JASPER, Ind., Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kimball International, Inc. has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, “Creating a Sustainable Future.” This robust document details our continued commitment to sustainable business practices and leading the way as a socially responsible company. This report outlines our goals for fiscal year 2023, our previous year metrics, recognition and awards for outstanding health and safety efforts, and information on our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongings (DEIB). I’m here.
The article includes database metrics and employee-focused examples on a variety of subjects: environmental policy, energy management, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste reduction, human rights, DEIB, health and safety management, community involvement, and supply. Chain policy, and corporate governance best practices.
Kristie Juster, CEO of Kimball International, said: “Kimball International is dedicated to building a more sustainable future and making a difference. Guided our belief in doing the right thing to make an impact.”
This ESG report details how we truly commit to making a difference, lead by example, and leave a lasting legacy of impact. Throughout the report, they focus on his five focus areas and how those items protect not only the environment but also the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities in which they thrive. is guessing.
- Environmental management and sustainable products
- Investing in Self-Empowered People
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
- Product quality and safety
- responsible supply chain management
In fiscal year 2023, Kimball International committed to leading the way as a socially responsible company and committed to focus on the following goals:
- Climate change and energy management: Reduce our combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from our 2018 baseline by the end of FY2030
- Waste management: Acquire zero-waste certification at three facilities by the end of fiscal 2025
- Water use: Using a context-based approach to identify operations in stressed watersheds by the end of fiscal year 2023
- Supplier management: To drive accountability for our supplier expectations, we have set a goal of having 90% of our strategic suppliers sign the Kimball International Code of Business Conduct by the end of fiscal year 2023.
- safety ratio: Keep the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) well below the industry average and target below 1.5
- Meets or Exceeds Representation of Race/Ethnicity: We strive to recruit diverse talent so that we can match or exceed racial/ethnic representation in the communities we serve.
- Ethics and Compliance Training Completion Rate: To maintain a strong culture of ethics and integrity and increase visibility in performance measurement, we have set a goal of achieving a 95% completion rate each year in ethics and compliance training for registered employees .
This report relates to Kimball International’s business in line with frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). disclosure of information.
about Kimball International
Kimball International is a leading omnichannel commercial furniture company with deep expertise in the workplace, health and hospitality markets. We combine bold entrepreneurial spirit, a history of craftsmanship, and today’s design-driven mindset with a commitment to a culture of caring and lasting connections with our customers, shareholders, employees and communities. For over 70 years, our brands have seized the opportunity to customize solutions into personalized experiences, transforming everyday spaces into places of meaning. Our family of brands includes Kimball, National, Interwoven, Kimball Hospitality, D’style and Popin. Kimball International is based in Jasper, Indiana.
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Jasper, Indiana 47546
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