Sustainability
Social Impact

 

Hunter Industries

From Innovation to Impact

Innovation has been at the heart of Hunter Industries since day one, driving our growth and earning us long-standing relationships within the industry. As we continue to evolve, sustainability has become a catalyst for innovation, guiding us toward environmentally responsible practices. We’re continually exploring ways to improve our products and operations, whether it’s by using more sustainable materials, reducing waste, or developing new methods to conserve water and energy. These goals are not only central to our own operations but also resonate with our customers, who rely on us for best-in-class irrigation, outdoor lighting, custom manufacturing, and advanced dispensing technologies.

“...ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry while making a positive difference.”

Our commitment to putting people first — and making a positive social impact — is also a source of innovation. It drives us to find meaningful ways to support our communities and respond to the evolving needs of our employees. By focusing on the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and social impact, we’re able to deliver value across all aspects of our business, ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry while making a positive difference. We’re excited about the future and look forward to continuing to lead through innovation with the support of our customers, employees, and communities.

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Sustainability and Social Impact

Our
Goals

HERE'S HOW WE DEFINE OUR PROGRESS

Achieved Met goal

On track Expected to meet the goal on time

Making progress Progressing more slowly than expected

Reassessing Formulating a new approach

Note: As reported in our latest annual report

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Water Use

Goal

Achieve a 30% reduction in water use compared to the 2019 baseline by 2030

2024 performance

Our total water use increased by 39% compared to the previous year, driven by higher manufacturing output and several significant leaks that were identified and addressed after they had already caused substantial impact.

Making Progress
Community Impact

Community Impact Grants

Goal

Donate $2.5 million annually by 2030

2024 performance

We increased the total amount of our Community Impact Grants to $1,001,526.

On Track
Employee Health and Safety

Employee Health and Safety

Goal

Maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) in the United Sates and Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) risk index in Mexico below 0

2023 performance

We achieved an EMR rate of 0.59 and an IMSS rate of 0.97.

Achieved
Climate Impacts and GHG Emissions

Climate Impacts and GHG Emissions

Goal

Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from the 2019 baseline by 2030

2024 performance

Our total emissions increased by 11% compared to 2023, driven primarily by higher energy from increased manufacturing production. However, we made meaningful progress in expanding our on-site solar and capacity.

Making Progress
Goal

Measure Scope 3 emissions by 2025

2024 performance

We're currently working to define our Scope 3 categories and gather associated data.

On Track
Employee Satisfaction

Employee Satisfaction

Goal

Achieve 90% overall employee satisfaction

2024 performance

We received an employee satisfaction rate of 85%.

On Track
Product Responsibility

Product Responsibility

Goal

Complete a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for one of our best-selling product lines in 2024

2024 performance

We completed our first LCA and Environmental Product Declaration for our rotor product family.

Achieved
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Waste

Goal

Achieve zero net waste to landfill by 2030

2024 performance

We recorded a 78% waste diversion rate and partnered with a new waste hauler to boost scrap recycling at our Clermont, Florida, facility and reduce the total waste at our San Marcos, California, location, bringing us closer to our goal.

On Track
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