GRI Index
| Disclosure Number | Description | Report Section Reference |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 102: General Disclosures | ||
| Organizational Profile — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-1 | Description: Name of the organization | Report Section Reference: Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-2 | Description: Activities, brands, products, services | Report Section Reference:
How Our Operating Model Supports the Circular Economy 2022 10-K page 3–4 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-3 | Description: Location of headquarters | Report Section Reference: Portland, Oregon |
| Disclosure Number: 102-4 | Description: Location of operations | Report Section Reference:
Company: Our Operational Footprint 2022 10-K page 4, 30 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-5 | Description: Ownership and legal form | Report Section Reference: 2022 10-K page 34 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-6 | Description: Markets served | Report Section Reference:
Our Purpose & Vision 2022 10-K page 3–9 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-7 | Description: Scale of the organization | Report Section Reference:
Our Purpose & Vision 2022 10-K page 41 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-8 | Description: Information on employees and other workers | Report Section Reference:
Our Purpose & Vision, Our People & Culture 2022 10-K page 12 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-9 | Description: Supply chain | Report Section Reference:
Appendix / SASB Disclosures 2022 10-K page 7–8, 19–20, 36–37, 66 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-10 | Description: Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | Report Section Reference:
Our Purpose & Vision 2022 10-K page 2, 9, 66 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-11 | Description: Precautionary Principle or approach | Report Section Reference: Schnitzer does not prescribe to the Precautionary Principle, but has a comprehensive enterprise risk management process. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-12 | Description: External initiatives | Report Section Reference: Our 2022 Sustainability Highlights / Advancing Our Sustainability Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 102-13 | Description: Membership of associations | Report Section Reference: Stakeholder Engagement in Fiscal 2022 |
| Strategy — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-14 | Description: Statement from senior decision-maker | Report Section Reference: Chairman and CEO Message |
| Disclosure Number: 102-15 | Description: Key impacts, risks, and opportunities | Report Section Reference:
Our Purpose & Vision 2022 10-K page 15–29 |
| Ethics & Integrity — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-16 | Description: Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior | Report Section Reference: Our Purpose & Vision |
| Disclosure Number: 102-17 | Description: Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics | Report Section Reference: Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| Governance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-18 | Description: Governance structure | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance 2022 10-K page 14, 101 Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-19 | Description: Delegating authority | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Proxy Statement / Corporate Governance Guidelines |
| Disclosure Number: 102-20 | Description: Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics | Report Section Reference:
Chairman and CEO Message CSO Message Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance |
| Disclosure Number: 102-21 | Description: Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics | Report Section Reference: Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-22 | Description: Composition of the highest governance body and its committees | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability is Integrated into Corporate Governance Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-23 | Description: Chair of the highest governance body | Report Section Reference:
Tamara L. Lundgren is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
CEO Message |
| Disclosure Number: 102-24 | Description: Nominating and selecting the highest governance body | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-25 | Description: Conflicts of interest | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 16–17 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-26 | Description: Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy | Report Section Reference:
Chairman and CEO Message Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-27 | Description: Collective knowledge of highest governance body | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-28 | Description: Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-29 | Description: Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts | Report Section Reference:
Chairman and CEO Message Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance 2022 10-K page 14–29, 37–38 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-31 | Description: Review of economic, environmental, and social topics | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-32 | Description: Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Proxy Statement / Chairman & CEO Letter to Shareholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-33 | Description: Communicating critical concerns | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 34 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-34 | Description: Nature and total number of critical concerns | Report Section Reference: This information is confidential |
| Disclosure Number: 102-35 | Description: Remuneration policies | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-36 | Description: Process for determining remuneration | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-37 | Description: Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-38 | Description: Annual total compensation ratio | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-39 | Description: Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio | Report Section Reference: Proxy Statement |
| Stakeholder Engagement — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-40 | Description: List of stakeholder groups | Report Section Reference:
Our Stakeholders Keep Our Company Strong Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-41 | Description: Collective bargaining agreements | Report Section Reference: 2022 10-K page 12, 28, 91 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-42 | Description: Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Report Section Reference:
Our Stakeholders Keep Our Company Strong Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-43 | Description: Approach to stakeholder engagement | Report Section Reference:
Our Stakeholders Keep Our Company Strong Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-44 | Description: Key topics and concerns raised | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Our Stakeholders Keep Our Company Strong |
