SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY
2025 Goal: 52% Reduction in Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR)
GHG EMISSIONS
2025 Goal: 10% Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
ENERGY INTENSITY(1)
2025 Goal: 16% Reduction
RECYCLING
2025 Goal: 80% Rate
LANDFILL AVOIDANCE
2025 Goal: 97% Rate
WATER USAGE
2025 Goal: 14% Reduction
- Energy intensity is total energy consumption per total labor hours worked.
Managing esg
Our Board of Directors recognizes the importance of aligning our goals, including those related to sustainability, with the interests of our key stakeholders. Accordingly, the Board's oversight responsibility for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters is reflected in our Governance Guidelines. The Board's oversight role includes reviewing our progress towards our long-term safety and sustainability metrics and our other sustainability initiatives. We also have safety and sustainability goals incorporated into the annual performance goals of the CEO and other executives.
See how we manage & oversee ESGfrom our CEO
At Lincoln Electric, our purpose is to operate by a higher standard to build a better world. Since 1895, we have measured our success by consistently innovating solutions that deliver value to customers and continuously improving our operations. We believe the long-term drivers of our success generate superior value and align with our stakeholders' environmental, social, and governance priorities. Our story is rooted in history, but our operations continue to grow and evolve.
Read the CEO letter