Winnebago Industries, Inc. published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, a week after being honored as one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023” by Newsweek magazine.
The report details the company’s progress across environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) priorities, commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and its inclusion, diversity, equity and action program “All In, Outdoors.”
Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries president and CEO, said corporate responsibility is core to Winnebago conducts business.
“Throughout our Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta teams, we are committed to investing in people and our planet for the long-term,” Happe said.
Winnebago Industries’ 2022 Corporate Responsibility highlights include:
- Winnebago Industries became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and the Business Ambition, committing to setting science-based targets in pursuit of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
- Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company’s workforce, the outdoor industry and local communities.
- Maintained a strong safety record and continued to make progress building a safety culture striving for zero harm. Since 2016 Winnebago Industries has reduced the Total Recordable Incident Rate by 70%.
- Invested over $1.9 million with the Winnebago Industries Foundation to community organizations driving social impact in outdoor equity, access and community. Employee volunteer teams served local communities with Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Indiana, Iowa and Florida.
- In 2022, Winnebago Industries began a pilot partnership to grant camping wishes with the Make-a-Wish Foundation and RV dealer partners.
“As Winnebago Industries evolves and transforms, we approach our corporate responsibility journey with drive to succeed and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Stacy Bogart, Winnebago Industries senior vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary and corporate responsibility. “With bold commitments to people and the planet, and with data to chart our course, we are positioned to accelerate our progress in 2023.”
In Newsweek’s recognition, Winnebago earned external recognition for its ESG leadership. From thousands of U.S. companies considered, only 500 were selected for the magazine’s award. America’s Most Responsible Companies were chosen based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from CSR reports, sustainability reports and other reports, as well as an independent survey.
“We all play a part in building a more sustainable and equitable future as we strive to ‘Be Great, Outdoors,’” Happe said. “We are pleased to see our efforts recognized externally with our selection as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies.”
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