Masco Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:1% of electricity consumed was self-generated via combustion of natural gas
Total Energy Consumption:3.02 million gigajoules (GJ)
Water Consumption:approximately 1,047,000 cubic meters (M3)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 intensity per U.S. dollar of net sales decreased by 8 percent over 2016.
- Waste intensity per U.S. dollar of net sales decreased by 11 percent over 2016.
Social Achievements
- Achieved a 10% improvement in safety performance, with an incident rate of 2.5 per one hundred employees.
- Voluntary turnover in the U.S. was approximately 5 percent.
- Combined charitable contributions exceeded $5 million.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a global sustainability intelligence platform.
- Masco’s SSC Chair presented Masco’s sustainability intelligence journey at the National Association of Environmental Managers’ annual EHS & Sustainability Software conference.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain complexities due to differences in business practices, shipping requirements, and laws and regulations across countries.
- Managing risks associated with chemicals in products and emerging concerns.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic sourcing and agreements with significant suppliers to ensure continued availability.
- Utilizing EHS tools to analyze chemical hazards and ensure proper handling, labeling, use, and waste treatment.
- Requiring suppliers to declare the presence or absence of SVHCs in their products or packaging.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: approximately 125 audits per year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Business Practices Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, CDP, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, WaterSense, ENERGY STAR
Awards & Recognition
- Hansgrohe received the Kitchen Innovation of the Year award from Initiative LifeCare
- Delta Faucet Company received the WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award for the third consecutive year
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and safety of employees
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
- COVID-19 response
- Community support
Social Achievements
- Donated $1 million to over 50 nonprofits for COVID-19 relief.
- Expanded benefit program to provide financial assistance to employees affected by COVID-19.
- Covered in-network provider costs associated with COVID-19 testing.
- Masco Million Differences program: $1 million annually to support DE&I nonprofits.
- Partnerships with over 70 DE&I organizations in 2019.
- Partnership with Calibr to support Black employees.
- Employee participation in Human Library forums and other diversity initiatives.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Racial injustice
Mitigation Strategies
- Formed a cross-functional Infectious Illness Response Team to implement safety measures.
- Modified work environments to ensure social distancing and provide protective equipment.
- Implemented alternative work arrangements.
- Expanded employee benefit programs.
- Redirected community outreach budget to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
- Established a global DE&I Council and local councils to guide and support DE&I strategy.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:132,000 metric tons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:1%
Total Energy Consumption:1.45 million gigajoules (GJ)
Waste Generated:40,118 metric tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Investing in our Employees
- Sustainable Communities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Approximately 50 percent of revenue derived from the sale of sustainable products in 2021.
- Delta® Recertified Program and Kraus returns management process saved over 350 tons of product from landfills and diverted the equivalent of 75 full semi-trucks of previously wasted stock into profitable inventory.
Social Achievements
- Donated nearly $6 million in cash and product gifts to nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada in 2021.
- Masco Cares Volunteer Award Program and Matching Gift Program incentivized employee support of charitable causes.
- Initiation of a Supplier Diversity Program to form new, diverse business partnerships.
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of a Human Rights Policy and DE&I Guiding Principles in 2022.
- Continued investment in opportunities and experiences to improve understanding and acceptance of diversity.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to global differences in business practices, shipping requirements, and laws and regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic sourcing and agreements with significant suppliers to ensure continued availability.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Business Practices Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 16
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Paints meeting GREENGUARD® or MPI Green Performance™ standards; taps and mixer products meeting WaterSense® or European Water Label standards; lighting fixtures using LED and/or reclaimed wood.
Awards & Recognition
- Watkins Wellness iCommute’s Diamond Award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:124,000 metric tons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:1%
Total Energy Consumption:1.44 million GJ
Water Consumption:0.90 million cubic meters
Waste Generated:32,000 metric tons
Carbon Intensity:1.44 metric tons CO2e per net sales USD (x10-5) in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
- Sustainable Products
Environmental Achievements
- Announced an aspirational target to reduce scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2020 emissions).
Social Achievements
- Continued the Masco Million Differences campaign, dispersing over $5 million in donations since 2018 to organizations focused on workforce inclusion.
- Publicly disclosed its newly adopted Human Rights Policy, EEO-1 report, and DE&I Guiding Principles.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a high-performance ethical culture and strong Ethics and Compliance Program.
- Continued robust shareholder engagement program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2020 emissions).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to global factors and differences in business practices across countries.
- Tightening labor market and challenging economic environment impacting DE&I goals.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic sourcing and agreements with significant suppliers to ensure continued availability.
- Implementing inclusive talent practices to mitigate biases in talent decision-making processes.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Business Practices Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001 (approx. 20% of sites)
Third-party Assurance: No third-party assurance
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 4 (Quality education)
- Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
- Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Paints certified for low chemical emissions
- Taps and mixer products meeting water flow rate standards
- Lighting fixtures using LED and/or reclaimed wood
- Spa products extending water life
Awards & Recognition
- Behr Paint named as one of The Home Depot’s Eco Actions Partners
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:104,000 metric tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1.49 million gigajoules (GJ)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:37,500 metric tons
Carbon Intensity:0.78 metric tons CO2e per unit of net sales (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Well-being
- Sustainable Products
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Hansgrohe introduced a shower hose made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Bristan Group installed 1,666 solar panels, saving over 100,000 kg of CO2 annually.
- Masco Support Services prevented over 780 tons of resalable product from landfills.
Social Achievements
- Masco and its business units donated over $7 million to nonprofits.
- Global voluntary turnover decreased to approximately 8% (down from 14% in 2022).
- Improved employee engagement, with 73% reporting as actively engaged in 2023 (up from 69% in 2022).
Governance Achievements
- Established an aspirational target to reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Refreshed Board membership with the appointment of two new directors.
- Continued robust shareholder engagement program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain complexities and potential for interruptions due to global sourcing.
- Water consumption in areas with high or extremely high water stress.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic sourcing and agreements with significant suppliers to ensure availability.
- Manufacturing many plumbing products that meet WaterSense® criteria.
- Responsible disposal of water to publicly-owned treatment works.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Business Practices Policy (addresses human rights, forced labor, working conditions, and environmental protection).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001 (approx. 20% of sites), ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
- Goal 4 (Quality education)
- Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
Initiatives related to energy consumption, water use, emissions, waste reduction, employee well-being, community engagement, and human rights.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Paints meeting GREENGUARD® or MPI Green Performance™ standards; WaterSense®-labeled taps and mixer products; LED and reclaimed wood lighting fixtures; HotSpring® FreshWater® Salt System.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed