Sustainability Commitment
About EnerSys®EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and has been for over 100 years. EnerSys is a publicly traded company with over 11,000 employees across four continents. With its corporate headquarters based in Reading, PA, with regional headquarters in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific, our manufacturing and operations serve over 10,000 customers worldwide and bring stored energy solutions and systems to over 100 countries. We are passionate about meeting the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability solutions that provide accessible power to people everywhere.
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We are passionate about meeting the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability solutions that provide accessible power to people everywhere.
ENERGY SYSTEMS
Uninterruptible power systems, or “UPS” applications for computer and computer-controlled systems, as well as telecommunications systems, switchgear and electrical control systems used in industrial facilities and electric utilities, large-scale energy storage and energy pipelines. Energy Systems also includes highly integrated power solutions and services to broadband, telecom, renewable and industrial customers, as well as thermally managed cabinets and enclosures for electronic equipment and batteries.
MOTIVE POWER
Power for electric industrial forklifts used in manufacturing, warehousing and other material handling applications as well as mining equipment, diesel locomotive starting and other rail equipment.
SPECIALTY GLOBAL
Premium starting, lighting and ignition applications in transportation, energy solutions for satellites, military aircraft, submarines, ships and other tactical vehicles as well as medical and security systems.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
At EnerSys, our purpose is more than simply building batteries and energy systems. We are driven by a passion to keep the world working by developing and delivering power systems and solutions that keep people connected both across their communities and across the globe. We are dedicated to building a world where everyone can count on reliable power to allow them to work and live better. Our core values guide how we execute this vision:
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Our never-ending focus on innovation and adaptability ensures our customers receive exceptional value from our solutions. These solutions extend beyond our customer’s expectations unlocking new and unique ways to lower their total cost of ownership.
OPERATING SYSTEM
We have an unquenchable thirst for improvement in everything we do. Our drive for perfection is supported by continually improving our knowledge and use of EnerSys Operating System (EOS) tools and techniques. These principles define who we are and drive our future success.
SAFETY & OUR ENVIRONMENT
We recognize the importance of human life and being leaders in protecting the environment. Everything we do must always be done with a clear focus on ensuring our actions improve the safety and quality of life of our customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and communities. We will never compromise on this value to ensure we do all we can to improve the world we all live in.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We meet our commitments; it is integral to who we are. All of our team members strive to promote the highest ethical principles through honest, fair and transparent behavior. We demonstrate our integrity every day by being personally accountable for our actions. Complying with all laws, company policies and procedures is non-negotiable.
ENERGY
We are proud to be EnerSys. EnerSys team members bring positive energy by influencing others with enthusiasm, inspiration, commitment, and pride. Our environment drives engagement and rewards proactive self-starters who accomplish great things. This energy creates exceptional experiences for our customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and the communities we live in.
TEAMWORK
The greatest successes are always achieved when teams of individuals work together. Communicating truthfully, listening actively, listening objectively and valuing diverse opinions are the foundation we all use to demonstrate respect for each other. Assisting and supporting other team members to resolve issues and achieve organization and team-related goals is core to our collective success.
Sustainability at EnerSys
Sustainability, reliability and resilience are at the core of who we are and what we do at EnerSys every day. Our products help tackle some of our world’s most significant challenges, be it addressing the impacts of climate change, decarbonization, efficient and affordable distribution of goods, grid reliability, telecommunications, and even medical safety. Our batteries and energy storage solutions are part of building a resilient, low-carbon future.
Sustainability at EnerSys is, however, about more than just the benefits and impacts of our products. Our commitment encompasses essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues fundamental to how we manage our own operations.
Minimizing our environmental footprint and providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees are top priorities for EnerSys. Being an excellent neighbor and good corporate citizen in the communities where we work and live is extremely important as well. Our products facilitate positive environmental, social and economic impacts around the world.
