“At Adient, we are committed to following positive environmental, social and governance-related business practices. Our goal is not only to drive environmental change by lessening the impact our business has on the planet, but also to focus on social and economic change that benefits everyone.”
— Doug Del Grosso, President & CEO
Sustainability at Adient
At Adient, we are committed to creating a sustainable future for our employees, customers and communities while improving the experience of a world in motion.
We have firmly integrated sustainability into the core of our company in order to evolve and become the foremost sustainable automotive seating supplier. We will continue to meet, collaborate with, and participate with organizations around the globe concerning our responsibility and commitment to sustainability.
For additional important information regarding risks and uncertainties related to the forward-looking statements expressed here and in the Sustainability Report, please see the “About this Report” section of the Sustainability Report.
Environmental Responsibility
We recognize our activities have an impact on the environment, including the way we source materials, manufacture products, consume energy, and generate air pollutants and waste. We are committed to operating our business in an environmentally responsible manner, minimizing environmental risks and impacts, reducing our CO2e footprint, monitoring and improving upon the use of global resources, and maintaining legal compliance in each country where we do business. We are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and are a proud supporter of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
In fiscal year 2021, Adient logged 728 energy-, emissions- and water-reduction projects at its locations, which:
• generated electrical savings of nearly 30,000 MWh
• prevented more than 5,000 tons of CO2e from entering the atmosphere
• achieved 24 ML in water savings in fiscal year 2021
People and Communities
We know the excellence of our company depends on creating and sustaining a work environment where employees are valued for who they are as individuals and for their unique perspective and contributions. We also know multinational corporations like Adient have a responsibility and ability to affect change in human rights.
As a participant in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, Adient is committed to incorporating the Compact’s core principles into our strategy, culture and operations, and to engaging in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations — particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.
Governance and Compliance
To guide our ESG efforts, Adient has created an ESG Steering Committee, which is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, Vice President of Global Sustainability, Vice President of Investor Relations, Executive Vice President – EMEA, and the Director of Sustainability. The ESG Steering Committee meets quarterly and reviews key sustainability initiatives, activities and disclosures.
Additionally, our 2021 Sustainability Report follows the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) international standard for ESG reporting as well as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards for impact reporting.
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