We strive to minimize our direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout our locations. We also assess climate-related risks as we decide how to allocate capital, expand our operations and develop and refine our product offerings.

We use our data management system to collect and estimate GHG emissions across our business, including distribution centers and offices. Tracking and managing GHG emissions through a central system helps us monitor progress toward GHG emissions reduction targets and execute our strategy to achieve these goals. Some initiatives related to our GHG emissions reduction strategy include improving operating efficiency, converting to energy sources with lower GHG emissions and investing in renewable energy sources. 

As a result of our GHG emissions reduction strategy, in 2023, we achieved a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from our facilities and a 20% reduction in energy consumed in our facilities, compared to a 2021 baseline.

In addition to reducing GHG emissions, RPM is also working to reduce other forms of air emissions. Although most of our facilities do not generate significant air emissions, we continue to look for opportunities to lower our impacts while complying with applicable environmental regulations. 

In 2021, Radiant Color invested $1 million in plant upgrades to reduce emissions. The installation of four wet air scrubbers has enabled the plant to capture emissions and transfer them to a process tank, where they are converted to water and carbon dioxide. Independent assessments indicate this process is operating successfully—no wastewater is generated, and emissions have been significantly reduced.