Atkore Inc. (the “Company” or “Atkore”) (NYSE: ATKR) released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, detailing key highlights in the Company’s environment, social and governance (ESG) practices and performance. Additionally, the Company expanded the ESG content available on its website. Stakeholders can now browse foundational information on each of its material ESG topics, including climate, carbon, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, health and safety, corporate governance, and product life cycle.
“I’m incredibly proud of Atkore’s continued achievements related to ESG,” said Bill Waltz, Atkore President and CEO. “Atkore’s products support the transition to a low-carbon economy, and as the need for renewable energy increases, we’re investing to deliver expanded solar products and capabilities. Additionally, Atkore is equally committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, as it drives both individual and company excellence, innovation and success. As a result, our efforts were recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation ‘Equality 100 Award: Leaders in LGBTQ+ Inclusion.’ We are pleased to share other notable ESG accomplishments in our 2023 Sustainability Report and to provide more comprehensive coverage of our material ESG topics on our website.”
Highlights of Atkore’s 2023 Sustainability Report:
- 2025 Sustainability Targets Progress: Atkore is proud to announce that it has achieved its Health and Safety goal and Employee Attraction, Development, and Retention goal two years ahead of the 2025 target.
- Low Carbon Economy Transition: Atkore’s new state-of-the-art facility in Hobart, Indiana, is our largest manufacturing location for solar products, which is a key aspect of our role in enabling electrification and renewable energy use.
- Employer of Choice: Atkore continues to be recognized by leading independent organizations including Great Place to Work® and Top Workplaces. Together, these recognitions highlight the strength of Atkore’s culture and our unwavering commitment to cultivating a workplace of which our employees are proud.
The 2023 Atkore Sustainability Report was prepared in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standard for Electrical & Electronic Equipment (RT-EE version 2018–10) but is not fully in accordance with either standard. Additionally, Atkore discloses climate-related risks and opportunities in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The report is available on the company’s website at: https://www.atkore.com/About-Us/ESG.
About Atkore Inc.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical and critical infrastructure products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, water, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.5B in sales in fiscal year 2023, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. To learn more, please visit www.atkore.com.
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