A Sustainable Future, Our Driving Force
Vision 2030
Essex Solutions is motivated by and dedicated to our Vision of creating a sustainable future. Each decision, partnership, and investment we make as a company is driven by this common goal. Essex is committed to being a part of the solution in improving environmental issues facing the world. Taking a holistic approach to achieving our goal, these seven petals create specific and measurable action items that will help quantify the successes as well as identify opportunities for improvement within the organization.
Overview
Essex Solutions is motivated by and dedicated to our Vision of creating a sustainable future. Each decision, partnership, and investment we make as a company is driven by this common goal. Essex is committed to being a part of the solution in improving environmental issues facing the world. Taking a holistic approach to achieving our goal, these seven petals create specific and measurable action items that will help quantify the successes as well as identify opportunities for improvement within the organization.
Zero Waste to Landfill
Essex Solutions has embraced efforts to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Our teams are working towards Zero Waste to Landfill status at all locations globally and within our downstream management operations. By achieving this status globally we can reduce our environmental impact caused by the disposal of materials and turn waste into a valuable resource through beneficial reuse.
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Accountability, Reporting, & Governance
Essex Solutions has established a Corporate Social Responsibility reporting process for all stakeholders. Through consistent communication efforts we are able to establish transparency both internally and externally. We created a Sustainability Leadership Council to track ongoing impact reductions, develop a Corporate Sustainability Report and further our commitments to social responsibility.
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Carbon Reduction Targets
Essex Solutions has set carbon reduction targets to provide our employees as well as partners with a clearly defined path to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions as an organization. We believe that communicating our carbon reduction targets and progress will catalyze additional action up and down the value chain.
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UN SDG Partnership
Essex Solutions has aligned its sustainability efforts through its parent company, Superior Essex, with those of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, committing to 12 out of the 17 UN SDG’s. This partnership enables our organization to identify common purposes and opportunities for action with other entities, while collaborating to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
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Water Conservation
In acknowledging a responsibility to contribute to the solution of water scarcity we have set water conservation goals for the company, benchmarked to production. With manufacturing locations on three continents we have an obligation to protect local water supplies in order to increase the longtime viability of those communities in which we operate.
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Responsible Sourcing
Essex Solutions is focused on the responsible sourcing of materials used in our manufacturing processes, including that of copper. This approach is one that is actively conscious about procuring products in ethical, sustainable, and socially conscious ways. We also hold ourselves accountable to understanding the impacts of our supply chain including investigating potential risks, opportunities for improvement, and information gaps as well as communicating them to all stakeholders.
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Circular Economy
Essex Solutions looks at a circular economy as an economic system that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. In aligning that definition with Vision 2030 pillars, we believe it will naturally create a system that improves the life cycle of our products, contributes to our carbon reduction goals, and pairs with our customers’ values.
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ZWTL Facilities
Our goal is for all global locations to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill status.
29%
CO2 Reduction
Which is equivalent to the sequestration potential of 77,966 acres of forests per year.
22
Programs
Environmental stewardship and community development initiatives are spearheaded by our local teams.
90%
Surveyed
Engaged the majority of our supply chain to understand ESG impact upstream.
Zero Waste to Landfill
Our goal is to achieve ZWTL status across magnet wire plants, metals processing facilities, and chemical processing locations, and to maintain this status through 2030 and beyond. To achieve ZWTL, at least 98% of waste leaving a facility must be diverted from landfills, including waste handled by downstream material management organizations.
Renewable Energy
We have set targets of 27% and 32% renewable energy utilized by the end of 2027 and 2030, respectively. Renewable energy is clean energy that comes from natural sources or processes that are easily replenished. Our renewable energy progress is based on total energy consumed.
Energy Reduction
We are working to reduce our energy consumption 6% and 10% by the end of goal years 2027 and 2030, respectively. All energy reduction calculations are benchmarked to production to show our increase in energy efficiency relative to production.
Carbon Reduction
We have established Science Based Targets following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions 22.5% by 2030. Additionally, we aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 22.5% within the same timeframe. Both will be measured from a 2021 baseline.
Water Conservation
In acknowledging a responsibility to contribute to the solution of water scarcity we aim to reduce water consumption 5% by 2030. We are focused on creating a positive and lasting impact on water resources by fostering partnerships with stakeholders and sharing best practices both internally and externally.
