and minimal mixed materials