EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – USA TODAY has named Winnebago Industries as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2024.
This is the second annual list the news organization has put together to highlight leading U.S. businesses that USA TODAY thinks have made the most significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Winnebago Industries ranked 32nd on the list of 450 companies selected and was the leader in the Automotive & Components sector, achieving a 38.6 percent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its 2020 baseline.
“Winnebago Industries has made great steps forward on our sustainability journey,” says Nathan Pommier, enterprise director of environmental sustainability. “We are excited about the positive impact we can make on the planet through innovative operational sustainability strategies, investments in renewable energy and product stewardship efforts that delight our customers.”
USA TODAY says it partnered with Statista Inc. to develop the ranking of U.S. companies with at least $50 million in annual revenue that demonstrated the greatest reduction in emissions intensity between 2020 and 2022. The new organization says America’s Climate Leaders 2024 were chosen through a thorough application process, extensive data analysis and a scoring phase.
By 2030, Winnebago Industries says its aim is to achieve a 90% diversion of waste from landfills, at least 50% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and 30% reduction of freshwater use by 2030. Read more about the company’s environmental efforts at www.winnebagoind.com/our-impact/environment.
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