Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s leading companies in industrial automation, informatization and digital transformation, has officially released the Chinese version of its Sustainable Development 2022 Annual Report. The 93-page report, published as a digital document, details Rockwell Automation’s sustainability strategy and results and how the company is making an impact and change in sustainability through partnerships in manufacturing and in communities around the world.
“This is our most productive report to date.” Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, said, “The report reflects the growing importance of sustainability. Sustainability is not just about us, our customers, the communities where we work and live, it’s about the planet.”
Cover of Rockwell Automation’s Sustainability 2022 Annual Report
To further drive sustainability for our customers, companies and communities, Rockwell Automation plans to achieve both Scope I (direct) and Scope II (indirect) net zero carbon emissions by 2023. In 2022, the company produced a total of 109,498 metric tons of CO2 equivalent carbon emissions, including 24% of Scope I and 76% of Scope II carbon emissions. In addition, 84% of the waste was recycled, reused or energy recovered, totaling 7,663 metric tons; Revenue generated by energy efficient products reached $1.9 billion.
Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation, information technology and digital transformation solutions to manufacturers in more than 100 countries. Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been making industrial processes more efficient for more than 120 years. With deep expertise and industry-focused ingenuity, Rockwell Automation helps customers achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and comply with new industry requirements.
“Our digital transformation and industrial automation solutions help customers across industries simplify their manufacturing challenges and achieve flexibility, agility and sustainability.” Blake Moret said, “In the face of constantly iterating consumer needs, industrial needs and cultural needs, the factory floor and enterprises must become more agile and flexible. “Digitalization is a powerful tool for manufacturers to transform their businesses.”
The Sustainability 2022 report not only showcases Rockwell Automation’s efforts to help manufacturers advance their sustainability efforts, but also highlights the company’s ESG initiatives and how the company develops innovative, sustainable products and solutions, as well as a corporate culture that focuses on safe, sustainable and responsible production for its employees. The report also provides a brief overview of how Rockwell Automation has developed a goal-oriented strategy to drive community sustainability. The strategy aims to create more opportunities by investing in employees and launching far-reaching initiatives to lead the way to a future of limitless possibilities.