Brady Sustainability Report

Reduced our total waste generated (hazardous and non-hazardous) globally by 14% over 2011 levels.

Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill at our Stockport site in the UK through the implementation of recycling and reuse programs and an initiative to send hazardous waste to offsite waste-to-energy facilities.

Reduced CO2 emissions by 27% at our Balkhausen location in Germany by switching to a utility provider that increased the supply of renewable energy.  

Expanded Green Team created at our headquarters in Milwaukee to other locations across North America. 

Launched a compost program at Brady’s employee cafeteria in Milwaukee in partnership with Growing Power, a non-profit organization that provides safe, affordable and healthy foods to communities. 

Hosted an Earth Day Tradeshow at our Good Hope and Camden locations to engage employees on Brady’s sustainability programs and provide them with practical knowledge, tools and actions to support a healthier environment both at work and at home.

Improved the accuracy and consistency of our enterprise-wide environmental data collection system by implementing operational improvements and having the data audited by our internal audit team.

Completed the pilot process on 4 new product design projects and 2 existing products to understand the effectiveness of our DfE indicators and tools.

Refined the DfE program and indicators based on learnings from the pilot.

Established a DfE mentor program to provide resources and training to product development teams at the most impactful stage of design to reduce environmental impact.

Completed an Opportunity Brainstorm Tool to guide team members in the new product development process to incorporate environmental considerations early in the design process.

Incorporated “Life at Brady” activities focusing on our commitments to our employees under our Sustainable Communities Pillar to ensure they align with the strategic sustainability priorities of our organization.

Contributed $1,524,622– both cash and in-kind – to global social service non-profits through the Brady Corporation Foundation and corporate giving programs.

Brady employees contributed 7,231 volunteer hours through company-sponsored programs and events.

Expanded the Employee Volunteer Program to all 12 sites in North America.

Continued our Brady Corporation Foundation partnerships in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Improved our employee training development program with a partnership with Skillsoft.

Grew the impact of the Women’s Leadership Alliance with expansion across North America and an expanded mentor program.