| Reporting Practice — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-45 | Description: Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | Report Section Reference: 2022 10-K page 66 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-46 | Description: Defining report content and topic boundaries | Report Section Reference: Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-47 | Description: List of material topics | Report Section Reference: Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-48 | Description: Restatements (reconciliations) of information | Report Section Reference: Appendix / Policies — Sustainability Data Recalculation Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 102-49 | Description: Changes in reporting | Report Section Reference: This report reflects our updated list of material sustainability issues based on our 2022 materiality assessment, previously assessed in 2021. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-50 | Description: Reporting period | Report Section Reference: Fiscal Year 2022: September 1, 2021–August 31, 2022 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-51 | Description: Date of most recent report | Report Section Reference: Fiscal Year 2021 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-52 | Description: Reporting cycle | Report Section Reference: Annual |
| Disclosure Number: 102-53 | Description: Contact point for questions regarding the report | Report Section Reference: [email protected] |
| Disclosure Number: 102-54 | Description: Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | Report Section Reference: This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option |
| Disclosure Number: 102-55 | Description: GRI content index | Report Section Reference: GRI content index |
| Disclosure Number: 102-56 | Description: External assurance | Report Section Reference: Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| GRI 200: Economic | ||
| Economic Performance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Meeting the Growing Demand for Recycled Metals 2022 10-K page 34–41 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Meeting the Growing Demand for Recycled Metals 2022 10-K page 34–41 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Meeting the Growing Demand for Recycled Metals 2022 10-K page 34–41 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-1 | Description: Direct economic value generated and distributed | Report Section Reference:
Schnitzer Creates Value 2022 10-K page 34–41 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-2 | Description: Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Report Section Reference: CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 201-3 | Description: Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | Report Section Reference:
2022 10-K page 91–94 Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 201-4 | Description: Financial assistance received from government | Report Section Reference: Potential government incentive mechanisms are occasionally evaluated and considered in analysis of site/facility projects/investment activities. No public institutions hold any major shares in Schnitzer. |
| Anticorruption — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 21–22 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 21–22 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 21–22 |
| Disclosure Number: 205-1 | Description: Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 21–22 |
| Disclosure Number: 205-2 | Description: Communication and training about anticorruption policies and procedures | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Code of Conduct page 21–22 |
| Anti-Competitive Behavior — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 19–20 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 19–20 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 19–20 |
| Disclosure Number: 206-1 | Description: Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 19–20 |
| GRI 300: Environmental | ||
| Materials — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Business Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction 2022 10-K page 2–14 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Business Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction 2022 10-K page 2–14 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Business Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction 2022 10-K page 2–14 |
| Disclosure Number: 301-1 | Description: Materials used by weight or volume | Report Section Reference:
Measuring Our Impact on the Circular Economy Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology 2022 10-K page 2–14 |
| Disclosure Number: 301-2 | Description: Recycled input materials used | Report Section Reference: As a recycling company, and manufacturer of steel using recycled ferrous metal, virtually all material inputs into our primary products and services are recycled materials. For example, our finished steel products contain 95% recycled content by weight, using recycled ferrous metal sourced internally from our own recycling and joint venture operations. |
| Disclosure Number: 301-3 | Description: Reclaimed products and their packaging materials | Report Section Reference: Not applicable — While many of our products are considered to be “reclaimed,” they are predominately shipped void of packaging materials. |
| Energy — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 302-1 | Description: Energy consumption within the organization | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Energy & Power Impacts Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-2 | Description: Energy consumption outside of the organization | Report Section Reference: CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 302-3 | Description: Energy intensity | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Energy & Power Impacts Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-4 | Description: Reduction of energy consumption | Report Section Reference:
Minimizing Indirect Emissions at Schnitzer’s Operations Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-5 | Description: Reductions in energy requirements of products and services | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Water and Effluents — 2018 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Managing Water & Promoting Conservation CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Managing Water & Promoting Conservation CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Managing Water & Promoting Conservation CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-1 | Description: Interactions with water as a shared resource | Report Section Reference: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-2 | Description: Management of water discharge-related impacts | Report Section Reference: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-3 | Description: Water withdrawal | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Water Impact Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-4 | Description: Water discharge | Report Section Reference: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-5 | Description: Water consumption | Report Section Reference: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Emissions — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction |
