SiteOne is committed to environmental and social responsibility, and we work collaboratively with customers, associates, suppliers and other stakeholders to promote environmentally sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
We are pleased to share with you our 2021 ESG Report, which highlights our FY2020 initiatives that advanced our objectives and brought our Values to life. Safety remains our top priority, and we continue to focus on the safety and well-being of our associates and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Response
At SiteOne, safety is in our DNA. Our associates are our greatest asset and their safety, health and wellness, as well as that of their families, is our top priority. The support we offer to our associates is an important part of our vision to be a great place to work and the employer of choice in the Green Industry.
In 2020, we put these values into action by implementing a comprehensive series of policies and practices to ensure the safety and well-being of our associates and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we provided meaningful bonuses to our frontline associates to recognize their outstanding contributions to our success in the face of unprecedented challenges.
1,254
associates received quarantine pay
7,380
hours of PTO donated
$1.9 Million
in payments for frontline workers
Safest Year in SiteOne History
2020 marked the safest year in SiteOne history. In truly challenging times, our associates stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. COVID-19 and the global pandemic brought new obstacles not only for our business, but also for keeping our team safe. Through all the difficulties of 2020, we worked together to take care of each other and our customers and set records for being safe at work.
0.23
lost time incident rate
0
work-related fatalities
9
regions out of 9 with lower rates
45
fewer incidents
40%
lower incident rate
58%
fewer days away
0
field support injuries
4
regions with no lost days
Fuel Savings Through Our Programmatic Fleet Refresh
We estimate that new vehicles in our fleet consume 31% less fuel than the vehicles they replaced. We continue to refresh older vehicles, particularly those we acquire through our merger & acquisition activity.
31% Less Fuel
new vehicles consume 31% less fuel
-6,300 Gallons
saving an estimated 6,300 gallons per year
Eco-Friendly Products
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
A well-planned drought tolerant landscape can reduce water use by up to an estimated 50%.
Permeable Pavers
Permeable pavers reduce surface runoff and trap suspended solids, filtering pollutants from stormwater.
More Efficient LED Lighting
LED and low-voltage landscape lighting products use substantially less electricity than conventional and high (line) voltage products, using approximately 90% less energy over the same time.
Water-Saving Drip
Irrigation Products
Drip irrigation irrigates where turf and plants can efficiently uptake water, reducing water usage by targeting the root zone with zero run-off and is approximately 90% more efficient compared to traditional irrigation systems.
Controller Recycling and Upgrade Program
For the first time, SiteOne aimed to decrease the number of inefficient irrigation controllers in the market. New WiFi-enabled SMART controllers can use up to 30% less water than standard fixed-time controllers. This program incentivizes contractors to work with their customers to upgrade older controllers – an estimated 20-30 million in the market – to more efficient units to reduce water usage and save money.
working to replace
20-30 Million
older controllers in the market
with NEW
WiFi-Enabled
SMART Controllers
that can use up to
30% Less
water and save money
Talent and Community
At SiteOne, our operational initiatives both enhance shareholder value and have a positive impact on our associates, the communities in which we operate and the environment. We strongly believe that these two objectives are not mutually exclusive.
We aspire to be a great place to work for all our associates. In addition to offering competitive compensation and benefits, we support and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace for both our associates and our customers.
88%
of our workforce recommends us to their friends
30+
different nonprofit organizations supported
46%
increased Spanish-speaking total branch capabilities
BR1DGE
new ARG group added
This report is based on the framework published by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) as well as feedback from our customers, shareholders and suppliers.