In 2021, Tenneco's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance highlights include the following:
Our People: Tenneco maintained an enterprise-wide safety recordable incident rate well below industry benchmark, reflecting the company's ongoing focus to keep team members safe every day. Tenneco also remains steadfast in its prioritization of inclusion and diversity; the IDEA Board (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action), launched in 2020, continues to implement the company's efforts to engrain the values of diversity into the fabric of the culture. In 2021, 20 percent of
Our Planet: Tenneco is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations through energy efficiency and sourcing renewable energy. In 2021, Tenneco reported an 8 percent reduction in energy use and a 10 percent reduction in Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, both compared to a 2019 baseline. It also recycled 78 percent of manufacturing waste throughout its facilities.
Our Products: In 2021, 41 percent of revenue came from products from Tenneco's
'First and foremost, we are proud of our ability to keep our team members safe throughout another challenging year. As we continue to evolve our ESG strategy, we strive to have a more positive impact on the world in which we live,' said
Looking ahead, Tenneco is focused on driving progress on its ESG goals through several key global initiatives. We expect to perform a climate scenario analysis; develop a renewable energy roadmap for achieving our 2030 carbon reduction goals; engage suppliers with ESG assessments to confirm alignment with our supplier code of conduct; and conduct product lifecycle assessments (LCAs).
To view Tenneco's 2021 Sustainability Report in full, click here.
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