Liberty Tire Recycling | 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report 43 DRIVING A GREENER TOMORROW Focus Areas for the Future Liberty Tire is proud of what we have accomplished on our ESG journey to date, but we understand that we can always further reduce our carbon footprint, make a greater impact on our employees and communities, and contribute to the circularity of tires. As we strive to set the bar higher for ourselves and our industry, Liberty Tire has identified the following goals and targets for the future. Climate Change ` Reduce energy intensity by 25% by 2032 5 by focusing on decarbonization through production efficiency measures, compressed air management, and optimization of power factor and peak demand across our manufacturing sites ` Improve fleet efficiency by 30% by 2032 5 by focusing on alternative fuels, route optimization, fuel efficiency, and idle time reduction ` Transition facilities to energy-efficient lighting by replacing all lighting with LED bulbs and compatible fixtures ` Consider renewable energy sources where applicable throughout the business ` Target opportunities to work with our suppliers to reduce emissions in the supply chain Sustainable Operations ` Increase the number of tires going to beneficial end use products year-over-year ` Establish office and plant recycling programs at all locations ` Inventory the usage of hazardous chemicals across sites annually and replace with non-toxic alternatives where possible ` Continue programs to implement handheld devices for route deliveries to improve efficiency and reduce overall paper usage ` Conduct a water use inventory assessment Product Quality and Safety ` Strive to have zero workplace injuries, accidents, and fires ` Continue to prioritize safety efforts and implement new strategies to improve employee health and safety across the organization ` Increase the amount of post-consumer recycled content in all our packaging and reduce the size of corrugated packing ` Continuously strive for service level improvements to the satisfaction of all our customers ` Begin proactive measures with our supply chain to encourage sustainable business practices Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ` Target recruiting efforts that will increase the diversity of Liberty Tire’s workplace ` Expand employee engagement in volunteer efforts ` Raise awareness and engagement in DEI efforts throughout the company Product Innovation ` Continue to innovate and produce products with a smaller carbon footprint than a non-recycled alternative ` Prioritize value chain collaboration on end-of-life tire management ` Support emerging technologies to improve circularity of end-of-life tire products 5. Baseline year is 2022
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