| Disclosure Number: 305-1 | Description: Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-2 | Description: Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-3 | Description: Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | Report Section Reference:
Decarbonizing Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Appendix / Assurance Statement CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-4 | Description: GHG emissions intensity | Report Section Reference:
Understanding Our Energy & Power Impacts CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-5 | Description: Reduction of GHG emissions | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-7 | Description: Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions | Report Section Reference: Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Waste — 2020 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Managing Water & Promoting Conservation Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology |
| Disclosure Number: 306-1 | Description: Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-2 | Description: Management of significant waste-related impacts | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Managing Water & Promoting Conservation Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-3 | Description: Waste generated | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-4 | Description: Waste diverted from disposal | Report Section Reference: Delivering High-Quality Metals Through Advanced Recovery Technology |
| Disclosure Number: 306-5 | Description: Waste directed to disposal | Report Section Reference:
Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Environmental Compliance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference:
Enhancing Environmental Management Through ISO Certification EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Enhancing Environmental Management Through ISO Certification EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Enhancing Environmental Management Through ISO Certification EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 307-1 | Description: Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | Report Section Reference: 2022 10-K page 31–33 |
| GRI 400: Social | Powering Our People & Cultivating Strong Communities | |
| Occupational Health and Safety — 2018 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 403-1 | Description: Occupational health and safety management system | Report Section Reference: Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 403-2 | Description: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | Report Section Reference: Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 403-3 | Description: Occupational health services | Report Section Reference: Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-4 | Description: Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | Report Section Reference: Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-5 | Description: Worker training on occupational health and safety | Report Section Reference:
Sustaining Our Safety Culture Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-6 | Description: Promotion of worker health | Report Section Reference: Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-7 | Description: Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | Report Section Reference: Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Disclosure Number: 403-9 | Description: Work-related injuries | Report Section Reference: Sustaining Our Safety Culture |
| Training and Education | ||
| Disclosure Number: 404-1 | Description: Average hours of training per year per employee | Report Section Reference:
Training, Education, Development & Recognition At a minimum, our employee training and development programs administer in the range of 8-10 hours per employee per year. |
| Disclosure Number: 404-2 | Description: Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Report Section Reference: Training, Education, Development & Recognition |
| Disclosure Number: 404-3 | Description: Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | Report Section Reference:
Training, Education, Development & Recognition All employees receive regular performance and career development reviews. |
| Diversity and Equal Opportunity — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| Disclosure Number: 405-1 | Description: Diversity of governance bodies and employees | Report Section Reference: Benchmarking Diversity |
| Non-Discrimination — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) |
| Disclosure Number: 406-1 | Description: Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken | Report Section Reference:
Policy 3.1.11, Harassment and Discrimination – see Code of Conduct page 10 The Company does not tolerate any form of discrimination, has a non-discrimination policy that is acknowledged by all employees and comprehensively investigates and addresses any concerns raised. |
| Human Rights Assessment — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 36–37 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 36–37 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference: Code of Conduct page 36–37 |
| Disclosure Number: 412-1 | Description: Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments | Report Section Reference:
Sustainability Is Integrated into Corporate Governance Schnitzer operates in fully developed economies, in urban environments across the United States, including Puerto Rico, and western Canada — all of which have common arrangements for the protection of people at large. None of our workforce can be characterized as vulnerable as a group. However, issues of unconscious bias, including bullying and intimidation may arise, and are addressed in our Code of Conduct, Human Rights policy, and other Company policies, which include the rights to independent representation, independent internal hearing (separated from direct line management reporting), and whistle‑blower provisions. |
| Disclosure Number: 412-2 | Description: Employee training on human rights policies or procedures | Report Section Reference:
Training, Education, Development & Recognition All employees receive training on our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. All Schnitzer employees, both union and non-union, participate in annual training on our Company’s Core Values, which includes instruction on our Code of Conduct and ethical behavior. |
| Local Communities — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Report Section Reference: Maintaining Meaningful Community Connections |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Maintaining Meaningful Community Connections |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | Report Section Reference:
Advancing Our Sustainability Goals Schnitzer Creates Value Materiality Defines the Issues That Matter Most to Our Stakeholders Maintaining Meaningful Community Connections |
| Disclosure Number: 413-1 | Description: Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Report Section Reference: Maintaining Meaningful Community Connections |
| Public Policy | ||
| Disclosure Number: 415-1 | Description: Political contributions | Report Section Reference: Policy 6.1.2, Political Contributions – see Code of Conduct page 22, 25 |