Our commitment encompasses essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues
1. ENVIRONMENTAL
- Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Climate Change
- Water Use and Management
- Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Biodiversity and Habitat Protection
2. SOCIAL
- Workforce Health and Safety
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Workforce Training and Development
- Community Engagement and Philanthropy
3. GOVERNANCE
- Board of Directors Structure and Diversity
- ESG Oversight and Management
- Eneterprise Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
We are Climate Technology
Our technologies power a more sustainable future. Battery storage and energy systems allow for more effective and rapid decarbonization by connecting when power is made from intermittent renewable sources to when power is needed. This supports global greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and helps to slow the impacts of climate change. Our technologies also support communities when they need it most by providing reliable and affordable access to energy. EnerSys products are climate technology, and we are energized by the impact they have worldwide.
GRID RESILIENCE & RELIABILITY
The electrical grid – a keystone of everyday modern life and prosperity – is changing rapidly. Electrification of heating and transportation is replacing the direct burning of fossil fuels. The result will be a significant increase in demand for electricity. When produced by renewable sources, like wind and solar, there is a positive environmental impact. However, renewable energy is often intermittent, placing yet more stress on an already strained grid. At the same time, aging infrastructure and changing weather patterns resulting in more frequent and severe weather are threatening the reliability and resiliency of the grid across the United States and around the world.
Our products provide our customers and the communities they serve with the means to manage their power demands while also providing the security and stability of a consistent and available power supply.
EnerSys provides reliable power to cell towers, hospitals, data centers and even reinforces electrical grids. This means that we are vital to the infrastructure that delivers power anytime it is needed, especially when it is needed most. This was particularly apparent during the Texas power outages in February of 2021. Our energy storage products supplied backup power to cell towers, ensuring that vital communications services were uninterrupted throughout the emergency.
We are there when people need us most. During natural disasters, mobile nanogrid trailers equipped with Outback™ Inverters, photovoltaic panels and energy storage are used to provide emergency power for residents and first responders. Our battery storage products can also help make grids more efficient, reducing the stress and demand during peak generation.
HEALTHCARE
Around the world, physicians and patients rely on EnerSys batteries for critical medical devices because they are safe and reliable sources of power. We provide long-lasting, reliable batteries for life-enhancing medical devices, like spinal cord stimulators and cochlear implants. These devices can, for example, allow a child to hear for the first time. Our batteries also power life-critical diagnostic equipment like mobile defibrillators and maneuverable x-ray machines.
RENEWABLES
For the world to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and address the worst impacts of the climate crisis, the zero-carbon electricity provided by renewable energy will need to be more accessible and reliable. Electricity can produce zero emissions if it is from a clean and renewable source like wind, hydro or solar power. However, the burning of fossil fuels can never be a zero-carbon energy source, making electrification the key to decarbonization. It is critical to have scalable and distributed energy storage solutions – after all, the sun does not always shine, and the wind does not always blow. At EnerSys, through both our current portfolio and our ongoing work developing solutions to these challenges, we are driven to provide solutions to advance and accelerate the viability of a low-carbon economy. Our products provide the storage solutions needed to maximize the reliability of energy generated from renewable sources, even during peak demand.
Our batteries and energy storage solutions also help our customers achieve their carbon reduction and renewable energy goals. In fact, more than 20 of our top customers have committed to RE100, a global corporate renewable energy initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable energy. We are proud to support the ambitious goals of our customers and are evaluating opportunities for our business as well.
MOBILITY
EnerSys helps keep the global economy moving by providing batteries, chargers and monitoring services to ensure the reliability and reduce the environmental impact of essential vehicles. This enables vital materials and goods to get where they need to be when they need to be there. Whether it is cold chain trucks transporting vaccines or forklifts moving edibles from apples to zucchini, our customers rely on EnerSys to power their mobility needs, repair and other services, and it doesn’t stop there. Trains, airplanes, boats and even submarines feature EnerSys batteries to ensure critical functions always have the power they need to keep passengers and crew safe. Our reputation for top quality and reliability also extends to governments looking to procure the energy backup and storage solutions they need.
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Sustainability Report 2021
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