Environmental

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact. By reducing our emissions and our waste, adopting innovative reuse and recycling practices and focusing on our products’ entire life cycle, we are helping to protect the planet.

Our environmental framework

We are committed to assessing our impact on the natural environment and our ability to manage environmental risks and opportunities. We are taking steps to mitigate climate change by measuring and reducing our GHG emissions, implementing renewable energy solutions, responsibly using natural resources, and setting meaningful and impactful targets along the way. As we evaluate our impact on biodiversity and ecosystems, we demonstrate transparency and accountability by disclosing our progress on our ESG goals in our annual ESG Report.

Our 2023 highlights 

15%

REDUCTION IN METRIC TONS OF WASTE SENT TO LANDFILLS IN 2023 COMPARED TO 2022

96%

OF OUR MANUFACTURED ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS MEET VOC EMISSIONS STANDARDS IN NORTH AMERICA

21%

REDUCTION IN TOTAL RECORDABLE INJURY RATE IN 2023 COMPARED TO 2022

90%

OF OUR WINDOW PRODUCT LINES IN NORTH AMERICA HAD AN ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED OPTION 

35%

OF WOOD CAME FROM THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIED FORESTLANDS 

11%

OF RECYCLED MATERIALS WERE USED IN PRIMARY PRODUCTS IN 2023

Using AI to understand energy usage data 

Getting a clear picture of energy usage can drive savings. In Finland, an AI-powered smart energy system is helping our Kuopio plant achieve its goal of reducing its total energy consumption. A real-time energy tracker uses sensors that attach to electrical wires and transmit energy usage data to the cloud. The system is helping the Kuopio plant to identify energy-saving projects. 

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) directly address the important global challenges our planet — and humanity — face, and provide a blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future. Our goals, commitments and key initiatives related to Environmental support:

  • SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy
  • SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG 13 – Climate action
  • SDG 15 – Life on land
  • Our products can support additional SDGs including SDG 6 and SDG 9. Learn more about our brands and products here
Reducing Embodied Carbon

We make it a priority to create a safe, fair, healthy and inclusive culture for our people and the communities our business touches.

How transparency and accountability extend throughout our organization, helping us to be a trusted employer, partner and neighbor.

It is our responsibility to be environmental stewards providing sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and the planet.