LEAD ARTICLE
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Waste management is essential to S&C’s sustainability strategy, focusing on reuse, recycling, and repurposing. In 2023, we launched initiatives to support our 99% landfill- free goal across our U.S. and Mexico facilities.
Helping our team members understand the value of proper waste separation is crucial to our sustainability efforts. Team member education starts on day one. “We also engage and educate our communities with events like public recycling days,” says Dana. OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS: A JOB WELL DONE Our long-term sustainability strategy continues to evolve through employee engagement, operational improvements, and company investments.
GLOBAL WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS
Target
Global
99%
98.71%
98.42%
96.38%
93.70%
2018 BASELINE
2021
2022
2023
“We’ve done so much great work, and we will continue to strive to meet our sustainability goals,” says Dana. “Everyone at S&C should feel proud that we are improving our sustainability as a company and at the same time doing good for our planet.” To learn more about our Dana Greene - Assistant Manager, Sustainability, Safety & Environmental Services; Todd Dennis - Senior Manager, Production Operations; Charles Williams - Supervisor, Inspection; David Dempsey - Manager, Quality Assurance, and Valerie Rodriguez – Manager, Assembly
“We’re in the process of developing standardized waste bins and signage at U.S. sites to make waste separation easier for team members,” says Dana Greene, Assistant Manager of Sustainability. “Proper waste separation ensures we meet recycling targets and minimize landfill contributions.” Globally, we focus on increasing team member engagement in recycling, composting, and waste- related procedures and initiatives. Throughout the year, we host events to discuss our landfill- free and decarbonization goals and encourage team members to practice sustainability.
sustainability progress, scan the QR code to read our 2023 sustainability report. n
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) joins our public recycling day event
2024 S&C Community Event: The Chicago Lakefront Beach Clean-up
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