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Environment, Social, and Governance at Atkore
Sustainability is an important part of Atkore's culture and we are committed to continuously improving our performance. Atkore's Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts aim to promote growth that takes into account the well-being of our stakeholders and the environment. We believe that our values, the Atkore Business System (ABS), and sustainable business practices are critical to our enduring business success.
Our ESG Reporting Topics
Our ESG initiatives, goals, and reporting are informed by the topics identified in our materiality assessment. This assessment was conducted in 2021 and identified the issues most critical to our stakeholders and our Company.
Social
- Diversity
- Employee Attraction, Development, and Retention
- Health and Safety
- Workers in the Value Chain
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Governance
- Business Conduct
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Product Quality, Safety, and Satisfaction
- R&D and Innovation
- Sustainable Products
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Our ESG Goals
Our ESG goals, announced in 2021, are a guiding factor for Atkore's sustainability efforts. Additional details about related initiatives and progress are available in our latest Sustainability Report.
Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Intensity by 10% by 2025 vs 2020 baseline [1]
Increase percentage of sites meeting their annual Team-Based Safety Observation (TBSO) targets to 80% by 2025
Achieve 30% diversity across the Senior Leadership Team by 2025
Increase participation in Employee Engagement and Alignment Survey to 80% by 2025
[2] GHG Intensity Ratio reset to baseline year to exclude acquisitions and material organic growth since 2020 baseline year.
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At Atkore, we recognize the importance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)* in guiding global efforts toward a more sustainable and equitable future. These 17 goals provide a framework for addressing key challenges and advancing long-term positive change. We are committed to contributing to these goals and have identified eight SDGs where our impact is most significant, aligning our efforts with areas where we can make the greatest difference.
*The content of this publication has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.
Goal 3 – Ensure healthy lives
and promote well-being for all
at all ages
Our commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace is illustrated by our Culture Excellence Awards for Work-Life Flexibility and Compensation & Benefits including our employee assistance programs. We also ensure workplace safety through our EHS Incidence Reporting Standard, which facilitates timely reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to maintain a secure and well-being-focused environment.
Goal 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
We invest in lifelong learning and career growth through comprehensive employee development that includes cultural onboarding, skill-based training, job qualification programs, and mentorship development. We support employees in continuing their education through our tuition reimbursement program and our learning management system (LMS). We also provide opportunities for career advancement through our Atkore Leadership Development Program (ALDP).
Goal 7 – Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Our products play a key role in supporting the transition to clean energy by enabling more green energy solutions. Also, we are committed to advancing clean energy by installing solar panels at certain facilities and transitioning fleet vehicles to electric at select sites.
Goal 8 – Promote Sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full of productive employment and decent work for all
We are dedicated to fostering a strong workplace culture built on our values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. Our environment is centered around a strong focus on engagement and alignment and empowering our employees to drive positive results in the workplace. Our commitment to employee well-being and ethical business practices is reflected in our Human Rights Policy and workplace initiatives.
Goal 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Atkore innovates with sustainability in mind, developing products that support grid hardening infrastructure and renewable energy solutions. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement ensures that our innovations help drive the transition to more sustainable infrastructure and energy systems. Additionally, our HDPE conduit strengthens a resilient infrastructure by enabling Fiber-to-Home and promoting widespread broadband access.
Goal 11 – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Our products play a key role in supporting green electrification, contributing to the development of more sustainable communities. Additionally, for the local communities we operate in, the Atkore Family Foundation provides financial assistance to employees, as well as employees of customers and suppliers, who face unexpected hardships like fires, floods, hurricanes, and other family emergencies.
Goal 12 – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
We are committed to responsible consumption and production through effective recycling and waste management practices. Our Conflict Minerals Declaration ensures ethical sourcing, and we have published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products that represent approximately half of our global sales, providing transparency in our environmental impact. Additionally, our Supplier Integrity and Sustainability Policy reinforces sustainable and ethical practices across our supply chain, promoting accountability and responsible stewardship.
We are actively addressing climate change by tracking goals set in 2020 for Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions reduction and also disclosing key environmental data and material climate risk information. As an Energy Star Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, supported by our dedicated ESG Steering Committee.