The AZEK® Company Releases 2023 FULL-CIRCLE Report Highlighting Its Sustainability Performance and Progress
The report demonstrates AZEK’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future through its innovative product solutions, recycling initiatives, and dedication to social responsibility
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The report also highlights the Company’s progress and aspirations across its three FULL-CIRCLE pillars: Products, People and Planet. Through its FULL-CIRCLE initiative,
“We are proud to share our 2023 FULL-CIRCLE Report, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation and the core values that drive every aspect of our business,” said
Highlights and achievements from AZEK’s 2023 FULL-CIRCLE Report include:
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Repurposed approximately 420 million pounds of waste and scrap into the manufacturing of
AZEK products, bringing the total amount used since fiscal 2019 to 2.1 billion pounds -
Achieved 44% reduction in total carbon intensity (tCO2e per
$1 million net sales) between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2023, driven primarily by the increased use of recycled waste and scrap material and emissions-free energy sources -
TimberTech decking has a lower lifecycle carbon impact versus traditional wood decking, including pine and Brazilian tropical Ipe, based upon the results of our life cycle assessment studies -
TimberTech decking was recognized as one of Green Builder’s Sustainable Products of the Year and named to HGTV Magazine’s Green List for the second consecutive year -
Expanded AZEK’s FULL-CIRCLE PVC Recycling® program to 1,200+ bins and totes in circulation across
the United States to collect jobsite PVC scraps and cutoffs as well as post-construction PVC materials such as end-of-life vinyl siding - Responded to the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire for the first time
- Increased our employee engagement score to 79 in 2023 from 74 in 2021 (out of a possible score of 100), maintaining the top quartile of company engagement scores
- Achieved a 27% improvement in safety performance year over year
- Launched three new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging: African Americans@AZEK, Pride@AZEK and Mindful Living@AZEK
- Achieved zero waste to landfill certification for the TimberTech Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event, for the third consecutive year
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Recognized as one of America’s Climate Leaders by
USA Today for the second consecutive year -
Named one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces by the
Chicago Tribune for the third consecutive year, a Best Company to Work For in the construction and materials industry byU.S. News and World Report , and one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
“Our ongoing efforts to innovate with purpose and engage thoughtfully with our stakeholders are essential to accelerating our impact as a team and as a company,” said
For more information on AZEK’s FULL-CIRCLE ESG initiatives and additional details from the latest report, visit our website.
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