Every Day, Striving for Better: Lear Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
"Through hundreds of efficiency projects and the increased use of renewable energy at our operations around the world, we are pleased to report that Lear is making progress toward our climate goals," said
Key highlights from the report include:
Environmental Stewardship
- Reported Scope 3 emissions data for the first time, with Scope 1, 2 and 3 data verified by a third party
- Commissioned four new on-site solar arrays; now using renewable energy generated at 14 sites in six countries
- Sourced 100% of electricity from renewable sources for all facilities in
Germany ,Portugal ,Spain and theUnited Kingdom - Achieved landfill-free status at 39 facilities in 15 countries
Sustainable Products
- Supplied 2023 PACE Award finalist ReNewKnit™ sueded surface material, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, for seating and other interior applications for multiple global automakers in 2024
- Launched FlexAir™, a 100% recyclable non-foam alternative that has the potential to reduce CO2e emissions by up to 50% and reduce weight by up to 20%, with a major global automaker
- Enhancing electric vehicle performance with Lear's Intercell Connection Boards and Battery Disconnect Units
Supporting our People
- Provided 7.5 million hours of developmental, compliance and corporate training
- Piloted Lear's JumpStart program to help mid-career professionals who have been out of the workforce update their skills and pursue new opportunities
Governance
- Enhanced efforts to support supplier sustainability with expanded training on human rights for suppliers and Lear's procurement teams
- Conducted a survey, via a third party, of more than 8,000 global salaried employees to assess Lear's ethical culture
"It is our job to make our business sustainable for the benefit of the people who work here, as well as those who invest in us, the customers we supply and the communities we support around the world," said
Lear reports with reference to the GRI Standards, as well as the
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