Armstrong World Industries Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
15 Novembre 2021 - 03:00PM
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), a leader in the
design, innovation and manufacture of commercial and residential
ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions, announced today the
release of its inaugural sustainability report, entitled Plan.
Design. Build. Enjoy: Healthy Spaces. The report continues the
company’s sustainability journey and builds on the environmental
and social aspirations announced earlier this year.
“We view sustainability as a critical enabler of our strategic
initiatives, particularly our effort to innovate products that
ensure Healthy Spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play.
While we have a long history of leadership in recycling and
diverting waste, this report also illustrates our efforts to meet
the demands for healthier, circular products, to preserve and
protect our planet’s resources, and to support our employees and
communities,” said Vic Grizzle, AWI president and chief executive
officer. “We have embedded sustainability into our business
strategies, set ambitious goals and committed to transparency
around our performance. In doing so, we believe we strengthen the
long-term growth potential of our company, our employees and our
communities.”
Report Highlights
- Comprehensive set of science-based
targets for 2030, including, among others, a 30% absolute reduction
in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, a shift to 100%
renewably sourced electricity, and a 50% absolute reduction in
waste from operations.
- Commitment to transparency and
accountability through globally recognized reporting frameworks
such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force for
Climate-Related Disclosure (TCFD).
- Establishment of
an enterprise Sustainability Council and clear governance structure
to support execution and oversight of sustainability strategy and
initiatives.
- Continuation of
efforts to promote and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce
under the leadership of Selena Coachman, vice president of Talent
Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion.
“This report is an important milestone on our journey to
building a more resilient and sustainable company for the benefit
of all of our stakeholders,” said Mark Hershey, general counsel,
chief compliance officer and senior vice president of Business
Development and Sustainability. “The work we are doing internally,
and in collaboration with organizations such as the U.S Green
Building Council (USGBC), the International Living Futures
Institute (ILFI), the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the
Future-Fit Foundation, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, reflects
our position as an industry leader committed to sustainable built
environments. It also advances our strategic priorities while
playing an important role in supporting environmental and social
priorities for our planet and people. We look forward to sharing
our progress.”
For more details on our sustainability strategy and performance,
please see our full report at
www.armstrongworldindustries.com/en-us/sustainability.
About Armstrong Armstrong World
Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of
innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension
system solutions in the Americas. With $937 million in revenue in
2020, AWI has approximately 2,800 employees and a manufacturing
network of 15 facilities, plus six facilities dedicated to its WAVE
joint venture.
Contacts
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tlwomble@armstrongceilings.com
or (717) 396-6354
Media:
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jenniferjohnson@armstrongceilings.com
or (866) 321-6677
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