Tennant Company, a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing cleaning solutions, has released its annual Sustainability Report. The report, detailing achievements for the 2023 fiscal year, marks the first year of reporting under the company’s “Thriving People. Healthy Planet.” sustainability framework.
“Our ‘Thriving People. Healthy Planet.’ framework is embedded in our daily operations to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our business,” said President and CEO Dave Huml. “We’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished and of the bold goals we’ve set – ambitions that will create shared value for our company, people, communities, and the planet.”
Actioning Tennant’s Thriving People. Healthy Planet. Sustainability Framework: 2024 (FY23) Sustainability Report
Launched in 2023, Tennant’s sustainability framework identifies the company’s key sustainability issues and outlines areas where it can have the most significant impact. The “Thriving People. Healthy Planet.” framework guides the company in setting goals, aligning plans, and integrating sustainability into its business practices.
The 2024 (FY23) report details the company’s progress against its commitments across two main pillars, each targeting critical impact areas. Highlights of the report include:
- Net-Zero Targets: Tennant reduced its Scope 1 and 2 (operations and fleet) greenhouse gas emissions by 13% compared to the 2021 base year and sourced 92% of its global electricity from renewable energy sources. Additionally, Scope 3 Category 11 (use of sold products) emissions were reduced by 8% compared to the 2021 base year.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I): In 2023, 23.0% of global leadership positions were held by women, an increase from the 2022 base year, and on track toward the 2030 goal. In the U.S., 25.4% of employees identified as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), also an increase from the 2022 base year and on track toward the 2030 goal.
- Community Investment: Tennant invested over $1.1 million to support the communities in which it operates through the Tennant Foundation and corporate philanthropy.
- Environmental Impact: In partnership with its customers, Tennant’s products enabled the cleaning of 9.7 trillion square feet of shared spaces in 2023.
The “Thriving People: BIPOC Ambition” section emphasizes Tennant’s commitment to increasing representation and supporting diversity within its workforce.
