CUSTOMER-CENTERED INNOVATION
INTRODUCTION
PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
GRI INDEX
IMPROVING BUILDING EFFICIENCY We regularly review our facilities for potential areas of efficiency gain in our global manufacturing footprint. These findings led us to implement a variety of initiatives, including LED lighting, HVAC optimization, compressed air studies, and other equipment upgrades. ADHERING TO GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS S&C follows green building standards, and four of our U.S. buildings are certified with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) building framework. As our business grows and we expand our physical footprint, sustainability remains a significant consideration in the construction, upgrade, and enhancement of our facilities and processes. In 2024, we expanded our U.S. footprint with a 275,000-square- foot facility in Palatine. As the building was commissioned, it achieved LEED Silver status due to a variety of sustainability elements, including EV chargers, LED lighting, a high-efficiency HVAC system, and low-flow water fixtures.
Global Electricity Usage Intensity (kWh/$ Million Revenue)
Global Electricity Use (kWh in Millions)
2024
2022
2023
51
53
50
41
-36%
-38%
-44%
2022
1990s
2023
2024
VARIANCE FROM 2014
Global Natural Gas Use (Therms in Millions)
Global Natural Gas Usage Intensity (Therms/$ Million Revenue)
2022
2023
2024
1.72
1.64
1.45
1.45
-49%
-60%
-62%
2024
1990s
2022
2023
VARIANCE FROM 2014
S&C 2024 Sustainability Report
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