The 2023 ESG Report

In 2023, we continued our journey towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, and we are thrilled to announce the publication of our 2023 ESG Report called “Today. Tomorrow. Together.” We have made significant progress in tracking our energy usage and emissions data. Our manufacturing processes now use a lower percentage of virgin plastics, thanks to our successful efforts in increasing the percentage of recycled content used to make our products. We remain committed to prioritizing safety. We have implemented multiple measures to attain this goal, such as conducting extensive training programs, introducing safety enhancements, and augmenting the number of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) personnel. This report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and relied on the results of our 2021 materiality assessment.

Link to the 2023 report page here. 

Link to the 2023 GRI Index here.

2023 ESG Highlights

Products

• Reincorporated 24% of plastic scrap from our manufacturing processes back into our production across all Myers businesses
• Incorporated 19 million pounds of regrind (24% of total high-density polyethylene (HDPE) usage) into products at our Buckhorn facility in Springfield, Missouri
• Advanced our integrated supply chain planning system
• Converted customers to sustainable packaging

Planet

• Installed a new air wash system at our Buckhorn facility, which has the capacity to help us include 30–40% more recycled materials into our products
• At Buckhorn, acquired and upgraded equipment to make reusable packaging that is 100% recyclable at the end of its useful life
• Installed all-electric high-pressure injection molding machines at our Scepter facility in Scarborough, Ontario, and our Akro-Mils facility in Wadsworth, Ohio – a significant step toward electrification and greater energy efficiency
• Improved our collection and analysis of energy usage and emissions data for our response to CDP, EcoVadis and other disclosure platforms
• Enhanced our Environmental Health & Safety Policy to include more detail around audit programs and emergency response plans

People

• Launched our Superior Safety Achievement Awards Program to recognize our employees’ commitment to a safe and healthy workplace
• Furthered our One Myers culture of safety through robust training and collaboration
• Completed rollout of site-level Engagement Committees, enabling sites to focus on meeting local needs
• Implemented safety enhancements such as adding EHS professionals, facilitating easier access to safety equipment and introducing hazard identification card system
• Furthered our commitment to learning and development through comprehensive talent engagement, development and leadership programs

Governance

• Expanded our ESG Steering Committee to include two new functions, sales and engineering, to broaden the committee’s expertise
• Updated our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct to incorporate new and enhanced policies

Our Approach to ESG

We continue to advance on our ESG journey and embed our commitment throughout the Company, together, as One Myers. We pursue continuous improvement as we serve our customers, invest in and protect our employees, and advance the well-being of the communities where we operate.

We set the direction for our ESG strategy, reporting and implementation efforts with input from our materiality assessment, conducted in 2021. We leveraged internationally recognized ESG frameworks including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to identify material topics most pertinent to our Company and stakeholders. Through engagement with internal and external stakeholders, the assessment helped us establish our top material areas.

Our three ESG pillars – Products, Planet and People – encompass the areas of focus most important to Myers. The pillars are supported by a strong foundation of Governance, Ethics and Integrity.

View our previous ESG reports to see the progress we have continued to make.

Link to the 2021 report page here.

Link to the 2022 report page here.

Link to the 2022 GRI Index here.

Myers’ ESG Pillars

Based on the outcomes of our materiality assessment, we established the three ESG pillars of Products, Planet and People and identified material topics under each pillar, which are all supported by a strong foundation of Governance, Ethics and Integrity. The pillars and topics provide the framework to focus our efforts on key areas for continuous improvement that will drive long-term sustainable growth and value for all stakeholders.

Products Circular and Sustainable Products Product Innovation and Quality Customer Focus and Satisfaction Supply Chain Management
Planet Climate Resilience and Action Clean Air Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Management
People Workforce Health and Safety Attraction and Retention Engagement and Development Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Corporate Governance We believe good corporate governance is at the heart of running a successful organization. It improves performance and promotes trust with our key stakeholders.  Our Product, Planet and People pillars all rest upon the Myers’ foundation of Governance, Ethics and Integrity. We readily engage with stakeholders to maintain and foster long-term relationships. By interacting with our various stakeholder groups, we better understand and manage their needs and interests. To learn more, visit the Corporate Governance section of our website.